Hello Lovely Layout + Process Video | with Anita

"Blue and Green should never be seen unless there's a colour in-between" is an old saying we would hear from time to time... but that was long before the Hello collection was created.  I really loved the use of navy within this range but instead of pairing it with the pinks or turquoise I decided to be a little bold and go for the lime and I really love how it turned out.

I started with the navy stripe patterned paper and cut the center out of the middle with my paper trimmer. Then I trimmed my cardstock down and layered it onto the patterned paper before adding two of the lime doilies in the corners.  I then machine stitched the border of the white card as a finishing touch. 

I backed my black and white photo with more of the navy stripe patterned paper 

then layered more patterned paper behind until I had the desired look.  I also cut the center out of a sticker and added it behind my layers.

I then created a little ruffled border using a border sticker and a strip of patterned paper and crepe paper before adding it to the bottom of my photo along with some die-cuts, sprinkles and sequins. 

Then I added my title using a word die-cut from the Chit Chat pack 

and a word sticker from the This and That sticker sheet.

I hope you enjoy the process video I created:

Product list 

5981: poppy plaid

5979: navy stripe

5976: lovely

5973: petite & pretty

4268: sequins assortment pack 

5832: hello assortment glitter sprinkles

5844: hello shape sprinkles

5909: hello odds & ends

5910: hello chit chat

5912: hello mini icons sticker

5932: hello this & that sticker

4601: limeade mini doilies

 

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Sweet Summer Box Cards | with Kathy

Have you seen the Sweet Summer Cut Files?  They are just about the cutest files ever!  I love the fun and retro feel, they remind me of summers in the 1980s (yes, I have just dated myself...)!!  I decided to take a few of the files and make some box cards.  I just love box cards, they make such cute decorations!  Take a peek...

I used a combination of Gingham Linen Petite Prints and Sweet Summer papers to put these cards together.  I then added some stickers from the Sweet Summer Mini Icons and the This and That sheet and sentiments from the Sweet Summer Chit Chats Pack.  Here are close-ups of the individual cards...

Sweet Summer Radio (SVG, Silhouette)

Ice Cream Truck (SVG, Silhouette)

Pineapple (SVG, Silhouette)

Converting the files to be box cards isn't a hard process, below are some graphics showing how I converted the Radio card...

I started by resizing the base file so that it was a standard card size.  In this case the width was 5.5".

Next I ungrouped the file and created the "layers" of the box card.  In this case the center "layer" is the blue piece of the file  with the handle and buttons.  The front "layer is the face of the radio.  For the back piece, I made a copy of just the yellow portion of the front piece.

The blue piece of the original cut file had a small bump out on the bottom.  I want my card to stand flat so I cut this piece off using the knife tool in Silhouette.  You could also hand cut this piece.

To create the side pieces of my card, I drew a rectangle measureing approximately 1.9" high by 1.5" wide.  I added score lines .25" in from each side.  You could also hand score these lines.

To be able to adhere the center insert, I needed to add a couple of tabs to the sides of this piece.  I drew two triangles measuring 1" high by .375" wide, lined them up on the sides of the center piece and welded them to the sides.  Be sure to separate the buttons and handles pieces before welding.

Once all of this was done, I cut the pieces, and assembled the face of the radio and added the handle and buttons to the center.  To assemble the card, I created a box by gluing the sides to the front and back, making sure everything is aligned.  I folded the tabs of the blue insert forward, inserted it into the radio box shape and glued the tabs to the sides of the box, towards the front.

If you decide to try your hand at making a box card from a Doodlebug Cut file, we would love to see your creations!  Make sure to share them on the Doodlebug Design Facebook page!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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Introducing ... Pumpkin Party and GIVEAWAY!

We’re having a “Pumpkin Party” and you are invited! This boo-tiful collection is full of adorable icons, including a parade of trick-or-treaters, spooky treats, party décor and more! The whimsical style, vibrant colors and rich blacks are perfect to dress up any of your seasonal projects. Make sure you RSVP to this Halloween celebration and don’t forget to BYOB! (Bring your own boos!)

Layout created by Tonya Prawitt

Co-ordinating Cardstock

Cardstock Patterned Paper Pack 12x12

Cardstock Patterned Paper Pack 6x6

Pumpkin Party Petite Prints Assortment 12x12 Paper Pack

Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Pumpkin Party

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Midnight Masquerade

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Jack and Friends

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Itsy Bitsy Spider

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Halloween Ball

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Costume Party

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Fun House

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Spooky Sweets

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Party Plaid

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Party Pinwheels

 Double Sided Patterned Cardstock - Spook Alley

Pumpkin Party Odds & Ends Die-cut Cardstock Pieces

Pumpkin Party Chit Chat Die-cut Cardstock Pieces

Mini Icon Stickers

This n That 12 x 12 Cardstock Stickers

Icon Cardstock Stickers

Collectible Pins

Doodle-Pops

Sprinkles

Washi Tape

Jelly Clips

Mini Clothespins

Cute Clips - Spiders

Boutique Buttons

Pumpkin Party Cards & Envelopes Assortments

GIVEAWAY!

Leave a comment telling us what your favourite items are in our new Halloween collection - Pumpkin Party and you will go in the draw to win a Pumpkin Party Prize Pack.

Winner announced this Friday, 27th July.