SWEET & SPOOKY BOOKMARKS | with Karen

I feel like if I there was a Sweet & Spooky Town, there would need to be a Sweet & Spooky Town library. And in this library, there would be a crafty monster librarian that would give away the best bookmarks to all the ghouls and goblins that visited - not just on Halloween, but every day! Don't worry - there would be plenty of places that give out treats in here  too, but at the library - something a little different.

   

So today, I conjured up my inner monster librarian and created some Sweet and Spooky bookmarks. Oh, and here's something interesting I learned - there is a standard for bookmark sizes - 2x6", 2x7" or 2x8"! While I originally cut my bookmarks at 6" to get the most out of my 12x12 paper, I have to admit that I liked the 7" versions better and did settle on those for this project!

 

I used the adorable die cuts from the Odds and Ends packs and then embellished just a little bit some Sprinkles - I wanted to keep these as flat as possible so they would sit nicely inside the books.

   

And then, after using some Doodle Twine to create some tassels, I topped those off with a Little Charmer on each.

 

I love the charms really add a little something to these bookmarks! I feel like Spooky Librarian would agree!

   

So there you have it! Perhaps these will inspire you to conjure up your own spooky librarian and create a set that you can give away on Halloween - or just keep them for yourself! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Sweet & Spooky collection

Sweet & Spooky assortment - Sprinkles Sweet & Spooky Odds & Ends

Little Charmers Doodle Twine

OTHER

Adhesive 

FRENCH KISS SHAKER BOOK MARKS | with Nathalie

I love the French Kiss collection and I have been wanting to dust off my fusing tool to make shaker bookmarks for a while so I recently spent a short afternoon making these. I think they turned out so cute now I'm hooked, I want to make more!

They measure 6.5x2 inches and are decorated both on the inside and outside of the plastic sleeve.
I had the idea of pairing some die-cuts with book related quotes. I typed the quotes on white cardstock using my manual typewriter (but you can also use a computer) and I glued them on the patterned paper.

After making individual pockets with my fusing tool and an old page protector, I added a mix of Sprinkles, sequins and glitter inside along with the patterned paper. I then adhered the selected diecuts on top of each pocket.

I then machine cut small hole reinforcers from matching papers using a die from the Pill Better metal die set and attached tassels created with various Doodlebug twines.

They make fun gifts for book lovers but once you're done you might want to keep them for yourself... I'm not speaking from experience of course! ;)

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Doodlebug Supplies Used:

6247: french kiss odds & ends

6248: french kiss chit chat 

6288: les fleurs double-sided cardstock

6293: navy dot double-sided cardstock

6296: french kiss double-sided cardstock

6338: pill better doodle cuts

4268: sequins assortment pack

2049: Chunky Sugar Coating Glitter Assortment 

4014: bon bon sprinkles

3508: swimming pool jewels

3677: doodle twine - red white & blue

2987: Doodle Twine - Bubblegum

2990: Doodle Twine - Limeade 

4598: ladybug mini doilies

Kids Crafts Week at Doodlebug

We know you've all been home with your kids so far this summer and are probably being told how BORED your kids are already. So we challenged our Design Team to share their ideas for projects our fans could do WITH their kids. So be sure to check back ALL week to see what our amazingly talented ladies created with you and your kids in mind.


DIY Kids Bookmarks
by Wendy Sue Anderson

Designer Note: Does your local library host a summer reading program?  Ours does and my kids are always excited to sign up and read fun books all summer long.  This year my youngest child can even read chapter books on his own – it’s so exciting!  Since they are all reading bigger books, they take more than one sitting, so I thought we would make some fun little bookmarks for the kids to use.  They had so much fun choosing their own sticker and paper color – they were super easy to make too!

Doodle "Bug" Sack Puppets
by Jodi Wilton

Designer Note: I used my die cut machine and punches; however if you do not have access to a die cut machine, simply use a plate to trace around for the body and the head.
Pre cut shapes for kids who can not cut yet, to make it easier for them to piece together.
Use Circle Punches to create the eyes, nose and mouth (the mouth is 1/2 of a circle).
Use a Heart Punch to add the ladybug dots, and antenna's.
Use Washi Tape to add the stripes to the Bubblebee's Body. 
You can use two brads to fasten the Ladybug's Wings to the body. This allows the kids to move the wings.

Supplies:  Ladybug Puppet: (Love you More Collection, Cardstock & Sugar Coated Cardstock)  Other: Pipe Cleaners | Bubblebee Puppet:  (Snips and Snails Collection, Sugar Coated Cardstock & Cardstock) Other: Pipe Cleaners

Braided Twine Bracelet
by Shellye McDaniel

Here's a quick photo step-by-step tutorial for you. It's simple enough to create if you can braid.

Quick & Simple: Treat Bag Toppers and Bookmarks

If you're like most of us, then you've put off creating simple Valentine treats or gifts for OR with your kids, then we have two great projects for you. Be sure to scroll down and check out Tamara's bookmarks and we adore these yummy treat bags.

Treat Bag Toppers
by Amanda Coleman

Crafty Bookmarks
by Tamara Tripodi

Create one of a kind bookmarks for someone who LOVES reading! Doodlebug has so many fun embellishments to work with to make all sorts of fun bookmark designs.