SUMMER FUN - SUMMER CHARM | with Miguel

I really enjoy working with Doodle Cuts because they can be used in so many different projects. Today, I drew inspiration from current trends specifically, charms or keychains made with colorful cords and combined them with the Summer Fun collection, Just Fishes and Adora-Bowl Doodle Cuts. Just look at the fantastic result!

I tied several knots in the cords and then attached the pieces cut from the "Summer Fun" solid assortment adding foam backing to give them dimension and extra sturdiness; finally, I attached them to the keychain and added mini jewels for sparkle and to simulate water bubbles. The result is incredible.

Here are the Doodle Cuts I used for the little sea creatures I attached to my keychain. Remember to die-cut them from cardstock and foam for greater durability.

I hope you love this idea as much as I do and give it a try. This pendant can serve as an album charm or an accessory for your summer bag! Thanks for stopping by and reading see you soon!

     

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

 

8920 best fishes doodle cuts
8919 so adora-bowl doodle cuts

8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack
7749 summer assortment mini jewels

OTHER

Cording

Foam
Beads
Jewelry rings

Key chain fob

SUMMER FUN SPLISH SPLASH LAYOUT | with Tarrah

It's always fun to document warm-weather memories—the colors feel brighter, the smiles look bigger, and every page seems to radiate sunshine. Today I’m sharing a layout that captures all of that joy using the Summer Fun collection a line that practically sparkles with happy vibes.

I started by tracing a dinner plate and cutting it out from the Summer Fun patterned paper. I adhered this to the centre of a sheet of white cardstock. I then cut out triangles from the multiple papers in the 6' x 8' paper pad and adhered these around the outside of the circle to replicate the sun. I trimmed the white cardstock down and adhered it to the Beach Towel patterned paper.

One of my favorite things about Doodlebug collections is how easy it is to build a story with their embellishments. This layout features adorable icons like surfboards, a sweet little Doodle-pop seahorse, and playful word stickers that bring the theme to life.

I placed my photo over to the left hand side of the layout and then embellished on the right hand side.

The 'Splish Slash' title adds a whimsical touch and ties the water theme together perfectly. Around the sunburst, mixed in with the triangles, I added arrow tags with words like Paradise, Happy, Beautiful, and Let's Go—each one capturing the carefree spirit of summer adventures.

To finish the layout, I sprinkled in a few extra bits from the collection—mini icons, colorful stickers, and layered die cuts. The multicolored “Summer” title at the top adds a cheerful header, while the surrounding embellishments help balance the design and keep the eye moving around the page.

I love how the Summer Fun collection makes it effortless to create layouts that feel joyful and full of personality. Whether you’re documenting beach days, poolside fun, or sunny outdoor adventures, this collection has everything you need to bring those memories to life.

This layout was such a delight to create. The bold sunburst, the vibrant colors, and the playful embellishments all work together to celebrate the best parts of summer. 

If you’re looking for a collection that’s bright, happy, and bursting with charm, Summer Fun is a must-have for your stash.  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

8903 Summer Fun - Doodle-pop - Diggin' Summer

8901 Summer Fun - Doodle-pop - Sam and Sally Seahorse

8929 Summer Fun - Summer Fun patterned paper

8939 Summer Fun - Beach Towel patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

OTHER

White cardstock

Date stamp

Black ink

SUMMER FUN FLIP UP MINI ALBUM | with Kathy

I have a fabulous Summer Fun mini album for you today.  I love finding unique mini album designs... I found this book and tutorial by @helloscrapbook.pt and just had to make one of my very own!  Check it out...

To start, I created my cover... I started with 2 pieces of chipboard each 4.25" x 6.25" for the front and back, and a third piece measuring 1.25" x 6.25" for my spine.  I laid the chipboard out on a piece of the water babies paper (waves) and wrapped/adhered them to make my cover.  To cover the inside I cut a piece of Lily White cardstock.

My title was done using the Puffy Word Stickers and I also added the ampersand from the lily white alphabet soup stickers.   I next created a fun "porthole" shaker.  The shaker walls are made from stacking and gluing rings of chipboard (8),  then adding a circle of heavyweight acetate and a ring of gray candy strip/sprinkles petite prints.  I used the silver sprinkles for my "rivets."  Inside my porthole I die cut the greenery and sand using the adora-bowl doodle cuts.  I added some puffy icon stickers and some swimming pool and bitty bubbles shakers. 

Inside the album, I used a chit chat and one of the cut-aparts from the summer school paper on the left and added the fun flip up pages from @helloscrapbook.pt's tutorial on the right.

Each "page" flips up to reveal 4 separate sections. I decorated each section with a variety of papers, chit chats, Puffy Stickers, Icon stickers and shaped sprinkles.  Here are some close ups of the individual sections.

The second flip up....

and my third flip up.  All together there are 12 different mini pages to add photos, journaling and of course cute Summer fun Icons!

And of course, it's much more fun to see the album in action, so I created a quick flip through to help you better see the pages.

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

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8893 sweet shells shape sprinkles

8894 summer school shape sprinkles
8895 summer splash shape sprinkles
8892 island tropics shape sprinkles
8904 bitty bubbles shakers

8412 swimming pool balls shakers
8906 summer fun mini icons stickers
8907 summer fun puffy icons stickers
8908 summer fun puffy words stickers
8919 so adora-bowl doodle cuts
8922 summer fun chit chat
8932 water babies double-sided cardstock
8925 summer fun 6x8 paper pad
8942 summer fun petite prints assortment pack
8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack
8090 stone gray - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock
8087 kraft - candy stripe-sprinkles petite prints cardstock
8378 clear heavyweight acetate
7401 lily white alphabet soup puffy stickers
8214 silver assortment sprinkles

OTHER

Chipboard
Circle Dies
Ring Dies
Score Board
Trimmer

Adhesive

Wave Die
Cloud Stencil

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass