SUMMER TIME - Doodllebug Design

The new Summer Fun collection is here, and I am so excited to get all those fun memories documented with this fun, colorful, and cute collection.  This collection is so easy to work with it pretty much made it so easy to put this layout together.

I wanted a design that will showcase that would showcase the patterned papers in this collection, and decided to use them to create  my background.

I started with one of the coordinating cardstock for the background of this spread.  Then used a combination of papers from the 6x8 Paper pad to build the triangles at the base of the page, then I cut pieces from Gull Friends and Let's Luau to create the top triangles on the layout.  I also added one of the scalloped edges to the top edges of the bottom triangles.

To make the photos showcase on the layout, I used patterned paper from the 6x8 paper pad to create frames behind them.  I set them atop the bottom triangles using foam adhesive. A mix of Bits and Pieces, Chit Chat and stickers help  to create clusters at the corners of the photos.

To finish my layout, I used Chit Chat to create my title and tie the two sides of the layout together.  A few pops of color using Sprinkles just brings it all together.

I love how this turned out, and I hope  it inspires you to document your memories using the new Summer Fun collection,

XO

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THE SWEET LIFE - Doodlebug Designs

We are so loving the new Bee Happy collection! It is just the perfect combination of color and cute designs which are perfect to document your all your memories especially those sweet Summer filled ones.   Let me show you what I have created for today.

I wanted to take advantage of the designs and colors in the papers to bring the story forward.   That led me to using strips of a few papers to build my page.

I started by trimming a circle out of white cardstock, then trimmed papers from the 6x8 paper pad into 1" strips.  These were layered at the lower half of the circle  in a random patterned - just making sure that all the colors and patterns balanced- then trimmed at the edges to keep the shape of the circle in place.

I decided to glue the circle to one of coordinating solid cardstock pages.  Once in place, I set the picture on the right side of upper half of the circle.  I added a small embellishment cluster at the top right corner of the picture, and also below the bottom edge of the photo.   I kept the clusters simple as there is a lot of interest already showcased in the paper layers.

I mixed pieces of the ephemera and some stickers to create the title to the left of the photo. I wanted something large that will not hide the shape of  background.  Once those were in place, then it was all about adding extra movement to the page, so I pulled a few of the puffy stickers, Doodlepops, and Sprinkles- all of those cute bees- and scattered them through the page.  I used a white marker to add the dotted lines to the page.

I decided to frame the layout with the small floral patterned than added a few enamel dots throughout the page. I love how it turned out, and I hope it inspires you to get creating with the beautiful Bee Happy collection!!

XO

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THE SWEETEST MEMORIES - Doodlebug Design

IT is time for us to show you a fun filled ideas featuring the new Bee Happy collection.   I think that the theme, colors, and designs in this collection make it so easy to document your Summer and simply your daily activities with style.

I wanted a combination of colors and structure for this page, so the idea of creating the frames from the papers in the 6x8 paper pad just popped on my mind.

I used a crafty knife to trim the frames out from different patterns from the 6x8 paper pad.  I made sure to reduce the size of the frames so that they create the graduated look on the page.  I attached to the base with foam adhesive, but decided to set them so that the left edge of all the frames stacked together.

I used pieces of the 6x8 papers to back the photo, and placed it to the right of the frames.  I then combined pieces from the stickers, ephemera pack, and puffy stickers to create a large cluster and title to the right of the photo.   These pieces help to balance the page.

I added a smaller cluster of embellishments to the top left corner of the frames.   I just loved all the icons in this collection, and wanted to used them to bring the page together.   

I added a few Sprinkles and little bees all around the page to make sure that there are extra pops of color. I just love how this turned out, and I hope that  inspire you to check the new Bee Happy collection,  You are going to love it!

XO

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HAPPY TOGETHER - Doodlebug Design

I am sure you are all loving all the sweet inspiration from the beautiful Berry Sweet collection. It truly is such a cute and versatile collection that it is easy to use it to document your memories.  Here is my latest layout featuring the collection.

I just love the color palette and designs in this collection, and I wanted to showcase them in a sweet way that reminded me of freshness and summer.

The design in the Strawberry Stripe paper reminded me of lace strips, so what better way to bring a home feel than to weave them into my spread. I trimmed the stripes, and then carefully cut slits on the cardstock to create the weaved effect on the background.  Then, I trimmed the page and framed it with the Berry Sweet paper.

I backed my photo with papers from the 6x8 paper pad, and set it on the center of the page. I added just a few extra embellishments to diagonal corners of the photo making sure that elements repeated while keeping  clean and simple so that the background wouldn't get lost,

To finish my page, I mixed pieces to create the title at the bottom of the page. I used the cute little birds as a way to tie all the pieces on the page together.   A few scattering of sprinkles complete the page.

I just love how it turned out, and I hope it inspires you to pull your Berry Sweet collection and create a cute little project.

XO

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SWEET GIRL - Doodlebug Design

We are all so in love with the new Berry Sweet collection from Doodlebug. It is such a perfect and small collection for all those lovely memories.    The sweet details and all the things berry gave the perfect vessel to document my daughter's Pastry Chef journey. Let me show you what I have created:

I wanted to create a fun design for the page, and decided on creating a focal point for the layout using patterned paper anda jaunty angle.

I started by cutting the red with white polkadots paper from the 6x8 paper pad into two triangles.   Then decided to add a layer under them using the Strawberry Stripe paper.  These were glued to opposite corners of the base, providing the perfect spot for the photo and embellishments.

I backed the photos with a paper from the 6x8 paper pad, and added a piece of the scalloped border below the photos before gluing it to the base.  I created a cluster of embellishments at the top right corner of the photos.  The berry theme made it easy to put together pieces into a cluster.

I took advantage of the angle the papers created to add my title to the page.  I also added extra embellishments to bulk up the title cluster.   To finish the spread, I added a few Sprinkles throughout the clusters to bring it all together.

I love how this turned out, and I hope you give the new Berry Sweet collection a try, you are going to love it!

XO

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HAPPY MEMORIES - Doodlebug Design

I think we are all crushing over the beautiful Butterfly Kisses collection!  It is such a beautiful combination of color, design, sentiments, and all those lovely butterflies.  It is so perfect to document all sorts of memories; so, today I am using it to create this layout:

I had an idea on how I wanted this page to look, and pretty much it came as I had    dreamed it.   A selection of papers -with a twist-, a large photo, butterflies and color.

I started by cutting strips of papers from the 6x8 paper pad, and also the 12x12 papers.  I made sure that I had a combination of pattern and solid in all of them.  Then using a thin straw, I started rolling the ends of the strips -the look is that of papers unrolling from the left to right of the page-.   I then attached them to the coordinating cardstock so that they overlapped on the page,

I backed my photo with a paper from the 6x8 paper pad, and adhere it to the left of the paper strips (the unrolled end of them).   I decided to create clusters on the page so that the flow of the layout follows the paper rolls, that meant adding a flowers cluster at the top right corner of  the photo, and at the bottom of the paper rolls.

To finish my layout, I added a combination of stickers, Chit Chat, Odds & Ends, and Puffy Word stickers to create my title.  I had to bring texture and extra movement to the page, so I added some butterflies and hand stitched trails around them to make sure that they pop, too.

I just love how this turned out, and I hope it inspires you to create with the beautiful Butterfly Kisses collection.

XO

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HELLO PRECIOUS GIRL _ Doodlebug Design

The new Butterfly Kisses collection just landed at my doorstep, and I am so excited to use to document some of my most favorite memories.   This collection is bright, fun, and just gorgeous!  Let me show you what I created with it!

I love how this layout came together, it was so easy to mix and match pieces to bring the design to life with a touch of whimsy.

I had this idea of creating a sort of flap for the page.  So, I started by trimming the Rainbow Skies paper by about an inch, then I trimmed a corner of the Garden Gingham paper;  I scored about 1/4" from the long edge to form the triangular flap. I secured the back of the flap to the back of the paper before adhering it to the teal cardstock.

The small scalloped border under the flap helps to soften the edges.  I love the tags in the back of the Happy Thoughts paper, so I am using one of them to house my picture.  I made sure to punch a hole at the corner of the flap so thar I could tie the tag and flap together in place.

I chose to add two floral clusters to the left and right of the top of the tag.  My idea was to have similar elements so that they balance the page.   I also added a few sprinkles and butterfly stickers as if they were creating the bow on the tag.

To finish my page, I combined pieces of Chit Chat with the new Puffy Words to create my title at the bottom of the page.  I added a few stickers to bring the floral cluster look at at smaller scale to this end of the page. 

I hope this inspires you to get creative with the new Butterfly Kisses collection!!

XO

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BUNNY EGGS TRADITION - Doodlebug Design

 We are  so close to celebrating Easter, so no better time to pull out the beautiful BUNNY HOP collection to document some past Easter memories.   If you have grown kids, then you know that  Easter chocolate egg hunts are a thing of the past, or in our case a tradition that has evolved to just giving my adult children small boxed of  chocolate eggs.   So. I pulled one of the photos for this layout.

I have to say that it was fun to put this together using the collection.  I wanted something that could use the photo and the title in one page.

I  selected one of the coordinating Petite Prints for the layout's base, then cut a 7.5" square from the Spot of Spring, and glued it to center of the base, then trimmed a 2.5" strip and glued it at the center of the page to help me ground everything in place.

I used papers from the 6x6 paper pad to back my photo and placed on the top right corner of the diamond.  I added a few Bits and Pieces, stickers and Sprinkles to create the cluster behind the top right corner of the photo.

It was all about the title for this layout.  So, once I set the Chit Chat in place, I added a few extra eggs and some of those cute little bunnies.

To finish my page, I added a few extra eggs and another cute bunny plus a few Sprinkles to help define the shape in the background,

I hope this inspires you to pull your BUNNY HOP collection and  get crafty with it! I cannot wait to see what you will create!

XO

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HELLO HAPPY LITTLE ONE - Doodlebug Design -

Spring is here and it brings all things colorful and fresh back into the world. So, why not bring out the fun and beautiful OVER THE RAINBOW collection to create a new layout.

A rainbow is always a great thing, and I have been playing with the idea of transforming the shape of the rainbow for this page.  The inspiration all came from the Over The Rainbow paper stripes.

I started by separating the paper strips and attaching two of them together, so they form a long color stripe.  Here is where the tricky part starts, as I had to play with the paper positioning and then start folding strips to create the effect on the white cardstock.

Once I framed my cardstock with the Rainbow Wishes paper, then it was all about setting the picture in place.  I backed the picture with one of the 6x6 pad papers, then set it to the right of the rainbow.  I used some of the Odds & Ends, stickers and puffy stickers to add a bit more interest around it.

For my title, it was all about taking advantage of the angle of the paper strips.  I used the line at the bottom of the page to bring pieces of Chit Chat, Alphabet Soup Puffy stickers together for my title.

To finish my layout, I am using Sprinkles to emphasize the angle in the paper folds, add texture, and a bit more interest to the page.

I love how it turned out, and I hope it inspires you to use the Over The Rainbow collection to get crafty!

XO

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