Little Leprechaun Layout by Jodi

Top of the Mornin' to ye all! Jodi, here today to bring you a little Irish spirit!  St. Patricks Day is one of my favorite holidays, my kids love dressing up like little leprechauns, and it also usually means Spring is on its way!  Today, I thought I would share a fun layout I created using the Kraft in Color Collection! This collection is AMAZING! It is by far the most versatile line, and I love that it incorporates all the colors with the Kraft! It really makes the colors pop! On top of that it is so easy to pull colors to match your layout, that you could scrapbook almost anything with this collection!

Here is the Little Leprechaun layout:

I primarily stuck to the Kraft as the background, mixing in some green and yellow from the patterned paper from this collection. I added a washi tape border and added some die cut shamrocks too, to enhance the theme of the layout:

For the top I added some banners cut in various lengths and widths to fill in some empty space, and add more interest to the layout and added a twine border on three sides of the layout:

And finally, I KNEW I wanted to use the sequins from the moment I got them to create a rainbow of sparkle! To create the rainbow I started with a semi-circle that fit the space, then I lightly traced the curve. I then added the ladybug sequins over top of the traced curve. I then continued following the curve and following the colors of the rainbow.  I then die cut a pop of gold to finish off the rainbow!

Thanks for letting me share today!

Kraft in Color: Mouse Mania Layout by Mendi

Hello Doodlebugs!  It's Mendi here today and I am thrilled to be sharing some projects I made with Doodlebug's latest yummy collection, Kraft In Color!  What I love most about this collection is how versatile it is and how you can literally tailor your color scheme to fit whatever colors are in your photos! I knew I really wanted to play with the new sequins and have them take center stage so I chose a design that was fairly simple that would allow them to shine (no pun intended).  ;)

To create my title I die cut the word "mouse" on my Silhouette using this font and playing with the letter spacing a bit to allow a little extra room around each letter.  I made sure to measure where I wanted to word to sit on my page and then used the grid lines within the Silhouette software to position my title so that it would be cut from that same spot on my overlay. Afterwards I traced my letters onto a white piece of 12x12 paper that would become my page base.  Originally I thought I could use any random piece of scratch paper, but because the sequins are circles and some of them are transparent, you will see a little bit of this paper below so you will need to select something neutral.

After tracing I set my die cut sheet aside and set to work adhering my sequins to my background.  I choose to use a Beacon's 3-in-1 liquid adhesive.  At first I started by filling an entire letter with glue, but it dried too quickly so I learned to work in small patches at a time, starting from the center of the letter and working out towards the edges. In a couple cases when I would put the die cut overlay over the top, I could see that some colors were overlapping into another letter so I just clipped those sequins in half.

It's so gratifying to put the die cut overlay over the top!  I finished my title with some Loopy Lou alphabet stickers and some Arrow Sprinkles.

Before I go, I also have a quick little banner shaped card I created using the new Chevron Washi Tape Assortment. I knew I wanted to set the washi tape at a diagonal and the banner shaped card took the guesswork out of figuring out what angle to place them at.  I simply cut my card front piece in half down the center and then set to work covering each side with the rainbow chevrons, folding over the excess to the back of the card front.  When I was done I created a center band cut from white cardstock to hide my seam and adhered everything to a coordinating card base cut from my Silhouette (any pennant shape will work for this--I simply stretched my dimensions to be A2 size, 4-1/4 x 5-1/2).

These new products are seriously so much fun and I love that there are infinite ways to use them!  I hope I have helped get your creative juices flowing.  :)

Kraft in Color: Sweet Life Pocket Organizer by Shellye

Hello, Doodlebugs!  Shellye along with you today;  I have an easy Pocket Organizer that can hold your monthly memories, milestones, birthdays, etc.  All you will need is a variety of the new Treat Bags, a couple of sheets of your favorite 12x12 papers and fun embellishments!

 To begin, cut a strip of 12x12 paper to 3.25"W x 12".  Score the strip in 1/2" increments and then fold accordion style.

Select 12 Treat Bags and apply a high-tack adhesive to both sides of the accordion folds.  Next, attach the pockets to the folds and press the adhesive in place to secure.

Embellish the front pocket as desired.

For the tags, you will need two sheets of 12x12 paper;  I've used the Kraft in Color "Cupcake Flower/Ledger" paper and cut into strips to measure 2.75"W x 5"H.  Corner round the edges of the tags if you'd like.

I've used a punch to create the tabs, along with Teensy Type Cardstock Stickers to mark each one with a designated month.

I love that the organizer is sturdy enough to stand up easily.  These go together so quickly and would make a sweet little gift for your friends!

Thanks for visiting us today at Doodlebug Design!
Shellye

Memories-At-A-Glance in a monthly fashion.

Cut strip of paper to 3.25"W x 12"

Score at 1/2" marks; fold accordion style.

Attach pocket between folds.

Cut tags to 2.75"W X 5"H

Kraft in Color Candy Bar Wrappers by Wendy Sue

Hi Doodlebug friends!  It's Wendy Sue sharing a little "Kraft in Color" project with you today!

I will be honest with you - whenever I have the opportunity to work with kraft or brown...my mind always (ALWAYS) goes to chocolate.  What does that say about me?  Probably just that I am a chocoholic, right?  And that's not such a bad thing!  So, with that confession out of the way, you will likely not be surprised to see the first part of today's project:

Yep - it's chocolate!  But not just any chocolate...the two kind of chocolate bars my kids love the most!  Why?  Well, because sometimes I'm a fun mom and I like to surprise them with a little treat.  The kids are happy to get chocolate just like this - but I'd rather dress it up a little bit before I give it to them.  And here's where the super fun Kraft in Colors Collection products come in:

Ahhh...that's better!  Dressing up a chocolate bar with a bit of patterned paper, stickers, washi tape, and a twine bow...now THAT makes me happy!  But does it make me happy enough?  Nope.  Now I want to make use of the super cute treat bags - so let's dress those up too!

Some patterned papers, washi tape, sequins, and stickers make these cute bags even CUTER! 

I think you know where this is going - put them both together to get this:

I love the kraft colored basket filler - it makes a perfect addition to the kraft in color line. 

Now I just need to put them in this cute little bowl and wait for my little sweeties to get home so they can have their fun treats!

Now hurry out and get some chocolate...you know you want to!  Remember to get some for yourself to snack on while you dress up the rest with some 'kraft in color' products to share with your friends and family!

Kraft in Color Collection Launch Party + Giveaway

Today we are thrilled to introduce to you the new Kraft in Color Collection from Doodlebug. We hope you find the projects and product featured here inspiring. Plus we'll be doing giveaways through out the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check out blog daily for details on how you could win a box filled COLOR....scroll down for today's details.

Whether you like your kraft’s all-nat-u-ral or with a cheery splash of color, our newest addition to the Doodlebug paper line, Kraft in Color, is sure to inspire some creativity, for any crafting style!

 

In trendy prints and unique combinations, this colorful array of patterned basics, is the perfect blending of classic kraft and brilliant colors. With 24 double-sided pattern papers, in your 12 favorite Doodlebug shades, the possibilities for card-making, scrapbooking, and designing are endless! Kraft in Color also comes complete with coordinating Treat bags, in 4 fun patterns, and a this & that self-adhesive sticker sheet.

     

 

Treat Bags

15 pieces per pack 3.25” x 4.9” with flap acid free · scrapbook safe

 

24 New Papers

 

Kraft in Color Giveaway: 
We are giving away prize boxes to SIX lucky winners. To enter, leave a comment with which product above made your HEART skip a beat and why. For a bonus entry, share a link to today's blog post on Facebook and leave a comment that you did.

All winners will be announced on Friday, March 14th. And be sure to check back daily for more chances to win.