Friday, February 1, 2013

Doodle Pantry February New Releases

Today is an exciting day - it's time for the Doodle Pantry February Releases!  Laurie has some of her fun characters playing all kinds of sports.  The birdie is playing baseball and the ants are creating their mischief on a hockey puck!  If animal characters aren't your style, there is an old-fashioned phonograph, a realistic dolphin and cute quirky frogs (this month's free with purchase set).  This month Doodle Pantry released a Love Star which is about the third in a series of seasonal stars (there's also an Autumn Star and a Winter Star).  I chose to use the Love Star outline image for my release day card.


My friend Christi Beck did a post on watercoloring techniques, so I thought I would try it with the Love Star.  I wasn't happy with how the coloring turned out, but I did like the card design so I thought I'd share it, too.  I made the fancy corners with my Ornamental Irons 2 Cricut cartridge.  Haven't dusted off the Cricut machine in quite some time.  I'll have to make it more accessible so I can use it more!

Don't forget to participate in this month's Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge which begins today at noon and ends on February 24.  Just for playing along, you will receive Phonograph set free AND be entered to win a gift certificate to spend in the Doodle Pantry online store.

On a sadder note, I'm going to take a little hiatus from the Doodle Pantry Design Team at the end of this month, but I may be back in August/September depending on what life has in store for me.  I have absolutely LOVED working with Laurie (a fellow Texan) and the other ladies on the design team.  I have made some great cyber friends and been inspired by them all!  The silver lining - I can now take part in the monthly challenges!  LOL

13 comments:

  1. Both of your cards are beautiful, Allison. Great color choices and coloring. The shading on the watercoloring looks fantastic! I am going to miss your wonderful DT creations. It's been a pleasure working with us and look forward to your return!

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  2. Great coloring and love the corner treatment on the second card. Will hate to see you go but enjoy and keep creating.

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  3. These cards with the valentine star are gorgeous - love the red one!!

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  4. Nice cards Allison! I like the DP, isn't that some Basic Grey? I just put my Cricut away because even with it out I wasn't using it. May change my mind and drag it out again...but I need room so up it went! I look forward to seeing you do some challenges!

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  5. These are both so pretty!!
    I don't use my Cricut as much anymore... once I got started with digi stamps! It's Doodle Pantry's fault! LOL

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  6. Two wonderful cards showcasing the fabulous 'Love Star', very,very pretty!

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  7. Two beautiful cards Allison. Love 'em both. I hope your break from the team recharges you so you come back to us. Hugs to you.

    Linda

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  8. Yal are doing such a beautiful job on the new releases and this one of yours is no exception. Those lovely green borders added just a little more fun interest and bring out the green in the flower.

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  9. Allison I love both of these cards. I don't see any problem at all with your watercolor. I think it is beautiful!

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  10. Beautiful cards, Allison! We will miss you on the DT!!!

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  11. I love the soft look with the watercoloring to the image. Great decorative corners too! The ribbon is perfect...really don't know which card I like better. Both are great! {Will miss your creativity on the DT :(}
    Hugs,
    Georgia

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  12. Both cards are great Allison! Beautiful colour choice too.

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