FARMHOUSE ENVELOPE MINI ALBUM | with Niella

Hey crafty friends! I'm super excited for Fall crafting and today I am so happy to show you what I've created using the darling Farmhouse collection. The colors are super warm and so welcoming. The idea come to mind as I was tidying my stash of envelopes and cards one day while storing out my craftroom and I put a pile onto my desk  When I went back to put the stack where they belonged, I thought how fun would it be from a stack to an album!  And that was it, I was invested. Watch my video showcase at the end to see the flip through.

**Idea** use any envelopes and blank cards you have.  Just cut down the card if it doesn't fit into the envelope.  I love a good re-purpose and re-use of paper goods!  For my project, I grabbed the Farmhouse Assortment Cards & Envelopes pack.  

My envelope album is made up of 3 envelopes and 5 cards (2 outside).  To begin I adhered the envelopes together using the flap sides.  I do not use a lot of glue at first for my projects, this is so if I need to amend anything, it is easy to carefully remove.  Only once everything is finished, I will add more liquid adhesive.  **Idea** Use more cards and envelopes, you can add as many as you wish!

I have left lots of space for adding hidden journaling, photos, ephemera and tuck spots are always a bonus!  Imagine placing an album like this out on the table at Thanksgiving and everyone adding their handwritten sentiments in the moment.  Later on, photos and dates can be added! So fun!

I tried to keep everything as flat lay as possible to reduce the bulk of my album.  I love how it fans out and then quickly folds back up.  In years to come, it will be wonderful to look back on the memories once it's looked back on.  There is so much lovely pieces in every Doodlebug collection, and Farmhouse is no exception.  You'll be spoilt for choice!

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 dee!  Enjoy my video showcase!

INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED 

8645 Farmhouse cards & envelopes assorted pack

8613 farmhouse fall assorted sprinkles

8643 farmhouse chit chat

8644 farmhouse bits & pieces

8629 farmhouse mini icons stickers

8646 farmhouse 6x6 paper pack

3208 doodle twine - bumblebee

2991 doodle twine - swimming pool

2993 doodle twine - bon bon

OTHER

foam pop dots

sewing machine

WE R Makers multi hole punch

liquid adhesive

FARMHOUSE FLORAL CARDS | with Karen

Fall is my favourite time of the year. You know - those few weeks after Halloween and well before Christmas that you can snuggle up in a warm blanket, put up your feet, and enjoy a warm beverage. It's a slow, comfy time that makes me crave a gentler pace for life.

It is also one of my most favourite times of the year to craft and I find myself tackling gentler projects that I create just because I want to - not because there is a big event coming up - just because. And Doodlebug's Farmhouse collection captures that mood perfectly for me. So this weekend, I decided to create one of my favourite crafts with that collection - cards! Floral themed cards to be exact!

There is nothing fancy about these cards. I simply matted some of the adorable 6x6 patterned papers on some of the Farmhouse assortment of textured cardstock. There are so many beautiful and adorable patterns (can you say, "chickens") in this collection that it was actually hard to choose.

I then added a pretty Mini Doily on each card and then layered some of the die cuts from the Farmhouse Bit & Pieces pack on top. I just love how there are a variety of florals in this pack - some that look like bouquets but also individual flower and leaves so you can layer to your hearts content! I used a bit of foam adhesive to raise the focal point up and then tucked a number of smaller pieces behind for interest. Finally, I just a added a few Sprinkles to add a bit of shine.

I intentionally left these cards without a sentiment so I could use them for whatever I felt like using them for - birthdays, thank-yous, just because! I just think they are so pretty and capture so much of what I love about fall. It really is a Doodlebug classic collection!  Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

BLOG | INSTAGRAM

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8664 farmhouse solid assortment textured cardstock

8646 farmhouse 6x6 paper pad

4606 mini doilies brown

8644 farmhouse bits & pieces

7796 fall assortment sprinkles

OTHER

White cardstock

Adhesive

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