karensdoodles

Turkey Freebie!

2011-10-23T15:01:00.001-04:00

Hope this fat turkey makes you smile!
Just right click and copy to your desktop. If you have a chance to make a card, email it to us at karensdoodles@gmail.com
Hugs,

A humble apology

2011-10-23T13:39:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!
I am really sorry about what happened last week with the website. This year I was offered a full time faculty position to start a new Interactive Media Program at Moraine Park Technical College in Wisconsin. It was a great opportunity to give back all that I have learned over the years working in animation for Disney, Mattel and Fisher Price. I love drawing and technology!

I also figured this 22 hour per week teaching job and summers off would allow me the perfect balance- to continue to draw my doodle images regularly and work for Fisher Price. (I am obviously NOT living in reality) I had NO idea how much work teachers do!!! I am writing the curriculum for 10 courses AND teaching. Last two weeks I had to do my grades and turn in the curriculum for the courses I was writing. I got so busy that I didn't check any of my emails (a little voice said...well how much can go wrong?) This week I opened my email and aaaaagh! I no longer use the credit card tied to my domain name, so when it went to renew GoDaddy took down the site.

Because I didn't answer emails people thought the worst...I was dead, crazy or if I WAS alive people wanted to kill me! How stupid of me. I learned valuable lessons from this.

First- promise to people ONLY what you can deliver. I have always had a hard time saying no. I want to make everyone happy and want to do everything so I promise drawings, ideas and think somehow, maybe, with little sleep I can do it all! Bad idea! You only are fooling yourself and you disappoint family and friends in the process!

Second- be honest with yourself. Someone asked "Why didn't you tell us you were so busy?"
When your in the midst of a storm, it's hard to admit to yourself that you can't get everything done.

Third- Friendships are the more valuable than anything. It takes a long time to develop them, but you can lose them by not being dependable. I have not had the time to comment on the beautiful work from my design teams on our two Challenge blogs or give proper thanks to Anne and Renata and the other girls for all their hard work every week. They have done so much and I feel really bad to let them down.

Fourth- Being a dreamer can be hard! My entire world is made up of fanciful creatures and grand ideas. Because I can think up everything in an instant, I have a hard time estimating time! So I promise more than I can deliver!

So, what happens now? I DO want to draw and create more than anything, but with my new job I have to admit that right now I don't have the time now to devote regular time to it. I have over 300 images in my shop now, more than I ever imagined. I'm going to keep my web store open and add images when I have the time to be creative. I'm not going to make any promises or stress myself out! In the future, as I get all my curriculum done and my lessons are created, I hope I will have more time to create and draw. (Teachers, it does get easier doesn't it?)

As far as the Challenge blogs go, I have told the girls of the situation with my job. I am leaving the decision up to them whether they want to continue, knowing that I can't promise how many new images I will be posting on a regular basis or that I may not have time to post comments. I hope that the vast amount of images I have in my shop will be enough to keep it going. It's entirely up to them and I respect whatever decision they want to make. Check their blogs for updates.

I'm not giving up and walking away forever...there are too many ideas floating in my head with Bigsby, Herbert, Rosie and Betty. I just have to get out of the clouds and take care of business here on Earth for a bit!

I hope one day to open a Web Gallery of all the beautiful cards you have created....please email them to me at karensdoodles@gmail.com. Add your name and email or blog and how you made the card. My sister volunteered help me catalog the cards for this future Gallery.

Finally, it is always a treat to see and hold the cards you make with my images. You can always mail them to me at:

Karen Johnson
Karen's Doodles
PO Box 44735
Racine, WI 53404

Love to you all. It feels good to be honest with myself and finally admit my limitations! As far as teachers go? It is the hardest and most rewarding job I have ever had (except for drawing) If you see a teacher? Give them a BIG Hug!

Karen :-)

Bigsby Celebration

2011-10-03T21:01:00.001-04:00

Here's a little celebration from our favorite mouse, Bigsby! Enjoy

Sample card - Designer: Petra Laagwater

Bovine Betty Cristmas

2011-09-19T09:24:00.004-04:00

Here she is ...the lovely Bovine Betty with a Christmas gift. This is the last of my NEW Christmas Images. You can find them all in my Web Store under Holiday- Christmas

Check out our Karen's Doodles Blog Hop today at both Challenge blogs :-)
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Cathy Tanner

Sample card - Designer: Mariska van der Linde

Christmas Tree Kitty

2011-09-19T09:21:00.002-04:00

Anyone who owns a kitty can relate to this. Hee Hee :-)

Sample card - Designer: Jerusha Borden

Sample card - Designer: Yvonne van den Berg

Christmas Tree Guy

2011-09-19T09:20:00.003-04:00

Just a Silly little Christmas Tree. Enjoy!

Sample card - Designer: Anja Bruynen

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Decorate the Tree

2011-09-19T09:19:00.003-04:00

Enjoy!

Sample card - Designer: Chris Sather

Sample card - Designer: Bernadet Weijs

Christmas Wonder

2011-09-19T09:17:00.003-04:00

Remember Christmas Morning when you were little?

Sample card - Designer: Aletta Heij

Sample card - Designer: Kelly Schelske

Little Winter Angel

2011-09-19T09:16:00.005-04:00

A pretty little angel for your Holiday :-)

Sample card - Designer Carol van der Westhuizen

Sample card - Designer: Angelique van Nuland

Sample card - Designer: Ellen Ruberg

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe

2011-09-19T09:15:00.003-04:00

Here is a sexy sequel to last years Rosie under the Mistletoe! Whoo Hoo!

Sample card - Designer: Petra Laagwater

Sample card - designer: Tine Kristiansen

Santa Dog

2011-09-19T09:14:00.003-04:00

Woof Woof! :-)

Sample card - Designer: Shelby Thomas

Sample card - Designer: Anneke Kiewiet

Santa Kitty

2011-09-19T09:12:00.005-04:00

Meow! Hee Hee

Sample card - Designer: Tinie Hoogvliet

Sample card - Designer: Kari Ronnabak

Baby Present

2011-09-19T09:11:00.006-04:00

And here's another cutie!
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Ginny Christiansen

Sample card - Designer: Marja Nijholt

Doggy Christmas

2011-09-19T09:09:00.003-04:00

For all you dog lovers out there :-)

Sample card - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Sample card - Designer: Chris Sather

Santa Christmas

2011-09-19T09:05:00.007-04:00

Here's another one for you!
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Shelby Thomas

Sample card - Designer: Angelique van Nuland

New Christmas Images for our Karen's Doodles Blog Hop

2011-09-19T09:04:00.002-04:00

Here is the first of 13 NEW Christmas images in time for our Karen's Doodles Blog Hop. Check out both our Challenge Blogs for more information. HAVE FUN and I hope you enjoy my latest images :-)
You can find them under the Christmas section of our store.
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Elaine Burnett

Sample project - Designer: Ula Molenaar

Puppy Cutie

2011-08-29T16:23:00.002-04:00

...and another sweetie for you to enjoy :-)
Hugs,

Gift Set - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Sample project -Designer: Petra Laagwater

Bovine Cutie

2011-08-29T16:21:00.002-04:00

Here's another Cutie for you :-)
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Mariska van der Linde

Sample project - Designer: Aletta Heij

OctoSailor

2011-08-26T06:26:00.002-04:00

I'm back from vacation and happy to send you some more new images :-) I hope you enjoy them!

Be sure to look for my NEW Christmas images! You will see them during our Karen's Doodles Blog Hop in September.

Hugs to all,

Sample card - Designer: Elaine Burnett

Sample card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Backpack Boy

2011-08-26T06:20:00.002-04:00

It's that time again for Back To School! I hope you enjoy this little boy!
Hugs,

Sample project - Designer: Bernadet Weijs

Sample Card - Designer: Ula Molenaar

Hiker

2011-08-26T06:17:00.002-04:00

Here's another new image for you!
Hugs,

Sample project - Designer: Ula Molenaar.

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Backpack Girl

2011-08-26T06:16:00.002-04:00

Another Back To School image for you! Have Fun!
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Marja Nijholt.

Sample card - Designer: Cathy Tanner

Flower Vase

2011-08-26T06:12:00.001-04:00

A pretty vase for you!
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Tinie Hoogvliet

FREEBIE! Flowers for Norway

2011-07-23T17:48:00.003-04:00

We are all saddened to hear about the terrible tragedy in Norway. I made this image as a tribute to the victims. While we can't stop evil in the world, we can support our friends in Norway and show them that we care.

Maybe you can make a card, post it on your blog with a message or send it to a charity to honor of the victims. Or print out the image for your child to color. Please post your ideas or links to your cards in the comment section. I would love to see our friends in Norway flooded with your generosity.

Hugs,

Sample Card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Sample card - Designer: Ginny Christiansen

Beat The Heat

2011-07-23T17:42:00.001-04:00

I think we should all go outside and dance under a sprinkler. Enjoy!

Sample card - Designer: Shelby Thomas

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Boating Fun

2011-07-23T17:39:00.002-04:00

It has been super hot in Wisconsin, so I thought I would add a few more summer images. Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Sample card - Designer: Ula Molenaar

Silly Fun

2011-07-04T07:48:00.003-04:00

Here is a new image just for fun! Renata says it is also called "polonaise" in Dutch. :-) Enjoy!

Sample project - Designer: Bernadet Weijs

Sample Card - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Little Girl

2011-07-01T23:20:00.003-04:00

I have had many requests for "sitting" images. Also even more requests for things that she can sit on. I was thinking of drawing a swing with a tree. Do you have any other suggestions? Any other "sitting" characters you would like to see? Dogs, cats, more kids? I would love to hear your suggestions :-)

Hugs,

Sample card, also used: Ice Cream
Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Card Sample - Designer: Carol van der Westhuizen

Surfer Girl

2011-06-27T16:19:00.002-04:00

You know the old saying...."Girls just want to have fun!"
Hugs,

Sample card - Designer: Ellen Ruberg

Sample card - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Skater Dude

2011-06-27T16:16:00.001-04:00

Here are a few new teen summer images. Hope your teens are having good safe fun this summer :-)
Hugs,

Sample project - Designer: Bernadet Weijs

Sample card - Designer: Aletta Heij

On the Road Again!

2011-06-11T01:31:00.002-04:00

Here is another image for those who love to take to the road this summer!

This image also comes with a type file with this type separate and as part of the image. I am also adding type in Dutch in another post. Enjoy!!

Sample card - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Swimsuit Fun

2011-06-11T01:27:00.002-04:00

More Summer Fun!

Sample card - Designer: Anja Bruynen

Sample card - Designer: Kari Ronnabak

Cannolball

2011-06-11T01:24:00.003-04:00

Whoo Hoo! Remember doing this when you were a kid?

Sample card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Sample card - Designer: Marion van de Bos

Life's A Beach!

2011-06-11T01:18:00.002-04:00

Ahhhh.... the joys of summer. Hope you all have fun in the sun!

Sample card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Sample card - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

SUMMER SALE!

2011-06-10T09:11:00.000-04:00

It's Time for another Karen's Doodles

SUMMER SALE!

Use this coupon code

KDSUMMER

and receive 25% off everything in my store!

Sale runs Friday through Sunday!

Watch for more images posted today!

Hugs, Karen :-)

New Images and Sale!

2011-06-09T07:53:00.002-04:00

Happy Summer! Here is the first of another set of 5 NEW Images for Summer! I will be posting them over the next few days. Also, we will be having another SUMMER SALE starting Friday!

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Sample card - Designer: Marion van de Bos

Who caught who?

2011-05-24T07:51:00.003-04:00

And another fun fishing image. Enjoy!

Project sample - Designer: Bernadet Weijs.

Sample card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Big Catch

2011-05-24T07:48:00.003-04:00

A fun image for the Fisherman in your life!

Project sample - designer: Bernadet Weijs

Sample card - Designer: Elaine Burnett

New Freebie!

2011-05-24T07:46:00.001-04:00

I hope you will enjoy this new freebie!

Freedom

2011-05-09T08:46:00.004-04:00

Freedom

Card sample - Designer: Ellen Ruberg

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Couch Potato

2011-05-09T08:43:00.001-04:00

Couch Potato

Sample project - designer: Nancy Cappelen

King Burger

2011-05-09T08:41:00.002-04:00

King Burger

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Sample Card - designer: Renata Elenbaas

Relax

2011-05-09T08:39:00.003-04:00

Relax

Sample card - designer: Kari Ronnabak

Sample card - designer: Elaine Burnett

What A Swing

2011-05-09T08:37:00.002-04:00

What A Swing

Samplecard designer: Renata Elenbaas

Sample card - designer: Nancy Cappelen

Shopping Day

2011-05-09T08:34:00.002-04:00

Shopping Day

Samplecard designer: Anne Cullen

Sample card - Designer: Renata Elenbaas

Crafting Rosie

2011-04-23T11:18:00.002-04:00

Here is a fun Rosie image for all of you Crafters. Have a wonderful Easter weekend and blessings to all!

Hugs,

Sample card - designer: Chris Sather.

Sample card - designer: Joan Ottevanger

Computer Girl

2011-04-16T12:22:00.004-04:00

I have had many requests for more teen images so here is another one. Enjoy!

Hugs,

Bookmark-designer: Bernadet Weijs

Sample card - designer: Joan Ottevanger

Dutch Rosie

2011-04-16T12:12:00.001-04:00

Here's a request from my Dutch friend, Ellen to add Rosie to the store. Just in time for Spring!
Hugs,

Project sample - designer: Bernadet Weijs.

Card sample - designer: Ellen Ruberg.

Springtime

2011-04-10T13:45:00.002-04:00

Here is Emma enjoying the Springtime. It is 80 degrees in Wisconsin, the first warm day we have had in 6 months. Enjoy!

Sample Card designer: Anne Cullen

Bookmark - designer: Ellen Ruberg

Please pray for my Dad

2011-04-10T13:39:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone. I am sorry I have been away for a while but this has been a hard month for my family. My Father in Law passed away a month ago after a long illness. Then, my own father went into the hospital in Florida with a very high fever that he has had for 3 weeks. He has had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma for 10 years. If that wasn't enough, my stepmother fell and dislocated her knee and ended up in another hospital at the same time! I flew down to Florida to take care of them and just got back. My Dad had a bone marrow biopsy and they have decided to return home so we can take care of them here.

My stepmother is doing better, but please say a special prayer for my 85 year old father, Bud, who is by far the sweetest man in the world. We get his bone marrow test results this week.

I wanted to share this with you because I feel like you are my sisters from all around the world. I appreciate all of your talent and seeing my images come to life on your cards. Now that I am home, I will be getting back to drawing and posting again.

I love you all, Karen

Birthday Fairy

2011-03-26T10:55:00.027-04:00

I had a lot of fun creating this new image :-) I had a Birthday this week so I thought I would make a special Birthday Fairy for all of you to enjoy
Hugs,

Samplecard designer: Nancy Cappelen

Samplecard designer: Kari Ronnabakk

Baby For Grandparents

2011-03-24T13:16:00.002-04:00

Here is another image for Grandparents welcoming their new Grandchild. Enjoy!
Hugs,

Samplecard designer: Bernadet Weijs

Samplecard designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Baby For Parents

2011-03-24T13:13:00.003-04:00

By request, an image for new parents welcoming a new baby into their lives. Enjoy!
Hugs,

Card sample - designer: Bernadet Weijs

Card sample - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Easter Cross

2011-03-21T14:46:00.001-04:00

I have received many requests for images that reflect the true meaning of Easter. Here is the first in a series.
Enjoy!

Puppy in an Egg

2011-03-05T18:46:00.001-05:00

....and last but not least, a little puppy for Easter!
Hugs,

Samplecard designer: Ellen Ruberg

Bunny In an Egg

2011-03-05T18:42:00.005-05:00

A cute little bunny just for you :-)
Hugs,

Cardsample designer: Nancy Cappelen

Baby Chick In Egg

2011-03-05T18:40:00.002-05:00

Here's a cute little Chickie sitting on an egg. Enjoy!
Hugs,

Cardsample designer: Nancy Cappelen

Proud Mama

2011-02-25T09:24:00.003-05:00

Here is a Proud Mama bird with her baby chicks. Enjoy!

Cardsample designer: Ellen Ruberg

Project designer: Dorte Nielsen

Easter Basket Set

2011-02-25T09:22:00.001-05:00

Here is a wonderful Easter Basket set with 6 extra eggs. Enjoy :-)

The extra eggs from this set are used by Renata Elenbaas on this cardsample.

Bunny Egg

2011-02-22T13:07:00.001-05:00

Here is a fun little bunny that has a fabulous decorated egg

Bunny Egg

Sample Card - Designer: Kelly Schelske

Do you remember the excitement of the Easter egg hunts? Enjoy. :-)

Sample card designer: Anne Cullen

Bunny Basket

2011-02-22T13:00:00.001-05:00

It is a sure sign of Spring when the Easter Bunnies start making an appearance.....

Bunny Basket

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart

I hope this little cutie puts a smile on your face. Enjoy :-)

Sample Card designer: Dorte Nielsen

Happy Feet

2011-02-14T08:06:00.001-05:00

If you are over 40 put on your Happy Feet and do some dancing! These images would be perfect for that special someone's Birthday :-)

Sample Card designer: Greet Claassen

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day today! Hugs,

Sample card designer: Renata Elenbaas

New Freebie!

2011-02-08T22:18:00.000-05:00

A new Freebie just in time for Valentine's Day! To get this image, go to our web store and click on the Freebie link. Enjoy!
Hugs,

New Father

2011-02-05T08:13:00.002-05:00

By request, an image of a father with his new little baby. Enjoy! Hugs,

Sample Card designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Ollie and Olga

2011-02-03T09:20:00.001-05:00

Here is a request from Anne-Marije for Ollie the Ostrich to find his soul mate. Enjoy! Hugs,

Sample Card designer: Chris Sather

Dragon Love

2011-01-26T20:20:00.001-05:00

A little bit of Dragon Love for Valentine's Day. Enjoy! Hugs,

Sample card designer: Chris Sather

Basset Girl

2011-01-25T07:50:00.004-05:00

We all have memories of a special pet and member of our family. This card and image is in honor of Molly, Sandy's beloved companion who passed away a year ago. You will receive two versions of this sweet basset girl, the above image and then one with more spots on her feet which is the one Sandy used on her card below.

Sample Card designer: Elaine Burnett

Herbert's In Love

2011-01-17T08:54:00.001-05:00

Love is in the air again! First Rosie finds a man, then Bigsby, and now Herbert falls in love with Holly. Are there any other Karen's Doodles characters that need to find love? Add a comment here and I'll draw up a mate :-)
Hugs,

Bigsby's In Love!

2011-01-15T09:20:00.002-05:00

Sample Card - Designer: Nancy Cappellen

We knew it would happen sooner or later. :-) That's right, Bigsby has fallen in love and her name is Belinda. Hugs,

Sample Card designer: Dorte Nielsen

Best Friends

2011-01-10T09:34:00.001-05:00

Here are two little best friends for you to enjoy!

Sample Card - Designer: Kari Ronnabakk

Tissue Please

2011-01-08T00:38:00.003-05:00

It's that time of the Year and time for the New Year's Resolution. Hope you enjoy this lady :-)

Here is a wonderful sample tissue box from our own Dutch DT leader, Renata :-) Hugs,

Sample card designer: Bernadet Weijs

Winter Pond

2011-01-02T18:39:00.001-05:00

Winter Pond

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart

A fun image that can be used with the new Herbert and Bigsby Skating Pair as well as the Skater Girl and Skating Fun. Enjoy :-)

Skating Pair

2011-01-01T11:50:00.001-05:00

Sample Card - Designer: Anne Cullen (image combined with Winter Pond)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing you Health and Happiness in this New Year! I hope you like this new image of Bigsby and Herbert enjoying the Winter season.
Hugs,

Elliot Valentine

2010-12-29T23:19:00.001-05:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday! We had a house full of family and I ate way to much :-) But, I had a great time and that's what counts, right? Here is a new Valentine image of Elliot the Bear. He is the perfect compliment to Emma Bear. Tomorrow I will be posting another Winter image. Enjoy! Hugs,

Sample card designer: Anne Cullen.

Dance with me my Darling!

2010-12-21T17:58:00.001-05:00

This one I couldn't resist. :-) You have ALWAYS seen Rosie the Elephant looking beautiful, right? For Valentine's Day (or any day) I decided to give her a beau to dance with. Isn't he handsome? It gave me another idea (and I bet you are thinking the same thing) After Christmas, I'll draw up some images of Bigsby and Herbert with their new love interests :-)

Have a wonderful Holiday and I'll post again after Christmas.
Hugs and love to all,

For My Valentine!

2010-12-21T17:51:00.001-05:00

Wouldn't you like THIS handsome guy to deliver your chocolates this Valentine's day?
Hugs,

VaVaVoom

2010-12-21T17:48:00.002-05:00

Whoo Hoo! Put on that little dress and give your Honey a BIG KISS! See what happens! LOL Enjoy and Hugs,

Sample card designer: Renata van Miltenburg.

Sample card designer: Renata Elenbaas.

New Valentine's Images- Sweep Me Off My Feet

2010-12-21T17:40:00.005-05:00

Here is the first of some new Valentine's images. Sorry for the delay, but I forget how long it takes to draw sometimes :-) Just like "Dancing with the Stars", here is a handsome gentleman sweeping his sweetie off her feet. So, put a flower in your hair, turn on some tunes and get moving! Enjoy!
Hugs,

Sample card designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Sample card designer: Nancy Cappelen

1 Year Anniversary SALE!!

2010-12-20T09:49:00.000-05:00

Whoo Hoo! It is a time to celebrate!!! It is our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY so I have decided to have a STORE WIDE SALE!!! Use the coupon code as many times as you would like through Sunday and receive 25% off any purchase. Rubber stamps until supplies last!

I will be adding more images this week and you can use the coupon for the new ones too! Valentines images coming up today and more throughout the week Enjoy!
Hugs,

Puffin Freebie!

2010-12-18T14:37:00.000-05:00

I haven't posted a Freebie in a while so here is a Christmas Puffin by request. You can find him on our website under the Freebie tab. I hope you have fun with him :-)

Emma Valentine

2010-12-18T14:17:00.003-05:00

Emma Valentine

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart

Hi everyone! Sandy told me that I haven't released any new images of Emma Bear in a while. She also gently (LOL) reminded me that WE STAMPERS ARE WORKING ON VALENTINES CARDS NOW SO GET MOVING!! Haha...I can take a hint :-) I still have alot to learn about your craft don't I? So here is a combo image of Emma AND Valentines Day to keep you crafters happy!

Today we are heading to Madison to see our daughter, Becca, graduate from college. Another big milestone and something to celebrate! I also wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has inspired me to keep this little blog and digi shop alive for a year now. To Dawn for putting countless hours into getting it going, to Sandy and Renata for keeping it going and running the Challenge Blogs, to all the DT's for continuing to inspire us with their beautiful cards, and finally to all of you who keep me going with your kind comments about my drawings. Thanks to everyone...check back on Monday for more Valentines and also a BIG ANNIVERSARY SALE!!! Whoo Hoo!

Love to you all! Hugs,

Sample card designer: Kelly Schelske

Old Friends

2010-12-16T13:53:00.002-05:00

I have had this image in my mind for a while. I love the Simon and Garfunkel song from years ago. The lyrics are so sweet and conjur up memories of my parents, grandparents and even me one day.

"Old friends, old friends,

Sat on a park bench like bookends"

Here is a quote that I love... "The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in seventy or eighty years. Your body changes, but you don't change at all. And that, of course, causes great confusion." ~Doris Lessing

Here is another wonderful quote from a woman who watched this video. I couldn't agree more!! "This song has always haunted me, because I have an inordinate fear of death. But now that I'm almost 70, I realize it's not about death, but about getting old. Which is not so bad; I'm writing a novel, sketching my cats, ballroom dancing, cooking beautiful dinners for friends and family, walking in the woods with camera in hand, enjoying life. Thank you, S&G." Love to all of you this Holiday season...from someone who is 14 years away from 70 and loving every minute of it.

Sample card designer: Anja Bruynen

Sample card designer: Nancy Cappelen

Celebration

2010-12-12T22:27:00.001-05:00

Hope this happy Moose will brighten your day :-)

Santa Sporty

2010-12-05T10:48:00.002-05:00

I had many requests for Santa driving a Sporty Car. Enjoy!

Bigsby Candy Cane

2010-12-05T10:45:00.002-05:00

Bigsby Candy Cane

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart

Here is another Bigsby Christmas image. I hope you enjoy him :-)

Sample card - designer: Nancy Cappelen

Christmas Morning Girl

2010-12-02T22:31:00.003-05:00

Christmas Morning Girl

Sample Card - Designer: Nancy Cappelen

Remember when you were a little child, waking up on Christmas morning and opening the present you were waiting for? I remember it well :-) Enjoy!

Sample card - designer: Dorte Nielsen

Christmas Morning Boy

2010-12-02T22:26:00.002-05:00

Christmas Morning Boy

Sample Card - Designer: Bernadet Weijs

Another excited little child on Christmas morning. Enjoy!

Sample card - Designer: Anne Cullen

Apple Pie

2010-12-01T09:24:00.002-05:00

Apple Pie

Sample Card - Designer: Tracy Jackson

Nothing says Welcome Home more than the smell of fresh baked pie! Enjoy :-)

Sample card, combination with "Happy Feet" - Designer: Renata Elenbaas

Sledding Snowman

2010-11-29T23:55:00.002-05:00

More fun with Sylvester and a pal

Sledding Snowman

Sample Card - Designer: Anne Cullen

A fun image for those cold winter months ahead. Enjoy :-)

Sample card - designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Skating Snowman

2010-11-29T19:41:00.001-05:00

Sylvester is back and having a grand old time on the frozen pond!

Skating Snowman

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart

Isn't he just the cutest Snowman there is? Enjoy :-)

Designer: Nancy Cappelen

St Nicholas Cruisin

2010-11-23T00:58:00.001-05:00

St Nicholas loves to go Cruisin! On December 6th he will be visiting children from all over the world and putting gifts in their shoes that they leave by the fireplace. No wonder he needs a ride like this to get around fast! :-) Enjoy!

Santa Cruisin

2010-11-23T00:53:00.001-05:00

For all you motorcycle lovers out there, I just had to draw this one for you :-)

Enjoy!

Sample card - designer: Nancy Cappelen

Sinterklaas Parachuting

2010-11-23T00:49:00.000-05:00

Sinterklass arrives in the Netherlands by plane too :-)

Enjoy!

Sinterklaas Waterskiing

2010-11-23T00:45:00.000-05:00

Here is another FUN image of Sinterklaas arriving by boat :-)

Enjoy!

Sinterklaas

2010-11-21T15:05:00.000-05:00

Another great holiday image for our international followers.

Sinterklaas

Sample Project - Designer: Renata van Miltenburg

Sinterklaas arriving by horse for the holidays. Enjoy :-)

Sinterklaas Kapoentje

2010-11-21T11:14:00.004-05:00

This image is based on the song that the children sing before going to bed

Sinterklaas Kapoentje

Sample Card - Designer: Renata van Miltenberg
Another great image for our international customers. Enjoy :-)

Sample card - designer: Marion van den Bos

Christmas Fireplace Set

2010-11-15T03:30:00.002-05:00

For those of us who hang our stockings up for Santa to fill, here is a fabulous set of images

Christmas Stocking Set

Fireplace Accessories

Christmas Fireplace Set

Sample Card - Designer: Sandy Hulsart
Or you can purchase the entire set at a discounted price mixing and matching the stockings and accessories to create an image like the one above. Happy Holidays and Enjoy :-)

Sample card - designer: Anne Cullen

Sinterklaas is Coming!

2010-11-12T21:20:00.004-05:00

In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas arrives Saturday by boat but they celebrate his birthday December 5th with presents. In the weeks between his arrival and his birthday, children put their shoes one or two times a week in front of the fireplace with their wishlist, drawings and carrot/hay/apple/sugar cups/water for the horse and sing Sinterklaas songs before they go to sleep. The next morning they find a little present or candy in their shoe. In honor of this tradition, Karen has drawn these fabulous images.

Sinterklaas Fireplace

Shoe Set 1

Shoe Set 2

Shoe Set 3

Sinterklaas Shoe Set

Or you can purchase the entire set at a discounted price mixing and matching the shoes to create an image like the one above. Happy Holidays and Enjoy :-)

Bountiful Border

2010-11-08T08:52:00.000-05:00

Bountiful Border

A wonderful Holiday accent for your cards. Enjoy :-)

Here We Come a Caroling...

2010-11-07T21:33:00.004-05:00

Carolers

Sample Card - Designer: Ellen Ruberg

Can you hear the 3 part harmony? Enjoy :-)

Designer: Bernadet Weijs