SUMMER FUN FLORAL CARDS | with Karen

It has been dreary the last week or so and it is probably safe to say that summer has seen it's last day here in Calgary. But there is one thing that I absolutely love to craft with on a gloomy day - anything Doodlebug! The colours are always enough to turn around any gloomy day. Beyond that, if I can find some Doodlebug florals in my stash, I am even happier! So today called for some Summer Fun, and the beautiful florals you can find in the coordinating Bits & Pieces pack.

This set of cards is on the clean and simple side because I really wanted those florals to look like arrangements that were floating on top of the cards. I grabbed a variety of sizes and colours for each card and then just slightly layered them to see what shapes I could create. On a couple of the cards I did layer the die cuts on a small 3x3 pieces of the Water Babies 12x12 patterned cardstock but on the other one, I just used a patterned tag from the Bits & Pieces pack.

Because of the layout of this card, I needed a little extra texture on one side so I also added a pretty little Mini Paper Doily in Mint. Some foam adhesive on a few of the flowers gives the illusion of more layers and dimension on the card.

Because the card design are simple, the little details really matter. A few Mini Paper Clips and some mini jewels created just a little bit more eye candy on these designs. Oh, and to finish each one off, I grabbed one of the amazing Puffy Word sentiments from the Summer Fun pack for a little message on each.

No room can stay gloomy when you are working with these pretty products. As we head into winter, don't forget to pull this collection out any time you might need a little pick-me-up! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

  

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8932 water babies 12x12 patterned cardstock

8923 summer fun bits & pieces

8808 summer fun puffy words

8006 easter assortment mini jewels

4616 mint mini paper doilies

4496 bubblegum mini paperclips

4502 blue jean mini paperclips

4501 swimming pool mini paperclips

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

SUMMER FUN KEEPSAKE BOX | with Miguel

Documenting summer memories doesn't have to be limited to an album; for this project, I used a card sheet to display photos and created a matching box to coordinate with the theme, using the Summer Fun collection.

For my cover page, I added a flap so I could document my favorite photo from this summer, decorating it with mini icons from the collection!

This photo captures the way we gather all our summer memories and experiences, treasuring them forever in this little box.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope, as always, that I’ve been able to inspire you.

 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8906 summer fun mini icons stickers
8921 summer fun odds & ends
8941 summer fun paper pack cover

8925 summer fun 6x8 paper pad

8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack

SUMMER FUN BEACH LIFE LAYOUT | with Tarrah

Today I'm sharing a fun-filled summer layout featuring the adorable Summer Fun collection. This layout perfectly captures a sunny day at the beach and all the colorful, carefree vibes that come with it!

The large Beach Life cut file became the focal point of my page and provided the perfect foundation for showcasing one of my favorite beach photos. To make the title pop, I backed the letters with the rainbow stripe paper from the 6' x 8' paper pad from the Summer Fun collection, creating a bright and playful look that instantly draws the eye.

I also used the collection's vibrant patterned papers to back the sections of the beach umbrella and beach ball cut files. Mixing the colorful prints added lots of interest while keeping the design cohesive. The cheerful yellows, pinks, blues, and oranges really bring that summertime energy to the layout.

To help my photo stand out, I layered it on coordinating patterned papers from the 6' x 8' paper pad and placed it right over part of the beach umbrella. This creates depth and helps connect the photo to the overall design. A few phrases from the This and That sticker sheet, including "Love This" and "Beach Hair. Don't Care." were the perfect finishing touches for documenting this sunny memory.

Of course, no beach-themed page would be complete without cute embellishments! I added some of the adorable Summer Fun icons including the sandcastle from the Diggin Summer Doodlepop, a crab, flip-flops, and seagull all from the Odds & Ends pack and also some shells and starfish from the Puffy Sticker icon set. These fun little details help tell the story and guide your eye around the layout.

I love how the bright florals around the border, frame the clean white background, allowing all of the colorful elements to shine. The combination of the playful cut file and the happy Summer Fun collection made this layout come together so easily.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this page inspires you to pull out your favorite summer photos, and create something bright and beautiful.                                               

Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends pack

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Sticker Sheet

8934 Summer Fun - Let's Luau patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

8903 Summer Fun - Diggin Summer - Doodlepop

8907 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers - Icons

OTHER

Beach Life cut file

White cardstock

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

Black ink

Date stamp