bloom - STS19

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! This week's sketch was designed by Jessi, and is a stampers dream come true! Lot's of clean space!  Can't wait to see what you do with it!

DP's from LYB/Poppy, frame diecut from Lil' Inkers, banner diecut from Verve, stamps from MFT.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the team has done with this week's sketch!  Enjoy your week - Cathy xxx

Keep Smiling with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday! I am up on the blog today at The Doodle Garden sharing this fun image "Keep Smiling" which can be found here and ready for instant download.  There are so many fun images to choose from and each Wednesday is new release day! :)

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog sometime and see what the rest of the "Gardeners" have created to inspire you! Enjoy your weekend!  Cathy xxx

Fabulous with Whimsie Doodles

Happy Saturday!  I am up on the blog today with Whimsie Doodles sharing this card using one of our newest releases - Sweater Abby which can be found here.  A perfect outfit for Spring! :)

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of our AWESOME design team has created to inspired you!  Enjoy your weekend - Cathy xxx

Simply Wonderful with Jane's Doodles

Happy Tuesday!  I am up on the blog today with Jane's Doodles showcasing one of our free images that can be found on the sidebar of the blog! For those of you who have never tried coloring a digital image - give it a try!  It's really easy and a lot of fun! 

Thanks for taking a peek!  Remember to stop by the blog to see with the rest of the team has created with Jane's darling images!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx 

Saturday with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday!  Today, I am up on the blog with The Doodle Garden showcasing this sweet image - "New Mommy" which can be found here and ready for instant download.  I had so much fun coloring and paper piecing this sweet image! :)

DP's from Carta Bella/baby mine, misc. felt and button, baker's twine from The Twinery and an old stamp I found in my stash by Stampabilities.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of "The Gardeners" have created to inspire you.  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

for you, with love - Whimsie Doodles

Happy Wednesday!  I am up on the Whimsie Doodle blog today sharing this cutie - "Copic Abby" which can be found here and ready for instant download. :)

DP's from Teresa Collins/Memories and Daily Stories, banner diecut and stamp from Reverse Confetti and enamel dots from MME.

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

I'm All Ears - STS18

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch!  This week our sketch is brought to you by Jessica! Remember, you can substitute the oval for another shape, tilt it on it's side, etc.  Just have fun! :)

DP's from Echo Park/Summer Bliss, heart diecut and button from PTI, baker's twine from The Twinery, stamped image and sentiment from MFT.

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

I love you Rain or Shine - Whimsie Doodles April Challenge

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Whimsie Doodle's April Challenge! This month, we want to see anything with an April Shower/Water Theme! :)  

For this challenge, I used this sweet Spring-like image - "Spring Lizzie" which can be found here. 

For April 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 May 2014!!  Make sure to check out the Monthly Challenge Details page for all the rules and specifics. You have until May 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 May 2014 

In return...

- you will receive the ENTIRE May 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 day!  Cathy xxx

Saturday's with The Doodle Garden

Happy Saturday!  Today is my day with The Doodle Garden showcasing this precious image - Butterfly Ballerina which can be found here and ready for instant download! :)

DP's from Echo Park/Bundle of Joy, faux stitched diecut frame and circle from Lil' Inker Designs, misc. ribbon. 

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the DT has been up to! Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

A Monster Birthday at Jane's Doodles

Happy Tuesday!  I am up on the blog today for Jane's Doodles showcasing this super fun image - "Mr. Smiles" which can be found here. :)

DP's from Basic Grey/Knee Highs, cardstock and ribbon from PTI, diecut scalloped frame from Reverse Confetti, sentiment stamp from Bella Stamps and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the design team has whipped up!  Enjoy your day - Cathy xxx

hey chickie with Whimsie Doodles

Hey Chickie - happy Sunday!  I am up on the Whimsie Doodle blog today showcasing this little cutie - Easter Chic which can be found here.  I just love her sweet little chickie outfit! :)

DP's are from Echo Park/Summer Bliss, diecuts from Lil' Inker, stamped sentiment from Reverse Confetti, buttons from PTI, twine from The Twinery.

Thanks for taking a peek - remember to stop by the blog daily to see what the rest of the Diva's have created to inspire you! :)

Coffee & Friends - SFYTT11

Happy Saturday - I hope you are enjoying your day! We finally have a beautiful blue sky and sunshine here in Chicago, but it definitely hasn't reach spring-like temperatures.  The view from the window is very deceiving! :)

This card was created based off of this months sketch at Reverse Confetti - love this sketch! The three strips that you see in the back is washi tape from Teresa Collins as well as the paper.  I also heat embossed my "latte art" on Kraft so that it gave a more "frothy" appearance.  Stamps used are Reverse Confetti's - Be a Barista and dies used are Reverse Confetti's - Love Note and Class Act.  I also used a coffee stain stamp from They Alley Way/Breakfast Club.

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

Easter Blessings - The Doodle Garden April Challenge

Happy Saturday!  A new month means a new challenge at The Doodle Garden!  This month we have a color challenge for you to try - beautiful Spring-like colors!  All the details can be found on the blog - please join us!

The darling image - Teacup Bunny can be found here and is ready for instant download.  With Easter just a few short week's away - you still have time to complete your cards!

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

New Release day at Whimsie Doodles

Happy Saturday - it's new release day at Whimsie Doodles!! :)  I am showcasing this darling image - carrot cart which can be found here.  I just love how that little chick is peering down at the bunny....I imagine her to be saying "easy with my eggs"! :)

DP's used are from doodlebug design, inc./kraft in color.  I love these papers! :)

Remember to stop by the blog to see what the Diva's have created with the other images that have been released! Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your weekend - Cathy

Celebrate spring! - SRM1 {Celebrations}

TGIF! So.....I was just sitting here rolling through FB when my friend Lesley Croghan invited me to SRM's new Challenge Blog - thank you Lesley! :)  I am so happy you did!  I had so much fun creating this card.

DP's from Echo Park/Splendid Sunshine, umbrella stamp/die and fishtail banner die from PTI, flower die from MFT, rectangular die from Reverse Confetti.

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

just a note - STS17

Happy Tuesday and April Fool's Day! :) Welcome to another fun sketch from Seize the Sketch! This week's sketch was designed by Jen M. and has so many possibilities, we can't wait to see what you do with it!

DP's and enamel dots from Teresa Collins, cardstock from PTI, misc. clip and ribbon and stamps from Paper Smooches.

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