DOWN ON THE FARM CARDS | with Karen

So here's the thing - one of the things that I love about Doodlebug product are all the details you can find in the product designs. From the awesome printed papers to all the little shapes you can find in the Sprinkles and stickers, Doodlebug knows how to bring out the best in every product. But that does mean that sometimes I go a little overboard in my designs. MUST USE ALL THE CUTE PRODUCT!

So today, I decided to give myself a challenge - keep it clean and simple! I wanted to really features some of the cute detailed products, but with just one or two on each card. So here's the result:

Featuring the adorable Down on the Farm collection, I used the coordinating Cards & Envelopes together with some Doodlepops and some Shape Sprinkles and a few sentiments from the Chit Chat pack. That was really it!

This card, featuring the pig Doodlepop actually ended up being my favourite! I did add a few heats die cuts as well just for a bit more texture.

This card was actually inspired by the new shadowbox collection! I decided to fill the cute little peephole on the card with some shape sprinkles that tied to the sentiment. I love the fact that this one turned out gender neutral!

And finally, I did decide to use a few more elements on this card just to balance out the space a little more. A combination of a Doodlepop, a Shape Sprinkle and a few dies cuts, it's a few of each, but still a really simple design.

I honestly don't remember the last time I created a project that did not have a stitch of patterned paper on it, but I really love how these turned out (even if they took me forever to figure out and fiddle with - sometimes clean and simple just isn't so simple at all)! I hope you love them as much as I do!  Thanks for stopping by!

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Doodlebug Design Product:

Down on the Farm Collection
Cards & Envelopes

Other Products:
Adhesive

CUTE & CRAFTY CRAFT DAY LAYOUT | with Nathalie

There is nothing more rewarding that to watch little ones discover their creativity.  My niece loves to draw and doodle, especially when she can get a hold of my supplies. The Cute & Crafty collection is perfect to document those memories in  a fun colorful way.

I started with the  Cute & Crafty paper for the base of my page.  Then added a piece of  Colorful Canvas at the center of the base.  Finally, I added a 5" strip of white cardstock to serve as the anchor for the page.

I used the 6x6 paper pad to back the pictures, and then set them on the center of the page. The fun was embellishing the page with all the Odds and Ends pieces and stickers.

I just used the line of  the cardstock to add all my embellishments on a row.   The new Bits and Pieces are a just perfect to add a journaling spot to the page while helping add more interest to it.

For my title, I dove into the Chit Chat pack for a few of the last pieces.  Then just added a few sprinkles around the page.

I love how this turned out, and how easy it came together. Now, it is time to clean the desk, and get ready for the next Doodlebug collection.  'til next time ...

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Cute & Crafty collection
Cute & Crafty Bits and Pieces
Cute & Crafty Sprinkles

PETITE PRINTS MONOCHROMATIC MINI ALBUMS | with Ashley

Hi All! Have you tried a monochromatic project lately? It had been a while for me, so I decided to give it a try again. I got a little carried away and I now have five new mini albums to share with you! I have a full flip through of each album and a tutorial on my YouTube channel here. 

These projects are also specifically featuring the Petite Print papers. I used both the 12 x 12 sheets and the 6 X 6 paper pads. 

I started by lining heavy weight chipboard with Doodlebug cardstock. I used an accordion fold on the spine with enough space for six signature pages. Each one of the pages is interactive with pockets, flip ups, and tuck spots. The signature pages all have a base of cardstock and are then lined with the Petite Print papers. 

For the covers, I decided to create a different shaker cutout on each. I used coordinating Doodlebug Sequins to fill. To finish all the albums off, I used some stickers from my stash, some Doodlebug Sprinkles, and Doodlebug Mini Clothespins. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing these projects! Happy Crafting! 

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Doodlebug Supplies Used: 

Rainbow Petite Prints 12 X 12 papers
Rainbow Petite Prints 6 X 6 papers
Twine and Chunky Twine
Sprinkles and Glitter Sprinkles
Sequins
Mini Clothespins

Other Supplies Used: 

Stickers
Eyelets
Thread

PETITE PRINTS HAVING SNOW MUCH FUN LAYOUT | with Erica

Petite prints are one of my favorite Doodlebug products. I love the rainbow of colors available and they are so fun to use to create colorful layouts! This week we are sharing projects using petite prints and this wonderful color palette!  

I pulled out some of my paper punches and started punching different shapes from the petite prints. I also pulled out some boutique buttons, sprinkles and the Winter Wonderland collection! Once all of my shapes were punched out I arranged them on a piece of lily white Doodlebug cardstock. I layered up some of the punched shapes and adhered them all down with some adhesive. I had some photos of our sweet Lola playing out in the snow bundled up in her pink sweatshirt. I used a 1 3/4" circle paper punch to punch out my photos and add to some of the larger punched circles. After adhering all the punched shapes I added some buttons, die cuts and cardstock stickers to the punched circles and scallops. I added some thick foam adhesive to some of the die cuts to add dimension. I knew the boutique buttons would be the perfect embellishments to add to some of the smaller circles. I used Glue Dots to adhere the boutique buttons. I used smaller icon stickers and sprinkles to fill in the open spots after adding all the punched shapes. I love all the different textures and colors of this layout! Some of the sprinkles and stickers have glitter and it is a fun element added to the page. This layout was so fun to put together and I love how it turned out! I hope you found some inspiration here today using the petite prints and i would love to see your take on this layout! You can even take the inspiration and use it on a card!

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Doodlebug Products Used 

Petite Prints

Winter Wonderland Collection

Baby Girl Assortment Boutique Buttons 

Swimming Pool Assortment Boutique Buttons 

Blue Jean Assortment Boutique Buttons 

Lilac assortment Boutique Buttons

Bubblegum Assortment Sprinkles 

Blue Jean Assortment Sprinkles 

Lilac Assortment Sprinkles 

Lilac Glitter Assortment Sprinkles 

Blue Jean Glitter Assortment 

DOODLE-POP ORGANIZER TUTORIAL | with Kathy

Hello my name is Kathy and I'm a Doodle-Pop Hoarder.  So much so that I had to create a storage solution.  My storage box was posted on the Doodlebug Facebook Page recently and I was surprised at the response!  So many of you asked, so I got my act together and put together a tutorial.  This organizer holds approximately 120 Doodle-Pops, or Doodlebug Sprinkles packs.

For my tutorial I'm showing how to make one without a cutting machine.  Originally I created an SVG file to make one.  It is available on my blog, along with a Silhouette version here.  The cut file versions are assembled in the same general manner.

Start by cutting the pieces.

From a good heavyweight cardstock cut the following (I used 80 lb. cover weight cardstock)

Cut 3    7 3/8 " x 11 ½ "

Cut 1     8 ¾ " x 7"

Cut 2     8 ¾" x 2 ¼ "

Cut 2     7" x 2 ¼ "

From Patterned Paper

Cut 2     6 ¾ “ x 2"

Cut 2     8 ½” x 2”

I recommend you put this together using a liquid glue.  I use Scotch Quick Dry, it works well and holds up when I over-stuff it with Doodle-Pops.

Start with the three 7 3/8 “ x 11 ½” pieces. Score each piece as shown above. After scoring cut where the solid lines are.

1)  I also cut a a bit off each of the tabs, starting from about 1/4" down the long side side,  and cutting up to the fold line.  This helps make the sides of the finished box more smooth and even.

2) This is what it looks like with all the fold/cut lines

3) Fold up the short ends and fold in the tabs.  Add glue to the tabs and adhere to the long side of the box.

4) Repeat with the other tabs/side until a box is formed.  Do this for the other two scored pieces, and let dry.

5) Glue the 3 boxes together as shown, make sure they are all aligned.  Let dry.

6)  Glue the 8 ¾ " x 7" piece to the bottom of the 3 boxes.

7)  Glue the 8 ¾" x 2 ¼ " pieces to the long sides, covering the seams.

8)  Glue the 7" x 2 ¼ " pieces to the shorter sides.  It gives the sides a little more strength.  Lastly, glue on the decorative panels (the patterned paper strips.)

As part of the Silhouette and SVG files, I've also included the divider tabs and labels (which are print & cut).  For folks who do not have a cutting machine, I've created a PDF you can use to print on cardstock and hand cut.  It's available here on my blog.

One last note... this organizer also works perfectly for all of the Doodlebug Sprinkles!  Discovered this by accident... now I need to make more!

How would you like to get some Doodle Pops of your own?  When sorting through mine for this post, I realized I had a LOT of duplicates.  I'm giving away sets of 5 random Doodle Pops to 9 of my Instagram followers.   Head over my Instagram Account to enter to win!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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I❤️TRAVEL - PILLOW BOX TRAVEL TREATS | with Karen

Each year at the end of summer, my two daughters take a final road trip with their dad out to a fair. I have to start back to work during the fair, so it's a road trip that the family takes without me. And while I love the alone time (shhhh....don't tell them), I also miss them dearly! So I usually pack a picnic lunch and a car full of treats for them to take on their adventure. The new "i ❤️travel" collection is the perfect set for me to add some crafty goodness to the travel treats! And with so many stamps in the "i ❤️travel" and "let's getaway" sets with coordinating dies, I could create little pillow boxes for each day of the trip!
And the best part is that these stamps have just enough detail that they don't take a huge amount of time to colour! Colour them up with some alcohol markers or pencil crayons to coordinate with the papers you choose and you are all done...
...except for the embellishments! I think a few cute mini paperclip and some great sprinkles will do the trick, don't you?

Whether you are sending loved ones off on a road trip, off to camp or even off on a life adventure like a new job or a new move, I hope these little pillow boxes inspire you to add a little bit of crafty goodness to your well wishes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

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Doodlebug Supply List:

i ❤️travel 12x12 collection

i ❤️travel doodle stamps

i ❤️travel doodle cuts

let's getaway doodle stamps

let's getaway doodle cuts

mini paperclips

sprinkles

Other:

black cardstock

alcohol markers

adhesive

SCHOOL DAYS - MICRO NOTE PADS | with Jomelle

I can't believe school already started for my boys. Where did summer go? My oldest Joshua started his Junior year in high school and my second son Jaden started his 6th grade.

As you may know, I am into the Micro Notes these days. I decided to create Micro Notes for each of my children. I can think of so many ways to use these Micro Notes during school year. I can journal, document moments and add photos.

I used the 6x6 paper pad for the covers and add embellishments. I used different color rings that matches the decor of each covers. It's really easy to make and so much fun. I created each one to match my kid's characters.

My 3 year old daughter Juliet is really excited to go to school. She missed the cut out for her to start kindergarten this year so she will start T-K next school year. I created this Micro for her all in pink rings. How adorable is the girl with the pony tails.

My oldest son Joshua does not like to take pictures anymore. I guess he feels he's "too cool" for photos. I still decided created a Micro Notes for him that I plan to use for a little journal or maybe even document his many of "Firsts" such as first crush, first date, first girlfriend and many more. I may not have a lot of pictures but I can add do more of journaling.

Last but not the least, the middle child Jaden. He is the "fun" one who is very adventurous. I know that I will be able to add so many pictures of him and his friends in this Micro Notes. I can document his band concerts and school plays.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy viewing my Micro Notes. Maybe you can create one for each of your children as well. Try it because it's really fun to create.

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

 Back to School 6x6 Paper pad

 Back to School Crayon Doodle Pops

 Back to School apple a day washi tape

 Apple Doodle Pops

 Beetle Black Teensy Type stickers

 Cup cake Teensy Type stickers

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SCHOOL DAYS - WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL TREATS | with Shellye

Whether you're a teacher, student or parent, I have a sweet welcome-back-to-school treat using just a few basic supplies from Doodlebug Design!

For this project, any type of pre-made sack, bag or box can be used.  I've chosen a 2.5" die and cardstock to create this cute mini shopping style bag.  SVG files are also a good place to hunt for cute bags!

After cutting the bags and assembling, I moved to stamping and coloring the images

with alcohol markers.These type of projects are perfect for mixing up your collection of Doodlebug stamps and dies!

The stamped images were embellished with sprinkles and twine.

Inside of the little shopping bags I added clear bags of candy.  What better way to tie off the clear bags than with a twist of washi tape!  To create the "washi twist ties" I used a thin gauge wire (I actually pulled a strand from a piece of wire-edged ribbon) , placed it in the center of the washi tape and then wrapped around.  I also trimmed the washi twist tie to about an 1/4" width.  

Again, have fun mixing and matching papers from different collections, as well as stamps to create unique little gifts!  

Doodlebug Design Products:

4008: bumblebee sprinkles 

5834: tiny hearts shape sprinkles 

6032: out of this world shape sprinkles 

6072: so much pun 6x6 paper pad 

3586: primary textured cardstock asst 12x12

3207: doodle twine - blue jean 

6327: you're sweet doodle stamps

6339: far out doodle stamps

6333: flower girl doodle stamps 

6328: you're sweet doodle cuts 

6334: flower girl doodle cuts 

6340: far out doodle cuts

3650: ladybug swiss dot washi tape

3652: bumblebee swiss dot washi tape

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