PATTERNED PAPER & PUNCHES ON A LAYOUT | with Erica

Do you love to use a lot of pattern paper but struggle when trying to make it work on your page? One way I love to get a lot of color and patterns on a page is to use my paper punches! I have a stash of punches that I have had for years and recently I have been pulling them out more and more to use on my projects. One of my favorite punches right now is my 2 3/8 scallop punch! I went through the Simply Spring 6x6 paper pad and punched out a stack of scallops. There are many ways to arrange the scallops on a page so just have fun and create something that makes you happy. Once I had my scallops arranged I used my Therm O Web adhesive runner to stick them into place. I did bend up the edges a bit so they had some dimension.
I pulled out the Hoppy Easter odds & ends to embellish around my photo. I thought these would be perfect to go with the photo of our little Liam wearing some bunny ears. I also pulled in a heart epoxy flair from Scrappin Happy Studio. Layering up the odds & ends to create a little scene around my photo adds dimension and interest! I think it turned out super cute and love how some things are popped up more than others! Next time you get started on a project think about pulling out some of your paper punches! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope you found some inspiration using pattern papers and punches.

 Have a wonderful day! 

Doodlebug Products Used:

Simply Spring 6x6 Paper Pad

Lily White Textured Cardstock

Simply Spring this & that cardstock stickers

Simply Spring mini icon stickers

Hoppy Easter odds & ends

Glitter Sprinkles valentine assortment

Other

2 3/8 Scallop Paper Punch

Scrappin Happy Studio Epoxy Flair

Therm O Web adhesive

HAPPY MAIL + TUTORIAL | with Shellye

Oh my HAPPY MAIL!  Today I'm sharing an upcycled project using an empty washi tape tube and other various goodies from Doodlebug Design.

Here are a few supplies that I used from my stash:

First, I wanted to create my own 1" circle stickers using the new Doodle Stamps.  

To do so, I added an adhesive backing to a sheet of Neena cardstock.  Next, I die-cut 1" circles from the sticker paper and then stamped various images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

After coloring the images with alcohol markers, I embellished with itty bitty pieces such as shaped sprinkles and very small stickers from the Mini Icons.

Before starting on the tube transformation, I cleaned away the adhesive residue and dirt with glass cleaner.  The stickers on the lid of the tube were also peeled away and cleaned.

I knew that I wanted to add a couple rolls of washi tape to the container, so I found the measurement needed with that in mind.

I cut a piece of lightweight chipboard (from the back of a 6X6 paper pad works great!) to the width and height needed. Next, I cut two strips 1.5" wide and then scored at 1".  These two tabs will be added to the first chipboard piece to form the insert.

I covered the chipboard with patterns of 6X6 papers and then adhered the smaller strips to the larger piece.  Next I cut paper to cover not only the remaining chipboard, but the tabs as well.

The divider now slides into place and the slots can be filled!

I covered the mini clothespins with leftover pieces of paper and made some monthly calendar flags using the new stamps.

After filling the four slots with goodies, I also added a divider to the top!  Above you'll see that I threaded on a single sequin to the mini paper clips and nestled them inside the rolls of washi tape.

To keep the paper clips from sliding down into the tube, I made a circle divider and punched a notch so that it's easily removed.

Finally, the lid was embellished with a large bow and a ring holding several tags and shaped clips.

There are so many ways that you could modify this design to make your happy mail one-of-a-kind!

Thanks for joining me today!

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Doodlebug Products Used:

Mini Paperclips

Sequins

Boutique Buttons

Mini Clothespins

Gingham Assortment Washi Tape (and tube)

Odds and Ends

Mini Icon Stickers

Doodle Stamps

Cute Clips

Petite Prints 6X6 Paper Pads

I❤️ TRAVEL SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT | with Tegan

If you are like me, you have lots of travel pictures to document.  And what better way to document all of these pics than with the I Heart Travel collection! The bright colors are so fun and all of the graphics are just beyond adorable. I Heart Travel, of course, was a great match for my photo from a recent trip to Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida! 

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​I used the star from the Doodlebug Design Lots O' Luck Lucky Shapes cut file to create a square star design in my die cut machine software. I backed the white cardstock star background with the more solids patterned papers from the I Heart Travel collection and the Petite Prints collection because I wanted the colors to pop. I used the Skinny Alphabet letter stickers in Ladybug and a Chit Chat Ephemera word to complete the title.

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​ I love how the colorful square I made using the Gingham Washi Tape Assortment turned out!  I then used Icons Stickers, Mini Icons Stickers, and This & That Stickers to embellish my page.  And the adorable Going Places Washi Tape adds perfect little accents!

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​ I just love creating rainbow cut out designs on my layouts! 

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​ Doodlebug Design Products Used:

​ I Heart Travel Collection

​ Gingham Washi Tape Assortment

​ Petite Prints Bumblebee Dot-Stripe Patterned Paper

​ Lots O' Luck Lucky Shapes Cut File

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​ Other:

​ Electronic Die Cut Machine

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