Friday, October 9, 2026

BALLOONS & BANNERS TREAT CADDY | 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 Balloons & Banners collection! The colors in this collection are perfection and not just for birthdays, but all celebration themes!  I love a good 3D project that doubles as a table and desk display and this one is super cute! 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!



To create your very own caddy, you need two pieces of 4 x 4.5" chipboard that you'll cover with patterned paper of your choice.  Next, cut a 4 x 11" piece of patterned paper and score the middle of this piece so it bends.  Next, secure on the inside of each piece of covered chipboard.  For the inside boxes you can use whatever dimensions you need to hold what you'd like.  Experiment with plain paper and once you have the size you need you can then make a template and use your good paper :-)



For the front of my caddy, I have added a foam and cardstock pocket.  This can hold a photo or a mini tag.  Decorate how ever you wish.  With each Doodlebug collection, there is so much crafty goodness to use! You'll never be short of supply.  For the extra sweet treats, I've repackaged candy, but you can keep the original packaging and add extra's like a handmade card or gift cards!  So many ideas.


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 doo!  Enjoy my video showcase!



 DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED 

9202 Balloons & Banners odds & ends
9203 Balloons & Banners chit chat
9207 Balloons & Banners Icon stickers
9190 Balloons & Banners mini icons stickers
9219 cake sprinkles patterned paper
9211 cue the confetti patterned paper
9221 birthday balloons patterned paper
2990 limeade doodle twine
3208 bubblebee doodle twine
2989 tangerine doodle twine
2991 swimming pool doodle twine

OTHER

chipboard
scoreboard
pop dots
packaged candy
sewing machine
foam















Thursday, October 8, 2026

BALLOONS & BANNERS BIG BIRTHDAY FUN MINI ALBUM | with Tya

Hi crafty friends! I was overjoyed to create this cute little 4x4 chipboard mini album using the adorable Balloons & Banners collection! Full of birthday cheer, this little cutie is the perfect place to add photos of your favorite birthday boy or girl.

I used the 6x8 paper pad and the coordinating Textured Cardstock pack to dress up the album with festive patterns. I then decorated all the pages by adding layers of birthday fun using the This & That sticker sheet, Odds & Ends, Chit Chat, and Bits and Pieces die cuts. A cute Party Time cake Doodle-Pop and two sets of Shape Sprinkles - the Hip Hip Hooray and the Birthday Boy Assortment bring extra dimension and sweetness. I even added a cute party hat  "Let's Party" charm to the front cover.  Some yummy new Pom-Pom trim in Lily White and Swimming Pool joined the celebration! I love how these little details make this tiny album feel like a party all its own.

Here are some close-ups of each of the pages:

From blowing out candles to opening presents and celebrating with favorite people, there are so many birthday moments worth saving. This little album is the perfect way to gather those special memories into a keepsake you can enjoy long after the last slice of cake is gone!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope I’ve inspired you to pick up the Balloons and Banners collection, create a little album of your own, and fill it with your favorite birthday memories. Happy crafting!



DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9251 Swimming Pool Wired Pom Pom Trim
9256 Lily White Wired Pom Pom Trim
9208 Balloons and Banners This and That Sticker
9202 Balloons and Banners Odds and Ends
9203Balloons and Banners Chit Chat 
9204 Balloons and Banners Bits and Pieces
9176 Balloons and Banners Birthday Boy Assortment Sprinkles
9178 Hip Hip Hooray Shape Sprinkles
9183 Party Time Doodle-pop
9196 Let's Party Little Charmers
9206 Balloons and Banners 6x8 paper pad
9212 Balloons and Banners Birthday Bash
9216Balloons and Banners Check it Out
9219 Balloons and Banners Cake  Sprinkles
9220 Balloons and Banners Star of the Party
9224 Balloons and Banners Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack
4557 Swimming Pool Doilies

OTHER

White Cardstock
4x4 Chipboard Squares
White Crochet Thread
Various Ribbons and Trims
Binder Rings 
Stickles Glitter Glue

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

BALLOONS & BANNERS BIRTHDAY GIFT BOX | with Miguel

We are continuing to work with birthday themes, and now it’s the turn of the Balloons & Banners collection this time featuring colors designed for boys. I created a tower of stacked gift boxes for that special someone on their big day.

The aim of this lovely box is to document the most special moments with spots for your favorite photos, all adorned with unique accents.

And look how incredible the gift bow looks with the fun wired pom pom trim!  It definitely adds that celebratory touch!

An idea I had was to use the pockets found in the bits & pieces packs to tuck a gift certificate for the birthday person inside. I’ll sign off now, hoping as always that my work inspires you to keep creating with Doodlebug’s beautiful products! 



DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9224 balloons & banners textured cardstock assortment pack
9222 balloons & banners 12x12 paper pack
9203 balloons & banners chit chat
9204 balloons & banners bits & pieces
9247 tangerine wired pom pom trim
9248 bumblebee wired pom pom trim
9249 limeade wired pom pom trim
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