Thursday, October 1, 2009

Kickin' it off with the Design Dollies!

well HI!

we had a feeling you'd be back, and we've been WAITING!

seriously, we have counted down the days, and we are absolutely THRILLED that October 1st has arrived, because we have SO MUCH to share with you!

first, thank you very much to those who have been following and encouraging us. if it weren't for your positive words and enthusiasm, we may have been less determined, and this might not be happening. but it is, and it's gonna be FANTASTIC! :)

second, you probably heard through the grapevine that there might be some yummy candy to win, and you heard right! how's about this little package?




a Basic Grey CUPCAKE 12x12 pack, some gorgeous flowers and Sew Cute papers from Prima, a little something from Stamping Bella, bit o'bling, bit o'ribbon - all combined to make a giant YUM sandwich!

well we want to get to know you, our splendid followers, and we are quite sure you'll get to know a whole lot about us along this new journey. SOOOOO, we have put together a little quiz, and anyone who leaves a comment here with the correct answers will be entered to win our launch candy, which will be drawn on Friday, October 16th.

at first, we thought we'd make you work hard for it, but we decided that might not be as much fun, and we really DO want you to stick around! so if you aren't sure of an answer, it can most certainly be found simply by clicking on a Dollie's picture on the left sidebar (which will bring you to the bios) or the links on the RIGHT sidebar to our profiles and personal blogs. we promise you won't have to look too hard!

now then. let's play a game, shall we?

here are your questions:

on Kristy:
1. Besides scrapbooking, what is this Dollie's minor obsession?
2. What is this Dollie's scrappy wish?
3. How long has this Dollie been scrapping?
4. What other Design Teams is this dollie on?
5. What does this Dollie love to listen to while scrapping?

on Adina:
1. What absolutely amazing book is this Dollie teaching RIGHT now?
2. WHICH dollie on the masthead best represents THIS traditional Dollie (1, 2, or 3)?
3. Which literary heroine best represents this Dollie's character/identity? :)
4. Which author is the inspiration for this Dollie's blog theme?
5. Who designed this Dollie's amazing chibi at the bottom of her blog? :)

on Leah the Orange:
1. What kind of pet does this Dollie have?
2. From which country does this Dollie hail?
3. What FAB shoes does this Dollie love best?
4. This Dollie’s favourite movies include two which share a key word. What are those two movies?
5. What is this Dollie's favourite colour?

okay! now run and do your homework! but make sure you're following us (that gets you another entry), and link up our launch candy in a blog post or in your sidebar (yet another entry), ANNNNND if you want to grab our blinkie and post THAT, bonus entry for you!


OH, and there's more!
you wanna know what the Design Dollies are all about? we're three good friends with the same passion for crafting (often with paper, but the sky's the limit!), quirky personalities, and an itch to INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE. we love to see others sharing our love for art, and we plan to push your mojo to the max! THREE challenges per week! (yes, really) we will each host a regular challenge, and if you play along, you can win awesome prizes. we'll explain how the challenges work when our FIRST challenge posts on MONDAY! it's a lot to remember, so feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like, and take NOTHING for granted. :)

so good luck in the candy draw - make sure you've left all comments by Thursday, October 15th, midnight EST. spread the word that the DESIGN DOLLIES ARE HERE! and come on back for a visit on Monday for our very first challenge!

later, taters!

(p.s. - Leah's got candy!)

30 comments:

  1. Love the new blog!!! I'm excited for you lovely ladies. I've posted my answers to the quiz on my blog. I would love to put the blinkie on my blog but I need the copy and paste code. =)

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  2. I've also posted about the blog candy. =)

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  3. Okay Karmie I have taken it off my blog. I wasn't even thinking about that. :)
    on Kristy:
    1. Besides scrapbooking, what is this Dollie's minor obsession? Drawing on Canvas
    2. What is this Dollie's scrappy wish? Is to have more room.
    3. How long has this Dollie been scrapping? Since the birth of her daughter over 4 yrs ago.
    4. What other Design Teams is this dollie on? Gutter Girlz
    5. What does this Dollie love to listen to while scrapping? Podcast of the Freebeer and Hotwings Morning Show

    on Adina:
    1. What absolutely amazing book is this Dollie teaching RIGHT now? Wuthering Heights
    2. WHICH dollie on the masthead best represents THIS traditional Dollie (1, 2, or 3)? 3
    3. Which literary heroine best represents this Dollie's character/identity? :) Elinor Dashwood
    4. Which author is the inspiration for this Dollie's blog theme? Jane Austen
    5. Who designed this Dollie's amazing chibi at the bottom of her blog? :) Kristy Dalman, LTD

    on Leah the Orange:
    1. What kind of pet does this Dollie have? Miss O is a cat.
    2. From which country does this Dollie hail? Canada
    3. What FAB shoes does this Dollie love best? Her green and yellow daisy maryjane Docs
    4. This Dollie’s favourite movies include two which share a key word. What are those two movies?Labyrinth & Pan's Labyrinth
    5. What is this Dollie's favourite colour? Orange

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  4. Okay I think I've got all the entries now. I'm a followers, I linked the candy, I took the quiz and I have the blinkie on my blog (even though it's not blinking. =)
    I'm excited for you all. I wish you all great success. Luvs. <3

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  5. Congrats, can't wait for the first challenge!

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  6. This is so cool!! I've made a start... first, I'm a follower. Can't wait to see your challenges :) I'm off on an expedition now to seek out some answers :)

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  7. Hi, back again... here's the answers, I think!

    on Kristy:
    1. Canvas
    2. More room (wouldn't we all love that!!)
    3. 4-5 years
    4. Gutter Girlz
    5. Radio podcasts

    on Adina:
    1. WUTHERING HEIGHTS
    2. (1)
    3. Elinor Dashwood
    4. Jane Austen
    5. Kristy Dalman


    on Leah the Orange:
    1. Miss O the kitty cat
    2. Canada
    3. Maryjane Docs
    4. Labyrinth & Pan's Labyrinth
    5. Orange (great choice!!)

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  8. Okey dokey ~ the candy is now linked up in my sidebar at http://beingkaren.blogspot.com AND the blinkie is happily blinking away in my sidebar under "Fun Scrapping Challenges".

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  9. Hey Dollies, I posted the quiz answers under the comments for your bios. Got the blinkie and candy linked up on my side bar.
    blessings,
    Kim xXx

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  10. i love this blog and what a great comp. i am off to watch my team win now but i will be back to take part. I am still celebrating WCMD on my blog.

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  11. Oh I forgot, will link your fantastic challenge to my blog, just love your site

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  12. Ok I have done it. I have sent an email with the answers from the contact me section on the sidebar. I have made a post about the blog candy and I have uploaded your fantastic blinkee. This is going to be a great blog, best of luck with everything

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  13. Yay! I''m a follower! Off to do my homework.

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  14. Congrats Dollies! Love the site, and all your ideas! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world girls! You are all fantastically creative :P

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  15. I am now a new follower...off to work on the next ones.Congratulations Ladies!

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  16. Posted your candy on my blog, your site is listed also, and the blinkie is blinking proudly!

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  17. Congrats on the new blog! I have a link on my blog, and working on the rest. :)

    http://scrapmaniac.blogspot.com

    Angie

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  18. Sent my answers to the quiz to the miss leah the orange's email. Nice challenge!!

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  19. left some love on my blog!! mumofheidi.blogspot.com

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  20. I love the new blog ladies and the challenges! Congrats!

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  21. I sent an email to Leah with my quiz answers. Congrats on the new site ladies! It rocks!

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  22. Hi there - I have popped your blinkie in my blog - http://scrappinkaz.blogspot.com/

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  23. YAY!! I added myself as a follower :) FUN challenges!!

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  24. I am a follower and added your blinkie to my blog... I love your challenges, can't wait to continue doing them!

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  25. Added a DD blinkie in my sidebar :)

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  26. Hi there - what a great candy pack and a great blog. I'm now a follower and I've posted about you on my blog (and added your blinkie!)
    I'm off to do the quiz ... how fun!!

    http://adayinthelifeor5.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-candy-over-at-design-dollies.html

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  27. Had trouble with the Contact Me link (wouldn't accept my code) so I posted my quiz answers in the comment section under the "Who's done their Homework?" headline. Thanks again, this was super fun!

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  28. Fab blog and candy and you too! (do I get an extra entry for kissin up? LOL)
    I've linked you on my candypost and started following. I'll send the answers to you in just a sec. Hope you'll stop by my blog and leave a comment :)

    kamadesign

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  29. Oh, I thought I was supposed to mail the aswers to you, but I'm assuming I should post them here. They were a little bit tricky some of them, but I think I got them right in the end. I really searched as much as I could :)

    Kristy:
    1. paper(or drawing)
    2. to have more room
    3. over 4 years
    4. Guttergirlz?
    5. the freebeer and hotwings morning show

    Adina:
    1.Wuthering heights
    2. doll 3 because she's traditional and likes lace, but no1 could also fit since it's more sepia/vintage look.
    3. elinor dashwood
    4. jane austen
    5. kristy dalman

    Leah the orange:
    1. a kitty
    2. Canada
    3. green&yellow daisy maryjane Docs
    4. Pan's labyrinth and labyrinth (Love them too.you should check out equilibrium and Coraline if you haven't already. Especially Coraline in 3D at the movies. LOVED IT!)
    5. orange

    Thanks for the chance on your fab candy and the wonderful challenge prizes.
    I've linked you on my candypost, followed you and I'll link you up on my challenge list on my sidebar.

    kamadesign

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