Bugaboo ABC

Good morning!  It's Monday so that means it's Anything But a Card at Catch the Bug.  Today I did some simple packaging using a pre-colored digi.  I've added some dimension by popping up the monster's head and finished by adding some glitter to the horns, heart, and scales.  I wrapped the box with a strip of patterned paper and popped the image panel up.  This will be perfect for a little something for my daughter!

Image: Bugaboo Monster-Rose (colored) Digital Image
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy and True Black, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Wheeeee!

Good morning!  Today I am playing along with my old teamies from Tuesday Morning Sketches; Doodle Pantry is the sponsor this week, so how could I not play?!

It's a great sketch this week and it paired perfectly with Charlie Sledding.  Something about the non-traditional yellow/blue color combo spoke to me...what a fun twist for a winter card!  I used a pre-colored image, along with a sentiment and patterned paper from the set.  I've embellished simply with brads and a sparkly, layered snowflake.  They sure look like they are having fun sliding down the hill...maybe I should work in some sledding this winter...the kids would love it!

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Charlie Sledding" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lemon Tart, SU! Brilliant Blue, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Heidi Swapp Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the creations using this week's TMS sketch here, along with the challenge details.  Please check out the Doodle Pantry Creative Teams here.

Challenges entered:

Corrosive Challenge Blog: Winter Blues
Crafty Cardmakers: Something Old, Something New (old brads, new stamp set)
Crafty Creations: Brrrrrrr the Blues

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

There is No Udder Friend Like You

Good morning!  In addition to Release Day, we have a fun, new challenge for you at Doodle Pantry: Ants in My Pantry Digital Challenge.  Our theme for January is "Milk Day" and we would like to see you use or feature something associated with milk, along with buttons or brads.

I've used a new set called Udder Fun Ants, which includes line art, sentiments, pre-colored images, and patterned papers.  It's a fun set!  I wanted to focus on the blush-toned udder, so I kept the rest of the card monochromatic.  I've done a bit of layering and embellished simply with brads.  The sketch is a past one from Mojo Monday.

Stamp Set: Doodle Pantry "Udder Fun Ants" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Blush Blossom and True Black, PTI Smokey Shadow Patterned Papers
Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestablities, Foam Tape

Please check out the challenge details, new stamp sets, and the rest of the Creative Teams projects here.  We would love to have you join the the challenge and play along!

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy; Make it a Banner Year!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Dolphin Carousel

I'm back again with a card using one of the August Doodle Pantry sets, Carousel Dolphin (This is the 11th in the Carousel Series!).  The set includes line art, pre-colored images, sentiments, and papers.

I used a pre-colored image and one of the papers (I really love Laurie's stripes!)  I used the sketch from House that Stamps Built and embellished simply with brads...I like how crisp and clean this one looks with the white cardbase and bright colors.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Carousel Dolphin" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select, Doodle Pantry Digital Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out the new sets here.  The August Release images are discounted 15% from August 1-8...there is something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Paperminutes: Underwater World

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Balloon Ants

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches...our sponsor this week is Doodle Pantry!  Here is our sketch:

I used a fun pre-colored digi called Balloon Ants.  I love the variety of colors and the matching dotted papers, it makes cardmaking fast and easy!  I've done a bit of distressing to the patterned paper and image panel, then added brads and a snippet of ribbon for embellishing.  I also dotted the eyes with a black gel pen for definition.

Image: Doodle Pantry Balloon Ants Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hibiscus Burst and True Black, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...we hope you will play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Smoke 'Em

Good morning!  It's June 1st...which means it is release day for Doodle Pantry!  Today I have a "man card" to share using Classic Cars 3.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Classic Cars 3 Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Brilliant Blue, PTI Smokey Shadow, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Gray Grosgrain Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

You can find the new release sets here...there is sure to be something to suit you!

Challenges entered:

Crafting for All Seasons: Boys Will be Boys
My Sheri Crafts Challenge: Masculine
Papertake Weekly: Sketch
Polkadoodles: Men on Our Minds
Suzy Bee's: Layer it Up
Sweet Stampin: Father's Day/Special Man/Boy

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

For the Boys

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Helen P. has chosen "For the Boys".  It's a great opportunity to add to the "Man Card" stash!

I went with a pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry, Classic Cars 1.  The sketch is from Sketch Saturday and I kept it CAS.

Image: Doodle Pantry Classic Cars 1 Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Sahara Sand and Tangerine Tango, PTI Smokey Shadow, Coor'dinations CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Card Mania Challenge: CAS
Simply Create Too: Father's Day (or For a Male)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Doodle Pantry May Release

Good morning; I'm back with a card to share featuring one of the new releases from Doodle Pantry.  Carousel Horse 4 includes line art, pre-colored images, sentiments, and patterned papers.  I love Laurie's horses...they are so elegant!

The image is pre-colored and it's paired with some coordinating paper from my stash.  I've done some layering, paper piercing, and die cutting; for embellishing I've added some ribbon and a felt flower.

Image: Doodle Pantry Carousel Horse 4 Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: PTI New Leaf Grosgrain Ribbon, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT "Blueprints 5" Die-namics/PTI Felt, Foam Tape

You can check out the Doodle Pantry May release here...you are sure to find a set to suit your fancy!  Also, all new May 2014 releases are 30% off from May1 - May 17...just enter Coupon Code take30formay

Challenge entered:

Sketchy Colors: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

What's Up?

Good morning!  I have a card to share that I made last week...yes, last week!  How does time get away like that?  Doodle Pantry sponsored last Thursday's Creative Knockouts "Furry Friends" challenge; while my card was posted on the D.P. blog, I hadn't posted here yet.

I used an adorable pre-colored image called Jiggles Giraffe; the set includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments, and patterned papers.  I paired the image with some paper from my stash; I wanted to highlight the pretty bow, but wanted a bit of yellow too.  (The third time is a charm...that's how many tries it took to get this right!  LOL  I kept picking out color combos, cutting the papers, and then deciding "No, that's not it!")  I printed an extra bow, cut it out, and popped it up for a little extra "oomph"; I added some mesh and brads for embellishing.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Jiggles Giraffe" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, PTI Dark Chocolate, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Paper Mart Brown Mesh, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Incy Wincy Designs: Furry Friends
Wags 'n Whiskers: Lots of Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Cool Cash

It's the first of the month so that means it's time for a new release from Doodle Pantry!  I'm working with a fun set called Cool Cash; the set includes outlines, pre-colored images, sentiments, and patterned/plain colored papers.

As I was working on this, I was thinking of the new Muppet movie...I had asked the kids if they wanted to go, but they declined.  I guess at ages 13 and 15 the Muppets may not be too appealing!  LOL  I really did want to go....  I went with a pre-colored image and one of the patterned papers; I was channeling Miss Piggy and decided that I needed to add some feminine touches...ribbon and pearls....  Just for fun!

Tip: Since the background paper is fairly dark, you could see it through the ribbon.  I simply adhered a piece of vanilla CS underneath the ribbon on the left side; there is no need to add any on the right since I gathered the ribbon.  It's an easy fix and it really does give the finished card a more polished look.  Take a peek at the photos below to see the difference.

Image: Doodle Pantry Cool Cash Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Smokey Shadow, SU! Pretty in Pink, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper
Embellies: SU! Pretty in Pink/Cream Grosgrain Ribbon, Gray Ribbon (my stash), Spare Parts Pearls, Making Memories Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape, Glue Dots

You can check out the new release here; there's a little bit of everything...something for everyone!

Challenges entered:

Crafting When We Can: For a Child
Daring Cardmakers: Money Makes the World Go Around
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch #144

Totally Papercrafts: Think Pink

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Have a Tweet Day

Good morning!  I've got a card to share using one of the Doodle Pantry new March releases...Tweet Birdhouses. I've combined an image with a sentiment and printed one of the matching DPs (I love the paper choices with this set!).  The image panel is die cut and layered; I've added some twill and brads for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Tweet Birdhouses Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate, SU! Pacific Point, Doodle Pantry DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Crafty Boots: Feathers
Creative Knockouts: Things With Wings
Cute Card Thursday: It's a Wild World
Try Stamping on Tuesdays: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Doodle Pantry March Release

Good morning!  Doodle Pantry has an exciting new release; there is a great selection of stamp sets which include images, sentiments, and DP, coordinating SVG shapes, and darling mazes.  There is truly something for everyone!

Today I am working with Purse Parfait...I'm a purse fan and I loved the colors.  The set has an awesome selection of purses in different styles, sentiments, and colorful papers.  I went with a pre-colored image, layered it for dimension, then added a bit of glitter.  The background actually consists of 4 squares, but you can't tell because of the angle of the image panel.  I've also added a bit of cheesecloth for texture.

Stamp Set: Doodle Pantry Purse Parfait
Ink: Printer, SU! Black and Lavender Lace Markers
Paper: PTI Winter Wisteria, SU! Taken With Tea
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Cheesecloth
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Foam Tape

You can check out the new release here; click on the sets to get some inspiration from the DT.

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Mmmwaah!

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day; I hope you have some fun plans for the day!  I love making Valentine cards so I thought I would whip up one more today; I found some fun challenges and paired them with Doodle Pantry's Kissy Lips set, along with the Mojo Monday sketch.

I've used a pre-colored image and a sentiment from the set; there is also line art and patterned papers too.  The lips are printed and fussy cut then adhered to a die cut tag.  I've embellished the card with some twill, a button, and some Swarovski flatbacks (they are red, but appear dark in the photo).

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry's Kissy Lips
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Fine Linen, SU! Real Red, Bo Bunny DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill and Button/DMC Floss, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Siam"
Extras: PTI Tag Die, Foam Tape

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

A Creative Romance: Let's Get Sentimental
Alphabet Challenge Blog: "A" for Always and Forever
Brown Sugar: Use a Die Cut or Punch
Cardz for Guyz: Truly, Madly, Deeply
Cute Card Thursday: Clever Cutting
Fab 'n' Funky: Valentine/Love
Incy Wincy Designs: Sassy and Sexy
Just Add Ink: Just Add Stripes
Mojo Monday: Sketch
Totally Papercrafts: Valentine/Love

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Doodle Pantry February Release

Good morning; it's time for Doodle Pantry's February release!  I'm working with a lovely set today called Pretty Peacock and it includes pre-colored images, line art, sentiments, and patterned papers.  I used one of the pre-colored images and kept it simple by pairing it with blue and green.  I added some texture with an embossing folder and added a bit of sparkle with some Swarovski flat backs.  I like how this one turned out...the image is stunning!

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf, SU! Ballet Blue
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Capri Blue"
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

You can check out the entire release HERE; there is sure to be something to add to your shopping cart!  (wink)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

I Heart You

I'm back with a new challenge from Tuesday Morning Sketches.  To kick off the new year, we are having each designer pick a sketch for the first 7 challenges.  Since my name starts with "A",  I am up first!  I chose Sketch #190 from March 19th of last year.  I love that you can dress it up or down!

I decided to go clean and simple and used a new set from Doodle Pantry called Loving Critters. I printed a pre-colored image and some matching DP and went to work.  The image is die cut and mounted, then accented with glitter.  The banners are secured with red brads.

Image: Doodle Pantry "Loving Critters"

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Pure Poppy, Doodle Pantry Digital DP

Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

Do you ever get done with a project and think, "That just isn't right?"  Here's a peek at my first try...I decided the white card base just didn't work.  Isn't it amazing what a difference a little color makes?

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations and challenge details, then play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Send a Smile 4 Kids: Valentines 4 Kids
The Crafter's Cafe: Animal Friends
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Gingerbread Ants

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen our challenge...she would like to see a Christmas card!  Sounds fun, right?

I went with a fun set from Doodle Pantry...there is just something about those ants that I love!  The image is pre-colored and I have added some subtle glitter to the gumdrops...it looks like sugar.  I've added some fun DP and a sentiment and finished it with coordinating brads.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Gingerbread Ants"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf, Bella BLVD DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Brads (Heidi Swapp?)
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestablities, Corner Chomper, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...there's plenty of time to play along too!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Clear it Out: Anything Goes (stash item-brads)
Cutie Pie Challenge: Cute Card for a Special Friend
Sketch Saturday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Be merry...

Good morning!  Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Are any of you Black Friday shoppers?  We have gone before, but not this year....  I was really disappointed that so many stores were open on Thanksgiving...it would have been nice if the employees could have had the day off.  I think I'm getting off track....

Doodle Pantry's December release is available a bit early, and along with that is a wonderful sale...more details to come....  Today I have a card to share using Tropical Drinks; everything was included in the set...images, sentiment, DP.  I've combined the images (printing an extra blue beverage) and added a sentiment.  I fussy cute the extra image and popped it up for dimension.  I've added a bit of glitter and some Swarovski flatbacks for embellishing.  I kept the card simple so the focus would be on the colorful image; those fruity juices look delicious!

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Tropical Drinks
Ink: Printer, SU! Black Marker
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Doodle Pantry DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "AB", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

About the sale....  Everything in the store, except for bundled/fundraiser products, is 40% off thru December 3...that's a great deal!  You can read the details here.  The great thing is, you don't have to go out in the cold or brave the crowds...you can shop from the comfort of your own home!

Thank you for stopping by: enjoy the holiday weekend!

Angela

Friends to the End

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Denise has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Pearls, Flowers, and Charms".  Hmmm, I do have to say that this was indeed a challenge for me!  I had to think "out of the box" a bit....

I went with a fun set from Doodle Pantry, Snowman Pile-Up; it includes line art, pre-colored images, sentiments, and DP...everything you need!  I went with a pre-colored image, a sentiment, and 2 of the DPs.  After printing the elements, I did a bit of layering and added my embellishments; a "flurry" of pearls for snow, a white felt "loopy bloom" flower embellished with a snowflake charm and pearl.  It was fun to see if I could make this challenge work for a winter card!  I also added some glitter to the image, but I didn't capture the sparkle with my photo...it is pretty in real life!

Stamp Set: Doodle Pantry Snowman Pile-up
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, Doodle Pantry DP
Embellies: Recollections Pearls, Making Memories Snowflake, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: MFT Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die/White Felt (my stash), Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here.  I would love to see what you come up with using pearls, flowers, and charms!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge: Any Sentiment
Clear it Out: Anything Goes, Add a Snowflake
Crafting When We Can: Winter
Paper Crafting Journey: Bling it Up
Party Time Tuesday: Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays: Winter Wonderland
Shopping Our Stash: Christmas or Winter (stash item: metal snowflake)
The Crazy Challenge: Snowy Winter
The Sweetest Thing: Sketch
Use it Tuesday: Anything Goes (hoarded items: metal snowflake, pearls)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Harvest Blessings

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches; this one is a quick and easy layout...it lets the image shine.

I've used a pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry, called Pumpkin, and added one of the sentiments.  It's paired with some fall colored papers and embellished with twill and Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Pumpkin Pie, PTI Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP
Embellies: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Bella Dots
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

We have a new addition to the TMS team; please welcome Kris!  You can check out the rest of the DT's creations along with the challenge information here.  We hope you will give the sketch a try!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar: Thanksgiving
Card Mania: Autumn Colors
Digi Haven: Fall
Ladybug Crafts: Autumn Colors
Savvy Handmade Cards: Photo Inspiration
Stampin' For the Weekend: Autumn/Fall Colors
That Craft Place: Sentiment

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Baby Shoes

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Valou has chosen our challenge and she would like to see pink and blue.  Of course that immediately made me think of baby cards, so I made 2 cards using a fun set from Doodle Pantry called Baby Shoes.  I printed the images, die cut them, and added some fun banners.  I like how the zebra print puts a fun spin on the cute, old fashioned baby shoes.  The sketch I've used is from Sunday Stamps.

Images: Doodle Pantry
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Bazzill Bling, The Paper Studio DP
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the DT's creations and play along with us!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela