Happy Halloween + Last Minute Treat Idea

All of us here at Doodlebug wanted to take a moment
to wish you a very Happy Halloween.

And if you're like some of us, you need to pull out some adorable treats for a school class at the last minute ... so here's a quick and simple ideas using the Halloween Parade Pixies and Toppers.

Halloween Parade: Tiffany Takes over the Blog

The Doodlebug Design Team was challenged to use the new Pixies embellishments in a new way. Pixies come with sticks and toppers in a pack, and are meant to be used like I used them in the bottom left corner, but they can also be used in a lot of other creative ways.

I chose to use them to make a black spiderweb, and I used Beetle Black Doodle Twine to complete the effect.  I used Crystal Effects adhesive but you can use any liquid adhesive like Zip Dry as well.

I used the Halloween Parade collection, and the new stickers and Doodads. I think I've used Doodads on almost all of my new Doodlebug Projects.

Halloween Parade Mini Album

If you've been a reader of mine for a while now (a couple of years) you may remember a mini album I did for Doodlebug Design two years ago. You can see it HERE. Well- I decided it's time to add to it.  So here are some new pages for the last couple of years.

2011:

I just love the washi tape by Doodlebug.  It's by far the cutest out there.

 2012

Aren't the new stickers so dang cute!!???

And I can't wait to add another spread in a couple of weeks for this year!

-Tiffany

Prep Your Halloween Mini Album in Advance

Hi everyone, it's Stephanie here with a little mini album to share with you today.

This is the time of year that is becomes hectic and with the holidays around the corner I always seem to be running short on time.  So this year I decided to make a quick mini album ahead of time so all I have to do is finish it off with our pictures.

The Halloween Parade Collection is filled with so much cuteness it really was easy to put this together. And I adore all the embellishments especially the Pixies.

This mini came together easily with all the stickers, I just layered away:

Here are the pages from the inside of the album: Because I didn't have my pictures yet I just made little Polaroid frames for where they will eventually fit in.

When making this album I found that the Simply Put 4x6 album inserts made the perfect pages! Because Doodlebug makes them to match each collection I found they were great journaling prompts and also saved me SO much time. Not only did they cut out guess work they will also help with taking pictures, now I know exactly which ones I need to get to make my mini complete. 

Hop on over to my blog for more inspiring ideas.  

Stephanie

PIXIES: Halloween Ornaments by Amy

Whether or not you go all out decorating for the holidays, today I have a simple craft that will allow you to add something fun to your celebrations with very little time or effort.

With one pack of Pixies, you can decorate a large set of branches.  Add a scrap bunting, and you have a fantastic focal piece.

These ornaments are fun and quick to build.  With a few simple steps you'll have a frightfully fun set of decorations.

1.  Gather your supplies.  You will need your pixies, beads and string.
2.  Make your main pixie bead.  Cut down one of the sticks by 1/3 to 1/2.  Find two matching embellishments.  Put the bottom of each embellishment on the pixie.
3.  Put the top of each embellishment on the pixie.  You may need to bend the tab just a bit to get it to fit.  Slide down to center on the pixie.

1.  Cut a length of string at least twice as long as your finished ornament.  Take one bead and tie it to one end of the string, leaving a short tail.  
2. Place a second bead on the string, thread the tail up through the bead.
3.  Add more beads and your pixie bead, stringing the tail thread through the beads until it's all hidden.

1.  Add your final beads.  Once the last bead is on, bring your string back up through the bottom of the last bead.  With tension on the beads to keep them cinched up, tighten the thread to keep the beads in place.  
2.  Tie a loop on the remaining string, keeping the knot close to the top bead.  Thread the remaining tail down through the beads to hide it.

You are finished.  Hang your ornaments from branches, a chandelier or add them to a festive banner.  The possibilities are limitless.

For more details on my Halloween Mantel, you can check out my blog post here.

Have a "Spook"- tacular Halloween!
xoxo,
Amy

PIXIES: Spooky Frames by Wendy, Xyron Blog Swap and Giveaway

Hey! Did you see the awesome Witchy Boots by Cari Locken over on the Xyron blog yesterday. Her and their other Design Team member have been creating some equally darling ideas with Doodlebug and Xyron projects. Be sure to go over there and see how you can win!! 

Now we would like to announce the lucky winner of the Halloween Collection Pixies: 

Michelle Jensen

Please email us your shipping information at doodlebugdesign.blog@gmail.com and put "Halloween Parade Pixies Winner."


Halloween Pixie Frames
by Wendy Sue Anderson

Good Morning, Doodlebug friends!  It’s Wendy Sue here today, sharing a fun way to use the new “pixies” on a Halloween layout featuring product from the new “Halloween Parade” collection!

I decided to cut the pixies in half and use the pieces to create frames.  They aren’t exactly perfect, but I think that it adds to the whimsical feeling that Halloween should exude!

I printed out photos (2 1/2” square) from last Halloween and used the pixies to frame them.

I also framed some patterned paper (from the 6x6 pad) and added fun stickers, tags, and other embellishments.

 

 

Of course I couldn’t resist using the fun and Colorful Star Jewels, Doodle Washi tape, and Doodle Twine too!

 

If you use pixies on your next project, be sure to leave a comment and let us know so we can see your creativity at work!  May your October be full of tricks and treats…but mostly treats!

HOW TO WIN
We'll be giving away a set of the new Halloween Parade Pixies and Toppers (shown above). All you need to do is leave a comment about what YOU would do with PIXIES. We'll announce the Doodlebug winner tomorrow on the blog and offer a new giveaway. And don't forget to stop by the Xyron blog to enter to  win some fun adhesive products. 

 

Xyron, Pixies and Halloween Parade + Giveaway

First off, thank you everyone for your awesome support of our blog post yesterday! It's always nice to start off the week on a positive note. We would like to announce the lucky winner of the Happy Harvest Collection: Sugarlips

Please email us your shipping information at doodlebugdesign.blog@gmail.com and put "Happy Harvest Pixies Winner."

Now let's go Trick or Treating for some yummy ideas today on the blog. We're still sharing some amazing Halloween Parade Collection ideas on how to incorporate Pixies into your Layouts and Cards. Combine them with adhesives from Xyron and you are only limited by your imagination.

Here's some too cute to SPOOK project ideas from Jodi and Kathy. Be sure to look close at how they used the PIXIES. Then be sure to scroll down and find out what you can do to win!

Happy Halloween Layout
by Jodi Wilton

 Isn't the spider darling?

Boo-tiful Halloween Cards
by Kathy Martin

Hey Doodlebugs! Kathy Martin here with a project share using the fabulous new Pixies and Halloween Parade line! Pixies have become a new favorite accent of mine! They're colorful and fun and I can't wait to decorate my next batch of home-baked cupcakes with them! I've already used them on a number of projects and today's goal was to step outside the box a little and find a couple unique ways to use them. For the spider web card I thought they looked fun as part of a cluster of elements accented with the Doodlebug Washi and for the second card I made little squares to frame my embellishments.

HOW TO WIN
We'll be giving away a set of the new Halloween Parade Pixies and Toppers (shown above). Go check out the projects on Xyron's blog for the past two days and let me know which project you like the best...leave a comment. We'll announce the Doodlebug winner tomorrow on the blog and offer a new giveaway. And don't forget to stop by the Xyron blog to enter to  win some fun adhesive products.

Close-up: Halloween Parade Collection

We love making samples to show our retail partners at the CHA Summer show in Las Vegas and in some of those sample projects even make it into our catalog. But we don't always go back and share those with you our fans! So this week we're taking some time to share those projects with you. Today it's all about the very popular Halloween Parade Collection.

Layout by Tya Smith

BOO! Halloween Parade Winners Announced

BOO! We thought we'd scare up a few Halloween Parade winners this weekend and share a super fun layout by Jodi. We absolutely loved how she use the new Pixies, washi tape and twine on this super ghoulish layout. But if you want to see if you will get a "trick" or a Halloween Parade "treat" box full of samples of the new collection...scroll down to the end of this post.

Trick or Treat Layout
by Jodi Wilton

Thanks for checking out Jodi's darling layout. Now to unearth the winners of the Halloween Parade Collection product sample giveaway....

Wendy Orme

Jenny Kozar

Aimee Kid

Please email us your contact information at doodlebugdesign.blog@gmail.com by Wed. Aug. 28th to claim your prize. Please put in the subject line of your email "Halloween Parade Collection". Thanks for your continued support!!

Introducing the Halloween Parade Collection

In spooky shades of black, orange, purple & green, this artful assortment of colorful designs and patterns is just the potion you need to brew up a truly haunting holiday. And with new Pixies, Doodads and Sprinkles to match, your hair-raising treats and snacks are sure to please trick-or-treats of all ages.

Plus we're giving you the chance to win a sample box of the Halloween Parade Collection when it starts shipping to retailers, simply scroll down to the end of this post to learn how you can Win it Before you Buy It!

Layout design by Tya Smith

 

The perfect final embellishment for any paper crafting projects!

Some of the best quality washi tape on the market. You'll love these fun designs
that coordinate with the Halloween Parade Collection.

Perfect for scrapbook pages, greeting cards, cupcakes, cake pops & more, these brilliantly colored picks come in all your favorite Doodlebug shades. In packs of 50 single colored picks and multi-colored assortment packs to match each collection.

 One assortment pack contains 2 of each designer flags and 32 Pixies

 

 

Halloween Parade Giveaway

Would you love to win a sample box of this New collection when it starts shipping? Simply do one of the following and leave a comment here on the blog when you complete the task (5 chances to win): 

1. Pin one (or all) of the images you like about this colection to Pinterest. 

2. Share the image below on Instagram with hashtag #doodlebugdesign

3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook letting people know about the new Halloween Parade Collection by Doodlebug.

4. Tell us which new product you cannot wait to use for paper crafting. 

5. We'd love to know where you are visiting us from...leave a comment sharing where you live!

You will have until Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12:00noon to enter. Winner will be announced on the blog on Monday 7/22.

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