Digi Doodle Studios Rusty and Ruffles Christmas Golden Retrievers

 

Welcome to my blog!

I hope you're going full steam ahead with your Christmas cards because time is running out if you still want to mail them.  I used Rusty and Ruffles Christmas Golden Retrievers and coloured theimage with Copics.  My paper is from The Paper Boutique "It's a Puppy's Life" paper pack.  I cut the image out with a Nellie's multi frame ovals die and added some Christmas tree stickers.  The sentiment "Ho Ho Ho" is from the NL Collectables stamp and die set "COL1380".

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For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge #84: Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle Challenge #48: Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #428: Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations December Challenge: Christmas Time

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #172: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Christmas Break - Anything Goes

 

Welcome to my blog!

It's summertime in South Africa and December is a time for the beach.  So I made a card using I wish I was there!  The image is coloured with Copics,  My background paper is from the Marianne Design Sea Sparkle paper pack and the beach huts and red striped paper is from the Marianne Design Seabreeze paper pack.  I added a die cut lighthouse, a strip of lace and a birthday sentiment.

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Creative Moments Challenge #228: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2150: Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #171: Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #160: Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #12: Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Studios Ellie - Cloud 9 Blog Hop

 

Welcome to my blog lovely crafters and to the DDS Cloud 9 Blog Hop!

If you've arrived here from Helen's blog, then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to the Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from the Digi Doodle Studios Cloud 9 new release.  There are wonderful prizes which you can see below or on the Digi Doodle Studios challenge blog.

My card features Ellie, one of the new releases in the Cloud 9 collection.  She is coloured with Copics, and cut out with a Wonky Stitches circle die.  The papers are from The Paper Boutique Safari Buddies paper pack.  The flower is part of the Little Birdie Arcadia Fairy Sparkle set.  I added a trip of heart lace and pearl flourishes.

From here, you will need to hop on over to Helene's blog.  Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win a fabulous prize.

To celebrate Digi Doodle Studios "Cloud 9" Digi Stamp Collection,

we will be giving away PRIZES to the lucky winners:

 1 x $25 gift card

1 x $15 gift card

1 x free digi stamp to 3 lucky winners

** Gift cards only valid in Digi Doodle Studios

For a chance to win:

Just leave a comment on each of our designer's blogs by 16 Dec 2021.

We will choose 5 random winners from the comments on each hop stop and announce the winners on 18 Dec 2021 on the DDS blog.

Enjoy the inspiration and good luck everyone!

Your next design hop stop is:

Helene Siermans Peterson

If for some reason you missed any of the designer's blogs, here's a list below:

Digi Doodle Studios Blog

Dina Gerner

Catrin Goodwin

Judy Ellender VanZandt

Meghan Kennihan

Helen van der Gaag

Patsy Long

Helene Siermans Peterson

Kitty Kit

Fikreta Posavec

Melissa Goodman

Tania Cordie

Vanessa Hasty

Helen Nile

Alycia Wybou

The Paper Shelter 2021 Blog Hop

 Good Morning lovely crafters!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 11th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

If you've arrived here from Nicola's blog, then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize for our challenge, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

I made a shaped card using a Paper Shelter image called Birthday Present. I coloured her with Copics and cut her out with a Nestabilities die.  The papers are from The Paper Boutique Butterfly Ballet pack.  I added a die cut background frame behind the image.  The flowers and leaves are Nellie Snellen "Leaves: and "Rose Branch" dies.  I added a few pink adhesive pearls.  The sentiment is part of a Marianne Designs stamp set called "Sending Birthday Wishes".

From here, you will need to hop on over to Priyadarshini's blog.  Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck!  Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

Patsy

Digi Doodle Studios Jacks Ginger & Ginger Spice's Christmas Day

Welcome to my blog!

I have used the Jacks Ginger & Ginger Spice's Christmas Day on my card and coloured the image with Copics.  The striped paper is from the DCWV Glitsy Glitter Stack.  I added a strip of glitzy gold ribbon and the sentiment is part of an LOTV Christmas stamp set.

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, be sure to enter our challenge.

For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Dream valley Challenge #259: Anything Goes

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #68 Merry Christmas

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar November Challenge : Anything Goes

LeAnn's World 101 Challenge #44: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge #492 - Say Something (Text/Sentiment)

 

Welcome to my blog!

For you challenge this week, I used a sentiment which is part of an LOTV Christmas stamp set.  The image is called Waiting for Santa Too and you can find this cutie in The Paper Shelter store. I coloured her with Copics and went for a clean and simple design.  

I added some Dress It Up buttons.

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Creative Moments Challenge #226: Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #169: Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #158: Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 45: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #219: Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Studios Chuie Panda Christmas Tag

 

Welcome crafters!

I have used the adorable Chuie Panda Christmas Tag on my card and coloured the image with Copics.  I used Dotted Swiss paper to frame my card.  The sentiment is a 2-in-1 die and stamp combo by Crafti Potential called Merry.

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, be sure to enter our challenge.

For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2145: Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge #222: Anything Goes + Optional theme

QKR Stampede Challenge #431: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door 10th November: Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge #287: Christmas + A Sentiment

The Paper Shelter Challenge #490 - Christmas is Coming

 

Welcome to my blog!

For our challenge this week, I made a CAS card using Hush, let her sleep!  The image is coloured with Copics.  The sentiment is part of a Christmas sentiments pop out pack.  I added some green X-Press It glitter deco tape as a border.  The Santa hat is part of a Jolee's Boutique sticker pack called Santas Valet.

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2144: Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #168: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door 2 Nov: Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #10: Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Studios Ursula Unicorn

 

Welcome to my blog!

I used a non-traditional Halloween palette on my card.  The image is called Ursula Unicorn. She is coloured with Copics and cut out with a Spellbinders Nestabilities die.  I used a flotal glitter embossed background in purples.  I added a gorgeous strip of lace and polka dotted sheer ribbon and bow.  The flowers are a selection from my crafty stash.

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, be sure to enter our challenge.

For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

LeAnn's World 101 Challenge #43: Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 41: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #217: Anything Goes

My Besties Spanish Challenge #88: Anything Goes

Cute As A Button Challenge #73: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge #488 - Digital Image

 

Welcome to my blog!

I have used a Paper Shelter image called A Lovely Girl and coloured her with Copics.  I masked the image and added a stamped log for her to sit on by Magnolia.  She is cut out with a Nestabilities die.  

The papers, tags and sentiment are from the Heartfelt Creations Raindrops on Roses Collection.  

  

The flower collection is 49 and Market Vintage Shades of Botanical Blends Orchid.

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 40: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2142: Anything Goes

Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge #57: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge 19 Oct: Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #10: Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Studios Happy Eulalia Skating Gnomie

 

Welcome to my blog!

It's all about the holidays. Winter and Christmas time is such a special time of the year. I used Happy Eulalia Skating Gnomie. She is coloured with Copics and cut out with a Nestabilities die.  I love the laser cut snowflakes and I've added a pearl to each centre.  I used a delicate paper doily in the background.  The papers are from the Mintay by Karola "Christmas Stories" paper pack.

I just love the mini Christmas tree and Christmas baubles by Dress It Up and I added a few metal bells.

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, be sure to enter our challenge.

For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Week 645: Embellish it

Crafty Catz Challenge #567: Anything Goes + Girly

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 39: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #216: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2141: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter challenge #486 - Layer it up!

 

Welcome to my blog!

For our challenge this week, I used Unicornmania and coloured her with Copics.  I cut a circle out on the card base and added a background of puffy clouds with a stencil and coloured with distress inks.  

  

For my layers I coloured an extra image and cut out the unicorn head and the toy unicorn and attached them with puffy pads.  

The button is by Dress It Up and the sentiment is part of a stamp set by Marianne Design called "Sending Birthday Wishes".

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 38: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2140: Anything Goes

Star Stampz Challenge #26: Buttons/Ribbons/Flowers (Button)

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #9: Anything Goes

QKR Stampede Challenge #429: Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Studios Rory & Rue

 

Welcome to my blog!

For my third card for Digi Doodle Studios I used the cutest image called Rory & Rue which I coloured with Copics. I went with a soft coloured fall theme background and a pop of colour on the image.  The papers are from The Paper Boutique "A Summer Garden", Studio Light "Frozen Forest" and KaiserCraft "Base Coat" paper packs. The leaves are all die cut using Lea'bilities "Autumn Leaves" and Memory Box "Lovely Tendril" dies, 

I added a strip of lace and a variety of muted coloured flowers from Petaloo.

Close up of the dies:

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, be sure to enter our challenge.

For lots of inspiration, pop over to our FaceBook group.

Or head straight to the store for your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping over to my blog today.

Patsy

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks Challenge #578: All Occasions

QKR Stampede Challenge #428: Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #425: Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 37: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #215: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter challenge #484 - Party time! (Birthday or other celebration)

 

Welcome to my blog!

The Paper Shelter weekly challenge has gone live and it's Party Time!  Nothing like a scrumptious sundae with all the toppings to celebrate. I used a digital image called Sundae Time, coloured her with Copics and framed her with a Nestabilities die.  

The papers are from the Heartfelt Creations Burst of Splendor Collection.  I added a lovely strip of lace.  The flowers and butterfly are by Little Birdie.  The leaves are die cuts and the cupcake button is a Dress It Up called Mini Sweet Treats.

Our fabulous sponsor, The Paper Shelter, has a $30 gift certificate up for grabs for our lucky winner this week, provided you use a Paper Shelter product.  You could use a digital stamp, paper or printable image.  If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi stamps of your choice!

Be sure to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team have created to inspire you this week! 

Thanks for popping by to my blog, and hope to see you again!

Patsy

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 36: Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #114: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2138: Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #9: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door 21 September: Anything Goes

I won Top 3 at Pammie's Inky Pinkies

and Top 5 at Crafting Happiness

and a runner up at Morgan's ArtWorld