Free Giveaway on the BdoodleZ Facebook Page

I am running my first ever FREE GIVEWAY CONTEST on my Facebook page!





And these adorable tags could be yours!

HERE'S HOW:


1. Click on this Link for the BdoodleZ Fan Page and become a fan!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BdoodleZ-Cards-and-Design/49188391072


2. Check out my fall collection on ETSY and pick your favorite card(s)

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5683989&section_id=5959404

3. Find the Status update that lists the contest rules and let me know which one is your favorite just by leaving a comment! (I am trying to gather feedback to figure out which cards to print for my upcoming craft show, so the favorite part is important Market Research :)


HURRY! Contest ends Sun Oct. 4 at 8p.m. EST!

Good Luck!

Blog Feature!

So thrilled to be featured on a beautfiul blog today. Showcasing beautiful handmade items, Laura Trevey has a keen eye for stylish and beautiful finds. I am a follower of this blog and love seeing what new treasures Laura finds each day. I suggest you have a look!

http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/08/bdoodlez.html

Thanks Laura for the feature!

Its Showcase day for BdoodleZ!

October is officially over and it is not too soon to start thinking about sending out Christmas cards and decorating packages! The Holiday Cards and Wrap showcase is a great way to get yourself into the spirit!

Come and See what cards and tags I have feautured!

http://www.etsy.com/showcase.php?showcase_id=holiday_special&utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=showcase&utm_campaign=SCHolidayWrap

Upcoming Craft Show Appearance

What's new in BdoodleZ world... card production, and lots of it! I am getting ready for my only craft show of the season and it is a biggie! So my humble home has been transformed into a full blown card factory as I print, fold, package, and stack.

Live in the area and want to see my goods in person? Come to the show:

St. Gabriel School's "Christmas in the Country"
Nov. 7 6pm - 9:30 pm
Nov. 8 9am - 4 pm

9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd.
Concord Township, OH 44060

Hope to see you there!

Crazy About Tags!

Tags are fun, inexpensive, and the perfect way to dress up a package in a flash. And they are not only good for gifts check out these other ideas for tag uses:

* Decorate packages by recycling brown paper grocery bags, but dress it up with a cute tag... less waste

* Tie a blank tag around the bottom of a wine goblet to create an instant place card for a dinner table

* Tie tags around the tops of cello bags to cinch them closed when create party favors or cookie bags

* Attach a tag to the stem of a single flower as a simple "I Love You"

* Hang tags from an artificial Christmas tree to create lightweight ornaments (please note tags could be damaged by water)

* String lights along a picture window and then hang tags from it for an instant creative decoration!

* Use tags as clue markers for a hidden treasure hunt or a Secret Santa game.

* Write notes on the tags and tuck them into stockings for little stuffers

* Give a package to a friend, they do make the perfect gift!

Start shopping today: www.bdoodlez.etsy.com

The Doodle Story

One of my fall favorites is my "Apple Basket" design.

This doodle started out like many of my card designs as an idea in my head that I then tried to bring to life through pen and ink. The original finished doodle however, did not quite look like the ones you see above. In my original drawing the sky was much different. I went through the entire card design process, printed it out and showed it to my hubby, who declared that the sky didn't look quite right... although I agreed, the idea of changing the doodle now, after all the work I had already put in, wasn't the most appealing to me.

I took his advice to heart, grabbed my roll of trace, and redrew the entire sky. Changing a doodle once scanned and edited is NOT easy, it takes a lot of time consuming patch work to join two designs... but in the end I am so happy I took that time! Not only do I love the end result, but it has been one of my most popular fall cards!

The final chapter of the stories, comes from the evolution of the card product itself. Originally listed in my shop as just a greeting card, at the suggestion of a super cool customer, I created a tag version of the card as well! Come check out this little duo of apple delight!

The great Christmas Launch has begun!

After the wise opinions of my greater etsy community, I have learned that it is NOT too early to start posting my Christmas tags and cards! Custom Christmas cards were the core start of my business and I am thrilled to begin posting my designs on etsy!





Buy now to take advantage of my free gift offer before it expires!
http://www.bdoodlez.etsy.com

What I'm Up to

I think I will designate Thursday for my shop update info... to share a little of what I am doing at the moment. Right now I am swimming in INVITES... Wedding Invites that is. I am so excited about these beautiful and very custom Invitations that I am doing. The bride plans on mailing them in October so as soon as she does, I'll post some photos!

I am also busy as a bee getting ready for my upcoming Craft Show on Nov. 7 and 8... Christmas goodies are being produced at a rapid rate. Look for all my great tags and cards to be posted at my online shop in the next few weeks. I will have at least a dozen great cards and adorable tags of all kinds. I have been experimenting with new sizes in tags, new styles, new tag ties, and it has been so much fun! Can't wait to share them.

Fall is Here

While it may still feel like summer (it is certainly humid here), the leaves are beginning to change, pumpkins are beginning to be displayed, and fall festivals have begun... seems like autumn to me, and I am just fine with that.

Free Gift Time at the BdoodleZ Etsy Store!

Its free gift time at the BdoodleZ Etsy Store:

Spend 5.00 or more and recieve a free set of gift tags! (Must spend 5.00 BEFORE the price of shipping). Here is a peak at your free gift! Click on my Etsy link on the right to start shopping now!