Wednesday, May 13, 2026

INSD 2026 WINNERS!

We can't thank our followers enough for the fabulous comments, entries and participation in our INSD 2026 festivities!  You helped make the day so special!

We randomly chose winners from all of our hourly giveaways, challenges and our Color Me Crafty giveaway.  They are all listed below.  Winners, please send your mailing information to kathleen@doodlebug.design by May 18th.  Thank you!

HOURLY GIVEAWAYS






CHALLENGES




COLOR ME CRAFTY GIVEAWAY





BUTTERFLY KISSES SPRING MINI ALBUM | with Inessa

Today I’m sharing the sweetest little spring mini album using the beautiful Butterfly Kisses collection! This collection is absolutely perfect for documenting all those happy spring memories, and I decided to fill mine with favorite photos of my family and, of course, our adorable pup Paisley.
For the base of my project, I used a metal die cut set with decorative oval shapes that measure approximately 4x5 inches. After cutting all of my pages, I simply punched two holes along the sides and bound everything together using two ring binders from my stash. I love how easy and customizable this style of mini album is!

To create the pages, I used the 6x8 paper pad to die cut the ovals. For the front cover, I chose the Butterfly Kisses color-fetti paper from the 12x12 collection pack because I wanted a sturdier cover with extra thickness. I already had some leftover paper from a previous project, which made it the perfect choice! I also doubled up the back page to give the album a nice substantial feel.


For the cover design, I added the adorable cup of cheer doodle pop and layered stickers below and directly onto the cup for extra detail and dimension. To finish it off, I tied on ribbon and a tassel for even more texture and fun. I just love the playful look it adds!


Inside the album, I used one of the metal dies to cut out my photo on the first page and then decorated it with cardstock stickers. As you flip through the album, you’ll see a variety of embellishments including cardstock stickers, icons, mini icons, shape sprinkles, bits & pieces, odds & ends, and a few more doodle pops sprinkled throughout the pages. Towards the end of the album, I also added a couple of puffy word stickers for extra texture and detail. 


I truly love how this little album turned out, and I hope it inspires you to create something special with your own spring memories! This would make such a thoughtful handmade gift for your mom, grandma, or a friend. It would also be perfect for documenting birthdays, Mother’s Day, or any meaningful occasion worth remembering.





Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends. I hope you have a wonderful day and feel inspired to create a fun little treasure of your own! Happy crafting đź’•


DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 butterfly kisses cardstock stickers

8801 butterfly kisses odds & ends

8803 butterfly kisses bits & pieces

8806 butterfly kisses cardstock icons

8813 color-fetti paper

8776 cup of cheer doodle-pops

8782 hoppy to see you doodle-pops

8773 flower garden shape sprinkles

8786 butterfly kisses mini icons stickers

8805 6x8 paper pad

8788 butterfly kisses puffy words

2991 swimming pool doodle twine



OTHER PRODUCTS USED


ribbons

charm dangle

binder rings
Oval Dies




Tuesday, May 12, 2026

BUTTERFLY KISSES LOVE YOU LAYOUT | with Tya

There is just something so sweet and happy about the Butterfly Kisses collection from Doodlebug Design! The bright pastel colors, playful butterflies, and darling floral patterns made this layout such a joy to create. I used this adorable collection to document these precious photos of some family friends' kids at a wedding reception, and I just love how perfectly the soft colors and whimsical details highlighted these sweet little best friends.

For the base of my layout, I created a fun patchwork background using a variety of patterned papers from the  6x8 paper pad. I love how the mix of florals, polka dots, butterflies, and stripes adds so much interest and color without overwhelming the design. Layering the white cardstock panel on top helped frame my photos beautifully while still allowing all those gorgeous patterns to peek through around the edges.

One of my favorite details on this page is the “Love You” title cluster at the top of the layout.  The words are from the Chit Chat. I layered the title over a floral heart from the Bits and Pieces and added one of the adorable butterfly pieces and some hearts for extra dimension and movement. The black and white twine adds such a fun, whimsical touch and helps guide your eye around the page.


On the right side of the layout, I created a sweet embellishment cluster filled with flowers, hearts, leaves, and one of the pretty pink butterflies from the collection. All of these are from the Bits and Pieces and the Odds and Ends. I love adding little layers like this around my photos because it gives the page so much texture and helps bring everything together. The tiny Puffy Sticker flowers and sprinkled black ink dots finish the cluster perfectly.

For the left side cluster, I tucked in more florals and die cuts along with the “You’re So Sweet” speech bubble from the This and That Sticker sheet. I also added twine bows to some yellow flower buttons from my stash and layered pieces with foam adhesive to create extra depth and dimension. These little details are some of my favorite ways to make a layout feel interactive and full of life.

The full layout view really shows how beautifully all the colors in the Butterfly Kisses collection work together. The soft yellows, pinks, mint greens, and pops of coral create such a cheerful springtime feel. I love how the playful butterflies and florals help tell the story while keeping the focus on these darling photos and special memories.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to pick up the Butterfly Kisses collection and use it to document some of your own sweet memories. This collection is absolutely bursting with happy colors and charming details that make creating such a delight. Happy crafting!


DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 Butterfly Kisses This and That Sticker
8801 Butterfly Kisses Odds and Ends
8802 Butterfly Kisses Chit Chat
8803 Butterfly Kisses Bits and Pieces
8787 Butterfly Kisses Puffy Icons Stickers
8805 Butterfly Kisses 6x8 Paper Pad
8823 Butterfly Kisses Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack
2994 Beetle Black Doodle Twine

OTHER PRODUCTS USED

Black Acryllic Paint
Yellow Flower Buttons
White Crochet Thread

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