Sweet thankful bear~

Happy Friday!!!
Sorry, I have another short post for all of you today. I think I'm the queen of them. Just have a huge list of things to do. But at least I have something to share with all of you.
Challenges used:
The Digi-Kitty: autumn colors
Everybody-Art-Challenge: Autumn
The Play Date Cafe: brown, yellow, and orange
and
2 Sketches 4 you: sketch shown below
Here is what I came up with~
Isn't he super cute!!!

Supplies~

Stamps: scarecrow bear (Digi-Kitty), leaves, and circle sayings (Clear Dollar Stamps)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper pack, white, chocolate, not quite navy, summer sunrise, and copics: Y21, Y26, E37, E57, W1, B39, BV29, R20, and G99
Extra: orange glitter, white gel pen, scalloped punch, twill blue ribbon, and brown brads

Thanks for stopping by!!!

They come in groups of 4~

Thursday is here, and time for another HFOS challenge. If you didn't get a chance to play last week's (layers, layers, layers), you still have until midnight. I want to thanks ALL of you who have played so far. I really love seeing what you guys come up with. Also I will be posting the slide show tomorrow with everyone's projects.

Now on to the challenge.

HFOS Challenge #3: Groups of 4

For this week's challenge,

I decided to have another challenge with numbers

(yes, something with another group of things).

All I'm looking for something with same four things:

like four cards with the same theme, 4 of same image, and maybe

even 4 of the same embellishments.

Hey, you could even have it where you do 4 different challenges on one card.

Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Here are a couple more details:

1. create anything

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use any stamps

4. deadline Nov. 5th at midnight

5. add a direct link with Mr. Linky
6. play as many times as you like

I will share all of the creations on the 6th

Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~
Stamps: Father Christmas (image by Nikki) and numbers (CTMH)
Cardstock/Ink: red, black, and copics: R29 andW3, W1, V000, R20,and YG91
Extra: 3-D puff paint, glitter, ribbon, oval punch, corner punch, and rhinestones

Simple Birthday Wishes~

Just a quick card to share with all of you today! Sketch is by CPS: shown below
Here is my card~

Supplies~

Stamps: flower (Text Boxed: Papertrey) and happy birthday (Vintage Picnic: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper pack, river rock, burgundy, and melon berry

Extra: corner punch, melon ribbon, and glitter

Thanks for stopping by!!!

A New Chocolate Raspberry Polka Dot Birthday~

I had a really hard time picking which challenges to do today. There is so many great challenges this week, it is very hard to decide. Plus some wonderful images to use, too. Guess I should stop looking and create some more! After some thought, I decide to do Raspberry Suite's Color Challenge: raspberry, chocolate, new leaf, cream, and kraft (which is ending today) and Just Christmas and Birthday Challenge: sketch below. Here is my card~
I have to say, that I LOVE how this card turned out. Can't wait to send it, and this color combine is now one of my top 3 favorite, thanks Dawn!!!

Supplies~

Stamps: happy birthday (Birthday Basics: Papertrey) and polka dots (Polka Dot: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: cream, kraft, chocolate, new leaf, and raspberry fizz

Extra: cream button, cuttlebug, silk raspberry ribbon, and nestabilities (flower and label)

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Celebrate Holiday Cupcake~

Another week is in front of us, man does time fly by! Today, I have a fun Holiday card to share using both Christmas Card Challenge: theme baked goodies and Mojo Monday: sketch below. I just love cupcakes. Plus they work great for all of my family and friends that have birthdays in December.
Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: holly cupcake (simple doodles) and the word celebrate (Piece of Cake: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: baja blue, spring moss, red, designer paper, and copics: blender, R29, YG17, and G28

Extra: glitter, white gel pen, and paper punches

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Rainbow Bling Slide~

Thanks again to all of you for playing along with HFOS!!!

Very Merry Snowman~

While I have been playing around on the computer most of the morning, (since the kids are gone today) looking at blogs, digital stamps, rubber stamps, and challenges. You name it, and I think I saw it this morning. I did get a chance to come up with a fun snowman card. So before I head back to reality: cleaning house. I want to share what I came up with~
Challenges used:
Kraftin' Kimmie: buttons, buttons, buttons
HFOS: 3 layers (mine is punches)
Daring Cardmakers: Favorite Things (mine: buttons, ribbon, cuttlebug, rhinestones, glitter, punches, okay everything on my card)
La-La Weekly Challenge: Sparkle
PaperPlay: favorite embellishments
and
Pink Elephant: sketch shown below
Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: snowman (Simple Doodles) and saying (SU)

Cardstock/Ink: red, spring rain, white, and copics: YR07, YR04, B12, B95, R29, and blender

Extra: buttons, black ribbon, scallop punch, snowflake punch, red glitter, rhinestone, cuttlebug, Nest. Labels, impressabilities: snowflakes, and chalk

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hope Challenge Winners~

For the winners of the Hope Challenge, please click HERE!

Looking for some Layers #2~

Thursday is here, and you know what that means~ Another HFOS challenge!!!
Please remember you still have until Midnight to play last weeks, Rainbow Bling. All creations will be posted tomorrow. Now on to the this weeks challenge.

HFOS #2: Layers, Layers, Layers

I am looking to see some layers on those projects, but here is the kicker. You have to have 3 OF THE SAME layer. So whether you are using stamps, flowers, paper, or anything else remember to use 3 of the same thing!!! Can't wait to see those layers.

Here are a couple more details:
1. create anything
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use any stamps
4. deadline Oct. 29th at midnight
5. add a direct link with Mr. Linky

6. play as many times as you like
I will share everyone's creations on the 30th.

This is what I came up with~
( I used paper on top of paper on top of paper)

Supplies~

Stamps: snowman (Simple Doodles), snowflakes and saying (Rustic Snowflakes: Papertrey) and swirls (Fancy Flourishes: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: spring rain, white, brocade blue, bordering blue, and copics: C9, B97, 100, B95, YR07, and YR04

Extra: black 3-D gel pen, snowflake punch, and black brad

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Merry Kissmas~

Well, I was able to get in one more card today. Although, now I have a huge mess in my little room. Guess I will have to go clean up!
Anyway~
Look at this new challenge I found: Crazy 4 Challenges (great title). This week is to use this sketch~
Here is what I came up with~
Another peek at what is coming from Simple Doodles.

Supplies~

Stamps: Mistletoe and saying (Simple Doodles)

Cardstock/Ink: spring rain, black, new leaf, and copics: G28, B12, and YG17

Extra: scalloped paper punch, slit paper punch, red brads, glitter, cuttlebug, and polka dot red ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Simple Doodles Info:

After some thought (all morning long, plus some), I have decided to re-open the Simple Doodles blog. I'm finding that my blog is getting a little crazy with everything that is going on, and I want everyone to be able to find things quick and easy.

So things to look for over at the Simple Doodles Blog:

• Purchase the Digi Images
• See what other Crafters are doing with the images
• Free Digi Challenges (plus be able to find all of past digi's for free)
• Get all the up to date info on Simple Doodles

Please know that it will take a week to get everything added, but you will still be able to find all of the images over at http://www.simpledoodles.etsy.com/ until then. Although, you will be able to find all new images for tomorrow there!

Hey Cupcake~

Happy Wednesday!
I have another quick peek from Simple Doodles for today. Not a lot of time to play, but still want to try and get one more card in.
So with that said on to the card~
The sketch used is from Sketchy Thursday: sketch below Here is my card:
As you can see, I flipped the card (tried the other way, but didn't work out).

Supplies~

Stamps: cupcake (Holly cupcake: Simple Doodles) and saying (Cupcake Collection: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: white, blush, raspberry fizz, cocoa, celery, green galore, and designer paper pack

Extra: ribbon, paper punch, brown brad, pink flower, and glitter

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Forest Holiday Wishes~

Hello everyone!

I have another peek at what is coming out this Thursday by Simple Doodles.

Also here are the challenges used:

Three Clovers Designs: Nature

and

Stampavie and more: Christmas

Supplies:

Stamps: tree (Simple Doodles), snowflakes, and saying: happy holidays (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: cream, forest green, and chocolate

Extra: glitter and silk brown ribbon


Thanks for stopping by!!!

Birds of Peace~

Just another quick card with the bird digi that will be coming out by Simple Doodles.
Also challenges used are:
La-La Land Crafts blog: winter/Christmas
and
Crafty Creations Challenge: blue (just had to add a little green)

Supplies~
Stamps: word: peace(Papertrey) and birds (Simple Doodles)
Cardstock/Ink: light blue, dark blue, and new leaf green
Extra: silk green ribbon, embossing, watercolor blue pencil, aqua pen, and paper punch

Peaceful Bird

Happy Monday~
Another release is on its way! Here is a peek at what is to come:
Supplies~
Stamps: birds with leaf (Simple Doodles) and peace and swirls (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: white, new leaf, spring rain, not quite navy, and copics: B12, YG17

Extra: blue ribbon, paper punch, and blue watercolor pencil, and aqua pen

Thanks for stopping by!!!

No Spook Here~

Time for my PIO project~
With most of my Halloween cards finished, and almost ready to be mailed out. I decided to make a scrapbook page instead. Which as some of you know, is a challenge all in itself. I had tons of fun looking at old Halloween pictures. After my search, I picked out these pictures of Cole on his second Halloween.


Here is the list of challenges used: (some are for cards only, but you sites still inspired me!!!)
Pile It On: ready for Halloween
Cute Card: Spook Fest
Paper Play: favorite embellishments
HFOS: rainbow bling
ABC: F for Flying
Creative Inspirations: Family
Creative Card Crew: scallops
Digital Tuesday: Boo- Halloween
Papertake: The Dark Side- Halloween
Everybody Art Challenge: shapes or punches

Supplies~
Stamps: ghosts (Simple Doodles)
Cardstock/Ink: black, white, pumpkin pie, green galore, and 2 different designer paper packs
Extra: orange glitter, black rhinestones, circle punch, web punch, scalloped punch, and too cute 2 spook rub-on

Did you happen to see what digi images are being used? That's right, Simple Doodles. I'm super excited to see what all of the ladies came up with. They all did a wonderful job!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Wishing you a star day~

Wow, Friday is already here!
I have just another quick post to share, kind of like my card today!
Challenges used are My Time to Craft Challenge: quick and cute and Mojo Monday #108: sketch below. Here is my card~

Supplies~

Stamps: Stars and saying (Star Prints: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: navy, white, summer sunrise, and designer paper pack

Extra: star punch and button

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Frosty Friends~

I have another card to share. Guess I should be sick more often. LOL!
Anyway, here are the challenges I used:
HFOS challenge (mine): rainbow bling
and
Friday Sketchers: sketch below This is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: snowman (Dustin Pike) and snowflakes (rustic snowflake: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: spring rain, white, red, black, pie, and copics: B95 and B12

Extra: blue glitter, red button, red brads, snowflake punch, ribbon, cuttlebug, and white gel pen

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Rainbow Bling Challenge~

Happy Thursday!!!
Well, I 'm back with a fun little challenge today. If you are like me, I always love a good challenge. So I have decided to add another one besides the free digi challenge.

So the first HFOS Challenge will be Rainbow Bling.

All I ask is no clear or white rhinestones or glitter.

Here are a couple more details:

1. create anything

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use any stamps

4. deadline Oct. 22nd at midnight

5. add a direct link with Mr. Linky

I will share everyone's creations on the 23rd.

Just to get you all going, this is what I came up with~

The red glitter being my little rainbow bling!

Supplies~

Stamps: turtle (Simple Doodles), label (Vintage Labels: Papertrey), and saying (Signature Christmas: Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: red, forest green, designer paper pack, white, and copics: Yg17, Yg13, G28, and BG78

Extra: ribbon, brad, white gel pen, red glitter

Can't wait to see what you come up with, and see ya later today!!!

Glitter Tree~

So I'm final back to crafting today. After 4 days of everyone (even me) having the 48 hour bug. Cody is the last one to get it (fingers crossed he won't pass it on again). Anyway, I was able to make this quick card in between cleaning my house. Supplies~
Stamps: tree and saying (Simple Doodles)
Cardstock/Ink: forest green, spring moss, white, and copics: YG11, YG13, E37, E29
Extra: red silk ribbon, red glitter, and scalloped punches

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Peaceful Wishes

Happy Sunday~
I have a quick card to share. Even did a challenge with it, too: Monochromatic by Paper Blooms. Although, I have to say I really want to add some gold to this card. Oh well! Supplies~
Stamps: saying and pine leaves (Peaceful Wishes: SU)
Cardstock/Ink: artichoke and spring moss
Extra: corner punch

Thanks for stopping by and see ya tomorrow!!!

Hope Challenge~

Well, the time has come again for this week's Free Digi Challenge.

I know I'm a couple days late (sorry).

The image just wasn't working for me!

After some time, I final got what I was looking for.

Due to this month being the Fight for Breast Cancer,

and being very close to my heart (since my Aunt is a survivor),

I wanted to give this digi away. It will be Free all month. If

you would like to join in the challenge, please check the details below.

The challenge is now closed. Although you can still find the image HERE.

Tons of News to Share~

So this post will be covering tons, I mean tons of stuff!

First, I will start with bad news. I will no longer be doing a point system for Simple Doodles. So very sad, I know. I was just finding out that with more people using my stamps, it was becoming very hard to find a system that would work well at keeping track of those points. Plus I didn't want to miss anyone. So bye bye points.
Although, there is some good news that goes along with this. Since I want to still give out Free digi images to those whom use my stamps, I will be picking a Guest Designer each month to play with Simple Doodles new images. The guest designers will be picked from either creations that they sent me or from my free digi challenges. I will email that person (15 days before the next release) asking if they would like to be the guest designer for the month. If you receive an email, and don't or can't do it when I ask please don't worry about it. I completely understand.
If you do choose to be my guest designer, you will get/have to do the following:

• your choice of 3 free digi images from the new release,
• play with them
• send them to me 3 days before the release date
• you will also receive another free digi from past releases

So if you would like to have a chance, don't forget to play those challenges!!!

The next thing, I want to let everyone know is that if you have points already, I will be contacting you within the next couple of days to have you pick out your Free Digi. Since I want to make sure that you get your free digi for all of the hard work you did. For those of you who happen to see this before you get your email, please contact me at toadhughes@comcast.net with your choice of digi.

One more thing, Simple Doodles will only be doing one release a month. Another sad moment. This will be on the second Thursday of each month. Hopefully giving my guest designer and me enough time to share all of our wonderful samples will you before the release. Please note that this will not change the two free digi challenges. Hint: I will be adding another challenge very soon. More details to come later!


Now on to those samples, I said I would show you:
Here they are:

Supplies:
Stamps: saying (Thanksgiving Pumpkin: Simple Doodles) and swirls (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: pumpkin pie, cream, olive, brown, and designer paper pack
Extra: brads, olive ribbon, cuttlebug, and corner punch

Supplies:
Stamps: turtle (Simple Doodles) and thinking of you (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: olive, brilliant blue, white, cranberry, and designer paper pack
Extra: paper punch, white gel pen, and button



Okay, I saved the best for last. So again, I had a very hard time picking my favorite. Drum roll, please........
The winners of the Snowman Challenge are:

Scrapping' Gyspy:


Linda:

Rose Miller:

Congrats Ladies!!! Yes, I know I was only to pick out my two favorite, but one was a woman not a man. So I had to go with all three. Now, ladies if you would go pick out 5 free digital stamps from Simple Doodles (please note: I added an extra digi due to all of you either having some points or would have earned some) and email (toadhughes@comcast.net) them to me. I will send you the links to your choices. Thanks again!!!

Wow, that was a lot of stuff. LOL!!! See ya tomorrow.

More Digital Stamps 10-8

So here is the last group digital stamp (that I didn't get finished last night) plus one more digi (couldn't help myself).

Here is the link where you can find all of these digital stamps: Simple Doodles
(sorry I completely forgot it, my brain must be not working this morning)

Thanksgiving Pumpkin:
price $1.75
saying: Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. WT Purkiser



saying: Do not get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. -Galatians 6:9

Sweet Turtle:

price $1.25

I will be back later today with sample, plus the winners of the snowman challenge.

More Simple Doodles Release 10-8~

So here are the rest of the stamps coming out tomorrow (will except for one more that will come out in the morning).


Heart Cupcake:
price $1.25 Berry Tree:
price $1.50

Be sure to check back tomorrow for one more stamp and more samples from these new images!

Sweet Home~

Since I will be out to dinner with family this evening, and won't be able to share the new stamps coming out tomorrow. I decided to start now!
Here is the first group: Sweet Home
price $2.00
It comes with the house and 3 different saying~

Love Filled Cupcake

Hello Everyone~
Another quick post today!
The challenges used are the following:
Saturday Challenges: celebration
and
Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge: sketch shown below
Here is my card:
The cupcake will be coming out tomorrow (I love cupcakes).

Supplies:

Stamps: saying (birthday basics: Papertrey) and cupcake (Simple Doodles)

Cardstock/Ink: spring moss, teal, orange, and 3 different designer paper packs

Extra: circle punches, glitter, and brads

Thanks for stopping by!!!

A reminder~

Just want to remind everyone that today is the last day to grab the free snowman digi and play the challenge to win more free digital stamps.

I will be back later with more of what is to come tomorrow from Simple Doodles

Rusty the Snowman~

Again, I have another quick post to share with all of you.
The challenges used are the following:
Hand Full of Stamps (mine): use free digi (snowman)
ABC challenge: embossing
Color Throwdown: grey, razzleberry, rust, and olive
CPS: sketch shown below Here is my card:

Supplies~

Stamps: snowman (Simple Doodles)

Cardstock/Ink: olive, scarlet jewel, rust, and copic C9 and W3

Extra: polka dot jewel ribbon, glitter, and jewel buttons

Thanks for stopping by!!!