SUMMER FUN MY FAVORITE MOVIE LAYOUT | with Tarrah

When a scrapbook collection is filled with colorful fish, sea creatures, and beachy vibes, turning it into a Finding Nemo-inspired layout is simply meant to be! Finding Nemo is one my all time favorite animated movies and when I started creating this page, I immediately knew that the bright colors and adorable ocean-themed icons in the Summer Fun Collection would be perfect for bringing the underwater adventure to life.

The focal point of the layout is a photo of the Finding Nemo movie cover, surrounded by a sea of cheerful embellishments that capture the fun and whimsy of the beloved film. The background is made up of the 2x Catch A Wave acetate sheets sewed together to create a shaker pocket, I added the fishies in and then sewed the top closed. I love how this created the perfect underwater setting, while the embossed wave texture mimics the movement of the ocean.

Since Finding Nemo takes place beneath the sea, I wanted the whole layout to feel like an underwater adventure. I did add a frame over the top of the acetate using the Polka Dot Bikini paper. The Summer Fun collection includes so many elements from the Bits & Pieces and Odds & Ends packs that fit perfectly with the movie's ocean theme. Schools of colorful fish swimming across the page instantly bring Nemo and his underwater friends to mind. The adorable sea turtle is a sweet nod to Crush and Squirt as they ride the East Australian Current, while the stingray reminds me of Mr. Ray, Nemo's enthusiastic schoolteacher. Even the jellyfish embellishment references one of the movie's most memorable scenes as Marlin and Dory make their way through a field of jellyfish.

To tie everything back to the film, I added a sentiment that says "Just Keep Swimming", one of Dory's most famous and beloved quotes. It's the perfect finishing touch and instantly connects all of the ocean-inspired elements to the movie. The bold orange title, "My Favourite Movie," using the Tangerine Alphabet Soup puffy stickers, helps draw attention to the movie poster while balancing the bright blues and aquas throughout the design.

I love how easy it is to adapt themed collections to document favorite movies, books, and family traditions. The Summer Fun collection may have been designed with beach days and vacations in mind, but its adorable sea-life icons make it a perfect choice for celebrating the underwater world of Finding Nemo.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to look at your stash in new ways and use themed products to document the movies, characters, and stories that bring joy to your life. Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends pack

8922 Summer Fun - Chit Chat pack

8923 Summer Fun - Bits & Pieces pack

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Sticker Sheet

8928 Summer Fun - Catch A Wave - Heavy Weight Acetate 

8935 Summer Fun - Polka Dot Bikini patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

8905 Summer Fun - Shakers - Fishies

8907 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers - Icons

7394 Alphabet Soup Puffy Stickers - Tangerine

OTHER

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

SUMMER FUN DOODLE POP CARDS | with Kathy

The doodle-pops in the Summer Fun collection are some of the cutest ever!  I thought that they deserved to be the focus of some fun summery cards.  Take a peek...

I love adding layers and dimension to cards, it makes them so much more interesting!  For both my cards I started with a 4.25" x 5.5" base.  I cut an oval in the center and added a layer of the same papers in the center to give it a bit of dimension.

My first card features the cute flora flamingo doodle-pop.  I added him to the center, along with the coordinating flowers.  I also added some of the leaves from the Icons Sticker Sheet and some puffy icon sticker flowers.  The sentiment was cut from the flamazing flock double sided cardstock.  Here's a close up...

My second card features the most adorable sam & sally seahorse doodle pops!  I mean really, could they be any sweeter?  I placed them on a background of the waves side of the water babies double sided cardstock.    I added the fishies from the doodle-pop, and die cut the sand and leaves using the Aloha and Adora-bowl doodle cuts.  I completed it with some summer splash shaped sprinkles, a little starfish from the puffy icon stickers and another sentiment cut from the flamazing flock cardstock.

That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8078 citrus - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock
8079 limeade - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock
8087 kraft - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock

8895 summer splash shape sprinkles
8896 flora flamingo doodle-pops
8901 sam & sally seahorse doodle-pops
8907 summer fun puffy icons stickers
8918 aloha! doodle cuts

8919 so adora-bowl doodle cuts
8926 summer fun icons stickers
8932 water babies double-sided cardstock
8937 paradise palms double-sided cardstock
8938 flamazing flock double-sided cardstock

OTHER

Rectangle stitched die

oval die

Sizzix Big Shot

SUMMER FUN CASCADING POCKET MINI | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and we’re playing with the Summer Fun Collection once again!

Today we’re creating this fun little cascading pocket mini album. It has six pockets that get smaller as you work your way down, creating a fun layered look. You can add photos, journaling, or little memories inside each pocket.

Let's get started!

I started with a piece of cardstock measuring 5” x 8”, scored at ½” on the 8” side and ½” on both sides of the 5” side. This created the base. I added a piece of cardstock measuring 4” x 7½” to the front of the base.

Next I created the cascading pockets, Here are the pieces I cut for to make them:

• 7½” x 4” finished, cut 5” x 8”

• 6½” x 4” finished,  cut 5” x 7”

• 5½” x 4” finished, cut 5” x 6”

• 4½” x 4” finished , cut 5” x 5”

• 4” x 4” finished , cut 5” x 4½”

• 3” x 4” finished, cut 5” x 3½”. 

On each piece I scored ½” from both sides of the 5” width, and scored ½” at the end of the length.

I folded along thescore lines, trimmed away the corners, and adhered the pockets one on top of the other, starting with the largest and working down to the smallest.

For each pocket, I used a circle punch along the front edge to create a little thumb notch. This makes it easier to pull out your photo mats or cards. I decorated the pockets with pieces from the Summer Fun Collection, including the adorable toucan, turtle, seagull, and crab from the Odds & Ends. I also added some of the Puffy Icon Words, including Say Cheese, Hello, and Time to Relax, along with the fun Beach Hair. Don’t Care. phrase.

And that’s it! A simple little cascading pocket album that’s perfect for adding summer photos, journaling, and memories!  Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

7067 Blue Jean Buffalo Check/woodgrain Petite Prints

8940 Gulf Friends double sided cardstock
8934 Let's Luau double sided cardstock

8934 Polka Dot Bikini double sided cardstock

8931 Pink Paradise double sided cardstock

7069 Bumblebee Buffalo Check/Woodgrain Petite Prints

 8943 Summer Fun Solid Assortment Textured Cardstock
8923 Summer Fun Bits and Pieces 

8921 Summer Fun Odds & Ends 

8908 Summer Fun Puffy Words Stickers

8907 Summer Fun Puffy Icons Stickers
7274 Bright - Cards & Envelopes 

8906 Summer Fun - Mini Icons Stickers

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Stickers

OTHER

Score Board 
Ribbons 

Liquid Glue 
Foam Adhesive 

Cutting Board 

1" Circle Punch