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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Announcements for 2015 and a Blog Candy Prize

Good afternoon everyone!    Tomorrow, Dec 24, at 12 Am, we will announce the winners of DPDC53.

TODAY, I have some announcements about changes that have to happen at Doodle Pantry in 2015. And there is blog candy offered at the bottom of the post...

1. First, a very unfortunate announcement.  Due to the VAT law changes in the European Union, the shop can no longer sell digital products to those living in a member country of the European Union, countries listed here, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
How am I regulating the sales?
  • The Paypal account will no longer accept payments from those with residential addresses in a European Union member country.  
  • Likewise, a pending order with a balance due will be cancelled immediately, and the downloads will NEVER be activated.  
  • If by a freak of technical chance, a payment actually goes through from someone in a European Union country, your order will still not be activated.
  • I do believe, however, anyone can win and use a PRIZE won from a challenge, as long as after you use the prize amount, there is not a balance due.  So I certainly hope those in the European Union will still play our challenge as well as those whom we sponsor for a chance to win.
2. IN January, we are changing our release days.  We will have between 2-5 NEW products EVERY Tuesday, 4 Tuesdays each month!!!  And when you shop on a Tuesday, the NEWLY released products on that day, will be marked 20% OFF!  But only on the Tuesday they are released!

3. Our Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge (DPDC) is GOING AWAY!

4. And a NEW challenge is starting!  What's the new challenge called?  It will be called Ants In My Pantry Digital Challenge (AIMPDC)! It will start on the FIRST Tuesday, and will accept entries for 2-1/2 weeks and winners announced on the 4th Monday of the month.  
  • The monthly challenge will have THEMES.  
  • There is no featured product.
  • Only enter once, follow theme guidelines.
  • Two winners are chosen by random.
  • I think it is going to be a lot of fun!
5. Now for some blog candy!  MAKE A COMMENT on this post to enter. I will announce a winner Dec 30 and you have 3 days to claim your prize. If the first winner does not share their contact email on their blogger profile, and does not come back to see if they are a winner, then I will redraw.   What's the prize?  See below.  (I have much more clear stamps that I acquired from left over stock after CDS closed, so I will be offering more clear stamp prizes in 2015)
  • $15 gift coupon to use at doodlepantry.com
  • 4 clear polymer stamp sets of Doodle Pantry images (previously marketed under CDS) Seasonal Swags, Classic Monogram Alpha, Josephine Clematis, and Moose Friends
  • 8 individual mini clear polymer stamps of Doodle Pantry images (previously marketed under CDS) Mr. Spike, Flying Dove, Tiny Tree, Baseball Cap, Muffin Cupcake, Norman Snail, Harietta Hippo, Pizza Slice
  • 3 satin ribbon spools
  • 1 Spellbinders Decorative Labels 22 die set new
  • 1 mini THANKS die (was a free die in October from Taylored Expressions)
 Mini Clear Polymer Stamps shown above
 4 clear polymer stamp sets above
Dies and Ribbon above
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Thanks for visiting us today and I hope you enjoy your day.
Be safe, be blessed, be inspired, and get crafty!

32 comments:

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wowzers! What a fabulous candy! Count me in! Thank you so much! That would make my Christmas merry! fitkitty1@gmail.com

Sorry to hear about the VAT law and how it affects your business - very happy you are not closing like some have done!

Your new challenge sounds like a lot of fun and I hope I can play along!

Merry Christmas to you and your team! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

Unknown said...

Excited to see the new changes. Hopefully everything will work out with the EU. Merry Christmas!

StampNScrapJunkie said...

Fabulous candy! Looking forward to the new challenge! xx

Anonymous said...

That is a lot of changes for 2015 - can't wait to play along with the new challenges :)
Have a great holiday!
lyn

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Changes are coming. Thanks for the giveaways.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Jerrie said...

I look forward to the 2015 releases and challenges! I have started to purchase doodle pantry's designs but there are many more I want! Thanks for the blog candy...it looks delish!

Suze said...

Wow - a lot of changes there. Look forward to the new challenge in 2015. Hope everything works out okay with the EU VAT situation. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Pippa said...

As a citizen of the UK I am feeling very uncharitable towards the EU, nothing new there! As usual laws to prevent the big guns like Amazon wriggling through loopholes are knocking out the little companies. This week alone 5 of my favourite sources for digi stamps have decided enough is enough. I am still waiting a response from my MP. Can you tell I am somewhat angry and it is supposed to be Christmas, the season of good will. If the EU thought about it I am sure they could have made digi images VAT free, after all to the best of my knowlege Amazon don't sell them!
Meanwhile I do hope you have a really good Christmas and all the best for what ever 2015 brings. x

Kathy S said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. Some of the changes are sad, but some sound really fun. Best to you!

Gail said...

Hi Laurie - I am so sorry about this VAT tax and how it effects so many people in crafting - some stores are closing their doors and some challenges are also closing due to this tax - I wish you the best - thanks for a chance to win a wonderful prize - I have many of the CDS and they are great stamps that I use often! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

utb01 @ att [dot] net

Charlene Mitchell said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win blog prizes Laurie. Am so sorry to hear about these stupid tax laws - things like this always affect the 'little guy'. I'm in Canada, so it looks like I personally won't be affected but feel awful for others who are. Look forward to the new challenge setup and wish you all the very best for the holiday season and 2015!! Thanks so much for all you do! xx

Donna said...

What an awesome blog candy. Thanks Laurie for being so generous! Wishing the entire design team and you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Can't wait for the new challenge!

Patti P. said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....loads of new changes for 2015, so very exciting. Can't wait to see all of the new designs....and now every week! What fabulous candy!!!
hugs....Patti P

Donna Nuce said...

Thanks for the chance to win goodies! Merry Christmas to you!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I'm with Pippa on this the EU is bringing laws that don't help the little people. I'm also in the UK and don't see why 20% should be added to digital products. I am a digital card maker and that is my hobby, I am so angry about it.

However perhaps I can get my fix with entering the challenges and hope to win.

Happy Christmas everyone.

D- said...

Wow thanks for the chance at this AMAZING prize.
The new challenge info sounds fun.
Sorry the new VAT regulations are making things so difficult for small business like yours AND those crafters effected in those countries. Yikes.
Maybe instead of a gift certificate prize you could offer their choice of a few images you email to your winner.?. Just a thought...
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

D- said...

Whoopies the EU thing made me forget.

Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Janet Kay said...

OMGoodness, I will have to read this all again! It all sounds great! :)

Merry Christmas!! :)

Kathi said...

Oh my goodness, lots of changes! Mostly good though! I'm sorry for those people in the EU though. What fabulous blog candy! Thanks so much for the chance to win and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year!

Julie Odil said...

I'm excited about the changes and themes and hope to regularly play along. Thanks for the chance at some serious blog candy!

Mrs. Nancy G said...

It's good news to know that you aren't closing shop. Merry Christmas Laurie and Doodle Pantry!

Looking forward to the new year and fun changes.

:-)

Candice F said...

Lots of changes. Can't wait for 2015.

Sarah said...

I am very excited for all the changes in the new year but am also upset for the UK that has to miss all the new digital images. I am also upset for all the small businesses having to close because of this tax thing. Not fair but I have to say, I am so happy that you, Laurie, do not have to close. You are one of my favorites. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for the opportunity to win some candy. Sarah W
sarah-warren@sbcglobal.net

paperpapier said...

great candy indeed. Love to play with the stamp. Thanks for the chance to win!

niki1 said...

I love challenges, and winning some digi's is a great prize !
A gift certificate prize isn't a good option for me ... too expensive transport costs as I live in Belgium.
So thank you for this Blog Candy !
Merry Christmas and A happy New Year to all of you,
greetings,
niki1

Robin said...

WOW!!! What an amazing candy offer...I love it. Thanks so much for the chance to win it. Merry Christmas to you all. Hugs, Robin

Rebecca/Sydney's Sentiments said...

My fingers are crossed because this is such a fabulous package!! Thanks for a chance to win it and Merry Christmas!

Anna C said...

Looking forward to playing along in 2015!!!!

CanadianScraps43 said...

Wow Laurie, looks like there are a lot of changes for you in the new year. So sorry to hear about your possible lost of customers due to the Vat Laws. Praying that more customers come your way. I will actually post about this on my blog later today. Looking forward to seeing more of your product and the new challenge sounds like fun. And the give away is huge. Thanks for the chance to play along. I trust that your enjoying this Christmas Season and wishing you and your family all the best in 2015. Blessings Sweetie. Hugs

Mel C said...

Thanks for a chance to win some great blog candy, looking forward to seeing your new images in January!

Denise Goeldner said...

Wow excited to see the new change and so looking forward to it, and what a lovely lot of goodies too. Happy New Year also xx

Milka Gubo said...

First I would like to wish happy holidays to all! :-D
Thank you for this awesome blog candy and opportunity to win, Laurie :-D