HOW TO get Doodle Pantry Freebies

As of 1/15/15 - we changed how freebies are offered again, to make it even easier. This post below is no longer accurate.
 

5/31/13
Hi there!   I've had numerous questions on how the freebies work. The ones in which you are not required to make a purchase to get.   Of course, I think that it is easy to see, but since I have had so many questions about them, it must be a bit confusing.  I'd like to make sure it is easy for everyone to find. And I want to make sure everyone is able to get them, especially when they are only offered for a limited time.
This post is going to show you how to download an item from the freebie section. (This article does not describe the free with purchase items, as those must be placed in a the cart and another item paid for in order to get for free)

First item of note: You DO NOT need to add to cart/place an order to get one of the totally FREE products in THIS SECTION.  (The add to cart option is there if you just happen to be buying something anyway)

If you want an item that is marked as FREE, follow this process:
1. You must click directly into each products page that you want to grab for free, see picture below.

2. Then, if you are on a small screen computer, scroll down just a teeny bit until you see this icon in the description area, which is UNDER the price and ABOVE the add to cart button:

3. The clickable file link to save to your computer is JUST BELOW that icon shown in step 2. See the red circle below.

4. Just click the file name and your browser should bring up a pop up box to save it.  NOTE: If your browser is set to "open" downloads by default, you need to change that setting in your browsers tools to default to "save" the file.  If your settings are set up properly, this is what you should see when you click the file name:

All my products are provided in zip files and those cannot be opened, they must be saved first.
Once they are on your computer, you find the zip file and right click it and select "extract".

Select a folder place on your computer where you want to extract files and continue that process.

Once the extraction is complete, you don't need the zips anymore.
HOWEVER, I highly suggest you save all your zips to a flash drive or other separate back up drive that way, you'll have them if your computer ever has a terrible little problem.
Navigate to the folder, wherever you selected to extract your your files, and you now will see all the images in there and can insert them to whatever program you use.

Now if you want to change the settings in your browser for how to handle downloads, find the tools or settings menu item and get into there.  This is what Firefox looks like below, (most of the browsers should be pretty close to same terminology):  I've pointed red arrows at important items.

I sure hope this helps!  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy creating!

Update to our FREEBIE section

AS OF 1/15/15 - this post is no longer accurate. We made MORE changes to make the freebies easier to get. Search latest posts in January 2015 for updates.
 

Good morning!
If any of you follow our freebies, you'll notice a change over there.

I have split them into 2 sections, one is the totally free section HERE, where you can download straight from the individual product pages.  The downloadable file links are just to the left and slightly higher than the Add to cart buttons. Just click the links and your browser will prompt you to save it.

The other section are the Free with purchase items HERE.  These must be added to your cart of other purchasable products and you must checkout and pay, and then they will be included for free.
Some of our Freebies or Free w/purchases are only for a limited time, so make sure you read their descriptions to find out.

Now for the sad news, I have removed one of the first even offered freebies, the original Happy Bird.  He is no longer available for new customers.  If you still have him, feel free to use him and you can link up to his catalog page HERE.  
HOWEVER, he was replaced some time ago with a cuter version of himself HERE for a small price.
BUT just to make things a little better since I removed the free bird, I added 2 digital PNG papers to the newer version of him, AND will allow anyone to download him for FREE from May 28-31!!!
Just CLICK HERE to GO TO HAPPY BIRDIE B and find the file link just to the left and slightly above the add to cart button to grab him for free!  Starting June 1, he will be free only with a purchase.

FUTURE ADDITIONS TO FREEBIES!   Keep watch in our freebie and free with purchase sections over the summer, as I am planning on not only adding some cute new images (NOT just sentiments), as well as adding color versions to the outline images that are currently left there, and maybe even some PDF quick card pages.
I hope you have a save and healthy and happy week.  Bless someone with a handcrafted somethin-somethin!  It's the best medicine for both of you.  :o)

To Thank our Military and other Troops!

Memorial Day is a day for us to thank and remember all those who serve the United States Military!

Today ONLY, here is a new set you can grab for FREE (NO purchase required) to use to thank/support your friends and family U.S. Military Service members.

TODAY ONLY, you can download this product!   The download link is JUST ABOVE AND LEFT of the add to cart button on the following page link.
(Or if you happen to already be making a purchase, you can add it to your cart)

USA FREEDOM

AND DON'T FORGET our 35% OFF special is STILL GOING for the rest of today!! MEMDAY is the coupon code to use in the field at the bottom of your cart, then click SUBMIT to see the discount apply.

Sentimental Sundays Sponsorship

Good morning everyone, I hope its bright and sunny where you are! Today Doodle Pantry is sponsoring Sentimental Sundays and their theme is outdoor fun.

First up to help with inspiration is NanaConnie using Umbrella Ants 

Glenda used Caterpillar Swing

Lori used Palm Trees

and Ellen used Flip Flops

I hope you'll drop on by Sentiment Sundays and give their challenge a try. Happy crafting day!

Winner of Doodle Pantry Challenge #34

A  BIG thank you to all our challenge participants for the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 34 (DPDC#34)! One winner has been chosen and everyone should have received their complementary  'Fruitful Star' stamp set (please check your spam and junk folders if not yet received)!
What wonderful projects you have made and linked up, it was a delight to see them all! 

The winner and recipient   of the $15.00  gift coupon to spend at Doodle Pantry .com   as chosen by Random.Org is:

Random Integer Generator 

 Here are your random numbers:

2

Timestamp: 2013-05-25 13:39:27 UTC

And that would be:  Chris Hanselman
 Congratulations  Chris!!  I have e-mailed you about your prize. If you have not received the e-mail please check your spam and junk folder.  Coupon

must be used by July 5, 2013. Thanks again to all who played and we hope to see you back on June 1st (12 noon eastern) for the start of the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #35!

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We're on the CardMaker blog!

Sorry for the additional post today, but I just came across (by way of loyal customer sharing with me, thank you!) that our very own Umbrella Ants is on the CardMaker blog!  An adorable magic slider card by Robin Arnold is featured just below the picture of the Summer issue.  How cool is that!?
If you haven't seen the post about our sale, just find the post right before this one.
Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Weekend sale and new free with purchase

Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Hope you have some nice plans for this weekend.  It sure is heating up down here in Texas, and school is almost out.   I forgot that I needed to make the bus driver a little thank you something-something, so I drew up a cute school bus.   And I decided to have 2 specials this weekend for you!

1. starting now through 10 pm eastern Monday May 27, there is 35% off all products (excludes gift certificates)

Here's your coupon code for the 35% off:

MEMDAY

Enter the code in the field at the bottom of your cart, and click SUBMIT to see the discount apply. Then proceed to checking out.

2. you can add this new SCHOOL BUS pictured below to your cart for FREE (limited time)!
Hurry, because the School Bus will ONLY be free with a purchase through 10 pm eastern on Monday, May 27. 

Thanks for checking in, and have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Fab 'n Funky Sponsorship

Good morning! Today Doodle Pantry is sponsoring Fab 'n Funky and their challenge is to use ribbon and/or lace on a card. Both Glenda and I used Fancy Flamingo for our cards.

Glenda

Dawn

and Lori used Pearfect Wormy 

I hope we've inspired you to drop on by Fab 'n Funky and give their challenge a try! Good luck.

Save Your Digi's! (and 3 FREEBIES)

Good morning!
Today I am posting to urge you to protect your digi stuff.   It is really easy.  And also to give you a few new freebies (at the end)!

I was thinking the other day, it would be horror to lose all your digital media on your computer!  I can imagine how disheartening that would be.  Probably a few thousand tears would come pouring out before I'd regain my sanity.   I really do understand!

I might be the only one out on a limb, but I personally don't think digital media is much different than other products bought in stores.  Just my humble little opinion.  A file saved on a computer is as real to me as a set of craft dies or all my cardstock and ribbon.   I personally would consider it my loss if I didn't take the opportunity to keep my digital files safe.  I equate it to buying a Dell computer, and not purchasing their warranty.  I just can't expect them to replace it if it gets stolen or dropped with no warranty.

Suggestions on HOW TO MINIMIZE or even potentially ELIMINATE your risk for digi loss
I highly suggest doing either one or both of the following:
1. The most affordable option is to purchase a flash drive or other separate backup drive, and copy all your digital media to it.  Make sure this particular drive is updated at least MONTHLY with your newest purchases.  Keep the drive in a safe place and do not constantly leave it connected to your computer (If you get a virus and crash, anything plugged into your computer could potentially get affected as well). You may need to buy several flash drives if you really have a lot of digital media.

AND/OR

2. Purchase a digital file backup recovery contract with your computer's manufacturer or the store where you bought your computer, or somewhere out there in www land.  There's either a yearly fee or monthly fee, depending on the provider and options you select.  Usually you can set the program up to automatically backup your files at regular intervals to a "safe" and "recoverable" place in www land. If you never have a problem, it will seem like wasted money, but if you ever DO have a problem.... I would think it would be well worth it.

Just some friendly advice to spend a few bucks to get some flash drives to back up your files.  It will save you so many heartaches and headaches if your computer meets a disaster.
And now for a little gift for you!

BONUS FREEBIES!

JUST BECAUSE I LOVE Y'ALL, I've decided to let everyone come download these 3 NEW versatile sentiment sets FREE for a LIMITED TIME!   MAY 15-19, 2013 ONLY!

4 Team members created some cards with some of these sentiments,

PAT, ELIZABETH,  SHIRLEY, LINDA

TO GET YOUR 3 FREE SENTIMENT SETS CLICK HERE

  UPDATED NOTE: If you downloaded these from the shop page prior to 11:30 am eastern time, you'll need to download the So Thankful set again... there was a mispelled sentiment and I corrected it.   Here's a snapshot of the shop page, where the files are if you're not making a purchase:  

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wish for you a wonderful day, a safe week, and may you bless others with your own special creativity!  Pass along some love and bring a smile!

Sister Act Card Sponsorship

Good morning! Today Doodle Pantry is sponsoring Sister Act Card Challenge and their theme is anything goes, what a great theme!

First up to inspire you is Glenda using Cherry Tomatoes

Lori used Cherry Nice Mice

Ellen used Easter Egg Ants

and I used Wild Rose

Hop on over to Sister Act Card Challenge and give their theme a try (so easy). If you use a Doodle Pantry image you can enter our challenge too!

Totally PaperCrafts Sponsorship

Good Morning, I hope its bright and sunny where you are! Today Doodle Pantry is sponsoring Totally PaperCrafts and their challenge is don't be square use any shaped card. We've got two great cards to show you.

Glenda used Cherry Nice Mice for her gorgeous circle card

and I(Dawn) used Jacaranda for my fan card.

This is the card standing on its own

I hope we've inspired you to hop on over to Totally PaperCrafts and give their challenge a try. If you use a Doodle Pantry image you can enter our challenge as well!

Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 34

DOODLE PANTRY DIGITAL CHALLENGE

Tag/Keyword: DPDC34
THEME: Use a Doodle Pantry image
(NOT just a sentiment)

Feel free to browse the freebie page HERE.  There are some "free with purchase" and some that are totally free downloads.

We hope you can play along with us!
DEADLINE DATE/TIME IS THE 24th at 8:00 pm CENTRAL TIME
(which is 9:00 pm EASTERN TIME on the 24th) Winners posted on 25th

FEATURED PRODUCT   Fruitful Star
All participants who place their post link in the blue frog linky, and who have created a project that follows the theme/rules, will be emailed this set for FREE.

(Participants emailed approx. on the 8th, 16th, and 24th)

SCROLL DOWN FOR SOME INSPIRATION PROJECTS USING THIS FEATURED SET
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(PLEASE ONLY ADD BLOG, CDAC, or SCS LINKS. THANK YOU)

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We hope you will be inspired to play along with us this week!
Here are some of the DT creations to help get your creative juices flowing!

by Sarah Taylor	by Sarah Taylor

by Dawn Frost

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ABOUT WINNERS

If 25 or less participants, there will be 1 winner chosen, but if 26 or more participants, there will be 2 winners chosen, from all the entries to win a $15 gift coupon to spend at doodlepantry.com.
AND everyone who enters the linky with a qualifying project post will receive the featured set shown above for free!

Other challenge guidelines below:

1. It is expected that you will create something NEW and follow the challenges theme. Make something paper crafty with Doodle Pantry images!
2. Post your creation on your blog or online public gallery in which a comment can be left.  Post MUST be dated within the time frame of the challenge.  Please, no past creations, create something new!  
3. The linky widget may state that a URL is not required, but IT IS REQUIRED. You MUST LINK YOUR POST of your project/card (CDAC, SCS and BLOG POSTS are preferred, so that we can more easily leave you comments)
4. Challenges are open for almost 3 weeks (ends at 8:00 pm CST on the 24th) and winner(s) posted on the 25th.
5. Only enter once per each challenge
6. Keywords or tags for the challenge are DPDC and the number of the challenge, no spaces.

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We hope you have been inspired today, and we hope you can join us.  Thanks so much for stopping by and we wish you a wonderful week!

Fun new images today

I can't believe May is here already!  Only 1 more month of school and then it's trying to keep kids busy all summer long... hmmm, not sure yet what I am going to do about that.  But I've got some fun new images to play with!  There's A LOT of cheerful colors going on!
Below is our latest releases, and don't miss our 25% off everything special (minimum purchase $3.00)!  MAY 1st thru may 6th only!  Just fill your cart with products totalling at least $3.00, then when you view cart, enter the coupon MAYSALE in the field and CLICK SUBMIT to see your discount apply. Continue with checkout and pay.

PEARFECT WORM (Pearfect Worm Free w/purchase May 1-24 only)	FRUITFUL STAR (featured for DPDC34)
HANDY BIRDIE	HANDY ANTS
FANCY FLAMINGO	CHERRY NICE MICE
JACARANDA	MINI PINWHEEL TEMPLATE
WASHINGTON STATE	BIRTHDAY BIRDIE COLOR+
OLD SHIP COLOR	HOTROD PICKUP COLOR
SADDLE UP COLOR

Thanks for stopping by to check out the new releases!  Don't forget our challenge #34 is coming up in a few hours!  We hope you'll play along to get the featured image set for free! May you be blessed and create a card to share the blessing!