COLOR ME CRAFTY SMILE GIFT CARD HOLDERS | with Karen

Like many of you, I am a sucker for anything retro! Instead of making me feel old, classics like a Polaroid camera or classic cars just make me smile! So when I saw the new Smile Doodle Cuts, I knew that it was going to be the main feature of the first project I made with the all new (and adorable) Color Me Crafty collection!

I actually decided to see if there was a way that I could modify the die cut a bit to serve as both a gift card holder and card. And actually, it turned out to be incredible easy! First I started by using a variety of prints from the Color Me Crafty 6x8 patterned papers together with some textured cardstock in Swimming Pool and Dolphin to create the die cut as shown.

I layered everything up and got the pieces glued in place. Then I dug into the Bits and Pieces pack to find some flowers I could use to embellish the camera. Can we all just take a minute to admire how pretty these flowers are?

Then I cut 2 additional pieces of the main camera shape - both out of 6x8 patterned paper.

Using the first piece, I rans some liquid adhesive around the side and bottom edges, gluing this to the back of the full assembled camera die cut and creating a little pocket for the gift card in the back.

And them, I just folded a piece if textured cardstock that was slightly smaller in length than the side of the camera and glued that to the back of the pocket I created. Finally, I added a bit more glue and added the 3rd piece I had cut out of the main shape to glue on the back, creating a little card that can open and close.

I really love how these little gift card holders turned out. I think that even if you are not a fan of everything retro, these would make you smile. Give them a try and let me know! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9089 smile doodle cuts
9092 color me crafty bits & pieces
9094 color me crafty 6x8 paper pad
3392 swimming pool textured cardstock
3393 dolphin textured cardstock
3402 lily white textured cardstock

OTHER

adhesive
black cardstock

 

COLOR ME CRAFTY CAMERA MINI BOOK| with Miguel

The long-awaited moment has arrived: working with the collection that best represents us!   Color Me Crafty is a beautiful collection, full of color and lovely crafty designs. Today I worked with the Smile Doodle Cuts, creating a mini album to document those fun crops and how much fun we had.

This was made with Color Me Crafty Solid assortment, as this product has the perfect color combination. I layered cardstock and foam to add dimension, and also lined the edges of the pieces for a better finish.

For the inside pages, I die-cut from the 6x8 pad since the designs are smaller and are perfect for the size of the album; I then decorated with some of the cut apart cards from one of the sheets in the collection.

 

Some of my favorite products for decorating are the Puffy Icons because they give projects a spectacular shine and make them look very original. Look how beautiful my cover looks in the photo!

Thank you for reading!  Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9094 color me crafty 6x8 paper pad
9112 color me crafty solid assortment pack
9077 color me crafty puffy icons

9076 color me crafty mini icons stickers

                 9089 smile doodle cuts         

OTHER

Foam

Chipboard

COLOR ME CRAFTY I LOVE SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT | with Tarrah

The new Color Me Crafty collection is so gorgeous and fun for documenting this hobby we all love! I recently got Chat GPT to create a fun photo of me crafting away at my desk! This page celebrates all things creative with bold color, playful details, and a whole lot of personality.

I used an  'I Love Scrapbooking' cut file (linked below) and cut it from white cardstock.  I backed all of the open spaces from the various patterned papers in the 6 x 8 paper pad, from rainbows and florals to soft pastels and playful prints—creating a patchwork effect that perfectly reflects the fun and variety of crafting. I trimmed down another sheet of white cardstock and adhered it to the Rows of Ribbons patterned paper. I also took 2 of the scalloped border strip stickers from the This and That sticker sheet, placing 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom of the layout.

The mix of patterns brings the whole composition to life while still keeping everything cohesive thanks to the collection’s signature color palette.

The tiny banner at the top spelling 'Crafty' adds a playful finishing touch and ties in perfectly with the theme.

On the right side, the photo becomes part of the story—a vibrant, illustrated image of a crafter surrounded by tools and supplies. The colors and details in the photo blend seamlessly with the Color Me Crafty collection, making it feel like a natural extension of the layout.

Layered embellishments around the photo—including tabs, labels, and icons—help build a visual cluster without overwhelming the design.

This design shines because it balances boldness with structure:

• The large title anchors the layout
• The rainbow borders frame the design without overpowering it
• The embellishments are playful but thoughtfully placed
• The color palette stays consistent while still feeling energetic

This scrapbook page is a joyful tribute to the love of crafting. The Color Me Crafty collection makes it easy to combine bright colors, whimsical icons, and meaningful sentiments into a layout that truly celebrates creativity.

If you’ve ever wanted to document your passion for scrapbooking (or crafting in general), let this page inspire you—go big with your title, mix those patterns, and most importantly… make time to create!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9092 Color Me Crafty - Bits & Pieces pack

9091 Color Me Crafty - Chit Chat pack

9077 Color Me Crafty - Puffy Icons stickers

9078 Color Me Crafty - Puffy Words stickers

9096 Color Me Crafty - This & That sticker sheet

9094 Color Me Crafty - 6' x 8' paper pack

9091 Color Me Crafty - Rows of Ribbons patterned paper

9071 Color Me Crafty Doodle Pop - Tools of the Trade

OTHER

I Love Scrapbooking cut file

White cardstock

Black journal pen

Date stamp

Black ink