SUMMER FUN POPSICLE GIFT CARD HOLDERS | with Karen

This has been my summer of the popsicle! I have two teenage daughters and neither of them were huge fans of popsicles growing up. So popsicles were not really something I had around the house for the last number of years. But this summer I remembered that I love popsicles! I decided to buy a box just for me to enjoy over the last few weeks. And boy, have I enjoyed them. Popsicles are amazing!

 

So for my project this week, I wanted to honour popsicles! I decided to use the iconic shape to create some gift card holders. Made with the amazing 12x12 patterned sheets from the Summer Fun collection in Pink Paradise, Beach Towel and Gull Friends, these little holders feature a slide out part that hold any standard gift card.

 

Pull on the little popsicle stick, made from some 12x12 Textured cardstock in Vanilla and the gift card slides out. This textured cardstock was perfect for the stick as it has an amazing texture that gives a wood-like feel!

  

Finally, I topped them off with some tiny little Shape Sprinkles from the Island Tropics pack. I think they give the illusion of little sprinkles sitting on top of each one.

  

As moms, I think sometimes we don't always do nice things for ourselves. So whether you love popsicles or not, go do something nice just for you today. You deserve it! Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8931 Summer Fun pink paradise double sided cardstock

8939 Summer Fun beach towel double sided cardstock

8940 Summer Fun gull friends double sided  cardstock

8922 summer fun chit chat

8892 island tropics shape sprinkles

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

Ribbon

SUMMER FUN - SUMMER MINI ALBUM | with Miguel

I'm ready to document my summer—and what better way than with a beautiful mini-album using Doodlebug’s gorgeous Summer Fun collection! For this project, I used a circular die to create a layered cover featuring my favorite Catch a Wave heavyweight acetate sheet!

To decorate my cover, I added Odds & Ends and Doodle Pops which are the perfect size for these pieces.  I  applied the title using puffy word stickers, and added some sparkle with shaped sprinkles.

For the inside pages, I used various sheet designs, and on some pages, I added small inserts to increase photo capacity, decorating them with odds and ends and mini icons from the collection.

 

I finished my mini-album by binding it with the Cinch, I really loved this deconstructed style; it looks quite different from a traditional album. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCGTS USED

8921 summer fun odds & ends
8908 summer fun puffy words stickers
8894 summer school shape sprinkles
8895 summer splash shape sprinkles
8900 palm beach doodle-pops
8928 catch a wave heavyweight acetate
8941 summer fun paper pack

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Cardboard

Circle Die

Cinch

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