Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Under the Sea Collection: Commotion in the Ocean Double-Page Layout by Mendi

Hello Doodlebugs!  It's Mendi here today.   I'm thrilled to be back sharing another 2-page layout, this time using Doodlebug's fun, new Under The Sea collection.  
Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa
I was super excited to be able to visit the CHA trade show and Doodlebug's adorable booth for the first time this year so I was determined to find a way to take inspiration from their booth and use portholes on my scrapbook page!  To do this I created a special cutting file on my Silhouette that I am sharing as a free download HERE.  
Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa
I cut each porthole once from cardstock and then a slightly smaller version twice from Silhouette's chipboard.  It designed extra thin so your machine can handle it so I think glued all the layers together with a glue pen.  When I was done I added 12 white mini brads to the provided holes and back it with a circle cut from the beach treasures patterned paper.
Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa
I love the depth that little bit of chipboard gives to the scene!  I embellished the portholes with icon stickers popped up with foam tape.  Doodlebug's new Bubble Sprinkles were the perfect finishing touch!
Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa
To balance out my portholes, I added a fun little scene to the bottom, left-hand corner of my layout using the Mermaid Doodlepop and more fun stickers from the icon sticker sheet.
Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa

Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa

Doodlebug Design Under The Sea 2-page Scrapbook Layout by Mendi Yoshikawa
Before I go I thought I would share a picture of Doodlebug's beautiful booth that inspired my page (unfortunately The portholes were on the interior walls and I didn't get a very good picture).  ;)
Doodlebug Design: CHA 2016 Booth with an "Under The Sea" theme
I had so much fun with this page!  I hope I've inspired you to pick up some of this happy collection and create some fun for yourself.  ;)

6 comments:

  1. I am in love with those portholes!! Adorable Mendi!!!

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  2. Darling LO! Thanks for sharing the inspiration for this fabulous design. I love learning more about a designer's creative process. The portholes are such a clever design element. The scene across the bottom is impressive too! Really well done!

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  3. Thanks for explaining the details of the adorable portholes. Terrific LO.

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  4. This is an amazing layout Mendi! Love the underwater scene and of course the portholes!!!

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  5. Love the whole layout Mendi ... cute cute cute!!

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  6. So awesome Mendi!! Love your spread with those portholes!! Such a fab idea!!

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