Featured Blogger- Debby Hughes

For those new to my blog, on the first Monday of each month, I feature one of the bloggers that I follow. When I read blogs, I always enjoy getting to know the person BEHIND the blog. Whether it be a crafty blogger, a lifestyle blogger or a fellow young single gal- I love putting away the formalities and having a “conversation” with a blogger I enjoy.

My Featured Blogger today is taking the blog world by storm. She can be found on the Lil’ Inkers Designs, Clearly Besotted Stamps, CASE Study and Simon Says Stamp design teams. Her card designs are distinguishable and let’s not forget how gorgeous her work is. Please join me in welcoming Debby Hughes to the blog!

Let’s get started with the questions….

Tell us about your blog. When and why did you start it?

I started my blog back in 2010 as I was keen to take part in the challenge blogs I so enjoyed. I was very nervous and wasn’t sure if anyone would call by to visit. However, I found the crafting world to be a truly friendly place filled with wonderful people many of whom I am now delighted to call friends.

Where did the name of your blog come from?

I love everything green and bright lime green is a particular favourite. The ‘doodle’ comes from a childhood nickname. My family called me Debby Doodle which sort of turned into Doodle Doo and eventually they just used to call me Doo!

How would you describe your cardmaking style?

I certainly aspire to a clean and simple style. When I’m browsing around the web it is CAS card design which stops my mouse clicking and makes me pause for a closer look :) Within CAS though I like to be quiet varied in theme. One day I can be colouring a cute image with Copics and then another trying a more elegant or artistic style.

What is your favorite embellishment to add to cards?

At the moment I seem to add either enamel dots or sequins. They seem to have taken over from the rhinestones and pearls I used to use to accent my cards.

If you could meet anyone in the crafting world, who would it be?

Oh I have so many crafty idols it’s impossible to pick! One person who influences the craft industry so much though is Cath Edvalson, Trends Editor for Paper Crafts magazine and author of Moxie Fab World. I am so often inspired by the posts Cath pops up on Moxie Fab.

For those new to cardmaking, what tips or suggestions would you give?

Browse blogs and sites such as Pinterest and work out what style you find inspiring. Then note some of the design features used by those crafters and try and incorporate them into your own projects. Most important of all though is to have fun and enjoy creating!

Okay, now onto some fun questions…..

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time {besides crafting}?

My children seem to think being the family taxi service is what I enjoy doing LOL! But given a choice I like to read, garden and chill out with my husband with a little TV and my laptop :)

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Anywhere I haven’t been yet! Now our children are a little older we are enjoying the travel options available to us which just seemed too difficult to pull off when they were younger. My eldest has certainly caught the travel bug and is always suggesting the furthest most exotic places to visit LOL.

If you had to choose one food or drink to live off of, what would it be?

Sad to say, but my friends know it’s true – Pepsi Max!

Name five things you’re passionate about:

• Family
• Friends
• Family
• Trying my best at whatever I choose to do
• Family :)

Now that you have gotten to know this sweet gal, I’m sure you’re dying to check out her amazing blog. I’m fairly certain you’ll be adding her blog to your blogroll- she always posts such beautiful creations!

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