The Story Behind the Card: Pumpkin Thank You

I'm super excited about the new card I posted on Etsy today. Its a simple but fun Thank You card with an Autumn Theme. And it was created in part with my new fun gadget: a touch pad pen!

The design still began with one of my hand-drawn pen and ink doodles (the main pumpkin), which I scanned into photoshop (and hand in the past featured as a gift-tag design). The design was too small for a full sized card, so this is where the creative digital touches took hold. Using the line drawing functions in photoshop I created the lines for the border. Then I added the text.

But the card still looked a little empty to me, I wanted to add just a little more... and this is where the pen came in! Using my fun little toy, I drew an additional swirling vine above the pumpkin, along with border of the card. I actually was continuing a vine that had been hand drawn. Can you tell where the hand drawing ends and the digital doodle begins.

I doubt I'd ever give up my hand-drawing completely, but it is fun to dip my toes into the waters of digital drawing!

Love this card? Check out my entire Autumn Collection at my BdoodleZ Etsy Store.

Back to School FEATURED ITEM

It's just about here, Back to School time, and in honor of the event I am offering my "Pencil Thanks" card set, as my FEATURED discount item! This special sale runs from now until the end of September. Just stop by my Bdoodlez Esty store to pick up yours! www.bdoodlez.etsy.com

Item of the Month June: Hello Forest

For the Month of June you can purchase my "Hello Forest" card set Normally priced at $7.75 for only $5.00! Love it so much you want more than one set? No problem, just send me a convo and I'll increase the quantity... no limit to how many sets at the sale price.

And while you're there check out my other fun card designs: www.bdoodlez.etsy.com

Free Gift: for FACEBOOK FANS only

As a special thank you to my Facebook Fans I am offering a free gift during the month of April. Spend a minimum of $10.00 in my Etsy Shop and receive a free Mother's Day card of your choice. Choose from 6 different designs!

1. Mother's Day Butterflies

2. To a Wonderful Mother

3. Happy Mother's Day

4. MOM

5. Mother's Day Sunshine

6. Mother's Day Blessings

Simply put the name of the card you would like in the message to seller. Once I've confirmed that you are a facebook fan I'll send you a message to give you the details of your order.

Not a facebook fan? Become one now: www.facebook.com/bdoodlez

Shop Now: http://www.bdoodlez.etsy.com/

Don't Delay! Offer ends April 30, 2010

** Please note, the cardstock shown in the photos is NOT the stock your card will be printed on. I have switched to exclusively using my signature lightly speckled white cardstock.

It's a St. Patrick's Day Collection!

Share in the fun of St. Patrick's Day by sending a whimsical greeting. Surprise your friends and family with a happy greeting, a cheerful gift during the cold winter monthes.

See the whole collection in the St. Patrick's Day section of my shop!

Now Arriving: VALENTINE'S CARDS!

Swapping Valentine's isn't just for kids! Why should adults miss out on all the fun? Surprise your friends with a cute card that arrives in the mail!

Shown here is one of my current favorites, a whimsical and playful design that is perfect for sending a little love. My Valentine's designs are now arriving, including several BRAND NEW designs.

Check out the entire collection as well as great designs for other occasions in the BdoodleZ Etsy shop.

Treasury Spotting: An Autumn Walk...

Always a pleasure to find myself in a treasury collection on etsy. And this fall themed one is twice as fun since it features all Cleveland Handmade Members!

Big thanks to Susan from photohale for including my Autumn Leaves No. #1 in this fun collection!

AUTUMN SALE! One week only!

In celebration of my 100th ETSY sale I am having an Autumn Card Sale.


For one week only save on all the cards in my Autumn SALE section. 10/13-10/19

Cheery Apples, Whimsical Trees, Festive Pumpkins. Adorable fall Greeting and Note cards all on Sale:

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

Happy Shopping!

NEW: Virtual Suggestion "Box"

Did you know that some of my great designs were inspired by Customer Suggestions? This Christmas Themed Thank You Card for example was inspired by a craft show shopper who was looking for Thank You's for Christmas. Her question prompted me to create some Thank You Cards specifically for the Christmas Season, an idea I hadn't yet thought of on my own!

With this idea in mind I have created a Virtual Suggestion "Box" on my Facebook Fan page. Here you can leave your ideas for new card designs, themes, and even different doodled product lines. So excited to see what you might suggest! Check it out:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BdoodleZ-Cards-and-Design/49188391072?v=app_2373072738#/topic.php?uid=49188391072&topic=12089

This box is a new permanent feature to the site, so feel free to stop back often and add more ideas!