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Jul 30, 2025

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,

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SUPPLIES

Summer Fun collection

Summer Fun Cardstock

Sprinkles

Jan 6, 2024

WINTER WONDERLAND - Doodlebug Design

Happy New Year! It is officially Winter here in Canada, that means we are in for lots of cold temperatures, cozy clothing, and snow! So, the new SNOW MUCH FUN collection is just perfect to document the many memories we will be making during the next 4-5 months! Let me show you my first project with the collection...

I just love the color palette in this collection, and pulled a picture of my nephew all covered in snow after an afternoon of sledding on his driveway!

I started my page with a bit of mixed media on the background (just some ink blending with splatters of ink and shimmering watercolor to match the papers). While the background dried, I ripped large strips from the Ice Crystals and Snow Much Fun papers, so that I can attach them to the top of the page.

Next, I backed the photo with a paper from the 6x6 paper pad, and adhere it to a few more layers (from the Odds and Ends pack, and Freeze Tag paper). I made sure to place the photo to the right side of the page, on top of the mixed media section on the background, I brought a few of the snowflakes (from all the embellishments in the collection) to create a cascade of them from the top to bottom of the page.

I love the Chit Chat sentiments, they made it so easy to create a title for my page. A few extra snowflakes from the puffy stickers and some extra shimmer watercolor splatters complete the page.

Just love how this turned out, it is just winter perfection. Be sure to check the new SNOW MUCH FUN collection, and share with us what you create with it!

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SUPPLIES

Snow Much Fun Collection

Nov 7, 2021

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Sweet Violet Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi there!

Welcome to ALTENEW CRAFT-A-FLOWER: SWEET VIOLET RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from my friend Terri Koszler's blog. You can find a list of all the participants at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Today, Altenew is releasing the new CRAFT-A-FLOWER: SWEET VIOLET Layering Die Set. And it is a beauty. It is so detailed, yet easy to layer, and with beautiful end results. Let me show you how I used the new CAF in my Gratitude Journal

I knew that the movement of the CAF: SWEET VIOLET would be perfect for a corner design, and their color will complement the ones of a Fall sunset, so I matched them into this new entry.

I cut the flowers from Gradient Cardstock ( New Purple) and also other lighter tones of violet cardstock. Due to the movement in the new CAF die set, it was easy to cluster them together to cap my journaling page.

All that was left to do was add a title ( Floral Thanks stamp set) then add a large puffy sticker/sentiment atop of the photo. Just love how this lovely CRAFT-A-FLOWER: SWEET VIOLET was just perfect to complement my photo, and complete the layout.

Remember that you can always register to Altenew's Subscription programs to secure your monthly stamp set at a lower price each month. Just click here for more information,

As always, no blog hop is complete without a GIVEAWAY!

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 11/13/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/15/2021.

Good Luck everyone!

Now it is time to continue checking all the inspiration. You are off to visit Verity Biddlecombe's blog. You can always hop onto Altenew Card blog to start the hop. Here is a list of all the participants, for your convenience:

Thanks for Stopping by!

Sep 23, 2021

MAGICAL MEMORIES - Doodlebug Design

We all have those special memories from our visits to our favorite amusement parks. Well, the new FUN AT THE PARK collection is just the perfect reason to revisit those happy moments.

One of my most favorite papers has to be "Say Cheese"; the film strips are perfect spot to add lots of photos. This time, I cut a few of them, and lay them on my background. A bit of mixed media on the page, just adds that halo of color around the photos.

I matted my pictures with a paper from the 6x6 paper pad, and placed them atop the film strips. All the cute icons and sentiments layered seamlessly behind the photos.

Of course you all recognize that famous ride. Well, I pull some of the smaller teacup icons to help me document the story. The color palette of this collection is just so perfect, it makes it so easy to embellish your pages.

This is probably the cutest title work ever! and the easiest, too. I just mixed some Chit Chat, Bits and Pieces, and those adorable tea cups on one large cluster. Just love this!

I just love how this page came together in a a short period of time! The new FUN AT THE PARK is sure to help you document those fun filled memories!

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SUPPLIES

Fun at the Park collection

Sprinkles

Sep 9, 2021

CUTE & CRAFTY 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 vase. 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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Supply List:

CUTE & CRAFTY collection

CUTE & CRAFTY Bits and Pieces

CUTE & CRAFTY Sprinkles

Jul 1, 2021

CANADA DAY - Doodlebug Design DT

Happy Canada day to you all! We are celebrating this week with The Land That I Love collection, and I had to create a page that reflect my beloved adopted home, Canada.

I focused on using all the red patterns in the collection to create a patriotic page. I used the red tone papers to create origami maple leaves for my page (just like in the Canadian flag)

I created leaves of different size papers (4", 3",and2")for the background of the page. I place them so that they fan out on the background of a white 11"x11"cardstock.

Just a few gems and cardstock stickers is all I needed to embellish the page. The folds in the leaves already add interest to the page.

To finish the page, I created a title using Alpha stickers for my title, and adhere the photo of our baby on his first Canada Day celebration. Just love how this turned out!

Thank you so much for visiting!

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SUPPLIES:

The Land That I Love collection

Abigail Alpha Stickers in Bettle Black

The Land That I Love Mini Jewels

The Land That I Love Stamp set

Apr 29, 2021

Altenew Wildflower Paper Crafting Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi there!

Welcome to ALTENEW WILDFLOWER PAPER CRAFTING COLLECTION RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from Altenew's Card blog. A list of all the participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

I am so excited for a new paper crafting collection, as scrapbooking and memory keeping are my favorite thing! The designs, and the awesome color combo in the new WILDFLOWER collection are so versatile, and of course there are florals!! So, I pulled a few of my favorite things in one page...

My starting point was the Pathway paper... the waves in design just needed to be on my page... So, I carefully used a paper piercing tool, and created a stitching guide in some of the waves, trimmed a good strip of it, and then spent a few hours hand stitching the design.

I wanted the colors of the flowers and to show nicely, so I chose a white cardstock for the background. A bit of Mixed Media ink -in Frayed Leaf- adds a soft background for the picture. In addition, I added a bit more interest to the color application by adding the impression from the Floral Mandala stencil.

I fussy cut florals from the 6x6 paper pad, and also used some of the papers to back the pictures - the simple frames, makes them pop from the background. I mixed a few pieces of ephemera to the clusters just so that they frame the photos nicely.

For the title of the page, decided to play with size. I used the bold alphabet die set and the 6x6 paper pad to create the word book, then matched it with the diecut piece. I capped the page with a few more of fussy cut florals. Then added a few drops of Antique Gold metallic Ink.

I love how this turned out, and cannot wait to continue creating with the new Wildflower collection!!! A truly beautiful mix of color and design.

Of course we are celebrating the release with a GIVEAWAY...

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/07/2021.

Good Luck every one!

Now it is time to continue the inspiration, your next stop is LauraJane's blog. Here is a list of all the participants, for your convenience:

Altenew Blog

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