Scrapbook USA Expo Time

Guess what is this weekend?  It's the Scrapbook USA Expo in Sandy, Utah.  One of my favorite events of the year!  If you're coming to the Expo, be sure to come say hello!  I'll be working in the VIP Lounge Area both mornings as the hostess.  It's the best job (and the most fun) of the Expo!  Hope to see you there!

Click here for more details about the Scrapbook USA Expo.

Guess what else is just around the corner?  My next favorite time of the year... Teacher Appreciation Doors!  Look for them in May.  I've already signed up for 3 doors.  So excited!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - January 2013 Membership (Art 35)
St. Patrick's Day Subway Art (downloaded from internet)

Seeing Colors (pastels that is) Challenge!

Okay, I totally cheated for the new Doodle Dragon Studios Seeing Colors (pastels that is) challenge!  Nothing says pastel more than Easter candy, which is a true weakness of mine!  Once the bag is open just know that it will be empty soon.  I've eaten enough Easter candy already, so I opted in posting this cute Easter treat I made in 2011.  Here's what I said...

There's just something about Easter M&M's that makes me want to buy bag after bag. The colors are so playful, light and happy. Think about it...brown colored M&M's don't make you smile like Easter colors do.

I found this fun container at IKEA (one of my favorite stores, except when I get lost and can't find out how do get down stairs). I printed the bunny on regular cardstock and the "Happy Easter" on a transparency paper. I glued the bunny on the transparency. Then put the paper in from back side so the bunny is sandwiched in between the original top and the transparency.

Now it's your turn to think pastels!  Link your project over on Dustin Pike's Doodle Dragon Studio's blog by Sunday, March 17!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image
Canister - from IKEA (3 pack)
Easter M&M's
Wrights Rick Rack - pastel
Transparency paper
Font - CK Handprint

Oh Boy! It's a Challenge!

I decided to put a little twist on the Doodle Dragon Studios - Pike's Playground challenge (snips and snails and puppy dog tails - boys challenge).  My pregnant friend only has 3 weeks until she holds her own little boy.  My son is all grown up and serving a mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia.  Sniff.  Sniff.  It's been a long pregnancy for my friend, but remember slow & steady wins the race!

Come join the challenge and have some fun with us!  Need some inspiration?  Check out the DDS design team's creations!  Be sure to link your card to the challenge by February 24th.

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - March 2011 Membership #28
Dove milk chocolate - yum!
Spellbinders Nestibilities - Labels Eight
American Crafts cardstock
Font - CK Racer

Twinkle Toes - New Release

Dustin Pike aka Doodle Dragon Studios just released this adorable twinkle toes ballerina monkey set.  Here are the flowers waiting for her after her performance.

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Ballerina Monkey set
Doodlebug Design Inc - Color Coordinates set - Loopy Love (patterned papers)
Spellbinders Nestibilities - Oval Scallop & Oval
American Crafts cardstock
Pop Dots

Red Ribbon Week

 

It's Red Ribbon Week at our school - The Best Me is Drug Free!  I thought this cute bear from Dustin Pike's / Doodle Dragon Studios Awareness set would be perfect to promote this important week.  You could use him for the variety of different "Ribbon" weeks by simply changing the color of his ribbon and frame.

Here's what our Red Ribbon Week coordinator has planned for our students: 

Monday: Wear our school colors (blue & white) or your school spirit shirt. The teachers will pass out a red Drug-Free bracelet to each student. Please wear the bracelet every day during this week.

Tuesday: Pajama Day "Follow your dreams and be drug-free!"

Wednesday: Career/College Day: "Make it a goal to stay drug-free." Students can dress up as what they want to be when they grow up, wear a college shirt, or a sports jersey.

Thursday: Crazy Hair Day: "We may be crazy, but we don't do drugs!"

Friday: Wear Red. "The best me is drug free!" We'll be doing the balloon release between 1:30 and 2:00 (weather permitting).

Sounds like a fun week to me! 

 

Dudley Loves Football

Only 6 more days until the Superbowl!  Let the party begin!  Dudley the Dragon is betting on the 49ners to take it this year!  In case you didn't know... he's a huge football fan.  Remember he came to my Superbowl Party?  He was even my door greeter!  Check out the party here.

I've been a 49ners fan forever.  I'll have to see if I can find a picture from the 90's in my 49ners gear to prove it!

This Dudley Football set is available again in the Doodle Dragon Studios store.  If you don't see it right away, do a search for the set up in the top right corner.   

Go 49ners!

Valentine Monsters

My son is currently serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bolivia.  He will be there for 2 years.  He's been out in the field for just over 3 months.  He loves the people!  The food?  He's adjusting... cow's tongue and stomach is NOT in our normal diet at our house.  As much as I miss him, it is wonderful to watch him grow as he serves the Lord and the people of Bolivia.

The mail system in Bolivia is far from reliable.  Either it takes letters/cards/packages forever to arrive, they never get there, or some things may be missing from the package.  Emails are the best way to communicate.  My son only has 1 hour a week to send and answer emails.  So this will be perfect for a quick "I love you" Valentine's reminder in case his Valentine's package doesn't get there in time or ever.  Please let it arrive safely!  It's filled with lots of love and treats!

Most people say, "I love you to the moon and back."  Well... some days Bolivia feels farther than the moon, so I always sign my letters, "I love you to Bolivia and back."  Mr V. Monster is on the Bolivia flag (just minus the logo in the middle) with a little shadow behind him.  He will make my son smile.

You'll smile too when you see Dustin Pike's/Doodle Dragon Studio new set of Valentine Monsters!  Check them out!  Our design team have put some love into cards showcasing these fabulous creatures!  Take a peek over on Dustin's blog.

Happy early Valentine's Day!

Happy Birthday Challenge

The Doodle Dragon Studios crew has decided to make Dustin's birthday celebration last ALL week.  So we're having a Happy Birthday Challenge!  Just pick your favorite Doodle Dragon Studios image and make happy birthday project.  Then post it to challenge by Sunday, January 27th.

I chose to do a digi card.  Sometimes it's nice to get an email filled with some love!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - April 2011 Freebie
Digital ribbon & bow - DSE (Family Fun set) 
Digital paper - Digital Shoppe (Digitreats - Happy set)
Font - CK Rough Housing
The Sweet Shop Sketch #193

Birthday Rumors

Rumors are flying all over the place!  The first rumor is TODAY is Dustin Pike's (aka the amazing and talented illustrator of Doodle Dragon Studios) 40th birthday!  It's also rumored his favorite colors are blue and black.  And another rumor is that Ollie the Monkey is his favorite character.  Gasp!!!  You're not suppose to have favorites! Dudley the Dragon would be heartbroken, not to mention all the other characters!

Either way, I believe all the rumors are TRUE!  So I made this card and combined all Dustin's favorites.  Hoping his 40's are wonderfully wild!  30's are so yesterday.

In celebration of Dustin's birthday, he has released a birthday set of monkeys.  (See!  The rumors ARE true!)  Look!

You can check out the Doodle Dragon Studios Design Team cards to Dustin using these fun monkeys on his blog.  Be sure to hop over to wish him Happy Birthday!

One last rumor, if you take a little time to hop around to each of our designers blogs, one of them may have a little hidden surprise if you leave comments on their blogs.  I love surprises!   Have fun!

Happy birthday Dustin!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Birthday Monkey set
Doodlebug Designs Inc. - Fuzzy Polka paper
Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge (big white stamp)
Don Juan Cricut cartridge (numbers)
Go Canada! Cricut cartridge (saying)
PC Stand-Outs - Blue Stamps (presents)
QuicKutz - Present (for bow)
Glossy Accents
Pop Dots

New Wintery Dragon Release

Sweeeeeet!  Dustin Pike at Doodle Dragon Studios just released an awesome new set of Wintery Dragons!

I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by ski resorts here in Utah.  I have 8 resorts within an hour of my house and 2 more 2 hours away (see the map Dudley posing on).  Not too bad if you love snow sports!  So "pick your poison" on which resort to visit today.  Dudley is an animal!  He loves the double diamond runs!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Wintery Dragons set/Board Dragon
Utah Ski map
George & Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge 
Troll diamond punch
EK Success Snowflake punch (yellow)
Pop dots
Glossy Accents
American Crafts cardstock
Font - Hobo

Wintery Thank You Challenge

I have to admit this challenge wasn't much of a stretch.  I have over 9" of snow in my yard and it's been in the single digits all week with another week to go.  I feel like I'm living in Winter Wonderland!  Friday, when I drove my daughter to school it was -4.  Burrrrr.  I think it's time for a road trip (or plane trip) somewhere sunny and warm!

Cold weather is always more enjoyable with people.  So join in the fun and play in the Doodle Dragon Studios "Wintery Thank You" challenge!  Light the fire, get some hot chocolate and craft away in your fuzzy slippers. Then post your chilly project to the challenge before Sunday, January 13th.

Bundle up & stay warm!


Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Holiday Goodies #49
Three Bugs in a Rug patterned paper - The Stockings Were Hung - North Pole (dots)
Three Bugs in a Rug patterned paper - Mr. Fix It - Tool Time (stripes)
Ribbon - from personal stash
Pebbles Inc - Candy Dots (white)
Pebbles Inc - Thank You rub-ons (black)
EK Success - snowflake punch (red)
Martha Stewart edge punch - Icicle punch
Glossy Accents
Pop dots

Once Upon A Book Fair

Side view so you can see tulle and book popped out

Another month, another contest Box Tops contest.  This month my contest also promotes our upcoming Book Fair themed Once Upon a Book Fair.  So Dustin's (aka Doodle Dragon Studios) image was perfect for the bulletin board.  But then again, I think I say that every month!

Grass additions have always been so frustrating for me.  I never could seem to get the blades of grass just the way I wanted.  This time I had a lightbulb moment... use my Martha Steward grass edge punch to trace it with the projector!  Really?  Really?  It was that easy?  There's your tip of the day... use a punch and trace it whatever it is you need.  My MS edge punches have a whole new life to them!


Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - May Book Fair set
Cloud poster paper (purchased at Hobby Lobby)
Butch paper
Bulletin board border
Red foil cardstock (for jewels on crown & princess jewelery)
Tulle
Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge
Martha Stewart edge punch - grass

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Santa's Gift Bag

The students at my school have been sooooo good this year... especially turning in their Campbell's Labels for Education program labels.  So we were able to order (and deliver) a Santa's gift bag of balls for each class (2 basketballs, 2 soccer balls, 2 footballs, and 2 playground balls for 36 classes).  Ho! Ho! Ho!

Look at the great image on the tag!  Of course, it's a Doodle Dragon Studios image!  Nothing fancy, but super cute!  I've been busy making tags for our teacher/faculty gifts too.  Watch the post soon.  Merry Christmas!

Dreaming of White Sand

Okay, I'm cheating.  This is a project I did last Christmas, but it's one of my favorites!  So I thought I'd share it again.   I'm sooooo ready to get on a plane and go somewhere warm and fun!  Not just because of the cold and snow, but it would be amazing to take a much needed break from reality.

Wait... for the record... this for the new Doodle Dragon Studios Red & Green Challenge.  Make a project using one of Dustin's DDS images and incorporate the red and green theme.  Then post your masterpiece on to the DDS challenge by Sunday, December 9th.

To make the palm leaves, simply put the lei out flat, then fold it in half. There should be four layers. Then tie a ribbon (I used brown raffia) in the middle. Thread through your ornaments and tag. Then tie to the bottle. This is also super cute when you attach it to an A&W Rootbeer 2 liter (instead of pina colada mixer). It looks like a real palm tree.

Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Monkey Palm Tree
Pina Colada mixer
Lei
Mini Christmas ornaments (Target Dollar Section)
Pop Dots
Glossy Accents (on tree trunk & ornaments monkeys are holding)
Sand from Cancun

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Supplies:

Doodle Dragon Image - September 2012 Membership - Art #30

Thanksgiving Subway Art

 

Ho Ho Ho! Challenge

Time out!  We're going to skip ahead for a minute and have a Christmas challenge - Ho Ho Ho!  Join the Doodle Dragon Studios Design Team and create a Christmas card using Dustin's Doodle Dragon Studios images.  Need ideas to push your brain past Thanksgiving?  Check out all the fun Christmas cards made by the DDS Design Team.  Then post your card/project to the challenge by Sunday, November 25th. 

Supplies:

Doodle Dragon image - October 2012 Membership (Art #14)

DCWV patterned paper

American Crafts - Holly Ribbon 

Paper Bliss - Holly

Sizzix embossing folder - Snow Globe

American Crafts cardstock

Pop dots

Turkey Table Treat

Here's my twist on Dustin's Turkey Treats.  I like the wings out straight best, so I added the sign that says, "We love you this much!" 

Apparently, I have too much time on my hands lately or maybe I'm just avoiding all the things I really need to do!  Hint... it's "B".

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studios image - Turkey Treats
Fiskars Texture Plates - Basket Weave
Pop dots
M&M's
Toothpick
Cardstock

Reindeer Noses

Did you see Dustin's new Christmas treats toppers and images?  Too much fun!  My twist... there's only 1 Rudolph and lots of "other reindeer".

Supplies:
Doodle Dragon Studio image - Reindeer Noses 2012
Treat bag
Whoppers candy
Cherry candy
Spellbinders Nestibilities - Eyelet Circles set
Reminisce - Polarity paper
American Crafts cardstock
Glossy Accents