BALLOONS & BANNERS BIRTHDAY CARDS | with Karen

I know that birthdays can mean so many different things to different people but for me, birthdays have always been a way of sharing a personal part of me with someone special in my life. I have been making handmade cards for my family members since I was a kid. My dad still has every one that I have ever made. So any time doodlebug comes out with a birthday themed collection, I can't help but smile. There is just something so special to me in making a birthday card.

  

Balloons and Banners is one of those collections that I know I will be grabbing time and time again. The gender neutral colours and darling icons make this collection a show stopper! For this set of cards, I started by using the Birthday Boy Cards & Envelopes as a base. From there, I trimmed some small pieces from the patterned paper in the 6x8" Paper Pad just to anchor the next layers.

  

Speaking of next layers, can we talk about the amazing Fancy Frills? These lovely sticker sheets have beautiful trim that you can add in so many different ways. I used them towards the bottom of the patterned paper just to add a pretty detail. This is a product that I know will be a regular on this card-makers supply list!

  

From there, I just used some foam adhesive to add some die cuts from the Balloons and Banners Odds & Ends pack. I mean come on - how cute and versatile are these shapes? They are perfect for birthdays but are generic enough that you cold use them for all sorts of card and projects! A little sentiment from the Balloons and Banners Chit Chat pack and a few mini jewels finished everything.

  

I am so excited to add these to my stash of cards! I hope they inspire you to make some birthday cards too! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

 
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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9206 balloons & banners 6X8 paper pad

9205 birthday boy cards & envelopes

9203 balloons & banners chit chat

9202 balloons & banners odds & ends

9237 blue jean fancy frills

6917 special deliver mini jewels

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

CUPCAKES & CANDLES STUFFED ENVELOPES | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! Nice to see you all pop by! Today I am so happy you're here so I can show you the latest project I've created with the brand new Cupcakes & Candles collection! I do have a YouTube video tutorial on how I made my own envelopes without a template or die,  I added the link below. And as a bonus, I have a video showcase of today's project at the end of my post as well, so be sure to stay tuned!

For each envelope, I used some of the sweetest papers! Be warned, each pattern is super adorable and you'll be spoil for choice.  I've grabbed the Birthday Bouquet, Sweet Sprinkles and Surprise Party for the outside of the envelopes and then Colorful Confetti, Balloon Banquet and Cute Cakes for the linings.  Darling choices!

Once I built each of my envelopes, the really fun part began...decorating them!  I love to layer and create clusters.  For this I used lots of foam rectangles and pop dots to build dimension and texture.  I find that Doodlebug has the best ephemera packs on the market! Each pack is literally bursting with all the different size pieces you can use on any project! Scrapbooking, cardmaking, home decor, happy mail and the like.  The confetti and banner pieces are adorable! And there you go crafty friends. A fun project for you to recreate!

Thank you again for visiting crafty crew! I hope you found some inspiration today! Please remember to tag Doodlebug Design in your Socials when you create with our products so we can all admire your creativity! We love seeing your creations! Until next time; doodle dee!  Enjoy my video showcase!

 

 

INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED 

9167 sweet sprinkles cardstock 

9169 balloon banquet cardstock 

9160 surprise party cardstock

9165 birthday bouquet cardstock

9164 cute cakes cardstock

9159 colorful confetti cardstock

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces ephemera pack

9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends ephemera pack

9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat ephemera pack

OTHER

foam tabs

DIY loaded envelope YouTube tutorial

CUPCAKES & CANDLES GIFT BAGS | with Karen

I am not sure if I am alone on this, but I have been known to squeal a little bit when Doodlebug releases new product. It just always feel like the new collections are colourful and fun, and never cease to make me smile. There is ALWAYS something a little extra - a product or character or icon that is over the top. And let's just say that the new Wired Pom Pom Boutique Trim is my newest squeal-worthy product!

  

Together with the adorable Cupcakes and Candles collection, how could a crafter not fall instantly in love? I decided to feature the Wired Pom Pom Boutique trim on some little mini gift bags I created. When my girls were younger, we would always make little treat bags for our guests so I decided to see how these new product would up my game. Doodlebug is making me look good again.

Here's how you can make them too!

  

1. Cut a piece of 6x8 paper - I cut down the Balloon Bouquet, Birthday Bouquet and Colorful Confetti 12x12 paper.
2. On the 6" side, score at the 1" and 5" marks.
3. Then turn your sheet and across the 8" side, score at the 1", 3.5", 4.5", and 7".
4. Optional - If you want to reduce the bulk, trim off the sections shown on the Balloon Bouquet paper (the top and bottom left corners).
5. From the bottom edge trim upward at each score mark to the 1" horizontal score mark.
6. Using the top 1" score line, fold it back on itself to get the contrasting trim on your little bag.
7. Then fold and burnish all the other folds inward in the opposite direction. Add some adhesive on the overlapping sides and you are ready to decorate!

  

To embellish them, I added a little bit of the Fancy Frills around the bottom edge of the top fold. These create a beautiful little scallop without having to worry about having a fancy cutting machine or decorative scissors. And then out came the Wired Pom Pom Boutique Trim. I just love how easy it is to wrap around and the wire helps it stay in place!

  

Finally, out came he die cuts from the Odds & Ends pack. I kept the theme consistent but there are so many fun icons that you could make each one unique to the guests coming (or let them pick their own).

  

Fill them with treats or a gift card or anything your heart desires! I think they would make an adorable centerpiece on the table! i hope they inspire you to make some fun favours for your next party!  Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9169 balloon bouquet 12x12 patterned paper

9165 birthday bouquet 12x12 patterned paper

9159 colourful confetti 12x12 patterned paper

9243 cupcake wired pom pom boutique trim

9244 bubblegum wired pom pom boutique trim

9249 limeade wired pom pom boutique trim

9229 bubblegum fancy frills

9239 lily white fancy frills

9150 cupcake & candles odds & ends

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock