TINSEL TIME MANTLE FOLIO SCRAPBOOK | with Jen

Christmas is almost here! With kids and the excitement of what Santa will bring what better way to document the chaos than a mini album? I created this Here Comes Santa folio as both a folio and a decor piece! I used the Tinsel Time Mantle SVG File to make a big version of what has got to be the cutest Odds and Ends piece ever for the front of my album. I used the Puffy Icons for the little Christmas village on the mantle. I used Glitter Sprinkles for the garland and the stockings from the Odds and Ends pack.

I made the fireplace area into a simple shaker. The album is constructed so that it will stand so it can double as a decor piece during the holidays as well.

Inside there is a section for your photos of decorating the tree and your visit with Santa.

In the rest of the folio there is lots of room for pictures and a couple of pockets for other memorabilia you may want to save.

The top of the folio has flip book style pages that will hold cropped 4x6 pictures.

Underneath there is a mini layout page for a cute photo in front of the tree on Christmas Eve.

A full, free tutorial on how to make this entire project is linked below.

Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Tinsel Time Collection
Tinsel Time Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Jolly Holly Shakers
Doodlebug Heavyweight Acetate
Tinsel Time Mantle SVG

OTHER

Chipboard
White Cardstock

TINSEL TIME GIFT BOX | with Jen

This time of year we always need a simple gift for a neighbor or friend. Today I have for you a fun gift box using the new Tinsel Time collection!

The finished box measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and is 6" tall. Once you learn how to make this it's very easy to resize for almost any gift!

Around the base I used the swag pieces from the Tinsel Time Bits and Pieces. I matted everything with papers from the 6x6 paper pad.

On the top I used the Merry and Bright Doodle Cuts Die to make the little snow globe into a shaker. Rather than cut out the Santa that comes with the die set I used Mini Icons to build my scene. They're the perfect size for the inside of the snow globe!

Want to make your own gift box? A full tutorial is available on my YouTube channel and is also below.

Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Tinsel Time Collection
Merry and Bright Doodle Cuts
Happy Holidays Shakers
Tinsel Time Heavyweight Acetate

OTHER

Lightweight Chipboard
White Cardstock
Foam Tape

FARMHOUSE BARN SHAPED MINI ALBUM | with Jen

I love shaped mini albums. I've made them for years with my Cricut. One of my favorite projects was my barn album using Doodlebug On the Farm. But I made it years ago and it was probably the second album I'd done that was my own design that wasn't ring bound. I've learned a lot since then. So when I saw the adorable barn in the Odds and Ends for the Farmhouse collection I knew it was time for an upgraded version.

The Doodlebug SVG files available in the Lori Whitlock SVG shop are always amazing and this little Farmhouse -Barn SVG was no exception. I cut the base from chipboard using my Cricut Maker and the barn elements from the Farmhouse Coordinating Cardstock. I decorated with the Odds and Ends. And why yes, there is a goat on the roof (A very goat thing to do!)

Inside I've added some frameless shakers to make sure I got to use the new Shades of Fall and Fall Flowers shaker mixes.

I made a couple of simple layout pages and used Doodle-Pops and Bits and Pieces to decorate.

There are lots of flaps and pockets and places for pictures. I also make sure to cut apart the cute large tag paper and add some seam binding for some journaling and picture spots.

And the BEST part is there is a full, FREE tutorial on my YouTube channel! I walk you through how to make the album base in Design Space and all the construction.

The tutorial can be found here:

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Farmhouse Collection
Farmhouse Coordinating Petite Prints
Farmhouse Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Shades of Fall Shakers
Fall Flowers Shakers
Doodlebug Clear Heavy Acetate
Farmhouse Flannel Heavy Acetate
Farmhouse Barn SVG File

OTHER

Black Cardstock
Medium Weight Chipboard
100lb Cardstock
Foam Tape

FARMHOUSE SHAKER PLACE CARDS | with Jen

Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away. Good thing the brand new Farmhouse collection is perfect to make some fun place cards!

I used the 6x6 paper pad to make some cute shaker place cards perfect for my Thanksgiving gathering. I used some of the new Doodle-Pops and Shaker-Pops to decorate them and filled them with the new Shades of Fall and Fall Flowers shaker mixes. I used Tangerine Alphabet Soup puffy stickers to add the names.

Look at that cute shaker fill!

Want to make your own? Start with a 12x12 sheet of cardstock. Cut it to 7 1/4" high and then cut that piece into 4" wide pieces Take your leftover piece and cut it to 4" and 7 1/4" high to get four place cards from one sheet.

With the 7 1/4" side along the top of your score board score at 3/4", 1 1/2", 2 1/4", and 4 3/4".

Fold as pictured below.

Add your matting and shaker frame using foam tape and acetate and you're ready to go! Or skip the shaker to make it even easier.

Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Farmhouse Collection
Shades of Fall Shakers
Fall Flowers Shakers
Tangerine Alphabet Soup Puffy Stickers
Clear Heavyweight Acetate

OTHER

100 lb. Cardstock

HEY PUMPKIN WITCH CANDY HOLDER | with Jen

I have been obsessed with the witches in the new Hey Pumpkin collection! They are just the cutest but the little witch at her cauldron has to be my favorite.

I used the adorable Hey Pumpkin Witches Brew SVG file and my Cricut to make a cute little candy dish. I cut the file as-is,  sized up to 11" tall. I cut the base layer from medium weight chipboard four times and then stacked and glued them together.

I added 1/4" strips of black cardstock around the edge to hide the chipboard, but you could also paint it. I cut an extra frog and an extra cauldron. I used the Hey Pumpkin coordinating cardstock to cut all the layers. You could use petite prints for some layers as well.

For the treat bowl area I cut a piece of black cardstock to 8 1/2" x 10 1/2". Starting with the 8 1/2" side at the top of my score board, I scored it at 3 1/4" and 5 1/4". I then turned it a quarter turn to the 10 1/2" side and scored at 3 1/4" and 7 1/4".

I then cut along my 3 1/4" and 5 1/4" score lines up to the middle score lines (see below).

Fold sides up and in and adhere so that they are hidden behind the cauldron (you may need to trim the top after adhering).

To decorate the front of the cauldron I use some Chit Chat and the Trick or Treat Shape Sprinkles.

Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hey Pumpkin Collection
 Hey Pumpkin Coordinating Solid Cardstock
Hey Pumpkin Witches Brew SVG file

OTHER

Medium Weight Chipboard

HEY PUMPKIN HOUSE SHAPED MINI ALBUM | with Jen

One of my favorite types of projects to make is shaped mini albums. Doodlebug SVG files make it so easy to make fun, one of a kind projects!

Today I have a shaped pocket folio using the Hey Pumpkin collection and the Halloween Candy House SVG file, available in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop.  The front is decorated with Puffy Icons and a couple of Icon stickers. I also used some of the Halloween Night Shape Sprinkles

I modified the file a little and then cut it from chipboard. I split the front porch into a separate piece to make this a tri-fold folio.

Inside I have a 4x6 tri fold flap on the left side. I matted the inside with white cardstock for photo mats and some of the Mini Icon stickers.

In the middle is an accordion pocket with three sections. This will hold plain 4x6 photos or matted 4x6 photos.

For my accordion pocket I made inserts that will all hold 4x6 photos. I added white photo mats and mini icon stickers to these as well.

For a full, FREE tutorial click here.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hey Pumpkin Collection
Bubblegum Dot/Stripe Petite Prints
Bubblegum Candy Stripe-Sprinkles Petite Prints
Doodlebug Solid Cardstock
Hey Pumpkin Halloween Candy House SVG File

OTHER

Chipboard

HEY PUMPKIN COORDINATING CARDS & ENVELOPES MINI ALBUM | with Jen

Happy Halloween! I love finding new ways to use the Doodlebug Card and Envelope packs. Today I used one of my 5x7 acrylic albums and the cards and envelopes to make a simple album.

On the cover I used one of the cute Hey Pumpkin Bits and Pieces. There are several images in that set that are mirrored, making them perfect for acrylic and acetate.

Inside I used several card to make flaps and interactive elements. I decorated with the Hey Pumpkin Icon stickers. I also used an envelope to make a fun place to tuck tickets or wristbands from the corn maze or haunted house! On the envelope I used the Good Spirits Doodle Cuts die set to make a little night scene. I cut the tree so that it's split where the envelope opens.

On one card I used a Chunky Brad in Beetle Black with the little View master piece from the Bits and Pieces to make it turn. I decorated it with Mini Icon stickers and Puffy Icon spiders.

I have a full process video on how to use the cards and envelopes and how to decorate an acrylic album here.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hey Pumpkin Collection
Hey Pumpkin Cards and Envelopes
Good Spirits Doodle Cuts Die
Doodlebug Chunky Brads Beetle Black

OTHER

5x7 Acrylic Album