Dudetime Doodles April Sketch Challenge

The Sketch 

AND THE RULES

• You will have one week to flip the Sketch, twist the Sketch, work the Sketch and submit the Sketch. 
• You are not required to use Bonibleaux Designs Digis although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did! 
• MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE! 
• Be sure to use the InLinkz to submit your creation. 

The winners will be announced here on April 12th. 

I would also like to enter Earl Bunny in the following challenges:

For Fun Challenges- Bunny

Creative Craft World- Easter

I Love Promarkers- Easter

Thanks for dropping by, hope to see you at Dudetime Doodles...happy crafting :0)

Doodle Dragon Studios Challenge - Hop To It!

Yes, it's time to join me at Pike's Playground.  This weeks challenge is "Anything but a card with an Easter theme"....what are you waiting for....."Hop to it"!   This is the perfect time to decorate your Easter candy with a sweet bunny image or try to adhere an image to some eggs to hide....be creative, I know you can!

Now that you get the idea lets go over the rules just one more time...

Playground Rules:

1. Choose a Doodle Dragon Studios image and create Anything but a card with an Easter theme.
2. Directly link your project using InLinkz
3. You may only submit one project per challenge.
4. Must be registered at Doodle Dragon Studios to receive points (go HERE to register) and email me at dustin_pike@yahoo.com to let me know you have entered using Linky and have registered with your registration name so you can get credit.  Use "Hop To It Challenge" in the subject line.
5. Challenge open until April 3rd, winners will be announced by April 6th.
6. Project should be created for this challenge and the challenge referenced on your blog or other sites that they are posted on.  Any reference to my blog or links to my blog are much appreciated.

Fine Print

...play along get 10 points, that's 50 cents just for playing along, win the random pick and get 20 points that's $1.00, and the Doodledragon Crew's "pike's pick" choice gets 30 points, thats $1.50.  Of course seeing as I am the boss around here, these rules are subject to change as I see fit, in order to make things run more smoothly.

Dudetime Doodles Inspiration Challenge

Top of the morning to ya!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful day. All of the Dude Time Doodles Dudettes are glad that you've stopped by today. We're getting our green shirts pressed, green jewelry shined, and our green nickers washed and ready to wear tomorrow so we don't get pinched!

Here's your color and photo inspiration:

And to give a little twist to the challenge, you must make an easel card. Here are a couple links for tutorials if you've never made one before...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/

http://www.stampinmoments.com/easel-card-tutorial.html

So, there you have it. My challenge for this month is to make an easel card using the photo and color inspiration above. As I said before, the design team has really outdone themselves with this challenge and here is what they've created.

 Shamus Shamrock 

Now it's your turn.

THE RULES 

1. Use the photo / color inspiration and Dudette creations above to get your mojo moving. 

2. You are not required to use BDD images although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did! 

3. MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE!

You have until Tuesday, March 22nd to upload your project using InLinkz. We'll be announcing the winners later that evening. 

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I'd like to leave you with an Irish blessing...

May your feet never sweat,

your neighbor give you ne're a treat.

When flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze,

and may you always have someone to squeeze!

hee hee Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Seriously...May the sun shine all day long,

everything go right, and nothing wrong.

May those you love bring love back to you,

and may all the wishes you wish come true!

Thank you! 

Dude Time Doodles 

and 

Bonibleaux Designs

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I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Ambers Crafts & gifts- anything goes

Tiddly Inks- Go Green

Creative Card Crew- Green

Pike's Playground Challenge Time - Spring Showers

It is time to play at Pike's Playground again.  Get out your shovel and pail, okay maybe scissors and glue is more appropriate for this challenge.  I am still thinking Spring, how about you?  Make something fun using "Spring Showers" as your theme.  This could be wedding showers, baby showers, spring, rain showers with my images...use your imagination.  I look forward to seeing what you have created.  Remember all who submit something using Dustin's images receives Pike's Points.  The details are on his blog. 

I am submitting this card for the following challenges:

Aly's Sunday Challenge- anything goes

Dream Valley- New beginnings

Fairy Tale- something for a child

Creative Inspirations -animals

Challenge Time is HERE! Spring is in the Air

Here's the latest news from Dustin Pike's blog where his challenges are up and running again...

Oh, how I wish spring was in the air, but I am still shoveling snow.  When will the madness end?  So in hope's that spring arrives soon, my first challenge is "Spring is in the air".  You get to make a project or card using spring colors, my images that represent spring to you, or even better...combine them.  I can not wait to see what you come up with. 

Remember we have a wonderful new point system for all challenge entries, called Pike's Points.  For all that enter the challenge you will get Pike Points that will add up to free digitals from the store.  If you are selected by random.org you will get some additional points for your entry, and for even MORE points, if you are Pike's Pick (chosen by me and my DoodleDragon Crew) for going above and beyond and being SUPER fabulous you get more Pike's Points.  So, what are you waiting for?

1. Choose a Doodle Dragon Studios image and create something spring themed (colors or image)
2. Directly link your project using MR. LINKY (below)
3. You may only submit one project per challenge
4. Must be registered at Doodle Dragon Studios to receive points (go HERE to register)
5. Challenge open until March 6th, winners announced on March 9th.
6. Card or project should be created for this challenge and the challenge referenced on your blog or other sites that they are posted on.  Any reference to my blog or links to my blog are much appreciated.

Fine Print

...play along get 10 points, that's 50 cents just for playing along, win the random pick and get 20 points that's $1.00, and the Doodledragon Crew's "pike's pick" choice gets 30 points, thats $1.50.  Of course seeing as I am the boss around here, these rules are subject to change as I see fit, in order to make things run more smoothly.

 

 So, looks like fun times ahead at the newly revamped Doodle Dragon Sudios challenhe.. hope to see you there.

This is my card I created for the challenge ;

 

I am going to enter it in the following challenges:

Gingerloft Challenge- our furry friends

Papercrafting Journey- Anything Goes

Paper Romance- Anything Goes

Thanks for dropping by, hope to see you at DDS...Happy Crafting :0)

Dudetime Doodles Inspiration Challenge

It is time for another inspirational challenge and I'm back to show ya'll what the Dude Time Doodles Dudettes (that's the design team) has created to get your mojo overflowing. 

This month's inspirational challenge is based on these images and colors:

Doesn't this create visions of warm sandy beaches, longnecks on ice, and having fun with your family and friends?  I know a lot of us have had unprecedented snow fall and we're all praying for a little warmer weather.  

Make sure you check out all the Dudettes (on my sidebar) as they have done a fantastic job with the challenge this month.  I'm going to have to up my game a little next time!

Here's what you have to do to join in the fun with us...

THE RULES

1. Use the images and Dudette creations above to get your mojo moving.  

2. You are not required to use BDD images although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did!

3. MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE!

You have until Tuesday, February 22nd to upload your project using InLinkz below.  We'll be announcing the winners right here that evening. 

Thank you! 

Dude Time Doodles 

and 

 Bonibleaux Designs

February SKETCH Challenge

Hi there to all you awesome fans of Dude Time Doodles this is your sketch challenge hostess, Tammy, extending a warm welcome to each of  you. 


All the Dudettes have gathered today to entice you into joining our monthly sketch challenge, held on the first Wednesday of each month. February brings us one sweet month full of prizes and snow. But lets skip the snow and get right to the prizes TWO generous sponsors have for TWO lucky winners of the Sketch Challenge.  And don't forget the badges. We all like badges. 

The first sponsor is Pattie's Creations and Pattie is offering three images from her Esty store. Patti is the originator of "Pattiboop", a very opinionated 11 year old, silly "Allie" cat and many other fun and whimsical images. If you have not been to her store lately, stop over and see what you have been missing. 

The second sponsor is Creative Inspirations and they are offering 10 jars of iridescent water based paint that will add brilliance and sparkle to your creations. Not to enable your crafting addiction further but to let you know, Inspiration paints are available in 55 beautiful colors. 

So here's your sketch:

THE RULES

• You will have one week to flip the Sketch, twist the Sketch, work the Sketch and submit the Sketch.
• You are not required to use Bonibleaux Designs Digis although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did!
• MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE!

The winners will be announced here on February 9th. 

To entice your further, make sure you pop by the challenge blog and see take a look at what the design team has created with morefantastic images from Bonibleaux Designs Digis. 

M.C. Squared

Be sure to check back on the February 9th to see if you are the winner and don't forget the Freebie Challenge starts that day as well. Its your chance to 

become a Guest Designer for a month on Dude Time Doodles. 


To help you get your motor going for the Freebie Challenge, here's a tease of the image that will be available as a freebie for a limited time:

Thank you! 

Dude Time Doodles 

and 

 Bonibleaux Designs

January Inspiration Challenge at Dudetime Doodles

This month's theme is...drumroll please...

anything *BUT* a card

I know.  I know.  Some of you are cringing at the thought.  "All I do is cards."  This challenge is designed to get you out of your comfort zone and thinking outside the fold...ahem, I mean dugout.  Okay, outside the box!! 

You will definitely want to run the bases and visit every design team member's blog today.  There are several tutorials on how these ladies created such awesome, one of a kind, out of the fold items.

Now the rules of the game:

THE RULES

1. Use the creations above to get your mojo moving.  Remember, anything BUT a card.

2. You are not required to use BDD images although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did!

3. MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE!

4. Be sure to use the InLinkz to submit your creation.

You have one week to link up your projects.  We will post the TOP THREE WINNERS and the TOP BLOG WINNER right here on January 25th at 12 PM CST.

Thank you! 

Dude Time Doodles 

and 

 Bonibleaux Designs

JANUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hello and Happy New Year from Dude Time Doodles and your sketch challenge hostess, Tammy, extending a warm welcome to our third  Sketch Challenge. 

We are extremely pleased to announce that the very talented Lynn has joined our happy family and become a permanent design team member!  In addition, going forward, the sketch challenge has been changed to the first Wednesday of every month and you will have one week to complete your creation. 


This month, with love in the forecast, and in time for Valentine's day, to entice you into joining the Sketch Challenge, the design team is showcasing new images from Bonibleaux Designs  "Will" You Marry Me? He's on one knee and he brought the bling; Ride Like the Wind "Rocky" is decked out in his leathers, showing his love for his Momma and looking to take you on the ride of your life; Zeke Zorro the passionate Spanish lover and Putt-Putt Hearts, which are a great accessory to any or all of these images. 


Here is this month's sketch:

 THE RULES

You will have one week to flip the Sketch, twist the Sketch, work the Sketch and submit the Sketch.

You are not required to use Bonibleaux Designs Digis although it would make us really really happy and giggle a lot if you did!

MUST be a masculine themed card, you can use humor, innuendo, be a little naughty, sarcastic, but it has got to be for a DUDE!

Two winners and the Top Blog winner will be announced 

here on January 11th.


I am so happy to tell you that the awesome Ann V, creator of a beautiful collection of sentiments [digital word art] and custom watermarks that can be found at Raindrop Echo Designs and Hostess with the Mostest of Sentimental Sundays

has generously provided three great prizes for this challenge and don't forget, the winners will receive a badge from Dude Time Doodles. 

Here's my card using "Will" You Marry Me?

sentiment from Create with TLC

Be sure to check back on the 12th as we are holding a special Guest Spot Challenge each month. You get a Freebie, a Challenge and a Chance to win a Guest Designer Spot on Dude Time Doodles.

Thank you!!

Dude Time Doodles 

and 

 Bonibleaux Designs

Hey Dude!!

Some exciting news for me... I've been accepted as a DT Member for the brand new Dude Time Doodles Challenge Blog...yippee!!!

Dude Time Doodles is a challenge site for all of your crazy "Dude" card needs. Artists from Bonibleaux Designs Digis are exclusively worked with to bring guy images and ideas for those hard to make cards for the "Dudes" in your life. Guys aren't about flowers and fluff. Guys are our heroes, our fighters, our beer chuggers and bug squashers. Dude Time Doodles and Bonibleaux Designs Digis have paired together to bring you Manly Man cards and gift ideas. An occasional froufrou image will be thrown in for the gals, but we are really all about the "Dudes" here.

Mark your calendars now. The first official Blog Hop will be October 31, 2010 to introduce the FAB Design Team and the new releases for November. Get ready for the first EVER challenge on November 5th - I hear there are going to be some great GRAND OPENING give-aways. You will not want to miss it!


Stay tuned for lots more excitement coming your way