SNOW MUCH FUN BOOKMARKS | with Niella

Happy New Year crafty crew! We've gone from ho, ho ho to snow, snow snow! Let's start the year with the new super cute + cozy Doodlebug Design collection... Snow Much Fun - so let's begin with bookmarks! Not just any kind of bookmark, mind you. A fun and interactive bookmark - you'll want to create a bunch to use and gift - you can even use them in your crafty projects like greeting cards, scrapbook layouts and travelers notebooks!

I started by selecting from the patterned papers in the 6x6 paper pad - I chose Snow Day, Snow Much Fun, Frozen Flurry, Wintery Woods and Snow Happy Together - aren't these names snow cute! Next I cut strips for the front and back of the bookmarks. The back is white textured cardstock. To give extra interest, I created the flag end and rounded the corners with my scissors.

Once I had the foundation pieces adhered (sewing machine for extra texture or glue the top edges) , I decorated! I love this part the most. Aren't the stand alone Doodle Cuts super adorable! I used both the Snow Cute and Frosty Flurry sets.

Using foam dots gives the best dimension! See how the adorable Yeti is holding a snowball ready for a play fight! And best pals Seal and Snow Bunny? So darling! And Snow Fox is ready for a wander with her pink scarf. And don't  forget the tiny cute choir of penguins and hi there polar bear with your rosy cheeks!

I can't wait to pop these in my new books to read over the next couple months! And because they are bookmarks; they can be used over and over! You could even make one and gift alongside with a new book as a present!

The colors in this collection are amazing - everything goes together so exceptionally well - perfect for all your crafting! Thank you so much for visiting today; I hope you've had a crafty hit for today! Don't forget to tag us in on your socials - we're looking forward to seeing your next Doodlebug Design project! Until next time; doodle doo!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Snow Much Fun collection
Snow Cute Doodle Cuts
Snow Much Fun Coordinating Textured Cardstock

OTHER

sewing machine

foam dots

LET IT SNOW CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE GIFTS | with Miguel

One of the things that my friends who scrapbook enjoy the most is, without a doubt, happy mail exchanges.  Who wouldn't be excited when receiving one of these fun gifts and discovering what is inside. Exciting, don't you think?

Today I show you some exchange gifts that I made, for a Christmas crop that we had in Mexico.  The theme was the new Doodlebug Design collection "Let it Snow". Everything in the exchange had to be decorated with this beautiful collection.

The exchange gifts had certain requirements including a cup and some chocolates among other items, I decorated mine using washi tape, sprinkles, stickers and the beautiful Let it Snow papers.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope my project has inspired you to create a future exchange. Greetings!

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Doodlebug Products Used

Let it Snow Collection

CHRISTMAS MAGIC EMERY BOARD SLEEVES | with Shellye

Need a last minute teacher or co-worker gift? Or just something to have on hand for those unexpected Christmastime visitors? These adorable emery board sleeves are a breeze to create and everyone loves receiving them!

To begin I started with various double-sided patterned paper strips that measured 1.25" X 12".  Before scoring, think about how the print will be facing when the bottom flap is turned up.  Next I scored each of the short sides approximately 1/8" from the edge.  Depending on the width of your emery board, you may need to may adjustments; I always create a template first before cutting "good" paper LOL!

Next I turned the paper and scored at 7 3/8" and 7.5" and then folded along all of the score lines.  The shortest end will be the part that flips up to make the front cover.

Once the bottom flap was folded up, I used it as a guide to trim away the excess side pieces for the back (see above).  Finally, all of the sides were assembled as you would create a box...this is where 1/8" tape comes in handy!
Finally I stamped, colored and cut images from the Doodle Stamp Sets and layered them onto die-cut circles and scalloped shapes.  A few "sprinkles" and ribbon and they're ready for gifting!

I wanted something cute to deliver my gifts in, so I whipped up this quick little clear bag using a dollar store envelope file that I cut in half.  I machine-stitched around the perimeter, crafted a quick tag and then attached a couple of paper handles with brads!  Now I'm ready to HO HO HO :)

Thank you for joining me today!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

Christmas Magic Collection Kit

Christmas Magic 6X6 Paper Pad

Doodle Pops

Doodle Twine

Ladybug Chunky Brads

Here Comes Santa Labels & Tags

Ladybug Sugar Coated Cardstock

Leapfrog Sugar Coated Cardstock

Rainbow Hearts Shaped Sprinkles

Jolly Holidays Sprinkles

Doodle Stamps & Dies

Back to School - Student Gifts| with Anabelle

Here in the US, it is time to be heading back to school. As a teacher, this time of the year is definitely bittersweet. It's the end of the summer, but the beginning of another fresh year. So, I thought I would create a project that would be useful for parents and teachers alike. I'm always one to give little gifts at the start of the year. I decided to create some little pencil favors that I could give to my students using the fun So Much Pun collection. Here is how they turned out.

Let me show you how I created them. I thought the little pun cards on the 12 by 12 patterned paper would be perfect pencil toppers. I used an x-acto knife and cut slits so that I could slide a pencil through them.

I chose the cards that I thought reflected encouragement for the kids. Once I had it on the pencil, I used two other pencils and tied them together with the chunky twine. I added a button topped with a sprinkle dot to the bow.

Next, I grabbed some of the little decorative bags. I knew they would be the perfect way to hold the pencils. On each, I added a doily and the matching stickers, die cuts and chit chats. I also added some fancy frills to the top and bottom of the bags. Seriously, I love these stickers. They can be used with everything!!!

I followed the same pattern for each little favor, which made pulling them together easy to do. It took no time to create the project and I'm sure they kids will be so excited to receive them.

Not a teacher? No problem. These are great to give your own kids or grandkids. Or you could tuck a $5.00 gift card in the pocket (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, etc.) and make your child's teacher feel really special on the first day of school.

I love how versatile this collection is. From my Taco Themed planner spread (my last post) to kid's favors, there's a million things you can do with it.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

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Hats Off Collection: Graduation Gift Set by Brigit Mann

Hello Doodlebug Fans, it's Brigit here today to share a graduation gift set using the Hats Off Collection.  I absolutely love all the silver foil pieces in this collection.  The papers are adorable and very classy, can be used for so many other occasions besides graduation.

It was hard to get a good photo on just how awesome these papers really look, but you can see some of the silver foil showing up in the stars, stripes and some of the pieces.

For the take-out box I used a cut file from SVGCuts, I kept it simple because the Starstruck paper is gorgeous by itself, just added this congrats sticker from the This and That sheet, Beetle Black Chunky Twine and a wire handle.  I made a bunch of these fortune cookies with some of the sentiments from the Hats Off paper tucked inside each cookie, perfect inspirational messages for the grad!  I used the Sterling and Party Hardy papers for these cookies.  You can faintly see on top I added one of the stickers from the Mini Icons and Foil Accents, perfect to keep the box close.

I used one of the 4 x 4 cards from the Hats Off paper, these are awesome to create cards with! The little owl is from the Odds and Ends pack, you will love the foil accents in this pack.  The black strip is some beautiful Beetle Black Crushed Velvet cardstock and stars are from the Icons and Foil Accents sheet.  For the fortune cookie in this photo I used the Shutterbug paper.

I hope you've enjoyed this projects, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Gift Giving Challenge: Desktop Calendar by Monique

Hi everyone! It's Monique here and I'm so happy to start off the "Christmas Gift Giving" week here at Doodlebug. For my "Gift" I chose to create this happy & colorful Doodlebug desk calendar for 2017! Because what can be more fun than sitting behind your desk at your office (while you'd much rather be at home crafting!) and look up from your work and see this colorful piece standing on top of your desk?!

The calendar consists of six double-sided cards which all fit into one sheer cd case and when the cd case is folded open it doubles as a standard for the calendar! Super simple! 

Here's a photo of the first six months and where January stands in the open cd case.

And here's a photo of the other months, only December is hidden behind November:

And this is the closed cd case with all the months inside. I used the Flea Market collection and the Teensy Type alphabet stickers.

Let me tell you quickly what I did: I cut 6 pieces of white cardstock (12x14 cm). Then I cut the months of the year from one of the 6"x 6" Petite Prints paper pad using my Silhouette Cameo and these two cut files from Lori Whitlock: #36959 and #36960 and I printed this free printable calendar and chose the one with 6 months on one page. 

I adhered the colored months on the white cardstock pieces and then the printed calendars on top. I took care not to adhere the month cards too low on the cardstock, because that part of the card would have to fit in the narrow cd sleeve, together with five other cards!  

Next I gathered my leftover stickers from random collections (can even be much older collections):

And now the fun could begin: embellishing the twelve months! Again, I took care to not over-embellish as I wanted the six cards to fit into the cd sleeve! 

Here's a photo of the front of the cards: January - June 2017

And a photo of the back of the cards: July - December 2017

I only needed a few stickers to make the cards fun! 

This was so much fun to make and also so very easy and inexpensive (which is rather nice in such an expensive month as December!) that I think I'll make another one, but then for myself to take into the office (this one is for my sis). 

Here are four of the months up close. If you want to see all of them then please hop over to my blog!  

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog today and letting me share my "Christmas Gift Giving" project with you. If you have any questions just let me know and I'll get back to you! 

Wishing you a crafty day! 

Monique