Digi Doodle Shop #125

Well, y'all, I'm sorry to say it's time for the final Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  I just adore this shop and these ladies, and will sorely miss working with them and these fabulous images.  For our final challenge, it's 

Anything Goes!

That's right, anything goes, and this challenge will be open for (2) weeks.  You have until 9/26/12 to enter this final challenge.

I used Snow Bunnies, available in the Winter section of the Seasonal category in the store.  This is one of my absolute favorite images from DDS.  Those bunnies are just so darn cute!  The image was colored with Copics, then Stickles were added to the edges of the snow to give it that winter sparkle.  Papers are from DCWV, the snowflake border I created using a Martha Stewart punch, gems are from my stash and the sentiment is a new Hero Arts clear stamp.

Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to see the beautiful creations by the rest of the team.

I really hope y'all will play along with this final challenge.  There will be three winners:
1st Place - $15 gift certificate
2nd Place - $10 gift certificate
3rd Place - $5 gift certificate

Also, don't forget...all images are only $1 until the store closes on September 30th.  (That will make those gift certificates stretch even further!)

If you do decide to purchase some images, please mention my name (Starla) in the special instructions section.  I would very much appreciate it!  =D

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see your creations in our final challenge.

Challenges:

i{heart}2 stamp: September Sketch For You To Try

Sad News...

Hey y'all.  Well, I'm here today to bring you some sad news.  As you all know I have been on the Design Team for Digi Doodle Shop for about a year now, and I have loved their stamps for much longer than that.  After thinking long and hard, Digi Doodle Shop has decided to close their doors as of October 1st.  I know that many of you are fans of theirs as much as I am and will miss them sorely.

However, along with the sad news, there is some good.  From now until September 30th all Digi Doodle Shop stamps will be only $1.  That's right, just $1!  That is QUITE a steal for these gorgeous images.  Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop store to stock up now.

If you do decide to stock up, please feel free to mention my name (Starla) in the Special Instructions column.  You don't have to, but if you do I'll be getting some free stamps, and I'll be eternally grateful.  =D  No matter what, please head on over and stock up on all the images you want before it's too late.

Hugs!!

Digi Doodle Shop #123

Hey y'all!  It's Thursday, which means it's time for another Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Exciting, yes?  This week the theme is:

Vintage

As y'all probably know, I've been trying to get all of my Christmas cards done early.  So...voila!

I used The Perfect Tree, available in the Christmas section of the store.  I just think this little scene if perfect for a vintage Christmas! Image colored with Copics, then Stickles added to the fur and snow.  (Spica markers were used for the pines and ax.)  Then the image was edged with Distress Ink in Pumice Stone.  The papers are from Creative Memories.

Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to see the GORGEOUS creations the rest of Team R came up with!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

i{heart}2 stamp: August Sketch For You To Try

Digi Doodle Shop #121

Hello darlings!  It's Thursday, which means it's time for another Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Exciting, yes?  This week the theme is:

Add a Charm

Woo hoo!  Well, I've been in a birthday kind of mood lately (I feel you can NEVER have enough birthday cards made), so I decided one more wouldn't hurt.  Plus, I've had these great golf charms for ages, so my card kind of planned itself.

I know the sentiment's a little corny, but in a good way, I hope!  =D  I used The Adamant Golfer - Focus, available in the Men section of the People category in the store.  It was colored with Copics. Papers are from DCWV. Ribbon, charm and buttons are from my stash.

Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to see the GORGEOUS creations the rest of Team R came up with!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

Graphicat: Your Choice Sketch

(I used sketch #1 from 2/6/12)

Corrosive Challenge: They Say It's Your Birthday

Critter Sketch: Digi Week

Ladybug Crafts Ink: Summer Fun

Digi Doodle Shop #119

Good morning, y'all!  If you're here looking for my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post...there isn't one.  We have switched teams again, so now I will be showing off the Friday Freebie you can get in the Paper Craft Planet group.  However, if you're here for the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge....you're in the right spot!  Woo hoo!

This week we want to see

Ribbons and Bows!

Fun, right?  Who doesn't love ribbon?  I sure do.  I admit it; I'm a ribbon junkie.  How about you?  With a baby on the way, I'm trying to get my Christmas cards done super early this year, before I get too tired/busy. (My goal is to have them all finished by my birthday at the end of October. Wish me luck!!)

I used the lovely Christmas Ornaments, available in the Christmas section of the store.  Isn't it beautiful?  I have to admit, it's one of my favorite Christmas stamps ever.  I decided I really wanted a ton of sparkle, so I colored it with Spica markers instead of my Copics.  Well, the green, brown and blue are Spica markers.  The silver is a Stardust pen.  The silver paper I got from Archiver's and embossed using a very cool little damask folder.  The dp is from DCWV.  Ribbon is from Michael's, and the chipboard stars and snowflake are from my stash.  I painted the chipboard silver then covered with Stickles for a bit more shimmer.

Want some more inspiration?  Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to see the GORGEOUS creations the rest of Team R came up with!

Challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday: Focus on the Ribbon

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge: Butterflies and/or Bows

The Paper Shelter: Glitz and Glimmer

Crafty Catz: All that Glitters

Graphicat: Sketch

Digi Doodle Shop #114

**Post #2 for the day.  For my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post, please scroll down.**

Good morning, and happy Thursday!  It's time for the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Woot woot!  This week our theme is:

Sporting Life

I've used the adorable Boy Soccer Player, available in the Children/Babies category of the People section of the store. Image colored with Copics. Sentiment printed on my computer.  The papers are from DCWV.  The big soccer ball I found on a clip art site.  I cut it out and covered with Glossy Accents to make it thicker and shiny.

Want more inspiration? Head on over to the Digi Doodle Shop blog to check out the rest of the creations by the DT.  Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon!

Challenges:

The Sisterhood of Crafters: Seeing Stars

Pile It On: For a Guy With a Sports Theme

Love to Create: Stars and Stripes

Tip Top Tuesday: One for the Men

Dude Time Doodles: Fun in the Sun
Milk Coffee: Sports

New Images and a Sale!

Hey y'all!  Just a quick heads up to let you know there are (4) new images in the Digi Doodle Shop store.

Cute, right?  How adorable is that little camper?!?  

Not only are there new images....Digi Doodle Shop is also having a SALE!  Who doesn't love sales, right?

Hurry over to the store to stock up on your favorite images!

Digi Doodle Shop #113

**Post #2 for the day.  For my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post, please scroll down.**

Good morning, and happy Thursday!  It's time for the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Woot woot!  This week our theme is:

Farmyard or Zoo

Here is my creation:

I used the adorable Hoot Owl, available in the Birds section of the store.  I colored the image with Copics, then used Crystal Effects on the eyes to make them shiny.  I even found an adorable little hoot owl charm at JoAnn Fabrics.  Here's a closeup.

I usually have trouble with guy cards, but I think this would make a perfect little birthday card or thinking of you card for one of my guy friends.

Feeling inspired?  Want to play along?  Head over to the  Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog for even more inspiration from the other DT members.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon!

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter: The Great Outdoors
There's Magic in the Air: One for the Boys
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: Father's Day/Masculine
Crafts 4 Eternity: Father's Day/Male Theme

DDS#111

*This is post #2 for the day.  Please scroll down for my Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post.*

Well, hello again!  So happy to see you twice in one day.  =D  This post is to bring you the newest challenge over at Digi Doodle Shop.  This week we want to see Male cards.

With Father's Day coming up soon here in the States, I wanted to make sure I got a head start.  I've used the adorable Cousin Jethro, one of the Body Tots found in the Collectibles section of the store.  I wanted to keep this one kind of simple, so I just used a few metal beads and a ribbon for embellishments.  The image was colored with Copics, and all papers were edged with chalk ink in Chestnut Roan by Colorbox. 

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon!

Let's Go Spotty!

**This is post #2 for the day.  Please scroll down for my Sassy Studio Designs sponsorship post.**

Hello again!  It's time for a new Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  Woot woot!  This week the challenge is...

Let's Go Spotty!

 I used the adorable Sleeping Infant, which can be found in the Children/Babies section, in the People section of the store.  I just love this image so much.  Colored with Copics...of course. LOL The sentiment is from a k*i Memories stamp set I recently won at Archiver's.  The ribbon, gems, buttons and pearls are from my stash.  The papers are from Pebble's New Addition paper line.

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky: A New Beginning

Glitter Geeks: Polka Dots

Pile It On: Mix Your Scales

Scrap-Creations: Bingo (I used the bottom line: Pearls, Digi Image and Buttons)

Bingo!

Hey y'all!  Happy Thursday, and welcome to the newest Digi Doodle Shop challenge!  This week we have a fun one for you...BINGO!  Oooh, I just love bingo, don't you?  =D

Here's the bingo board to chose from.  You can do any line horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

I decided to use the top line: Buttons, Ribbon and Flowers.

 I used the lovely Geisha Girl, which can be found in the Women section of the store.  Isn't she fabulous?  I had a fantastic time coloring her.  The paper I used is actually origami paper I found at Michael's.  The flowers and buttons are from my stash.  I believe the flowers are from Jolee's Boutique, but I'm not positive. If anyone really needs to know, drop me a line and I'll try to find out.  =D

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Pocket Full of Posies

Good morning, y'all!  Happy Thursday!  We have a new Digi Doodle Shop challenge for you today.  This week we want to see...Pink and Brown!

I used the fabulous Pocket Full of Posies, which can be found in the Flowers, Fruits & Trees section of the store.  I colored the image with Copics, then added some accents with Stickles.  The paper and ribbon are from my stash.  (The ribbon is actually a dark brown, even though it looks black in the picture).  The flowers are from my first order at Wild Orchid.  I'm so excited...I love these roses and I was pumped to get the package in the mail last week!

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Also, various stamps are on sale right now for 10% to 15% off!  Click the button below to check out the store and see if any of your favorites are discounted.  =D  It's only until the end of April, so you better hurry up!

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon!

Challenges:

The Crazy Challenge: Feminine/Girly

Wild Orchid Challenge: Spring is In the Air

My Time to Craft: Gardening Gems

Going Grey with Scrap-Creations: It's a Girls Thing

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: April Showers

New Road

Some of you might have already seen this card in my Digistamps 4 Joy blog hop post. However, I did want to enter a few challenges, so you get to see it AGAIN!  Aren't you happy?  =D  LOL

This is an easel card I created for a graduation from a mother to her son.  It could also be used as a new job, or moving, or a hundred other reasons.  I decided to make it an easel card because you never know...the son might want to display a card from his loving mom.  =D

Here's a close up of the inside/bottom of the card.

The sentiment is from my brain, printed out on Word.  The image on the front is a new Digistamps 4 Joy image called 4x4 Jeep.  The image on the inside/bottom is from Digi Doodle Shop and is called Boy & Vintage First Car.  The images were colored with Copics and Glaze pens.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.  The blue paper with the wheels and tire tracks I believe was a freebie from Create with TLC.  The yellow buttons were from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  If you have a couple of minutes, you should check out the Digistamps 4 Joy blog hop.  There's only 11 stops, and each one has a prize being given away.  The hop starts here.

Challenges:

The Pink Elephant: TPE 145 Use Yellow (I hope the shirt and buttons were enough yellow!)

Milk Coffee Challenge: Bold and Bright Colors

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog: It's a Man Thing

Totally Gorjuss: Boys Toys

Sparkles Monthly Challenges: Men Only

New Beginnings...

Welcome to Digistamps 4 Joy's New Beginnings Blog Hop!  You have arrived at Starla's blog in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA!

(Of course, there's no snow right now...today was a beautiful day in the mid-60's.  Lovin' it!)

Digistamps 4 Joy is running a blog hop from April 25th to Thursday, May 10th at 6AM CAT to introduce our new blog! During the hop, you will journey from our old blog, through all of the talented DT blogs, and end at the new blog.  Each and every stop on the hop is offering a fabulous prize, so make sure not to miss any!  The winners will be posted on the individual blogs on Friday, May 11.  A full list of winners will be posted on the new Digistamps 4 Joy blog on Sunday, May 13.

If you reached my blog from the lovely Margy, you are right on track.  If not, you might want to start at the current Digistamps 4 Joy blog to make sure you don't miss any stops!  The hop order should be listed on each blog so you don't get lost.  =D

Here's the order of the hop:

Digistamps 4 Joy (current blog)

Jen

Carol

Charlene

Desire

Elenor

Jan

Margy

Starla (YOU ARE HERE)

Ursula

Digistamps 4 Joy (new blog)

Well, here's my creation for our New Beginnings theme.  I decided that with June fast approaching, many people are starting to think about graduations...high school, college, etc.  I thought I would do a card from a mom to her son.  It could also be for a new job, a move...all kinds of things.

and here's a close up of the base.

 I decided to do an easel card. You never know, the son might want to display a card from his loving mother.  =D On the front I used one of the fabulous new images available in the NEW Digistamps 4 Joy shop.  It's called 4x4 Jeep and can be found here.  The image on the inside/base of the card is from Digi Doodle Shop, and it's called Boy & Vintage First Car.  I decided to go with this image because (A) it fit my theme/sentiment and (B)....the prize on my blog is $10 at Digi Doodle Shop!

Click on the badge above to check out their store.  There are all kinds of images for every person's taste.  

Ok, before you finish hopping, I should probably explain the rules for entering to win the prize.  (All blogs on the hop will have the same rules for their prizes.)  I definitely don't want any of you to miss out on the chance to win!

1. You MUST be a follower of each blog on the hop, except for the first stop.  (That is the current Digistamps 4 Joy blog and will no longer be active after the hop.)

2. You MUST leave a comment on each blog in the hop.  To make it easy on you, I'm not going to require any special kind of comment...but just make sure to say something!  =D

3.. You MUST be a member of the new Digstamps 4 Joy group on CDAC.   (If you're not a member of CDAC, please feel free to join.  It's free, and it's a fabulous group of digistampers and artists.  There are all kinds of challenges and tutorials...definitely a great community!  It's super easy to join, just click here and click on the "sign up" link.  Just don't forget to join the Digistamps 4 Joy group when you're done!)

Ok, that's it!  I hope you're having a blast, and good luck!  Your next stop is the fabulous Ursula.  See you soon!

Digi Doodle Shop Sponsors Cupcake Craft Challenges

Good morning and happy Monday!  I hope today starts a fantastic week for you.  I'm here today to let you know that Digi Doodle Shop is sponsoring the newest challenge over at the Cupcake Craft Challenges blog!  The challenge is.....Material Girl!  No, they don't want to see projects about Madonna....although, that could be kind of cool.  No, what they want to see are projects using some kind of fabric or something made of fabric.  (Yes, canvas counts.)

I used the lovely Sewing Machine - Vintage, which is found in the Antiques section of the Digi Doodle Shop store.  I'm especially enamored of sewing images right now since I just started sewing again.  Plus, this machine is just so fabulous!  The fabric part of my card are two canvas triangles that have been painted to match the quilt in the image.  The sentiment I printed out on word.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.  The image, sentiment and canvas triangles have been hand stitched using silver embroidery floss.

Well, now that you've seen my project, head on over to the Cupcake Craft Challenges blog to see the fabulous work by their Design Team.  Then I sincerely hope you will play along!  Why not combine it with the current Digi Doodle Shop challenge?

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle: In Stitches

Wedding Bells are Ringing

Hello, and happy Thursday!  It's especially happy for me because I don't have to work tomorrow.  Yay!  My friends are getting married tomorrow and I'm in the wedding, so it should be a very fun day.  (Yes, my friends are getting married on Friday the 13th.  That's just the kind of people I hang out with. LOL)

This week's Digi Doodle Shop challenge is Paper Lace, and with weddings on the brain I decided to do a wedding card.

I used the lovely Just Married, available in the Anniversaries & Weddings section of the store.  See that pretty purple trellis in the middle of the card?  That's my paper lace.  It's a brand new punch, and I just love it!  My papers are from DCWV's Once Upon a Time paper line, and the flowers are from Recollections (Michael's Craft Stores).  They were originally white, but I misted them with bronze Glimmer Mist to give them an aged look. The image was, of course, colored with Copics.  The front sentiment is a Making Memories stamp.  The inside stamp is from TPC Studio.

Now, originally this was going to be the wedding card we give our friends.  However, it ended up going in a different direction, so I'm thinking I might try to make another one.  This will have to go to the next people who get married.  =D

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.   We have some new faces you might not have met yet, and trust me...you don't want to miss these super talented ladies!

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Also, various stamps are on sale right now for 10% to 15% off!  Click the button below to check out the store and see if any of your favorites are discounted.  =D

Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you again soon!

Challenges:

Sweet Stamps: Vintage/Shabby Chic

Paper Pretties Monday: 3 or More Layers

Paper Pretties Wednesday: 2 or More Designer Papers

Cardmadfairiy's Digi Days: Die Cuts and/or Punches

Creatalicious: Sketch

Happy April!

Happy April 1st!  I just can't believe it's April already.  This winter has just gone by so fast!  Now, it's the first of the month and you know what that means.....a new sale at Digi Doodle Shop!

This month various spring stamps are 10% to 15% off!  Woo hoo!  Why don't you click the picture below and take a look around the store to see what's on sale?

Also, Digi Doodle Shop has some brand new images and sentiments.  How cute are these?!?

Don't forget the Newsletter Contest.  There's still time to play along and enter to win a $15 gift certificate! Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Friends

Good morning, blogland!  I hope you are all doing well.  I've been running around quite a bit, so this has to be a short post.  I'm here on this lovely Thursday to tell you about the new Digi Doodle Shop challenge.  This week we want to see cards about Friendship!

I used the adorable Irish Bear.  Isn't he a cutie?  I just love that little smirk!  You can find him here, in the St. Patty's section.  My sentiment is also from Digi Doodle Shop, part of the Irish Sentiments, found in the Word Art/Sentiments section.  The best part?  Digi Doodle Shop sentiments are FREE!  One of my favorite words. =D  Now, I know St. Patty's day is past.  However, this image was just too cute to pass up.  I guess it's never bad to get an early start for next year, right?  =D

Well, now you've seen my card, skip on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.  We have some new friends on the DT, so you definitely don't want to miss them.  Stop by and say hi!

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Don't forget the new special for March! Aren't these images fabulous?!?  They're only available for a few more days, so get them while you can!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

People Are People

A very happy Thursday morning to you!  I hope y'all a having a fabulous week.  I know I am!  The weather is gorgeous (60-70's and sunny), I'm on the early shift at work so I still have time in the afternoon, I have a Copic coloring class on Saturday...everything's going peachy.  Plus, it's time for a new Digi Doodle Shop Challenge!  That's one of my favorite times of the week.  =D This week we want to see.........PEOPLE!  Girls, boys, women, men....anything goes as long as you show a person in your creation.

Meet Uncle Sidney!  Isn't he just precious?   I can hear the banjos now.  (Really, I can.  DH is listening to country radio in the next room...Rascal Flatts' new song, Banjo.)  Uncle Sidney is one of the Body Tots, which can be found in the Collectables section of the store.  While creating this card I was inspired by the sketch over at The Sweet Stop.  They're kind of hard to see in the picture, but instead of flowers I used a gold star outline stickers filled in with gold Stickles.

 

Well, now you've seen my card, hop on over to the Digi Doodle Shop challenge blog to check out the amazing projects by the rest of the DT.

Remember, you don't have to use a Digi Doodle Shop stamp, but if you do your entry will count twice.  Also, you can enter as many times as you want...as long as it's with a new card/project each time.

Don't forget our Newsletter Contest!  Click the picture below to head to the store and check out the details.

Don't forget the new special for March! Aren't these images fabulous?!?

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you soon!

Challenges:

The Sweet Stop: Sketch