Winners of the Doodle pantry Digital Challenge #20

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the February challenge  (DPDC#20),  we had some really awesome entries, you are a  most talented bunch  and we hope to see more of your fabulous work in the future!   Two winners have been chosen and everyone should have received their  complementary 'cocoa cup ants' free stamp set .

The two winners and recipients  of the $15.00  gift coupon to spend at Doodle Pantry .com   as chosen by Random.Org are:

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

3 22

Timestamp: 2012-02-25 07:17:54 UTC

AND that would be  #3 Candy  &  #22  Cheryl First

Congratulations ladies!!  I have e-mailed you about your prize. If you have not received the e-mail please check your spam and junk folders.

Thanks again to all who played and we hope to see you back on March  1st (12 noon eastern) for the start of the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #21

 

Our Summer Creative Team

Hello and hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

First, our departing Creative Team members have been such a blessing to me this past winter, and I just can't thank you ladies enough for everything you have sacrificed to promote Doodle Pantry!  Kristine, Lorie, Patti G, Jan, Karen, Donna and Amy, your home time, materials, blog "time", and most of all your creativity and friendship, have been treasured and appreciated more than I can write in one sentence.  Thank you so very much!  I wish you all the very best in all your crafty and personal endeavors.

Next, I'd like to thank all those who entered their blog link to the Creative Team Call!   It is never easy to choose only a few from so many qualified and creative artists.   I have finalized the Summer Team and they are listed below.

I am so excited and feel so blessed that all these crafters so willingly and enthusiastically share their crafty talents for this term!   I look forward to new friendships and crafty inspirations you will share.

In random order...
New Creative Team Members Summer 2012:

Donna Rinckel

Cecilia Smith

Barb Best

Linda Anderson

Marsha Drain

Rebecca Sandy

Lisa Oliver

Jerusha Borden

Senior Creative Team Members continuing:

Glenda Atkins

Dawn Frost

Pat Dadisman
Sarah Taylor

Sharon Basel

Robbie Stockton

  Kathy Winter

Georgia Erhmann
Sarah Nancarrow
Patti Painter
Lori Zielinski
Elizabeth Hart
Vicki Diaz

 Allison Graves

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Operation Write Home Sponsorship

Good Morning everyone! Today begins a new sponsorship over at Operation Write Home and its sketch challenge #109.

You don't have to use a heart anything can be in its place. Glenda used Doodle Pantry's Holy Land Flowers 1

Pat used Doodle Pantry's Quirky Owl 

Lori used Doodle Pantry's Little Frog

and I (Dawn) used Doodle Pantry's Quirky Mouse.

Did you notice not one of us used a heart, lol! Hop on over to Operation Write Home and give the sketch a try. AND you still have time to enter Doodle Pantry's Digital Challenge #20. The challenge is open until  February 24 8:00pm, use a Doodle Pantry image and receive a free image, sweet. 

February's Top Notch Artist

Hi, we're back with a TOP NOTCH ARTIST for February!!

Please help us congratulate...
 Cely Smith

Congratulations, Cely!  We love seeing your creations in the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenges...thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us!

Take a look at some of Cely's creations using Doodle Pantry sets. 
You can also find lots more eye candy at her Blog, Creating in Carolina. 

Every Top Notch Artist gets a new release digi set of their choice.
Cely created this yummy Cupcake Box & Tag using
Cupcake Ants:

Be sure to check out Cely's blog for more details of her projects!

Here are a couple of cards we think are "Top Notch"

Watermelon Lunch 

Cowboy Birdie 

Congrats again Cely for being this month's

Top Notch Artist!!  *Ü*

How do we choose our Top Notch Artists?
We keep a keen eye on our challenge participants and the members of our CDAC Doodle Pantry Group, and we hand select artists whom have shown us some fabulous work using Doodle Pantry images.

How often will we be selecting Top Notch Artists?
Twice each month!  All Top Notch artists are notified by email approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the posting date.

What does the Top notch Artist receive?
The selected artist receives ONE Doodle Pantry product of their choice free, has a few of their projects using Doodle Pantry images displayed on this blog, and gets to display the badge below in their blog sidebar.

Thank you so much for stopping by to see the Top Notch Artist!  Keep making cards and playing along with our challenges here at Doodle Pantry and our CDAC group, and you may be the next Top Notch Artist!

Don't forget... we've just released lots of new digi sets!!  You can view our latest releases in the shop HERE.

Happy Creating!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I wanted to share this card I made for my husband using the Parrot image, and then I typed up my own sentiments in the Word document for printing it all.

I've actually had this image colored for several months and waiting for me to make it into this card.  I knew I wanted to use it for this card, he just has this adorable look on his face!
I hope the card doesn't look too girly.
I think I lucked out with the Hello Luscious patterned paper... LOL, I didn't have that paper pad when I colored the image.

A close up of the coloring.

Here's what I did for the inside.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit!  Hope you have been inspired to go create something with heart!

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SUPPLY LIST:
IMAGE: Parrot by Doodle Pantry
CS/PAPER: 90 lb. Canson watercolor paper, CDS raging river, PTI light green, CDS strawberry jam, Basic Gray Hello Luscious DP
INK: printer, Tombow markers 476, 126, 098, 925, 847, 946, 992, 899
ACCESS/TOOLS: waterbrush, Spellbinders pinking circles, Spellbinders labels die (for inside), Spellbinders labels 15, SU modern label punch, corner rounder punch, CDS raging river ribbon, K&Co fabric brads, Crealies die CLCS12, sewing machine, pearls, foam dimensionals

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Creative Team Call for Summer 2012

Good afternoon!    Our winter Creative terms are coming to a close, and we are in need of 4-7 NEW Creative ladies to add to our Summer team!

But first, I need to say how blessed an honored I am to have had ALL the wonderful talented ladies share their creativity these past 6 months!  It is always a mixed emotion when selecting new members, as I will so greatly miss the ones departing and get so excited about the new fresh faces I will get to work with.  

Below is all the information about the Creative Team selection.


WHAT IS EXPECTED of a Creative Team member:
Term runs from Feb 22 through August 26, 2012
1. Communication if life hands us unexpected events.  These things happen, and I am willing to work with you, within reason, to allow some time off if needed.
2. Clear and crisp, watermarked photos of your projects.  I can help direct you, if you have proper equipment to start with.
3. At least 4 projects created and posted on your blog each month, with ANY Doodle Pantry image, however it is requested that 2 of the projects use that month's releases.  More projects are ALWAYS gladly welcomed, but not required.
4. Timing and days of your posts are at your own discretion, with the exception of the release day project, which is pre-planned with the rest of the team.  This will make more sense once you are on-board and see how we function.
5. Honesty with no sharing of images you receive for free.
6. Participation in Doodle Pantry events is encouraged, but not always mandatory.
7. TO HAVE FUN!

Creative Team Member BENEFITS:
1. You receive ALL products released each month that you are on our team!
2. The moral support of a fun group of fellow crafters!
3. Special discounts on some items in the shop.
4. A free custom watermark for your own personal photos. This MUST have your name and your blog url only.
5. You get to have fun and get monthly inspiration from your fellow teammates!

HOW TO SUBMIT for consideration, the DEADLINE, plus OTHER details:
 1. Add your NAME, EMAIL, and DIRECT BLOG URL LINK to at least one previously posted Doodle Pantry creation, in the INLINKZ below.
     ~You will be emailed a submission receipt.
     ~Your email is NOT DISPLAYED, for your own safety.
2. DEADLINE:  Saturday, February 18 at 10 PM eastern time (7 PM pacific time).
3. New members will be chosen and emailed no later than Wednesday February 22 (10 pm eastern time).
4. You will not receive an email if not selected.

PLEASE LIMIT 2 LINKS PER PERSON ~ THANKS!

I look forward to seeing and reading your post links!   NOTE:  Selection is ALWAYS difficult due to the fact that many more people will apply than we are able to select, even if all applicants are qualified.   I hope you will not be discouraged, and will come back on future Creative Team calls!

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