Winners!!! Challenge #123 - Favourites (basically anything goes!)

Winners!!!

Challenge #123

Favourites 

(basically anything goes!)

Thank you to all those who entered
the last challenge!!

Our final challenge for a while is complete and it is time to find out the names of our Top Scribbler, Top Three and Standout Scribbler. While there weren't too many entries, those that did join us did a fabulous job. As always, we enjoyed checking out all the incredible work that went into designing the projects entered. An extra special thank you to the individuals who used a Scribbles Designs image! It is always great to see entries with Sandy's images.

 Were you one of the lucky winners? Well it is time to find out…

Here we go!

(chosen randomly with miniwebtool.com)

#01. Maria

 

Maria … you have until December 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $10 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols), with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #123 Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choices and I will get your prize sent out to you as soon as I can.

 

 

(chosen by Design Team members)

#08. Bernadet

#05. Betta

#09. Jenny

Bernadet, Betta & Jenny… you have until December 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $3 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols), with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #123 Top Three Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice(s) and I will get your prize sent out to you as soon as I can.

(honourable mention--a project or card featuring a Scribbles Designs image as the focus) 

For Challenge #123, our Standout Scribbler choice is…

#11. Petra

I chose Petra's card for the following reasons:

"Petra's card uses a really cool fold. As someone who typically sticks to square or rectangle cards, I am always awed by the many fancy fold cards I see around the web. Additionally, Petra managed to use two images and a sentiment in her lovely Christmas creation!"

Petra's card will be added to our Standout Scribbler Wall of Fame very soon!

Petra … you have until December 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $5 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols), with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #123 Standout Scribbler Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice(s) and I will get your prize sent out to you as soon as I can.

 

I still have to post the winner from our gallery link up and also for the Standout Scribbler of the Year but given how busy we are at the moment with renovations, it probably won't be until the end of November or December. I will get them done as soon as I can manage. 

 

In the meantime, take care and keep crafting!

 

Until next time!!!

The times they are a changing...A message from Sandy & Lisa

Typically, yesterday we would have published our newest challenge. That obviously did not happen. Things are about to change here in a big way; so, please read on for further information...

A Message from Sandy...

I have been drawing images since I was knee high to a grasshopper as I remember my Mom's words. I know my first drawing was stick people with hair and Dad with pants and Mom with a skirt. Ten years ago I had an idea to create a store and challenge blog with my fun quirky drawings; especially hoping to share my characters with others in hopes they would have fun creating.

 

It has been an incredible ten years. During that time we have had a lot of fun and made many friends. Team members have come and gone but none of them will ever be forgotten. Those individuals, along with all the players we have had over the years, have all helped to make Scribbles Designs a venture that I will NEVER FORGET.

However, like all things in life, it is time for one chapter to end and a new chapter to begin. Boyd and I are winding down our work careers and we're looking at what our retirement will look like. We are drawn to move to Vancouver Island for temperate weather and closer to the Pacific Ocean. Personally, I plan on expanding my dog training, competition and judging journey. I intend to keep my creativity flourishing with drawing and watercolour painting.

Now a word from Lisa...

As a result of all of this, Scribbles Designs will be transitioning. It won't be disappearing exactly but there will be significant changes. First of all, our Aug./Sept. challenge was the final challenge we will have this year. The gallery will remain open (you can find it HERE) for anyone who'd like to link up a creation with any Scribbles Designs image you may have in your collection. I will also be back in the next week or two to publish the winner announcement for our final challenge and wrap up anything else that needs taking care of. All winners for anything related to our birthday celebration, will have until November 14th to write in and collect their prize. Other than that (and possibly me popping in once in a while to say hello), the challenge blog will remain inactive for the remainder of this year.

 

In 2024 we hope to be back. However, it will be in a limited capacity under the Scribbles banner. The gallery will remain open, the occasional freebie will be offered, and we'll do our best to provide some inspiration for you, our readers. This may go on for some time.

 

If and when the blog and store are relaunched, they will be under a new name and a new owner. Sandy, in her infinite generosity, has gifted the entire Scribbles Designs collection to me. Sandy made this announcement to me in June of 2022 and I am STILL in awe, flabbergasted, and so incredibly grateful for this amazing gift.

 

It is obviously my goal to reopen but due to financial constraints, I just don't know when that will happen. I have done a significant amount of research during the past year and there are a LOT of moving parts to organizing and managing an online digital business. More significantly, there is a lot of start up money that is required as well--money, that on a fixed income, is difficult to spare for allocation to a new business. From having to purchase legal documents and monthly insurance costs to having to pay for a storefront (or its equivalent), it all adds up. My fondest hope is that somehow, someway, some day, I will be able to live out the dream. I just don't know how long it will take to come to fruition.

For anyone in need of their Scribbles Designs image fix, the store will remain open under its current iteration for the time being. If the unforeseeable happens and I am unable to reopen under new branding, the store will ultimately be shut down BUT that isn't something to worry about just yet.

In the new year, I'll post about my progress so you all know what is happening. I'm also interested in getting feedback from our readers on a few different matters, so I'll also be posting a few surveys or quick polls to get your opinions on things. You never know when I might just show up with a fun activity for you to play along with as well.

From both Sandy and Lisa...

Finally, we both want to say THANK YOU to all of our supporters who have stood by us; though 'thank you' doesn't seem to cover all the gratitude we have in our hearts. Without all of YOU, there wouldn't have been an US! 

 

First off, thank you to all the incredibly talented ladies who have taken time to be part of our team. Whether you were with us many years ago or are still with us now, we are so very honoured for the role you have played here at Scribbles Designs.

 

Next, thank you to all the people who have stumbled across our challenge blog since 2013. Whether you entered our challenge once or became a regular, you are a part of our history. Without your dedication and devotion, we never would have made it 10 years! Thank you for the moments, the laughter, the love. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for everything.

 

This last decade has been one that we will never forget. We have many memories to cherish and look forward to making more, albeit under a new brand and in a new way. For now, it has come time to say farewell. As we do so, we are comforted in knowing that we will hopefully see all of you again in the future. This is not goodbye, but simply a see you later.

 

Sincerely,

Sandy and Lisa

Winners x5!!! Winner announcement for all of our special birthday events!

Hello folks! Since we've offered several opportunities to win some extra images this month during our birthday celebration, it is time to share who the winners are for all the extra events (NOTE: the regular challenge winner will be announced in a separate post once it is finished).

Here we go...

 

From August 23rd until Sept. 6th, we asked you guys take a trip down memory lane and share some of your favourite creations with us (link up found HERE). Every entry linked (that followed the rules), had a chance to win $10 worth of images! 

 

 

Congratulations to...

Jeni M.

(winner chosen randomly from all correctly submitted responses by Mini Web Tool)

Jenny… you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $10 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca, (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) with the subject heading, "SD BD Special Link Up Winner", and let me know the NUMBER and NAME of your choices and I will get your prize out to you as soon as I can.

 

Each of our team members took the time to share their top 10 favourite images. We started on Aug. 24th with Nick. Next, on August 28th we found out which images were on Katrina's list. Then, on Sept. 2nd we heard from Helen. Finally, on Sept. 8th we found out what images were on Suze's list.

 

Everyone who left a comment had their name thrown into a draw to allow ONE random winner to win ONE image of their choice from the store for EACH of the four posts. 

 

 

Congratulations to...

pst, Kitty, Liliane, Jeni M.

(winners chosen randomly from all correctly submitted responses by Mini Web Tool.)

If your name is in the box above… you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose ONE digital image up to a value of $3. Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca, (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) with the subject heading, "SD BD DT Fave Images Comment Winner", and let me know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice and I will get your prize out to you as soon as I am able to.

 

On Aug. 26th we posted a Word Search Activity. If you would like to refresh yourself on the details of this activity, please click HERE. Unfortunately, not a single person attempted it so I have no winners to share.

 

Next up is the list of people who braved completing the puzzle (information HERE). EVERYONE who submitted a screenshot of their completed puzzle qualified to win a copy of the following fall image:

 

 #644 Leaves

 We had two people participate.

Congratulations to...

Glennis & Kathy

Glennis & Kathy… you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca, (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) with the subject heading, "SD BD Puzzle Participant", and I will get your prize out to you as soon as I can. If it happens that you already own this particular image, just provide me proof (a copy of your invoice is fine) and we can discuss a replacement.

 

On Sept. 9th, we asked you to share what your personal favourite Scribbles Designs image is. You can find that post HERE. Originally, everyone who left a comment was going to have their name thrown into a draw and ONE random winner was going to win ONE image of their choice from the store. However, since there were only four of you who left a comment AND I'm feeling generous, ALL FOUR PEOPLE WHO LEFT A COMMENT ON THIS POST are winners.

 

 

Congratulations to...

Kitty, Jeni M., Kathy, pst

If your name is in the box above… you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose ONE digital image up to a value of $3. Then, please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca, (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) with the subject heading, "SD BD Fave Image Comment Winner", and let me know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice and I will get your prize out to you as soon as I am able to.

 

 

 

Finally, I have a surprise prize. If you have been popping in throughout our birthday celebration, you will have noticed that our team members took the time to share their top 10 favourite projects. We started on Aug. 27th with HELEN, then posted SUZE's projects on Aug. 30th. On Sept. 6th we shared KATRINA's list. Then on Sept. 11th, we heard from NICK.

 

During those posts we asked you to leave a comment letting us know which of the 10 listed projects (for each DT member) was your favourite of the bunch. While I didn't announce it, I decided at the time that we would have a special surprise prize. Thus, everyone who left a comment on any of the four mentioned posts, had their name put into a draw. The winner will get to win an image featured on one of the favourite projects showcased in the post they left the winning comment on.

 

 

Congratulations to...

Kathy

(winner chosen randomly from all correctly submitted responses by Mini Web Tool)

Kathy… you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please send a message to decossesdynamitedoodles {at} yahoo {dot} ca, (don't forget to replace 'at' and 'dot' with the appropriate symbols) with the subject heading, "SD BD DT Fave Project Winner". Click HERE to head to the post (Katrina's fave project list) and let me know the card that has the image you want (count down from the top starting at 1). Just in case, if you can also describe the image a bit so I can be sure of the image you want, that would be helpful as well. I will get your prize out to you as soon as I can. 

 

 

Since I need to take care of several different winners, I do ask for your patience. Life is rather hectic right now but I promise I will get to each of you in order of your requests, as soon as I possibly can. However, if you notice that more than a week has gone by and you still haven't heard back from me, be sure to reach out again. Sometimes, there are issues with getting messages in my email account so a reminder would be a good idea.

Well, that is it for this one. I'll be back sometime before the end of this weekend to share some VERY IMPORTANT news. So, please join us again soon!

Until next time,

Nick's Top Ten Favourite Scribbles Designs Projects

 

Since we asked you guys take a trip down memory lane and share some of your favourite creations with us (while the link up is closed, if you want to check and see if anybody joined in, click HERE), we thought it would be fun for our team members to do so as well.  

We started on Aug. 27th with HELEN, then posted SUZE's projects on Aug. 30th. On Sept. 6th we shared KATRINA's list. Now it is time to hear from Nick.

 

So, without further ado, here are images of 10 of Nick's favourite projects using a Scribble Designs image:

 

 

Here is a message from Nick:

It was so great to travel down memory lane, trying to pick my top 10 images (but it was not easy...). I can´t believe that I have been lucky enough to have been allowed to create with these funny and pretty images for 10 years now. I was asked to join the team by Lisa in 2013, time flies when your having fun and FUN is the key word for my stay with the Scribbles Designs. Our team members have changed through the years but every single one of you guys has inspired me to create and have fun! Some of these cards are old and some are new, can you guess which ones are the oldest and from what year?

 

 

 

What do YOU think?

 

Which of the projects listed above, do you like the most? Leave a comment on this post.

Winners!!! Challenge #122 - Say it with Flowers

Winners!!!

Challenge #122

Say it with Flowers

Thank you to all those who entered
the last challenge!!

It is time to interrupt our birthday celebration to share the names of our Top Scribbler, Top Three and Standout Scribbler from Challenge #122 before any more time gets away. We were pleased to see several of you join in our last challenge. An extra special thank you to the individuals who used a Scribbles Designs image! It is always great to see entries with Sandy's images.  If you don't have any Scribbles Designs images you can always use one of the 250+ freebies available in the STORE.

Were you one of the lucky winners? Well it is time to find out…

Here we go!

(chosen randomly with miniwebtool.com)

#18. Suzanne R.

Suzanne … you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $10 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to 4scribblesdesigns@gmail.com with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #122 Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choices and Sandy will get your prize sent out to you as soon as she can.

 

(chosen by Design Team members)

#16. Aunty Sue

#11. Carrie

#02. Gloria

Aunty Sue, Carrie & Gloria … you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $3 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to 4scribblesdesigns@gmail.com with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #122 Top Three Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice(s) and Sandy will get your prize sent out to you as soon as she can.

(honourable mention--a project or card featuring a Scribbles Designs image as the focus) 

For Challenge #122, our Standout Scribbler choice is…

#05. Jenny Mc.

I chose Jenny's card for the following reasons:

"This is such a fun birthday card. I love all the bright colour choices for the flowers and leaves. The addition of sparkle really elevates the piece and the 'drops' down the left side almost could pass for dew drops. This card definitely put a smile on my face."

Jenny's card will be added to our Standout Scribbler Wall of Fame very soon!

Jenny … you have until November 14th, 2023, to claim your prize. Please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section) and choose up to a value of $5 worth of digital images (digital papers are not included). Then, please send a message to 4scribblesdesigns@gmail.com with the subject heading, "SD Challenge #122 Standout Scribbler Winner", and let us know the NUMBER and NAME of your choice(s) and Sandy will get your prize sent out to you as soon as she can.

Don't forget to add to your Scribbles Designs collection each month
by collecting the freebie offered up during each challenge and during our
special Flash Freebie events.

Speaking of challenges, we'd love to have you join in our current challenge...

Challenge #123 - Favourites

Please join us again tomorrow when we continue our birthday celebration! It is time to find out what top ten creations Nick chose as her favourites!

 

Happy crafting until then!!!

 

What about YOU? Which Scribbles Designs image is your favourite?

As many of you know, Scribbles Designs has a vast array of fun and quirky images. Over the last two and half weeks, you have had a chance to see what images our team members count among their favourites. If you haven't seen those lists yet but would like to, you can find them here:

Nick

Katrina

Helen

Suze

 

Now it is your turn! Please leave us a comment and let us know what your FAVOURITE Scribbles Designs image is. If you need to find the name of any of our images, please go to the Scribbles Designs Store (categories listed in the sidebar and don't forget to scroll down and click on 'previous page' to see all the images within a section).

 

Everyone who leaves a comment will have their name thrown into a draw and ONE random winner will have a chance to win ONE image of their choice from the store. Draw will take place at the end of our birthday celebration.

 

We look forward to seeing YOUR FAVOURITE!

 

Suze's Top 10 Favourite Images!

Since Scribbles Designs has so many amazing images, we thought it would be fun to share our team member's favourites. While narrowing down from close to 1000 images to just ten was difficult, each team member has done just that, coming up with a list of their top ten all-time favourite images. 

 

On August 24th, we heard from Nick as to her favourite Scribbles Designs images (post located HERE). Next, on August 28th we found out which images were on Katrina's list (post located HERE). Then, on September 2nd we heard from Helen (post located HERE). Today it is time to find out what images are on Suze's list.

 

Suze has been with our team since Jan. 2014. Over her nine years with the team she has worked with a number of different images. As a result, she has some fun and unique images on her list. Suze is a big fan of the many characters that Sandy has created over the years. As her list attests, the collections of Brrr and Carl images are definitely some of her favourites.

 

Here are Suze's top ten faves: 

 

204 Brrr-thday Chef

  

 

307 Carl Fretted

  

 

305 Carlos Carl

  

 

609 Birdhouse 4

 

  

 

134 Carrie Summer Diva

  

 

712 Foxy

  

 

301 Carl Gone Buggy

 

  

 

216 Princess Brrr-Leia 

 

  

 

#872 Woodland Santa

 

 #228 Twinkle Brrr

 

 

 

 

How about YOU? 

 

Which of the images above do you like the most? Leave a comment for your chance to win one of these images. Everyone who leaves a comment will have their name thrown into a draw and ONE random winner will have a chance to win ONE image of their choice from the store. Draw will take place at the end of our birthday celebration.