Scribbles Designs 5th Birthday Party - Day 1

Hi everyone!  Welcome to DAY ONE!  

It is DAY ONE of our 3 Day New Release Party. We're so glad that you are able to join us as we celebrate our 5th Birthday over at the

 Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog!

I've has created three brand new sets that the SD Challenge Blog be showcasing over the next three days. Today's set features Brrr's beloved nephew Brrrnard, and his friends Brrrad and Brrryce. In case you are not aware, Brrr was my very first character, followed shortly thereafter by his brother Eugene (Brrrnard’s dad).

Today's set reveals Brrrnard, Brrrad and Brrryce, all set for a Birthday Party. Check out all the cool items available in this set:

Brrrnard Party Hat WM

Brrrad Pirate Hat WM

Brrryce Party Hat WM

The set also contains five different sentiments:

All of these images and sentiments are available for individual purchase in the store so if you'd just like to get one or two of them, you have that option. However, you can also save money by purchasing the full set for $11.00 (USD). Click on the individual watermarks above or on the set watermark below to find them in the store:

#256 Penguin Party Boys

No New Release Party would be complete without samples;
so, it is time to get your creative juices flowing with projects from
members of our awesome talented Design Team...

using #261 Braaad Party Hat and #0172 PPB Ahoy Matey

 using #260 Brrrnard Party Hat

along with 

#8116 CP Presents and #B11 Birthday Wishes Border

 using #262 Brrryce Party Hat and #0173 PPB Ice Day

Even I got in on the action creating this wonderful card...

using #262 Brrryce Party Hat, #261 Braaad Party Hat
and #260 Brrrnard Party Hat

along with #0170 PPB Shivermetimbers

Now, how would YOU like the chance to win???

There are FIVE different ways you can win images featured either today, or throughout the Three Day New Release Party. Check it out:

1.  Leave a comment on the 5th Birthday Party Blowout post of ANY one of the Team Members listed above for your chance to win the following:
• Brrrad Pirate Hat from Nick's Blog 
• Brrrnard Party Hat from Pippa's Blog
• Brrryce Party Hat from Helen's Blog
• Shivermetimbers sentiment from my Sandy's Blog
2. Leave a comment on this post PLUS leave a comment on the 5th Birthday Party Blowout posts on Nick's, Pippa's, Helen's and Sandy's blog for your chance to win the full Penguin Party Boys set. Every post that you comment on increases your chance of winning additional prizes!
3.  Add the special badge you see below to your sidebar, link it to http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.com, and then come back and leave us a comment with a link to your blog so we can go and check it out. One lucky person will win the individual image of their choice from any of the sets featured throughout the New Release Party.
4.  Go a step further and in addition to adding the badge to your sidebar, also create a special post on your blog letting your readers know about our New Release Party. Be sure to come back and leave us a comment letting us know the link to your announcement so we can check it out. One lucky person will win the SET of their choice from any of the three sets released during our New Release Party.
5. Finally, if you comment on every DT and GDT post published on each of the three new release dates (Jan. 16-18 for a total of nine posts); along with leaving a comment on each of the New Release posts published on this blog during those same days (3 more posts); plus leaving a comment on the challenge post published Jan. 15th (one final post), AND you also link up a birthday themed project to our challenge using an image from Scribbles Designs, you will have the opportunity to win ALL THREE sets offered up during our New Release Party. You can find out all the details you need to enter along with the link up by clicking HERE.

Now don't worry, you'll have lots of time to get these tasks completed as the deadline for each of them will not be until 11:59 p.m. PST on February 14th, 2018. Also, please note that all of the team name headers above each of the cards have been linked to their respective 5th Birthday Party Blowout post so that it is easier for you to find each team member's post. If there are any errors with the links, we will work to correct them as quickly as possible.

Here is the badge, if you'd like to add it to your sidebar and help us spread the word of our special celebration:

BUT WAIT, there's more...

From January 15th until February 14th, we're going to have a couple more limited time freebies, possibly a flash freebie and some other special events you can participate in for your chance to win additional goodies! Be sure to follow us by Bloglovin' or email so that you don't miss a thing!

And Don't Forget...

Please be sure to join us again tomorrow for DAY 2 of our New Release Party, starting at 7:00 a.m. PST. You are sure to love the images that are part of this next new set! We eagerly look forward to sharing the set, along with the wonderful samples our DT and GDT have prepared! We hope to see you all again at that time!!!

OMG! I'm back!!!!!!!!

OMG!  I'm back!!!!!!!!   After a very.... very.... VERY... long hiatus from my blog - I am finally back.

Lots to catch up on my friends.  And even more to do.  I will try to condense it down as best I can.

Welcome to another
Scribbles Designs Challenge 

#58 ... Picture Inspiration

Thank You...

One of the fun images from Scribbles Designs, Scary Cat and Thank You all on a multi coloured background which I drew the colour inspiration from the challenge.  I loved the colours and found myself drawn to a simplicity of design.

courtesy Jill Wellington, Pixabay

 I used the Scary Cat image with Glossy Accents on top and fussy cut around both images.   A terra cotta colour band, a strip of scrap paper - which the colours worked out very well; and a bit of black blings.   Check out the store blog and challenge blog and join us in the challenge,  there is even a freebie for you!

I've entered into...

Angie's Digital Stamps, Ch#14 AG/Optional Twist Spooky, Scary Etc.

Dare2BArtzy October: Fall Colors

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #68 Always Anything Goes

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Life Goes On...

Well, it's been quite a while with my LGO segment.  We've been uber busy with many things in our lives and seems like it's just passed along so very fast.

The above was from my last post.  Wow.  It has been awhile. 

Firstly, I must thank my left, right, whole torso and brain, Lisa D for keeping SD going.  I found that I just couldn't get my life in order to keep up with all of the design and life in general. 

And to be very forthright and honest.  I've been battling food addiction and depression.  There I've said it.  It has taken me a very long time - over 20 years - to figure out the source of my weight gain journey.  Now that I have; I have been turning my life around to become healthier and happier.  Yes, I am deeply in love with Boyd. Yes, we have our wonderful dog. Yes, I still have my job.   I challenged and also committed myself when Boyd went for surgery - two years ago - on his reconstructed ankle that I would finish the West Coast Trail with him.  IT WAS HELL!  But folks!  I did it!  I did the West Coast Trail.  And bugger it, I am hooked on hiking with Boyd.  So much so that we're planning our next summer hike - a five to six day hike on the Sunshine Coast Trail.  And then to do the West Coast Trail the following year.  I was in decent shape, yes, with some weight loss and toning but it did kick my ars BIG TIME - and I am determined to conquer the WCT again. Eeegadd!

My time away has also had me on a journey with a very close friend and her battle with breast cancer.  That in itself, is my inspiration. My gawd; my Carol has been a fighter.  And I love her to bitzies.  

My very good and close friend, Pam, has been busy with her life and now has a new puppy, Chloe, who is a little (full) sister to our Charli.  They have an Aladdin Cocker Spaniel again in their house.  That brings me much joy.  I haven't spent enough time with Pam.  Love her to bitzies too!

Charli - he's now 3 1/2 yrs old.  We have a 5 (or more, I have to figure that out) obedience and rally obedience titles together and we're back to training up to 3x a week on the different disciplines.  We stepped back from competition a bit to re-set our connection and re-focus our efforts.  We both LOVE the sport and get to spend time 'playing' and learning together.

As promised... I had to condense this down to tidbits.... I will try to fill in the blanks.  LOL  I do have to also get up E A R L Y for work.

Thought for the day...

have a great one...

~Sandy

It starts tomorrow! The Five Day Countdown to Christmas on Scribbles Designs!

Don't forget to mark your calendars...

Happy Christmoose!

Welcome to another
Scribbles Designs Challenge 

#35 ... Non Traditional Colours

Happy Christmoose...

Well, its certainly time for me to get back to blogging!  Sorry I've been out of commission for so long!  

I've joined in on this challenge of Non Traditional colours using TooMoose Jingle on kraft paper colored with copics,  Background lime green and kraft card stock, glitter paper in yellow and pink and embossed vellum... and some colored blings....

I've entered in...

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #89 Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge #288 Always Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps Challenge #167 Anything Goes

Love To Scrap LTSCB #66 Anything Goes

Dumping Loads of Wishes on Your Birthday...

Welcome to another
Scribbles Designs Challenge 

#31 ... Birthday Bonanza

Dumping Loads of Wishes on Your Birthday...

One of the fun images from Scribbles Designs, Dump Truck Wishes with the accompanying sentiment Dumping Love Wishes  colored with copics on red cardstock, kraft patterned cardstock and an embossed cardstock accent; buttons and twine complete the card.  Check out the store blog and challenge blog (and join us in the challenge) for freebies..

I've entered into...

Digi Chooseday Crafting Challenge wk 31 Embellish It

Through the Craft Room Door TTCRD Challenge Aug 4-Aug 10

Crafting From The Heart Challenge 71

Craft Your Passion Challenge 273 Always Anything Goes

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Life Goes On...

Well, it's been quite a while with my LGO segment.  We've been uber busy with many things in our lives and seems like it's just passed along so very fast.

Charli is now close to 18 months old and he's quite a dog.  A diverse personality and certainly lives up to his name of Aladdin's Good Time Charli.  He even has his own Facebook Page...

We've had our first obedience trial with him at the beginning of July in 35ºC weather and it was a very very good learning experience for both Charli and myself.  I have a great support team behind me with Boyd, his parents, Carol & Rob (breeders, coach & mentors) and Gwen (coach & mentor) in our training.  We trialed for the first time and there are 5 exercises to do to qualify.  Charli and I got 3 out of the 5.  Not bad for being nervous!  The next day, we got 2 out of 5 and fun enough, we passed the two that we failed the day before and failed the 3 that we had passed the day before.  Our third day we passed 3 of the 5.... sigh.... I can't be disappointed as the second day was full, I mean full of distraction for him and he found it all too interesting rather than listen to me... I'm proud of our little guy and he received a lot of complements that when his "on" he's brilliant.  The show was also a conformation show (meaning the best of breed, best of show etc) and our breeder is well known for her dogs.  It's a whole world of who's who and dog gossip etc...

Charli will start agility competition in a couple of months...I had hoped he'd be ready this month but my coach kindly suggested that I should wait.  He's not quite there... *smile*

I've been also busy starting up my mobile eyelash extension business.  I completed my course in the spring and have a small clientele selection started.  It'll grow as I have spare time between work and dog classes/competitions... I'm also taking courses to keep up with the new advances in the business and it's very 'detailed' work and I enjoy it!

My sweet Boyd is doing much better and is on the home stretch for one of his bucket list items.  He and his best friend will be on the West Coast Trail a gut-testing grueling 5-7 day hike as of the 18th of this month.  He's been busy training for it with his back pack and getting prepared for the 7-11km daily hikes.  If you don't know about the WCT - do check out the link above.  We've had a few bumps along the way with emergency surgery and a battle of stress induced 'fun' for the last month and a bit but he's mended up quite nicely and is so looking forward to doing the hike.  It is planned again for next year with one other hiker in the mix - me! I have to start training soon, shedding some weight and building up leg and cardio strength...

And on that note... I should close as I do have to finish my shift here at work...

Thought for the day...

have a great one...

~Sandy

Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

Scribbles Designs Challenge #29

"B" is for...

Brads, buttons and beads, oh my! There are so many different kinds of embellishments or accessories that you can add to a card to give it just that perfect touch. Mirror that with some beautiful images and papers, come up with the perfect palette and you have a creation on your hands worthy of showcasing. This month we want to see your creativity in using as many elements and concepts as you can, that start with the letter 'B'. Get those brilliant brains busy and brainstorm up a beautiful, beguiling, blueprint built, befitting the best of the 'Bs'! 

Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

"B" is for.... Border, Buttons, Brads, Bling, Blue, Bulldozer and Brown... I found a lot of items that started with "B"...

I colored the Bulldozer image with copics and then went into my paper stash for the kraft (brown) and blue papers... and then into more stash of the add ons...  I'm quite liking this manly card!

There is a freebie every Friday and a monthly challenge freebie at Scribbles Designs... do join us and join us in the challenge!

Entered into...

Crafting From The Heart challenge #60 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 262 Always Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 Layer It Up

Love To Scrap Challenge LTSCB #54 Anything Goes!

Wishing You A Very Happy Mother's Day...

Scribbles Designs Challenge #28

Spring has Sprung

 "Under the giving snow blossoms a daring spring." ~Terri Guillemets

The snow is now mostly all gone, here in North America.  The grass is turning from shades of brown to green and the trees and flowers are starting to form buds.  Yes, spring has finally sprung on this side of the world and not a minute too soon as far as we're concerned!  It is high time to break out all your stamps depicting the beauty of the season.  Whether you go with a creation featuring botanical elements in full bloom, or simply want to focus on a particular event associated with this time of the year, it is up to you.  Just keep in mind that this month, we want to see a project that reflects the true nature of spring.

Wishing You A Very Happy Mother's Day...

Hi everyone.... again... I'm late in posting this but at least I've got the Mother's Day thing right!  LOL

I've used a tulip image from the Flower Set #1 colored with copics set upon a 5x7" card.  I fussy cut the tulip, stem, leaves and grasses and loved the background paper from the card base so much I used it under the tulip.  I think it turned out quite well.  The sentiment is also from the same Flower Set #1 which offers lots of options.

Remember there is the monthly freebie on the blog, plus the Freebie Fridays too!  I'd love to have you join us in our Scribbles Designs Challenges!  You can use ANY artist's image that you'd like; although if you use a Scribbles Designs image it increases your chances of winning the challenge...

Entered into....

613 Avenue Create Challenge#123 Anything Goes/Let's Celebrate

Come and Get It Challenge Got Flowers?

Dragonfly Dreams So Show Us - How Does Your Garden Grow?

Great Impressions May Challenge Celebrate Spring

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #258 Happy Mother's Day/Really Girly

Stamping Sensations: May Challenge Flower Power

Dragonfly Visit...

Scribbles Designs Challenge #28

Spring has Sprung

 "Under the giving snow blossoms a daring spring." ~Terri Guillemets

The snow is now mostly all gone, here in North America.  The grass is turning from shades of brown to green and the trees and flowers are starting to form buds.  Yes, spring has finally sprung on this side of the world and not a minute too soon as far as we're concerned!  It is high time to break out all your stamps depicting the beauty of the season.  Whether you go with a creation featuring botanical elements in full bloom, or simply want to focus on a particular event associated with this time of the year, it is up to you.  Just keep in mind that this month, we want to see a project that reflects the true nature of spring.

Dragonfly Visit...

I found myself drawn to this tangled image A #10 Dragonfly 1 from the blog store.  In coloring it though, it is a bit confusing!  It is to be a dragonfly resting on a couple of flowers.  I see it all... I hope you do!

I colored the image with copics and added the circle theme with solid papers onto a pretty butterfly patterned paper background.  Thought of not using a sentiment and I'm glad I didn't as it is a lot happening on the card already.

Remember there is the monthly freebie on the blog, plus the Freebie Fridays too!  I'd love to have you join us in our Scribbles Designs Challenges!  You can use ANY image that you'd like; if you use a Scribbles Designs image it increases your chances of winning the challenge...

Entered into...

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge, Make A Card

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge April Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts April Challenge Anything Goes

My Artistic Adventures Challenges 8 Spring Colors

Live & Love Crafts' Inspiration and Challenge #34 Signs of Spring

Our Creative Corner Color Your World

Southern Ridge Trading Company April Challenge Anything Goes

Sugar and Bettys Challenge Anything Goes

The Crafting Cafe April Challenge Flights of Fancy

Sisters of Craft Challenge April Challenge Anything Goes

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Life Goes On...
We've had a wonderful start to Spring.  Seems like it's trying really hard to snow in some areas at time though!  We've had snow on the upper elevations and only rain down here.  A much needed rain as we're heading for a dry dry summer.

We have a house guest for the next two weeks. It is Charli's Dad, Rumour.  He's is in his full show coat and such a handsome boy...

Rumour

Charli (left) and Rumour enjoying a moment

 This is Rumours first visit with us and they had to get the pecking order worked out.  Rumour's the boss.  Charli has had to accept that in his own house...  LOL

And this next photo is Crush, Charli's brother.  He's tracking to win a Grand Champion title very soon.  Probably this week.  He's one stunning boy.  This is from his last dog show.

Crush

I've been busy with a number of things.  Finishing up my Eyelash Extension certification, a commissioned piece and training Charli.  It seems like it's a busy time around our house.

This is a commissioned piece I did for a co-worker for her son as a wedding gift.  It is an interlaced tree with a heart shaped feel on a 20"x20" canvas.  I added their names and date to the bottom and now the families will add the leaves by way of adding their thumb prints from green stamp pads.  They then can then  write a small message or just their name.  I think it will be very pretty once done.  I don't know if I'll see the final as it's being shipped to Russia for the bride's family to add their leaves.

And a post cannot be complete unless there's a photo of Charli.  He's enjoying one of his (many) toys - this one is a green dinosaur.

Charli and his dinosaur

Well, that catches you up with me somewhat!  I've been enjoying the warmer weather and I really need to get outside to tend to the yard; but there's always something else to do!

Charli's Thought for the Day...

~Sandy

The Bigger Your Challenges The Bigger Your Opportunity For Growth

Welcome to

Path of Positivity 

A unique challenge blog designed to inspire, nurture 

and provide support for the soul by creating a positive path to follow...

Challenge #25 Growth

Whoopsie Daisy!  I forgot to pot this!  ugh!  

Here is a cutie image from Sparkle N Sprinkle, Rusty's Birdhouse colored with copics on a collection of layered DPs and a sentiment from Scribbles Designs.

THIS MONTH'S GUEST SPONSOR...

We are very pleased to have Sparkle N Sprinkle back as our guest sponsor for this month's challenge.  Here is a refresher of what they are all about...

entered into...

Creative Corner Challenge For a Child

Creative Fingers Challenge #76 Always Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #102 Anything Goes

It's The Tiny Blessings...

Scribbles Designs Challenge #27

Feline Frenzy

It used to be that dogs were man's best friend and for many, they still are.  However, cats are starting to rival dogs as pet companions.  In fact, there are a lot of statistics to back that up.  According to Ipsos Reid (2011), there were approximately 7.9 million cats and 5.9 million dogs in Canada. With approximately 35% of Canadian households having a dog, and 38% having a cat.  In the States, the numbers are a little bit different.   According to several different sources of stats compiled by Psychology Today, there were roughly 86 million cats and 78 million dogs in the US. With approximately 39% of American households having a dog, and 33% having a cat. In the UK, according to stats provided by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (2013), the percentages of animals is even with roughly 8.5 million of each.  However, dog owners accounted for 25% of households whereas cat owners only accounted for 19% of households.  So, this month we are looking for cats as the primary focus for your creation.  Wild or domestic, it's up to you.  This month, cats rule and dogs drool.

It's The Tiny Blessings...

I've been trying to use images from Scribbles Designs which aren't as known as the others.... the Kitten Pea Pod is one of them.  The thought behind this (and the Puppy Pea Pod image) was to have it used as a baby card or a new pet card... colored with copics on a layered background with a flag banner, zigzag border pieces, enamel dots, embossed paper and a sentiment from TLC

Entered into...

Crafts 4 Eternity R#220 Baby, Baby

Crafty Catz Challenge #273 Anything Goes

Creative Corner Challenge Animal Fun

Dragons Lair Design Challenge Add An Animal

Digitally 'Sweet' Challenge DSC #133 Anything Goes

~Jo's Scrap Shack~ FFC #82 Anything Goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #82 Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge #1 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #100 Anything Goes

Have A Stinking Good Birthday!

Scribbles Designs Challenge #27

Feline Frenzy

It used to be that dogs were man's best friend and for many, they still are.  However, cats are starting to rival dogs as pet companions.  In fact, there are a lot of statistics to back that up.  According to Ipsos Reid (2011), there were approximately 7.9 million cats and 5.9 million dogs in Canada. With approximately 35% of Canadian households having a dog, and 38% having a cat.  In the States, the numbers are a little bit different.   According to several different sources of stats compiled by Psychology Today, there were roughly 86 million cats and 78 million dogs in the US. With approximately 39% of American households having a dog, and 33% having a cat. In the UK, according to stats provided by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (2013), the percentages of animals is even with roughly 8.5 million of each.  However, dog owners accounted for 25% of households whereas cat owners only accounted for 19% of households.  So, this month we are looking for cats as the primary focus for your creation.  Wild or domestic, it's up to you.  This month, cats rule and dogs drool.

Have A Stinking Good Birthday!

Well good ol' Athos the Alley Cat is perfect for the Feline Frenzy theme this month... I tried to give Athos an orange tabby look, I think it looks fairly okay. A hand lettered sentiment flag, a glittered heart, a purple button, mulberry papers & DP flags all on a fun background...

entered into...

Papertake Weekly Challenge Happy....Anything

Party Time Tuesdays PTT#196 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door TTCRD Challenge Mar 17-23

Crafting From The Heart Challenge 51 Anything Goes

Love To Scrap! Challenge LTSCB #50 Anything Goes

Tip Top Tuesday Buttons or Bows

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Life Goes On...

Whooo - third post in one day!  Wow!  Must. Check. Head.

I'm not sure if I have anything more to say... at the moment! LOL

Check out my previous posts for my... err... rants.