SWEET & SPOOKY CANDY BAR WRAPPER SHAKERS | with Niella

Eeeeeeekk! Hi spooky boo crew! It's a super Spooky & Sweet day here so thanks for popping into today! Let's count down to October 31st together as we take a look at my first Sweet & Spooky project! Candy wrapper shakers... super spooktacular crafty friends because these are pretty fun to add to your crafty projects like greeting cards, tags, scrapbooking pages, journals and trick and treat packages!

You could use any packaging for these as well, cellophane packaging bags, folded over acetate, tracing paper or even vellum - that shaker sounds gets me every time! Fill with sequins, glitter, clay sprinkles - what ever you have in your stash! Make it colorful + fun!

I've used the Odds & Ends ephemera (every piece is darling and I wanted to use every piece) and the ones I've used today on my candy wrapper shakers are mister pumpkin, sweet witch, darling fairy godmother and boo boo ghosties! Then I embellished with mini Icon stickers, candies, icon stickers and sweet & spooky assorted sprinkles!  

Using foam dot and square adhesive really makes each element pop and gives valuable dimension. Shake, shake! For the word sentiments I cut these from the 6x6 matching paper pad, too cute! Arch the sentiments over the elements as well to give extra detailing!

Each sweet shaker measures approximately 6.5 x 1.75'' so they're perfect for anything! Can't give candy? No problem - make and give these! They can be used time and time again :-) Can't eat candy? no worries - make a cute batch of these! perfect for any theme as well! You know how much we appreciate versatile projects right!

Hope these have given you crafty inspiration today! Remember to check back tomorrow to see what tomorrow's fun project will be - and as always, please tag us in our your next Doodlebug Design collection; we adore seeing all your creations. Until next time, doodle boo! Heehee :-)

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Sweet & Spooky Collection

OTHER

candy wrapper bags

foam squares

sprinkle clay mix

HELLO AGAIN CUTE TAGS | with Niella

Hello Again crafty crew, happy September! How time has flown by - there seems to never be enough crafty time right! So let's get into today's crafty inspo; TAGS! Whether you create tags for gifting, stocking up on for future use or for accent extras for crafting with or just because - tags are fun, quick, easy and you can use them for other projects! I had so much fun creating these with the Hello Again collection, the colors and accents are super cute!

First, I've cut some tags using the 6x6" Hello Again paper pad, the smaller patterns on the paper always look so darling! Next, I cut the middle bands from the matching textured cardstock, stitched them on and then added on ephemera from the Odds & Ends, Icon stickers and mixed in some Mini Icons!

To add extra dimension and interest; I've dotted around Puffy Icons and Shape Sprinkles! Finishing off the tags, I pulled out the extra sweetness This & That sticker sheet and used the trims, words and phrases.

Don't they look super adorable all together! I love the added touch of the Doodle Twine to set off the full look of these tags! Add in extra interest by adding a mini tag and knotting off the twine. Fun!

Thank you for popping by today and hope you've gained some more inspiration :-) Remember to tag us in on your Doodlebug Design projects - we love seeing what you create! Until next time crafty crew; doodle dee!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hello Again Collection

Doodle Twine

Textured cardstock

OTHER

machine stitching

foam squares

HELLO AGAIN SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hi crafty friends, It's Conny here to share my second project using the Hello Again collection.  For this project I decided to create gorgeous shaker tags with enormous bows!

Tags have always been one of my favorite things to make as embellishments, they are perfect to add to many projects, like cards, albums, custom gifts, or happy mail. That's just a few things I can think about as I'm writing this. What would you add to these tags too?

Here is an example of a tag added to a card!

They are easy to make, you will need paper and acetate. The papers I chose have beautiful patterns, flowers, and stripes. For the acetate, I used clear acetate and the Gold Dot acetate from the collection. Next, I stitched the acetate to the tag with my sewing machine and left the top open- to add sequins! The sequins are from the Doodlebug Design -Rainbow Pack Sequins! Once I added the sequins, I stitched the top closed with my sewing machine. If you don't have a sewing machine- you can use double-sided tape or hand stitch.

After adding the shakers, I had fun embellishing! I used all Bits & Pieces, Icon Stickers, Shaped Sprinkles, Jewels, and of course the ribbon for the large bows! I can't wait to see what you create using the collection. Give the tags a try, give it to a special someone! Love Conny!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hello Again Collection

Rainbow Pack Sequins
Gold Dot Acetate

OTHER

Tag Die

Sewing Machine
Ribbon
Acetate

LOTS OF LOVE BOTTLECAP EMBELLISHMENTS | with Ashley

Hi All!  Today I am sharing an embellishment idea using the Lots of Love collection and colored bottle caps. 

I started with a 1" circle punch and the 6 x 6 patterned paper from Lots of Love. I punched out a few circles from different patterned papers to insert into the center of the bottle caps. 

I have clear epoxy circles that I used to cover the circle punches. On top of them I added some mini icon stickers. In some cases, the stickers covered the center completely, others were just accents around the corners. 

I also used the 6 x 6 patterned paper to create little strips of paper that could be adhered to the back of the embellishments to make them look like prize ribbons!

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Crafting! 

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Doodlebug Products Used

Lots of Love 6 x 6 Patterned Paper
Lots of Love Cardstock Stickers Mini Icons

Other

Large Bottle Caps
Clear Epoxy Circles

Embellishing Focus | Planner Pages with Jomelle

What are you favorite embellishments? Doodlebug has variety of colorful and fun embellishments that I always love to use in my planner set up and layouts.

Embellishments are so fun and easy to use. They add that extra factor and detail in my planner. 

 Did you know that Doodlebug has many, if not all the colors of doilies, sprinkles and mini clothespins? I love love using them. 

The odds & ends are perfect for decorating my planner pockets. As you may already know, I love decorating my planner pockets to match my dashboard. It's part of setting up my planner.

 I made my dashboard using pieces from the odds & ends. As you can see here, I added doilies, sprinkles and clothespins. Those small details just add the cuteness as part of the dashboard.

 Weekly layout for the 1st week of May. I used the mini icon stickers to decorate my pages.

 Doodlebug now has jelly clips that goes with each new collections and they are just perfect for my planner. 

 I decorated one of the envelopes with some more odds & ends. I then added the heart clip and clothespins. I plan to use this to hold some sprinkles and I can just add holes to the side to put in my planner.

I just love all the embellishments Doodlebug has to offer. The colors and assortments will match any of their collections. I hope you enjoy looking through my planner set up. See you next time. 

Embellishing Focus | Planner Pages by Jennie

I love making my planner super functional.  It's how I get through the weeks with not messing things up too horribly.  I get to our activities and appointments on time thanks to those pages.  However, I feel like we can make them look good at the same time -- while remaining functional.

I really love washi tape.  Doodlebug washi is my most favorite, too.  It's gorgeous and has that smooth texture and just works wonderfully in so many ways.  Washi is wonderful in planners -- it adds as much decoration as you'd like to use on your project.  This scallop washi is just amazing -- so on trend but still wonderful in it's practical use.


I knew I wanted to add lots of washi this week to create a rainbow yet still keep every single activity the focus.

Though I have to say, that doesn't mean you cannot add a pop of decoration here and there.  Using spots that you don't need for function can be opportunities to decorate! You can even add special decorative bits, like the Doodlebug Cream and Sugar Sprinkles that I used here.

Each decorative cluster does not have to be really involved.  It can still be super fun yet simple.  This one is just fun using one of the Doodlebug Mini Doilies as a base for this cluster.

I just love how you can add a couple of strips of washi and a Doodlebug Down On The Farm Cardstock Icon Sticker or two and create something really amazing that can really inspire you throughout the week!

 Do you love using Doodlebug Washi on your projects? Would love to know how you are using it?

Jennie

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Embellishming Focus | You're Sew Cute Layout by Anita + Process Video

Today I’m sharing a layout with lots of little embellishments and all about my sewing machine.

and what better way to do that with a sewing machine cut file from the so punny cut file Collection.

I started off with creating the sewing machine, I cut out all the bits in the colours of patterned paper I decided on and put it all together..Then it was time to create the layout 

I added a strip of patterned paper 3 quarters down the cardstock and added some washi tape and a border sticker over the bottom of the washi tape.

Next I add the sewing machine just off center so I had enough room to add my photo just underneath the needle of the machine so I looked as if I was sewing on it.

I added a few patterned papers behind my photo for layers and a mini doily in between 

Next I started adding some embellishments, button for the knob on the front, Sprinkles for the cheeks, little Chit Chat bubbles, tiny flower Doodle Pops and those cute little die cut sewing thread spools with a little pair of scissors.

At the bottom of the strip of patterned paper

 I added another scallop border sticker to add a bit more pink 

And then to finish off the layout I added more Tiny Heart Sprinkles. 

here is my process video on how I created my layout and sewing machine.

Product list used 

 

5834: tiny hearts shape sprinkles 

5903: so punny odds & ends

5904: so punny chit chat 

4605: lily white mini doilies

4004: cupcake sprinkles 

5764: mini hearts cute clips

2470: Cupcake Boutique Buttons

5076: rainbow swiss dot petite print assortment pack

5606: hats off! this & that sticker 

5561: happy hearts washi tape

5641: rainbow love double-sided cardstock 

5491: spring things this & that sticker

5503: spring-a-ling double-sided cardstock 

5506: april showers double-sided cardstock 

5579: flower friends mini doodle-pops


Anita..xx
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Embellishing Focus | Mother's & Father's Day Cards by Karen

When I first started using Doodlebug papers, I was always struck by how cute and polished the patterned papers were. Everything coordinated and it was so easy to pull a cute project together in minutes. And then I discovered the world of Doodlebug embellishments and the truth is that I have never looked back. Almost all of my cards are made with Doodlebug papers and embellishments because, well - together they create something extra special. Let me show you what I mean. With Mother's Day and Father's Day coming down the pipe, I decided to get a head start on my cards using the great new collection called Down on the Farm. By pairing up a couple of cute die cuts from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat collections together with some patterned paper, I was starting to lay out some cute little cards... ....like this once called "From All of Us Kids". Cute, right? But look what happens when I add just a few more embellishments - mini doilies, a few Sprinkles; and some mini paperclips. All of a sudden my card has gone from cute to cute AND polished! These are three products that make their way onto almost all of the cards I make. They add a punch of texture and I often use them to tie colours together across the card. The mini doilies are the perfect size for standard A2 cards, and can be used to frame some cute die cuts or Doodlepops. The Sprinkles; can be used to fill in some background space or to anchor a banner piece, and given that they come in so many sizes in a package, you can shake things up by mixing and matching or by choosing one size to work with on your project. And if you want something similar that is a bit more feminine looking, try the; Jewels for a sparklie embellishment. Oh, and don't forget the mini paperclips. Now look, if you know me at all, you will know that I am obsessed with stationary products, so these little cuties are right up my alley. But from a card-making perspective, I can always find just the right spot on the card to fill with a clip or two. Like the Sprinkles, they add some great texture and a pop of colour right where you need it, without taking away from the cute images that are the focus of the card. And by using these three embellishments in different ways, you can have a whole set of cards that are pulled together but totally unique!
I dare you to find one of my Doodlebug projects that doesn't feature at least two of these cute embellishments. They really are part of my card-making toolkit. And if they are not a part of yours yet, I dare you try them out and see if, like me, you never look back!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs, Karen