HERO

Today I have a fun fold card using one of the new Die-Versions Sweet Phrases die: Hero.  This month's release is being used as a fundraiser for Operation Write Home (see this post).  I've paired it up with this patriotic digi from a company that unfortunately is no longer in business :-(  but who had great masculine images (so I still use them from time to time).  He's colored with Copic markers and highlighted with several Spica glitter pens.

I wanted to create a different fold for this, so I cut my card base slightly larger than the focal panel.   I scored the focal panel about 1" from the top so I could adhere it to the white card base.  When you look at it closed, it appears that the white is a matting around the blue, but when you open it vertically, you see the inside.  I also added a few punched hearts (from an old Creative Memories punch) and floss to the inside.

Elmer Elf

Welcome to the final New Release Blog Hop from Dude Time Doodles.  There are four new images that will be available in the DTD store until Dec. 15, when the store closes for good.  So if there are any dudes you've been wanting to get, now's the time!

I've chose Elmer Elf for my project and colored him with Copic markers.  The one thing that I couldn't get a good photo of is the glitter border around the entire card.  It really sparkles and adds just the right touch (at least I think so).

If you arrived here from Kevin, you're on the right track.  But if you are new to our blog hop, there is no specific beginning or ending.  You just continue until you've stopped and visited all the Dude/Dudettes.  Don't forget to leave a comment as one of us is the Mystery Host and a winner of DTD image will be chosen from comments left on that person's posting.

Here is the list, in case you get lost along the way:

Ruth

Dawn

Kevin

Anne

Tammy

Sharon

Nancy

Mags

Crafty Girl, our guest designer

Dude Time Doodles

Your next stop is Tammy and I know she has something wonderful for you.  Happy hopping and don't forget to leave all of us some good lovin' (comments) and maybe become a follower if you haven't already.  Even though we won't be designing any more projects specifically for Dude Time Doodles, we'll still be creating lots of great stuff that you won't want to miss.

Scotty

front of card (closed)

The theme for this week's challenge from Pattie's Creations is all about Harvest Time and/or  Thanksgiving.  The sponsor for this challenge is Dude Time Doodles and I've chosen Scotty Scarecrow to work with.

easel card - opened

I tried something different for the background.  After printing put the image and cutting it out with Spellbinders Grand Labels Twenty Three (#1, 2, 3 - assumes #1 is the smallest), I lightly went over the entire thing with my water brush and Distress Inks (Ripe Persimmon and Scattered Straw), including the image itself.  Next, I used Copic markers and colored the image as I usually would.  The colors from the Distress Inks came through the alcohol inks in exactly the way I was hoping.  (I think in the back of my mind I was thinking of old feed sacks that people then used for quilts, etc.  Although this is WAY before my time, I inherited some old quilts that have feed sack material in them.)


I used bits of straw for his hair and created an easel card.  The sentiment is the negative portion of the Giving Thanks die from Die-Versions.

Now it's your turn to show us your Harvest/Thanksgiving projects.  Remember, there needs to be an image on the project (either stamped or digital) and you have two weeks to upload your creation to the Pattie's Creations Design Challenge blog.  Be sure to visit the other design team members to see what they've created for you as well.

Howard Ho Ho Zzzz

The Dude Time Doodles Inspiration Challenge this week is all about the Holidays.

Howard Ho Ho Zzzz is doing the honors today, but he's all tired out after eating a huge meal.  He's wearing his favorite Christmas tee shirt (paper pieced from digi papers from Create with TLC) and is asleep on the couch (also paper pieced with papers from Basic Grey).  The rest of the image is colored with Copic markers and Lifestyle Crafts (nesting scalloped ovals) die was used to cut the image.  Diamond Dust covers the furry parts of the Santa hat for added sparkle.

This card is also an interactive card - meaning the recipient does more than just open the card.  In this case, they will need to pull out the tag to read the sentiment.  The sentiment is also from Create with TLC and is cut out with a Spellbinders die.  As an added bonus, the sentiment tag becomes a gift tag (I stamped "To:  From:" on the back side).  Pretty cool, huh?!

Head on over to the DTD challenge blog and upload your favorite holiday creation (and remember, it's got to be for a dude).  Sadly, this is our last challenge for Dude Time Doodles, so be sure to leave some love for the rest of the team.  DTD will be back one last time next week with our final New Release Blog Hop with four new images that you won't want to miss.

Hope everyone in the US has a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Copics used: E50, E51, E53    BV20, BV23    R14, R24, R39    B91, B95    E30, E31    W7, W9    E37    E89, E79    T1, T3    B34, B37, B39

Patty and Paul Pilgrim

Meet Patty Pilgrim and Paul Pilgrim.  They want to invite you to join us for the Freebie challenge at Dude Time Doodles this week.  You can pick up either one as this week's freebie.  Then create something with either one to join our challenge.  The winner will receive an image from the Dude Time Doodles store.

This was a pretty quick tag to make.  I heat embossed the sentiment first and then  used several different Distress Inks to create my background.  Once I was happy with that, I stamped different images with Picket Fence Distress Stain and Black Soot ink.  Finally,  I liberally spritzed it with Smooch Spritz.  Added just a touch of ribbon at the bottom, and it's all set.

Be sure to check out the other fun creations using these two characters created by the rest of the Dudettes.

Heath Hunter

The first Wednesday challenge from Dude Time Doodles is all about Fall Colors.  Heath Hunter is decked out in his autumn finery and all ready to go hunting.

Heath's jacket and hat are paper pieced and I added liquid applique to the hat flaps and the sleeves to resemble shearling.   He's colored with Copic markers and fussy cut out.  Added a few other dies and the scene is set for whatever comes Heath's way (preferably clay pidgins).

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Dude/Dudettes have created for your fall viewing pleasure.


Copics used: YR14, YR18    E00, E21, E11, R20    E74, E49, E79    B16, B18, B39, B63    YG93, YG97, C3, YG99    E18, E49, C1, C3, T3    RV11, R85    E35, E25

Blood Hound Christmas

Front of card - closed

Gate fold card - open

The end of October is already here and that means it's time for the Dude Time Doodles blog hop.  This month we are doing something a little different - we're having a 50% Off Anniversary Blog Hop just in time for Christmas.  There are over 35+ Christmas images in the DTD store that are 50% off starting at 10am EST.  The sale goes through 11/13 and no coupon code is needed.

One of the many images on sale is Bloodhound Christmas.  I've created a gate fold card with a belly band.  You can just see the tree peeking out when the card is closed.  Open it up to reveal the entire image and a couple more glittered ornaments.  (All three of the ornaments are part of the November Die-Versions release and will be available Nov 4.  You are getting a sneak peek!)   The frame is a Cheery Lynn Designs die and the gate fold openings were cut using a scalloped oval die from Lifestyle Crafts.  The background behind the image is a vintage book page.  Liquid Pearls were used to create dimensional ornaments on the tree itself.

As most of you know, the Dude Time Doodles blog hop is circular - no specific beginning or ending.  Just keep hopping around to all the Dude/Dudettes until you've hit each one of us.  As always, one of us is the Mystery Host.  Whoever leaves a comment with that Host will be the winner of a DTD image.  So be sure and leave comments with all of us.  Your next stop is Kevin.

Here's the hop order, just in case.  You'll definitely want to visit each of us to see more fabulous images that are on sale, not to mention lots of inspiration.

Nancy

Sharon

Anne

Kevin

Ruth

Mags

Tammy

Dawn

Esther, our guest designer

Dude Time Doodles

Start hopping and have fun.

The Great Punkin

There are five Wednesday's in October this year and Dude Time Doodles decided to have an extra/for fun post.  I've used The Great Punkin' from Bonibleux Designs, one of the two extra images we got to play with this month. The other is Bedazzled Beth and you can see my post using her here.)

The image was printed twice so I could pop dot the big one and, as usual, I colored the image with Copic markers.  I used my deckle edged trimmer to trim the cardstock.

Head on over to Dude Time Doodles challenge blog for more inspiration.  This week we are delighted to welcome back some past Dudettes and guest designers.  You won't want to miss what they did with these images.

Col. Creepy

Halloween is almost upon us and that's what the Dude Time Doodles Inspiration Challenge is all about - Halloween.

Colonel Creepy, a Bonibleaux Designs image, is just the guy to get you going.  He would even give you the head off his shoulders to help you celebrate his most favorite holiday!  He was printed twice so I could pop dot the pumpkin in his hands and fussy cut out.  The background paper and the circular sentiment are by Create with TLC and are perfect for the Col. as it uses his favorite colors and his name :-P.

You have one week to upload your Halloween creation to the Dude Time Doodles Challenge blog.  The sponsor for this challenge is Pattie's Creations and the winner will receive two PCDC images of her/his choice.  So, get in the Halloween spirit and show us what you've got.

Copics used: BV23, BV25, BV29, N9    BV11, BV13, BV17, Y28    E35, E37    YG95, YG97, Y32, Y35, Y38, YR04, YR23, YR18

Bedazzled Beth

Meet Bedazzled Beth, a Bonibleaux Designs image.  You can get her for free when you visit the Link Up For Pink linking party and get the code.

I've colored her with Copic markers.  The dress and the bat are covered with Sparkle N Sprinkle's micro fine glitter called Black Suede.  I thought it was appropriate for a sexy black dress and it's very shimmery and dazzling in person.  The "magic" she's tossing around is also glitter from Sparkle N Sprinkle (Celestial).  The ribbon is pink suede.

You have until Oct 14th to join the Link Up For Pink linking party.  Hope to see you there.

Conrad Construction

Home Improvements - nobody really likes them but everybody has to have them done every now and then.  Conrad Construction is up for the job.  He's here to tell you all about the Dude Time Doodles First Wednesday Challenge this month.  You guessed it - it's Home Improvements and the tool men that have to do them.

Conrad is all colored up with Copics and fussy cut out so he could be pop dotted in front of the wall.  For now, he's doing some demolition work - his favorite thing to do.  The background was created with a Sizzix (bricked) embossing folder and Distress Inks (Pumice Stone, Fired Brick).  I inked up the embossing folder with Pumice Stone and ran it through my machine.  This colored the grout portion of the bricks (the debossed areas).  Next, I used my blending tool and added Fired Brick to the bricks (the embossed areas) to make it look like a building wall.  I got the idea for the background from the faux patina technique here, but didn't add embossing powder.

You have one week to upload your home improvement project to the Dude Time Doodles challenge blog.  Don't forget, it must be for a Dude.  Be sure to see what the rest of the Dude/Dudettes have created for you too.

Copics used: Y11, Y13, Y18, Y19, T2, T4    E00, E11, E13    C2, C3, C4, R17    B04, B41, B99    B91, B95, B97    E15, E18    E97, E99, colorless blender    N1, T2, N3    E84, E87

Twyla Twlight

It's the end of the month and you know what that means - the Dude Time Doodles New Release Blog Hop.  Yea!!  I've chosen Twyla Twilight as the guest of honor for my post.  She's one of four new images this month.

She's colored with Copics and fussy cut out.  For the background, I used the faux leather technique that I discovered on Vicky's blog (thanks!).  I thought it would make a fun looking dungeon type wall.  (We all know that vampires can't have sunlight streaming through the place.)  I used Distress Inks (Stormy Sky, Chipped Sapphire, Faded Jeans) to ink up my "wall".  I added some jelly dots from The Rubber Cafe and Washi tape to complete Twyla's home decorating decor (less is best as far as she's concerned). On the inside, I added the Count Vladimir sentiment "I'm counting the days until I see see you again!"

For those that are new to the Dude Time Doodles blog hop, it's circular with no specific beginning or ending.  Just keep going until you've hit all the Dude/Dudettes.  Be sure to leave a comment with each of us as one of us is the Mystery Host.  The winner of a DTD image will be chosen from that person's comments.

You next stop should be Sharon.  In case you get lost along the way, here's the complete list for the New Release Blog Hop:

Mags

Kevin

Ruth

Charlene

Tammy

Dawn

Nancy

Anne (me)

Sharon

Leah Ann (guest designer)

Dude Time Doodles

Have fun hopping.  All the new images will be available by 10am EST.  So go by and pick up a few.

Have You Picked a Minor?

The theme for this week's Dude Time Doodles Inspiration Challenge is Greetings/Sentiments.  How easy is that?

I decided to use parts of the Coal Miner set from Bonibleaux Designs.  College is in full swing around here and I thought this would be a perfect sentiment for any college kid.  The images are colored with Copic markers and fussy cut out.  I created what I thought a coal mining tunnel might look like by free handing the opening supports.  The black background is actually a piece of a used plastic spiral notebook left over from my son's high school days.  I cut it out, rounded the top and adhered the coal cart to it and pop dotted the Coal Miner, since he's coming out for lunch.

The support was embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder (woodgrain) and inked with Distress Inks (Weathered Wood and Black Soot).  It was also pop dotted for more depth.  The sentiment is a Spellbinders die (grommet tag) and positioned above the tunnel opening (just like I've seen in old movies, with the name of that specific tunnel).  The card base is by Core'dinations.  I used the cut out portion from the supports for the inside to write a message and distressed it with Black Soot.

The sponsor for today's Dude Time Doodles Challenge is Create with TLC and the winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store.  You have one week to upload your Dude project that includes a greeting or sentiment.  You don't have to use a Dude Time Doodles image, but we all love it when you do.

Wanda Witch

 Have you ever wanted to be a guest designer?  Wanda Witch certainly does and she's flying as fast as she can to the Dude Time Doodles Challenge Blog to get her chance!  For your chance, rush on over to the challenge blog, pick up Wanda for free this week, create something with her, and upload it before next Tuesday evening (9/18) for your chance to be the next Dude Time Doodles guest designer.

Wanda got all dolled up just for the occasion.  She put sparkles in her hair (Sparkle N Sprinkle's Blue Raven glitter) and spruced up her broom stick too with Evening Glow glitter from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  The moon was also covered with Evening Glow glitter.  This is a semi-transparent glitter, so if you color the underside of what's being glittered, it will have a slightly different look than if you left the underside white.  That's why the broom looks more orange than the moon because I had colored it with oranges and yellows before adding the glitter.  Wanda is pop dotted in front of the moon and the background was a piece of glitter paper that I had in my stash for ages.  The clouds are from MFT and outlined with NuPastel pastel color sticks.

Head on over to Dude Time Doodles for this week's Freebie/Guest Designer Challenge and pick up Wanda Witch right away.  Be sure to check out the rest of the Dude/Dudette projects with Wanda too.

Breast Cancer Awareness Girl

I have two posts today.  Please scroll up for the other one.

Dawn, one of my team mates at Dude Time Doodles, is having an extra special challenge blog that began on Sept 4th.  There are updates on 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 with the challenge ending on 9/29.  In honor of her mom battling breast cancer and loosing her hair from all the chemo, Dawn is shaving her hair to raise money to help find a cure for this disease.  There are lots of sponsors and prizes and you can find all the details on her blog, Dawn's Crafting.

The charity Dawn and her mom have chosen is Breakthrough Breast Cancer.  You can read Dawn's story and find out how to donate through the Just Giving Page Dawn has set up for this.

I've colored up Breast Cancer Awareness Girl, a Bonibleaux Designs image, with Copics and die cut the image using Spellbinders Labels Ten.  The hearts along the side are the negative portions from the Hearts Delight border die from Memory Box.

Head on over to Dawn's blog and help with this worthy cause.

Copics used: E000, E21, E11, R20    R32, RV29    B16, B18, B39, B63    E51, E35, E37, E47, E49    RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, RV17, RV19, RV69, RV99

Cool Blue

The First Wednesday Challenge from Dude Time Doodles is to use at least two shades of blue.  Pretty easy since blue is the color most associated with guys!

Zeke Zoro wanted to let you know he was up for the task of being blue.  He's colored with Copic markers and fussy cut out.  Then I used lots of coordinating shades of blue.

You have one week to upload your blue project using the InLinz button.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the Dude/Dudette projects or you'll be singin' the blues.


Copics used: G05, G16, G28      B34, B37, BG78   B24, B26, B28    E00, E21, E11   T6, T7   N4, N5, N6, N9

Sandy Beaches

I can't believe how quickly August has flown by!  Since it's the last week of August, that means it's time for the August New Release Blog Hop from Dude Time Doodles!  Three new dudes are joining the line up this month and will be available at the DTD store by 10am EST.

Although it's hard to tell, this card has four different layers for lots of dimension.  There is the base layer with the sun and sky, which was colored with Pan Pastels, then the head and feet, next is the sandy beach along with the bucket and shovel (which were sprayed with Goosebumps Texture Spray to simulate sand) , and finally, the sea shell and star fish.  Since there is so much depth, I decided a Clean and Simple card would be best.

As many of you know the New Release Blog Hop is circular.  You most likely came from Charlene, but if not, don't worry and just keep going until you've gone full circle.  Be sure to leave comments with each of us as one of us is the Mystery Host.  The winner will be chosen from that person's comments - so spread the love everywhere.  Your next stop will be Ruth.

Here's the complete line up:

Sharon

Tammy

Mags

Nancy

Dawn

Charlene

Anne

Ruth

Kevin

Janet, our guest designer

Dude Time Doodles

Have fun, be inspired, and don't forget to leave each of us a comment as you never know which of us is the Mystery Host this month.

Don't Push my Buttons

Push My Buttons - that's the theme for this week's Dude Time Doodles Inspiration Challenge.  Pretty easy, right?!

Nicky Lotsaspaghetti, a Bonibleaux Designs image, wanted to get in the act this week because he acts like a tough guy when people push his buttons.  Yet no one can resist pushing his buttons because he's a teddy bear on the inside of that rough exterior.  After coloring the image with Copic markers, I used the Scrap-Mart die from Spellbinders to cut it out.  I hand stitched around both the image and one of the panels with paper floss as well as threading the buttons with the same floss.

You'll have one week (until 8/28) to upload your creation using buttons to Dude Time Doodles.  Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations too.  You won't be disappointed.

Are you ready for some Football?

Are you ready to get your game on and become a guest designer for Dude Time Doodles?   Head on over to the challenge blog and pick up Youth Football.  Since August has five Wednesdays this year, you'll two weeks to pick up this freebie, color him up, and upload using the InLinz button for your chance to be our next guest designer!  On Aug 21, the winner for the September Guest Designer spot will be announced.