SIMPLY SPRING HAPPY MAIL | with Nathalie

Did you know that April is National Letter Writing Month? Now more than ever, I believe sending (and receiving!) something in the mail can help us all feel more connected. Using mostly the Simply Spring collection, I am sharing a few things you can create to accompany a letter/note.

In a large homemade vellum envelope, I have included a small note decorated with a Doodle-pop, a couple flower Cute Clips, a sunny Doodle-pop with an embellished topper, a little pocket filled with goodies and two shaker tags/bookmarks. I wrapped everything with twine and made a tag out of a truck die-cut adding an enamel frog at the window and a sentiment with my new All Occasion stamps on top.

Here is a short video on how to make this little flat mail pocket. Once done, all you have to do is fill it up with goodies!

Next, I created a couple of shaker banner tags/bookmarks with page protector scraps that I cut, fused and filled with die-cuts, sequins and glitter. I also added word stickers and shape sprinkles on top and, ribbon in the corner.

You can find the link (by Inkie Quill) that inspired me: HERE

Finally, here is a look at the entire package as I open it:

I hope that you now feel the urge to create something extra special to send to a friend or family member. Grab your Doodlebug favorites and make something to brighten their day!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

All Occasion Collection stamp All Occasion

Simply Spring Collection

Bumblebee floral-graph petite prints cardstock

Sequins assortment pack

Sugar Coating Glitter Assortment 

Lilac glitter sprinkles

Flowers cute clips

Limeade mini doilies

Little critters shape sprinkles

 Lilac chunky twine 

OTHER PRODUCTS USED:

Vellum

Page protectors

Fuse tool

Ribbons

I ❤️ Travel Happy Mail + Video | with Nathalie

Hello I am back today to share another example of happy mail that could brighten someone's day. I grabbed the awesome I❤️Travel collection because I wanted to place all my goodies into a suitcase and develop my inserts on that theme.

I first created the suitcase itself by following this tutorial on You Tube, with a few variations (like the buckles that I hand cut). But the most fun was making the goodies that I was sending in it including the smallest pocket letter ever!

I started with a little booklet in which I put the cut apart postcards from the 12x12 Wish You Were Here paper. I also hand cut and strung several mini banners placing them into a small package I made for them. Finally, my favorite, I created a miniature pocket letter that fits perfectly into the suitcase.

It barely measures 3x4 inches and I will show you how you can create one too.

You will need a pocket page protector with a 3x4 pocket that you can cut. I had a leftover piece that worked perfectly. You can then cut little "cards" measuring 3/4"x1 1/8"to place in it. The next step is to design your pocket letter, first on top on the pocket, so you will know what will go inside and what will be adhered on top.

I used a mix of Mini Icons stickers, Doodle pop, Sprinkles, paper, twine and sequins. You first have to start with the bottom row which you will seal with a fuse tool. If you do not have one, you can also use a sewing machine.

The next step is to fuse the vertical lines before doing the last horizontal one. Spread things evenly before sealing and be careful not to shift things too much as you do.

To finish, decorate the top of the tiny pockets. You can add a little twine tassel if you'd like.

Isn't this the tiniest pocket letter you have ever seen?

Here is a short "unboxing" video:

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS  USED:

I Heart Travel Collection

Sequins Rainbow assortment

Twine in Beetle black and Limeade

Gingham-Linen and Swiss Dots Petite Prints 6x6 paper pads

Tiny Hearts Shape Sprinkles

Ladybug Boutique Buttons

OTHER PRODUCTS USED:

Page protector

Fuse tool

LOVE NOTES HAPPY MAIL | with Nathalie

Hello Doodlebug friends! I am back today with another happy mail project created with the Love Notes collection. Even though Valentine's Day is long gone, I still find many uses for this favorite collection. This cute little package is perfect to celebrate a friend's birthday, just to say hello or for a happy mail swap!

Inspired by this tutorial by Septeria 18, I first created an envelope with a piece of 6x6 paper from the Love Notes paper pad. I inserted a tag and some doilies in the big pocket and a few more goodies in the smaller front pocket: tiny tags, diecuts and stickers.

 I also created a two-sided mini pocket letter with more goodies inside and a shaker pocket:

Folded in three, it fits nicely in the big pocket of the envelope. For another look here is a short video:

If you're inspired by this post to create some sweet happy mail, we would love to see it! Make sure to tag your creations with #doodlebugdesign so that we can admire them!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS  USED:

Love Notes Collection

Mini paper doilies in Ladybug

Mini clothespin in Ladybug

Sequins Rainbow assortment

Glitter Rainbow assortment

Twine in Beetle black and Bumblebee

Sweet rolls stickers: Sweetheart and Sweet things

Doodlepops: Tweethearts

Washi tape: Tuxedo

Cute clips: Coffee Shop & Donuts

Mini Love Notes

OTHER PRODUCTS USED:

Glassine bag

Page protector

CANDY CARNIVAL HAPPY MAIL | with Shellye

Happy everything-Halloween month!  I'm so excited that one of my favorite months is finally here.  To go along with this month is one of my favorite things to make: happy mail!

I started with this cute, clear cosmetic bag (6.5"X4") that I found at The Dollar Tree and crafted items to fit neatly inside.

To the zipper pull I attached a shower-curtain ring that holds a spool of washi tape and a package of braddies.

Next up is this sweet little mini album!  To create this I followed the ingredients below:

12X12 sheet of paper scored at 3", 6" and 9"; turn the paper and repeat the scores again.

Next I cut the 3" and 9" vertical lines just up to the 3" horizontal lines.  To assemble the pages, I folded the pages and attached the panels to the one next to it.  The first panel and last panel will be single pages that you can attach together at the end of the process.

After decorating the cover and the inside pages with a swatch of paper, I kept the inside embellishments to a minimum so that it could still be folded.

Stickers, sprinkles, die-cuts and clips are perfect additions for the tiny-mini!

Lastly I made up an ensemble of bitty embellishments and a layered button sampler.

I started with some of the punch-out tags and then layered on the die-cut tickets, stickers, doodle pops clips and sprinkles!  For the buttons, I used a 3D adhesive dot to attach enamel sprinkles to the centers of the buttons.  Removable dots were used to add the buttons to the cute tent die-cut.

Now isn't that sweet!  All of those yummy colors will make your pen pal drool :)

Thank you for joining us today!

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Doodlebug Design Products:

Candy Carnival Collection Kit

Candy Carnival 6X6 Paper Pad

Candy Carnival Odds & Ends

Midnight Party Washi Tape

Black Cats Washi Tape

Tricky Treats Bradies

Candy Carnival Sprinkles

Tiny Treats Sprinkles

Halloween Night Sprinkles

Jolly Jack-O-Lantern Sprinkles

So Corny Sprinkles

Silly Spiders Doodle Pops

Edward Doodle Pops

Stars & Moons Clips

Halloween Striped Buttons

Halloween Assortment Mini Clothespins

Citrus 12X12 Cardstock

Boos & Brews Labels & Tags

Doodle Twine-Lilac

HAPPY MAIL EMBELLISHMENT BOXES | with Shellye

Who doesn't love happy mail? Whether you love creating them, getting them or both, these little Embellishment Boxes make the sweetest gifts...especially when they're filled with Doodlebug Designs' goodness!

I started with this clear, plastic storage box that I found at The Dollar Tree; it measures approximately 7.5" X 1.75" X 6.5" and has a hinged lid.  

To begin I traced the top and bottom sections of the lid onto 12X12 paper and then cut out.  I used a double-sided adhesive sheet to completely cover the backside of the trimmed paper and then attached to the lid.  As you can see, there is a small domed portion in the center, which is left uncovered.  I love how the embellishments show through! 

Next I sorted through the various die-cuts from the Simply Spring Collection and decorated the front as shown.  

Keep in mind the pattern direction of the paper as you'll be able to see it once the box is opened :)

Onto the really fun part: filling the compartments with goodies!  Make layered tags, bows, clips and samplers of washi tapes, stickers and die-cuts.  For a filler I used crinkle paper that was tucked into sections as needed.

Here are a few ideas to make all-ready-made items unique: 

• Use embroidery floss cards to wrap samplers of washi tape and twine around
• Combine 2-3 small containers of glitter by wrapping them with baker's twine and then embellish further with a cute mini tag
• Add ribbon or twine to the all ready adorable Jelly Clips
• Cut apart Cute Clips and dress up the top with a strip of folded-over patterned paper
• Attach small stickers to Mini Clothes Pins

And if you love stamping and die-cutting you'll surely want to color-up some of these cute mini layered tags!  Here I've used alcohol markers to color in the images and then embellished further with a glitter brush pen and enamel dots for the cheeks!

I hope that you've enjoyed taking a peek at this project and will whip one up for your favorite crafty friends!

Doodlebug Design Products:

4990: little ladybugs washi tape 

5482: sunny skies cute clips

6225: spring assortment sprinkles 

6227: may flowers shape sprinkles 

6245: simply spring jelly clips

6250: simply spring odds & ends

6251: simply spring chit chat

 6272: simply spring 6x6 paper pad 

6307: bright bunch double-sided cardstock 

6331: oh boy! doodle stamps 

6332: oh boy! doodle cuts 

6333: flower girl doodle stamps 

6334: flower girl doodle cuts

5154: birdies sweet rolls mini icons stickers

5155: sunshine sweet rolls mini icons stickers

4440: bubblegum mini clothespins 

4442: tangerine mini clothespins 

4443: bumblebee mini clothespins 

4444: limeade mini clothespins

4445: swimming pool mini clothespins

4447: lilac mini clothespins 

4599: tangerine mini doilies 

2987: Doodle Twine - Bubblegum 

3208: doodle twine - bumblebee

3209: doodle twine - lilac 

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October Happy Mail Color Challenge

Welcome to the first Happy Mail challenge!!! We are thrilled to be sponsoring Stacy's personal Happy Mail all year long. You are invited to play along with us by following the challenge and uploading your card to the Big Picture Classes blog post here. 

Created by Kandis Smith

CHALLENGE: Make HAPPY MAIL with these three colors, teal, black, and red.

The card can be any season and you can  use any products, just use the colors below.

GIVEAWAY: Closes 10/17/2012 midnight PST. Everyone that uploads their Happy Mail card is entered into the giveaway for the prizes below.

• Doodlebug goody box
• $20 BPC gift certificate 
• Copy of 31 Thank You Cards eBook by Kimber McGray, Heather Nichols, Kristina Werner