COLOR ME CRAFTY - CRAFTY FRIENDS LAYOUT | with Inessa

I'm back with my second 12x12 scrapbook layout featuring the Color Me Crafty collection! It's perfect for documenting all of your crops, craft days with friends and events. 

I started with the "plaid it's purple" paper as my foundation. Next, I trimmed a sheet of lily white cardstock to approximately 11½" x 11½" and adhered it to the pink floral side of the "rows of ribbons" paper.  I trimmed around it leaving about a ⅛" border around the edge.

 

For the focal point of the layout, I cut out two tags from the "colorway" paper. After hole punching the tops, I threaded them with limeade and cupcake doodle twine. I added 3" x 3" photos to the front of each tag and layered them on the right side of the layout. When positioning the tags, be sure to leave some room above and below for embellishments, banners, florals, and the title.

On the left side of the page, I created a decorative accent using a block from the "crafty colors" paper. To give the appearance that it was wrapped around the page, I added cupcake doodle twine across the top and bottom and finished it with small bows for an extra touch of whimsy.

For the title, I used the chit chat pack to spell out "Crafty Friends." The title is adhered with foam adhesive to add dimension and help it stand out from the background.

To finish the layout, I embellished with florals from the Bits and Pieces pack along with a mix of BFFs and Tools of the Trade doodle pops. The dimensional embellishments add so much personality and tie the crafty theme together perfectly.  A few puffy icon hearts and sprinkles add cute and fun details.

This bright and cheerful design is a great way to celebrate the special friendships we make through crafting while showcasing favorite photos from crops, retreats, and creative adventures together.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9101 rows of ribbons double-sided cardstock

9103 colorway double-sided cardstock

9109 crafty colors double-sided cardstock-1

9099 plaid it's purple double-sided cardstock

9096 color me crafty this & that cardstock stickers

9092 color me crafty bits & pieces

9091 color me crafty chit chat

9077 color me crafty puffy icons

9062 color me crafty assortment sprinkles

9068 bff's doodle-pops

9071 tools of the trade doodle-pops

3402 lily white cardstock

2986 cupcake doodle twine

2990 limeade doodle twine

COLOR ME CRAFTY BESTIES LAYOUT | with Tya

There are some photos that instantly make me smile, and this one of me and sweet Cynthea is definitely one of them. Thirteen years ago, she took a chance on me and invited me to be part of her design team. Little did I know that I would not only become part of an amazing company, but I would also gain a lifelong friend. Anyone who knows Cynthea knows how lucky they are to have her in their circle. I am so grateful for her kindness, encouragement, and the special place she holds in my heart. The bright and cheerful Color Me Crafty collection was absolutely perfect for documenting this treasured friendship.

For the foundation of my layout, I chose a bold black Textured Cardstock background that really allows all of the colorful papers to shine. Rainbow strips from the Crafty Colors paper across the top bring in lots of happy color, while patterned layers frame my favorite photo of the two of us. I added a “BESTIE” title from the Odds and Ends across the bottom of the photo and tucked in a floral cluster to balance the design. This page is such a happy celebration of a friendship I cherish.

I love how the main focal area came together with all of the crafty details. A sticker from the This and That sticker sheet that reads “Crafty Friends are the Best Friends” anchors the lower corner of the photo, and I layered a cute camera and paintbrush on top of a ViewMaster icon underneath. These are from the Odds and Ends and Bits and Pieces die cuts. Twine tied around the brush adds texture and dimension, and all of those colorful elements perfectly capture our shared love of creating together.

At the top right of the photo, I created a bright floral cluster using oversized blooms from the Bits and Pieces. Decorative Sprinkles add a fun finishing touch and bring even more color to the page. Above the photo, I tucked in a row of colorful albums and a sweet “Love This” tab, giving the layout lots of playful office-inspired charm. The Tab is from the Bits and Pieces, and the Love This is a sticker found on the This and That sticker sheet.

One of my favorite details on this page is the border along the top. I paired the rainbow striped Crafty Colors paper with the adorable button and flower border strip from the Magical Memories paper and added black and white twine between the layers. The contrast against the black background really makes those happy colors pop. I also scattered several flower and button die cuts from the Odds and Ends around the page, tying tiny bows through them for extra texture and whimsy. Those little touches add so much movement and playful personality to the design.

Another fun detail is the sweet clipboard embellishment tucked into a pocket, both found in the Bits and Pieces die cuts. I added the purple heart sticker from the This and That sticker sheet; it adds a cute pop of dimension and reinforces the friendship theme that runs throughout the page. I love how these office-inspired elements tie in perfectly with the crafty theme of the collection.

On the clipboard is a handwritten note sharing just how much Cynthea means to me. Some friendships are truly gifts, and Cynthea is one of mine. I wanted to capture how grateful I am for her sweet friendship and the special place she holds in my heart. Including hidden journaling is one of my favorite ways to preserve those heartfelt thoughts that make these memories even more meaningful.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this page inspires you to document one of your own special crafty friends using the adorable Color Me Crafty collection. These friendships and memories are truly priceless, and they deserve to be celebrated and preserved for years to come. I hope I’ve encouraged you to scrapbook those special people who make this hobby even more wonderful—because memories like these are treasures worth holding onto. Happy crafting! 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9096 Color Me Crafty This and That Sticker Sheet

9090 Color Me Crafty Odds and Ends

9092 Color Me Crafty Bits and Pieces

9062 Color Me Crafty Assortment Sprinkles

9100 Color Me Crafty Garden Girl

9102 Color Me Crafty Magical Memories

9106 Color Me Crafty Perfectly Plaid

9107 Color Me Crafty Button Stash

9109 Color Me Crafty Crafty Colors

9112 Color Me Crafty Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack

OTHER

White Crochet Thread

Black and White Bakers Twine

COLOR ME CRAFTY DISC BOUND ALBUM | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to show you my latest project using the brand new Color Me Crafty collection! If you love color, crafty icons, fun elements and all the things, you will adore this amazing collection.  The colors remind me of Caboodles, Polly Pocket and holds so much fun!  Stay tuned to see my video showcase of my sweetiful 6x4" disc-bound mini album! Each page is a delight!

The front cover actually was the last page I created! I could not decide what to do until I came across this pile of photos ephemera piece in the odds & ends pack.  It looks perfectly paired with the "memories" layered Doodle-pop doesn't it! To elevate the cluster, I added some mini icon stickers. So cute!

To create the ticket shaped pages, I've cut the pages to 6x4 and using a 3/4" circle punch, I notched the top and bottom centers and each corner.  Easy peasy! Then once I have my eight page bases, I've then gone ahead and decorated them with stitching, layering, building clusters and sprinkled crafty goodness through out! With so much paper goodness in each Doodlebug collection, 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!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9065 garden of color shape sprinkles
9076 color me crafty mini icons stickers
9078 color me crafty puffy words
9091 color me crafty chit chat
9092 color me crafty bits & pieces

9090 odds & ends
9094 color me crafty 6x8 paper pad
9095 color me crafty icons stickers
9096 color me crafty this & that stickers

9112 color me crafty solid assortment textured cardstock

9109 crafty colors cardstock

9099 plaid it's purple cardstock

9102 magical memories cardstock

9098 color me crafty cardstock

9101 rows of ribbons cardstock

9104 photo op cardstock

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disc punch

disc

sewing machine

foam adhesive squares

charm dangles

3/4 circle punch