May the 4th Be With You!

 A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

Did you know that May 4th has been designated as Star Wars Day?  It was created by fans to honour the Star Wars franchise originally created by George Lucas.  The first organized celebration occurred in 2011 at the Toronto Underground Cinema in Toronto, Ontario (Canada).  Festivities included a costume contest, a trivia game show and the web's best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen.

Fans, big and small and from all walks of life, even including a government official who made reference in an acceptance speech, celebrate this unofficial holiday in a variety of manners; although, social media and television seem to be the largest.  Even Disney Theme Parks have gotten in on the festivities starting last year with several planned events since they purchased Lucasfilm which incuded the rights to the massive Star Wars franchise.   There have also been a couple Minor League baseball teams that have worn special uniforms as part of "Star Wars Day" promotions.

Events are planned in Canada, the US, the UK and probably other countries around the world.  I'm sure somewhere this weekend there are also television reruns showcasing the movies.  Other festivities will include Star Wars-loving friends getting together and having viewing parties of their own. While others may engage in Lightsaber fights.  I'm sure there will also be some gaming marathons as well.

As it turns out Brr, Brrnice and Carl, are also avid Star Wars fans.  This year they are having a small viewing party of their own.  Brrnice has even whipped up a batch of Chewwie cookies for the event.  If you recall, she recently graduated from a food prep course and while her speciality is in sushi, she is an excellent cook and baker overall.

Brrnice decided to dress up as Leila.  She looks wonderful doesn't she?!  Leila is such a strong female character and Brrnice is a strong female herself; so, it was a fitting choice for her costume.

Carl thought it would be fun to experience fur for a change so he decided that he would dress up as Chewbacca.  He even tried to talk like Chewwie and everything!  Of course where is Han Solo when you need him to interpret because no one can understand Carl-bacca at the moment.

Now Brr was of two different mindsets.  He just loves Star Wars so much that he couldn't decide on just one costume.  So, for the earlier part of the day, Brr dressed up as Darth Vader.  Given that Brr has a lot of black in his natural colouring, dressing as Vader was a no-brainer.

However, all that heavy breathing in a mask made him a bit light headed so he switched to a Yoda costume.  Boy that penguin has a lot of energy, as he has been engaging in Lightsaber fights with Baby Brr for a while now.  He has also been sharing Yodaisms with everyone such as, "Ahh, hard to see, the Dark Side is", "Truly wonderful the mind of a child is" and "Always in motion is the future". Of course if he keeps it up, Brrnice will have a few choice words of her own to share.

So whether you celebrate Star Wars day or not...

Clicking on any of the images should bring you to their location in the Scribbles Designs store.  If there is a glitch, you can head to the STORE and click on the label 'Penguins', 'Frogs', and 'Sentiments' to locate the images.

So many digitals, so many possibilities!

Psst...interested in a new freebie or two?  Don't forget that each Friday, my fellow teammie Sam is hosting her own special post where she'll be sharing a free image with you all.  You can check out the latest Freebie Friday by clicking HERE.  And, as always, there is another freebie up for grabs over in our current challenge which we'd love for you to enter, if you haven't already.  This month it is all about Doodling.  Our Doodle Time challenge has just passed the halfway mark so there is lots of time to get in on all the fun.  You have until 9:00 p.m. PST on May 14th to enter.  You can find out all the details you need for participating and for grabbing the special freebie, by clicking HERE.

If you are not yet a follower, now is the perfect time to become one. This way you won't miss out on learning about all the wonderful new images being added to the store, missing out on the latest antics and adventures of your favourites characters or on all the special events happening over here at the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog!

Well guys, that is it for this one.  I hope you all have a fabulous day!

Until next time!

References:
Manes, Casper. (2014 ). May the 4th be with you – 30 Star Wars quotes to fit any IT situation . Available: http://www.gfi.com/blog/may-the-4th-be-with-you-30-star-wars-quotes-to-fit-any-it-situation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=may-the-4th-be-with-you-30-star-wars-quotes-to-fit-any-it-situat. Last accessed 4th May 2014.
Author Unknown. (N.D.). Star Wars Day. Available: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day. Last accessed 4th May 2014.

Celebrate Summer with Scribbles!

For immediate release:

Summer is quickly passing by and in no time at all, your fun in the sun will come to a close for one more year.  So, while you are still in that summertime frame of mind, why not celebrate your summer with Scribbles?!  It is time to grab all those great playful images you've been eying.  Act fast...fall will be here before you know it.

I don't know about you, but that digi press release has me clamouring to get my hands on all of

Sandy's simply stunning summertime stamps!

Let's have a look, shall we...

What summer time play date would not be complete without a trip...

#054 To The Beach

 All that glistening cool water, all that sand between your toes...
                                                                     what's that???  Some of you don't have a beach near you?

Well, that is okay too, because Sandy is making it possible to bring the beach right into your home with these fabulous stamps.

#809 Sand Castle

I loved making sand castles as a child.  Just loved it!  Truth be known, if I was sitting on a beach right now, I'd be tempted to make one again, even at my age.  That is why the beach is such a wonderful place to be.  Doesn't matter whether you are young, old or somewhere in between, it brings out the kid in all of us.

Now of course, no sand castle could possibly be built structurally sound without the aid of a trusty pail and shovel.  You can count on Sandy to have all the tools of the trade you will need.

#808 Sand Pail and Shovel

One of Sandy's beloved characters Brr is all set for his day at the beach.  How about you?

#211 Brrr-ubbles

Oh and for those of you who have been wondering how the sessions with the psychiatrist have been going to help Brr get over his nervousness of the water, he has actually made a bit of progress.  He is still not up to leaving his trusted floatie Burt just yet, but there is hope that it might happen soon.  Of course then Burt will need to see the psychiatrist to help him deal with abandonment issues from being left behind but we'll just take things one anxiety ridden character at a time, shall we?

  (Clicking on each digital image should take you to its location within the Scribbles Designs Store.)

So jump in line and grab these great images before the sun sets on another summer.  Psst...for a limited time you can grab the 'to the beach sign' for free.  And talking about challenges, there is still time to to create a project and enter it into our current challenge, Celebrates the Nation. You can find out all the details you need for participating and for grabbing the freebie, by clicking HERE.

If you are not yet a follower, now is the perfect time to do so. This way you won't miss out on learning about all the wonderful new images being added to the store, and re-meeting some of your favourites too!

Until next time!

Summertime Sundaes

Summertime is upon us and for many, that means an extra treat or two.

Once upon a time, way before I was born of course, the local ice cream parlour was where all the action was at.  Whether meeting up with friends or taking your sweetie out on a date, the parlour was the place to be. Sitting at the counter or at a more intimate table for two, many couples got to know each other while consuming a sundae or even sharing an ice cream float.  Remember those?

It is too bad that all but a few ice cream parlours still exist in this day and age and they certainly aren't the bevy of activity they once were.  Why not bring the parlour right into your home?  You can with these sweet treats from Sandy.  Best of all they are calorie free!

#914 Sundae

#915 Sundae 2

One scoop or two?  Yogurt or ice cream?  Chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream or both?  What is your guilty pleasure?  Come give in by picking up these great images!  (Clicking on each digital image should take you to its location within the Scribbles Designs Store.)

If you are not yet a follower, now is the perfect time to do so. This way you won't miss out on all the wonderful new images in the store.  Also, don't forget to check out our challenges. This month the theme is to create a project that Celebrates the Nation and you can find out all the details you need for participating by clicking HERE.  Psst...for a limited time you can pick up an awesome summertime freebie on the challenge blog.  Make sure you grab it now before it disappears!

Until next time!