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

OTHER

disc punch

disc

sewing machine

foam adhesive squares

charm dangles

3/4 circle punch

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