easter greetings with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday, and welcome to my Saturday post with The Doodle Garden!  The sweet little bunny image - Bunny and Carrot can be found here and is ready for instant download.

I can't believe Easter is just a few short week's away, and the weather we are experiencing here is still like winter - ugh! Hopefully, that will change real quick!

DP's from heidi swapp/serendipity, ribbon from PTI, sentiment stamp from Reverse Confetti/Carton Cuties, baker's twine from The Twinery and misc. button.

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the design team has created!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Thanks A Bunch - Reverse Confetti March Color Challenge

I love creating into the wee hours of the night - don't you?  The house is quite, the phone won't ring, and there are no interruptions. It's just me and my stamps and paper and diecuts and twine.....etc! :)

This card was inspired by this months color challenge at Reverse Confetti.  I love this color combination so fresh and Spring-like. Ahhh....Spring - where are you???

DP's from Echo Park/Splendid Sunshine, photo diecut and twine from PTI, stamps and coordinating dies from Reverse Confetti.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Enjoy your Saturday - Cathy xxx

Egg-stra Special with Whimsie Doodles and SSSC212

Happy Wednesday!  I am up on the blog today at Whimsie Doodles showcasing this darling image - Easter Garland which can be found here.  All the images at Whimsie Doodles are instant download and ready for immediate use!  No excuses getting those Easter cards out on time! ;)

I also used this awesome sketch from SSSC which worked perfectly for this card!

DP's from Recollections, stamp from PTI, misc. ribbon.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the Diva's have created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy 

you're good peeps - STS16

Happy Tuesday!  I'm a little late this time around with my card for Seize the Sketch, but created a card for the reminder post! You still have time to play - so get hoppin'! :)

DP's from Doodlebug Designs, baker's twine from the Twinery, stamps and coordinating dies from Reverse Confetti (love these!) scalloped border die PTI, misc. button.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day!  Cathy xxx

hippity hoppity with Jane's Doodles

Good Morning!  I'm up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this cute little image - Boris which can be found here.

DP's from Doodlebug Designs, twine from The Twinery, misc. button.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to check out the awesome inspiration our design team has for you! Cathy

Always - Cardabilities95

Happy Sunday!  Where does the time go?  The weekend is almost over and I haven't done half the things that I have set out to do! Oh well, I guess it will have to wait until next weekend! :)

This card was created for a very special friend of mine who is celebrating his 29th wedding anniversary.  He asked if I could make a card for his wife, and of course, I said yes! :)

Inspired by Cardabilities sketch this week and some lovely DP's from Prima this is what I came up with.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card and get this ready for shipping!  Enjoy your day!  Cathy xxx

Saturdays with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday! It's my day with The Doodle Garden, and I am showcasing this darling image - "Teacup Stack" which can be found here. Everyone who know's me, knows that I love coffee - so I turned my teacup into a coffee cup! :)

DP's and enamel dots from Teresa Collins/Daily Stories, misc. baker's twine and sentiment stamp from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop visit the blog to see what the rest of the design team has created to inspire you! Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

easter greetings from Whimsie Doodles and DS142

Happy Sunday! I'm up on the blog today for Whimsie Doodles showcasing this darling image from our latest release - "Bunny's Basket" which can be found here. This and many more Easter images can found in shop and ready for instant download.

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at The Deconstructed Sketch - another perfect sketch that worked so well with my image.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the Diva's are up to!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

Saturday with The Doodle Garden and SSSC210

Today, I am with The Doodle Garden showcasing this darling image - "Spring Welly" which can be found in shop and ready for instant download.  

The sketch for today's card is from SSSC and worked perfectly for this card - thanks Karen! :)

DP's are from doodlebug design, inc./springtime and the sentiment stamp is from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your day!  Cathy xxx

Ahoy - Whimsie Doodles March Challenge - Seeing Spots

Happy Saturday and welcome to Whimsie Doodle's March Challenge - Seeing Spots! This month, we want to see polka dot papers, circle diecuts, buttons - anything round!  

For this challenge, I used one of our newly released images - "Ahoy Lizzie" which can be found here. 

For February we will once again have two (2) lucky winners for this challenge!   One (1) winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image of their choice from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in April 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics. You have until April 13th to complete and link up your entry.

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...

     - Have a current blog that posts in English, or has a translator

- Use a Whimsie Doodles image on your challenge creation

- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested
    - Be willing and able to join us the entire month of April 2014 

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE April 2014 digital release

         - a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page above for all rules and specifics.

Thanks for taking a peek - enjoy your weekend!  Cathy xxx

happy spring with Jane's Doodles and CTS67

Happy Wednesday!  I'm up on the blog today at Jane's Doodles showcasing this beautiful Spring-like image - Tulips which will be added to the shop SOON! 

My inspiration for the design of this card comes from this week's sketch as CTS.

Cardstock and tag diecut from PTI, chevron ribbon from Pretty Pink Posh, sequins from Teresa Collins, faux stitched frame from Lil' Inkers.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the design team has created to inspire you! Enjoy your week - Cathy xxx

hi - RS105, CMCC10 and Paper Smooches Picture Perfect Challenge

Happy Sunday!  Busy day today, but had time for one card, but for THREE challenges!  I love how that works out - don't you? 

This card was created based off of this week's sketch at RetroSketches, CMCC's color challenge and Paper Smooches.
They were all such wonderful inspiration! 

Kraft cardstock and twine from PTI, Mist from Misty Huey's, stamps from Paper Smooches, all other products unknown.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Have a great week! Cathy xxx

Just A Note - Cardabilities94

How's your weekend going so far? Mine....uneventful, but I like it like that! :) I wanted to slip one more card in before the end of the day! This card was created based off of the lovely sketch at Cardabilities.

DP's from Echo Park, flower and scroll leaf diecut from MFT, banner with sentiment from Taylored Expressions, scalloped border die and leaf stamp from PTI.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Enjoy your evening - Cathy xxx

Happy spring with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday! This is my first weekly post with The Doodle Garden using this sweet image that was just released this week - "Flight Lesson". "Flight Lesson" is 50% off until 3/8 and can be found here.  

So happy you stopped by, and please stop by next Saturday when I will be posting again for The Doodle Garden! - Also, remember to visit the blog to see what the rest of the design team has created to inspire you. Enjoy your day!  Cathy

hello - FMS126

TGIF - the weekend has finally arrived and with it....warmer weather!  A heat wave here today - 46 degrees!! :)  

Just a quick card tonight based off of a sketch at Freshly Made Sketches. I love these tilted panel sketches! :)

DP's from Crate Paper/Flea Market, stamps and coordinating die from PTI, baker's twine from Timeless Twine, sequins from Teresa Collins.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card!  Have a great weekend!  Cathy xxx

Feeling Lucky with Whimsie Doodles and RS104

Top o' the mornin' to ya!  I am up on the blog today for Whimsie Doodles showcasing one of our new releases this month - Feeling Lucky which can be found here.  What a fun image to color and it was the
perfect image for this week's sketch at Retro Sketches.

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the Diva's have created to inspire you! Cathy xxx

happy easter with Whimsie Doodles and SSSC

Happy Wednesday and welcome to new release day at Whimsie Doodles.  Each month I look forward to new release day to see what Melyssa has designed - it's like Christmas morning! :)  She never disappoints, and this month is no exception.  This darling bunny image has been named appropriately - Carrotalot, and be found here! Don't you just love it??

I am also entering this card in this week's sketch challenge at Sweet Sunday - it worked perfectly for this card - thanks Karen! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to visit the blog to see what the rest of the fabulous design team has created to inspire you!  Enjoy your day - Cathy

It's your birthday - Go-pher It! - STS15

 Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another fun challenge at Seize the Sketch!  This week, not only am I your hostess, but the sketch designer as well! I do hope you will find time to play along! :)

I am so excited to finally find the perfect sketch for my stamped image from Sugar Pea Designs - Go-Pher It!  I love this set because, it has a sentiment for just about every occasion! :)  DP's from Simple Stories/A Charmed Life, stitched circle die from Lil' Inker, misc. button and baker's twine.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see the gorgeous inspiration from the DT! Enjoy your day - Cathy

S.W.A.K. - RC10 and Curtain Call ~ Perfectly Peach

Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is going well.  Today is my MIL birthday, and we have plans to go to dinner but, we are on hold here waiting for yet another big snowstorm to hit (6-9 in).  :(














This card was created based off the sketch at Reverse Confetti and the color scheme at the Curtain Call.Lots of Teresa Collins goodies used!  DP's - Teresa Collins/Save the Date and You are My Happy as well as coordinating sequins.  These two lines of paper coordinate so well! Stamps (Crushin'),  fishtail banner (tag me) and heart (love note) diecut from Reverse Confetti.  All stitched diecuts and scalloped die from Lil' Inker.

Thanks for taking a peek - off to post my card! Enjoy your weekend - Cathy xxx

some bunny loves you with - The Doodle Garden Anything Goes Challenge

Happy Saturday,  and welcome to The Doodle Garden's very first challenge - Anything Goes!  I'm so excited to be part of this awesome team, and design with Jennifer's adorable images! :)  The image I used for this card is Betsy Bubble Bunny - which can be found in shop and ready for instant download!

Each month, The Doodle Garden will host a challenge that will last through out the month, where you are allowed up to 4 submissions!  Each month there will be a new challenge - colors, sketch, etc.  I do hope you play along , because..........

there will be PRIZES! 

The challenge rules are simple:
♥ While we would L♥VE to see a Doodle Garden Digital Stamp being used as the focal point of each submission, it is not a requirement to participate.
♥ Your creations should be NEW creations made for the specific challenge(s), and you MAY submit your Doodle Garden challenge piece to other challenges outside of The Doodle Garden.
♥ Each submission but be 'spaced' (no stacking of submissions) so that it helps to make it fair and fun for all

 Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the DT has created to inspire you!  Enjoy your weekend - Cathy xxx