Protect...

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Good evening, bloggity bloggers!  I'm popping in with a card that shows off one of Dustin Pike's new images...Protect.  You can find the cutie patootie HERE!

I colored him up in Photoshop (since I can do it much faster that way), printed him out and layered him up on this Kaiser Craft paper.  The little sentiment is from PTI.  I had a sentiment in my head that said "Guard Your Nuts!" but I wasn't sure who I'd give it to.  LOL!

Don't you just love this little fella?  Get on over to the Doodle Dragon Studios store to buy your own!  Thanks so much for popping by today!  MWAH!!!

Oh, BEEHAVE!

I created this cute card using a new image from Doodle Dragon Studios.  I got a little tricky with it and took the image into photoshop and erased some of the image to create my own version...I didn't need a birthday card, so I got rid of the confetti, party hat and noise maker. I left out the lines I had to erase and printed it and then drew the lines back in with a pen.  Here is Bee-Have!

Thanks so much for popping in to check out my card!  MWAH!!!

Doodle Dragon & Designed to Color Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Spring Fling Hop with Doodle Dragon Crew and Design to Color!  You should have hopped from Lisa's fabby blog.  If not, please start back at DTC so you don't miss out on any of the fun projects...or chances to win!  ;O)

 We are so happy you could join us for this special occasion. It is also Dustin Pikes 4 year Blogaversary!  Woohoo!  You won't want to miss out on the deals he is offering!  Some of the crew used images from the new set, so hop around and get inspired.  Don't forget to check out the blogaversary sets on his blog and in the store HERE!

Today I decided "SPRING" backwards and use an image from the March 2012 Members Only file.  The number on this image is Mar12MO10B.  I printed him out on Neenah card stock and paired him with some EP polka dot paper and some BoBunny card stock.  The cute little flower card stock sticker is from Cosmo Cricket that I picked up on clearance at my LSS.  I colored this BEE-utififul image with my trusty Copics, which I have listed for you below.  The sentiment is a rubber stamp from CC Designs that I blinged up with a little help from my Gelly Roll Stardust pen in clear.  I wish you could see the subtle sparkle on his wings...it's so pretty IRL!
FUR: E42, E43, E84
BEE SUIT: YR31, Y21, Y38
NOSE: T5, T7, 100
FLOWER: RV13, RV14, BG11, BG13, BG15
WORM: YG01, YG03, YG07
WINGS: BG10, 0

 Leaving a comment and some love will get you a chance of winning some cool stuff.   Both Designed to Color and Dustin Pike have some goodies to give away.  Hopping is open until the 25th and winners will be announced by the 29th.  So hop on over to Lizzie's Blog and don't forget to leave some love!  If you have gotten lost the hop links are below.  Hop along now!  MWAH!!!

Designed to Color
Jenn
Lori
Veronica
Kerri
Gramma
Lisa
Lelia <-----you are="" b="" here="">
Lizzie
Jan
Rhea
Charlotte
Leah
Ginny
Taylor
Crafty Girl
Dustin

Voodoo Dollies

Hello everyone!  You're gonna love these adorable Voodoo dollies from Dustin Pike of Doodle Dragon Studios.  These are perfect for that special person.  These sweet-as-can-be images are now available at the Doodle Dragon Studios Store!

My first card uses VooDood (get it?  VooDude?) Line.  I couldn't resist a sassy sentiment...this one will, of course, need to be for my hubby.  LOL!  He'll appreciate it.  Colored with Copics and a little Stickles on the heart pin...

My next card features VooDood Stuck.  How can anyone NOT be stuck on these images?  I mean, for reals!  I love the little fellas so much!  Colored with Copics and distressed around the edges...

Thanks so much for stopping in today...go get your VooDood on!  MWAH!!!

Birthdays and Thank Yous!

I have a double post for you today.  EEEK!

Today is the fabulously creative and Disney-addicted Dustin Pike's birthday!  He has released some new Birthday Monkeys to celebrate.  I used the Cake Monkey for my layout of my hubby.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DUSTIN!!!

Next up I have my challenge card for Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge.  It's all about Thank Yous.  We should all send more of these out!  I used the sweetest girl called Sugarplum Fairy for my card.  Come on over and join us in our current challenge!

Thanks so much for popping in to see my double post today!  I appreciate you all!  MWAH!!!

Doodle Dragon Release

Snow?  Who said snow?  Dudley LOVES snow and this release from Doodle Dragon Studio proves it!  I couldn't choose between them, so I used them all to make a cute little gift set of note cards.  Super simple lets Dudley have all the glory...just the way he likes it!  ;O)

Be sure to check out Dustin's Blog for other fab samples from the Doodle Crew and to get a sneak peek at his next release!  Thanks so much for popping in!  MWAH!!!

Doodle Dragon Challenge

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Yep, that's right!  It's time for Doodle Dragon Studio's first Christmas challenge of the year!  Use any DDS image and join us for holiday themed fun!  Pike's Playground

I used this so sweet Snowman (12Goody48)...I have a thing for them, you know!  He's all bundled up for a cold, cold winter!  I used papers called Flakey Friends...I thought they went well with our flakey friend, Mr. Snowman!

You know you want to come play along with us!  Thanks for popping in to see me!  MWAH!!!

Over the Hill

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Good morning!  It's time for June Show and Tell over at Dustin Pike's Blog!  He has released some super cute images, as usual, so you had better scoot on over to Doodle Dragon Studios and pick them up!

Today I used Over the Hill for a layout of my dear hubby on his 40th birthday.  The digital kit is by Angie Young of Follow Your Art and can be found HERE.  I used only the B&W items from the kit along with some red paper that I made and some grunge brushes.  I colored Over the Hill in Photoshop.  :O)

Thanks so much for stopping in today to see what I've been up to!  MWAH!!!

BUGGIN'!

Good morning everyone!  I'm stopping in today to share a card I made for the current Pike's Playground over at Dustin Pike's blog.  The theme this time is "Don't Bug Me" and there are some great projects by the team!  Hurry over and join in the fun!  While you're there, be sure to check out the specials!

I used Mantis for mine...an oldie, but a goodie!  I hope you like him...I do!  :O)

Here is another of Dustin Pike's older images.  My hubby had a co-worker's birthday to bring a card for...we were going to do something over the hill since it was his 50th birthday, but he said he was a computer programmer and the like...this image immediately came to mind.  I did make him gray to elude to his "old" age!  I hear everyone liked it!

Thank you so very much for stopping by to visit today.  I appreciate it!  MWAH!!!

Pixie Dust Studio Ahoy Release!

Good afternoon all!  I hope you're excited...if you're not you really should be!  Today is the day that the Pixie Dust Studio releases their super cute Ahoy Collection!  It's also challenge day at the PDS Challenge blog...this week's challenge is to use RIBBON!

Today I have merged the last 2 images, Lil' Miss Sailor and Lil' Mr Sailor together.  They were too cute to be out on the boat alone!  I put them on a digital background from Dustin Pike that was released a couple of years ago and colored them all with my Copics.  Since this took up most of the card, I simply matted the images, added the ribbon and charm at the top and voila!  I hope you like it!

Thanks for coming by today to see the last 2 images of the new release!  Come on over to the PDS Challenge blog and join us for the ribbon challenge!  :O)  MWAH!!!

Snappy Valentine's Day!

So I'm a bit late in posting this, but you'll all forgive me, right?  It's challenge time over at Doodle Dragon Studios aka Dustin Pike's!  Jenn made our sketch and that's what you get to play with this week...just be sure to use a DDS image along with it!

I used one of the images from the December Members Folder.  Isn't he so cute?  Get it?  SNAPPY Valentine's Day?  LOL!  I colored him with my Copics and added some punched out hearts all around him.  I colored and outlined the hearts with a clear stardust pen by Jelly Roll for a little sparkle.  If I'm not mistaken, the DP is by Crate Paper.

You still have some time to join in our challenge, so pop on over and link up your entry using this sketch!  Mwah!

HB2U!

Good morning all!  I'm popping in this morning to share a card for the latest challenge over at Pike's Playground...Dustin Pike's Doodle Dragon Studios.  The current challenge is all about BIRTHDAYS!  Use any DDS image to make a birthday themed project and link up!  It's that easy!

I used this cute hippo hero for mine...what a cutie!  I also got to use my new set of Nesties that I got for Christmas....I know, I know.  I'm behind the times, right?  Everyone has this set already, but that's okay!  I have them now!  I colored my image (and the candy dots) with my trusty Copics, of course!

I do hope you'll join us for the challenge and check out the blog for more inspiration from the girls!

Anything Goes at Pike's Playground

Good afternoon all!  It's that time again...another challenge is upon us at Pike's Playground with Doodle Dragon Studios!  Come on over and join us...the only rule for this challenge is to use a DDS image.  Easy, right?  :O)

I used the single ribbon image from the Awareness set.  I used the ribbon to make the design for my shirt as well as added them to the digital paper I used.  The shirt design uses all sorts of funny names that breasts get called...it's pretty clever, even if I do say so myself!  Some of the names are milk bags, jugs, tomatoes, bubbies, gazungas, torpedoes...too funny!  I'm hoping you all touch your TATAS once a month too!  *grin*

Come on over and join us, won't you?  When you hop over to Dustin's blog be sure to check out all the awesome projects from my DT sistahs!

Button It Up!

Good morning all!  Yesterday started a new challenge at Dustin Pike's blog...Pike's Playground!  This week's theme is to use buttons!  Don't forget your Doodle Dragon image to win!  ;O)

What better card to use buttons on than a baby themed card, right?  So sweet!

We'd love to see what you have up your sleeves for this challenge!  Pop on over to check out all the other cards!

Stamps and Other Items 4 Sale!

Good afternoon everyone!  The cleaning has begun!  I have decided that I have SO MANY unused and unloved crafty goodies that I need to make room for the stuff I really do use frequently.  I have started a FOR SALE TAB here on my blog.  Please take a peek and see if anything tickles your fancy.  Remember that I am always open to making deals or negotiations.  I plan to be adding more daily and I'll try to remember to add a post here to let you know.

While I'm here I wanted to let you all know that the latest challenge is up over at Dustin Pike's blog, aka Pike's Playground.  The theme this week is Girl Power!  Head on over to check out all the inspiration!

ZOO-PENDOUS Birthday

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Good afternoon all!  Welcome to a super hot Sunday here in Kansas!  It's officially over 100 degrees and it feels every bit as much!

I'm popping on today with a card for the current challenge at Pike's Playground.  Our challenge today is...ANIMAL'S RULE!  Use any animal image from Doodle Dragon Studios for your project...super easy!  Check out Dustin's blog for all the deets and the rest of the amazing samples we have for you!
I used several of the animals from the Zoo set and layered them up in Photoshop.  Whatcha think?

Thanks so much for stopping by today and showing me some love!  I appreciate each and every comment!  :O)

Dad, I Adore You!

Hey everyone!  No, I haven't fallen off the face the planet.  I am, however, having serious car issues.  UGH!  I just wanted to remind you all that the current challenge is still going on over at Dustin Pike's blog...Pike's Playground!  The current challenge is "It's a Boy Thing!"  Make any project masculine and don't forget your DDS image!  :O)  Check out the post for all the deets!

I used one of Dustin's freebies for my card...isn't he cute?  He looks like he's having so much fun!  :O)

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

I'm a Little Behind

 Good morning everyone and Happy Easter to you!  I'm here with a quick post for Doodle Dragon Studios and Pike's Playground.  Our next challenge is once again birthday themed...the twist this time is that you must use 2 colors from the DDS website.

I used the adorable "Under Bear" along with yellow and blue for my card.  I do so love this card and I hope you do too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Be sure to check out Dustin's blog for more fab creations from the DT and to get all the deets for the challenge!  :O)

Doodle Dragon Studios Blogiversary Hop!

Welcome Dustin Pike fans to our second blog hop!  This is a party you will NOT want to miss.  If you have arrived from my fun lovin' teamie Ginny, you're right on track...if not please start back at Dustin's blog so you don't miss any of the fun (or chances to win)! 

We are delighted to share with you some of the amazing images Dustin has recently come up with.  Today marks Dustin's 2 year blogiversary and we, the Doodle Dragon Crew, want to show you some of the fabulous Blogiversary images you can get for a fantastic price!  You can locate these images HERE, as well as many more.  200 images plus for ONLY $20.00 USD during the blog hop ONLY!  See Blog Hop details below.

Here are a couple of fun projects I made using some of the blogiversary images...enjoy!

 

A digital layout of my son playing basketball...Dudley loves b-ball so much that even his skin has taken on the texture of a basketball!  I colored and "pieced" Dudley in Photoshop CS2.

A super cute new baby card using the duck and bubble frame.  I colored the inside and added the sentiment.  My original thought when I saw this image was that it would make an adorable photo frame for a baby bath layout, but I didn't have any pictures to suit.  Colored with Copics.

Next up I used the little lamb from the farm  collection...this little baby is so sweet!  I colored this one with Prismacolor pencils and OMS.

My last project for you was done with one of the utterly adorable hippos.  This one's out for an afternoon of sand, surf and sun...not to mention fun!  He's colored with Copics and the sentiment is a rub-on by Fancy Pants Designs.

*If you purchase the Blogiversary images BEFORE Saturday at midnight (MTN) you will receive over 200 digi's for $20.00...AND if you bought the April 7th release there is a 50% off code in the file that would make the blogiversary bundle only 10 bucks...Thru Saturday ONLY!  After Saturday night they get split into sets and will be available at a different price.  Don't wait, get in on the blogiversary NOW*

Hop Details:

Comment on EACH one of the stops along the way for 10 chances to win.   Each one of the Design Team will be drawing a name and announcing a winner from our guests who comment.  We will post the winners on Sunday, April 24th and you will have till the following Wednesday to email Dustin with your name and shipping address for your prize delivery.

Every blog along the way has a special word.  Collect the words on each blog to make a sentence and then at the end of the Hop email the sentence to Dustin_Pike@yahoo.com in order to be eligible for the prizes.  What is the prize you ask?   You will receive an original piece of artwork, hand drawn, colored and signed by Dustin Pike!  In all your excitement don't forget to pickup your blogiversary images at Doodle Dragon Studios.  Blog Hop starts today and goes until midnight on Saturday, April 23rd, mountain time.

My special word is...

SUPER!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Now get hoppin'!  Your next stop on the hop is beautiful and talented Kerri!  I know she's got something amazing for your inspiration!  Don't forget to leave some love at each stop!

If you get lost along the way, here is the entire list:

Dustin
Jane
Ginny
Lelia (YOU ARE HERE)
Kerri
Gramma
Charlotte
Jenn

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