Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: BEE HAPPY GIFT BAGS

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

BEE HAPPY GIFT BAGS | with Tya

Hi crafty friends! It’s been a little while since I made any treat bags, and oh boy—I forgot just how fun they are to create! There’s something extra sweet about putting together a little handmade bag, especially when I get to use my beloved Doodlepops! (You know how much I love those little cuties!) This time, I couldn’t resist diving into the Bee Happy collection. It’s bright, it’s cheerful, and it’s bursting with the sweetest little icons—perfect for spring, summer, or any time you want to add a little sunshine to someone’s day.

These mini bags are not just cute—they’re also super versatile! Fill them with candy, gift cards, small party favors, or even tuck in a handmade note. They’d be perfect for birthdays, thank-you gifts, classroom treats, or just because.

A Closer Look at Each Bag:

“Happy Bee-day” Bag:

This cheerful yellow bag starts with a yellow Textured cardstock base layered with a fun plaid patterned paper from the 6x8 paper pad. I added a scalloped circlet that is from the Doodle Cuts Nesting Scallops die cuts and stitched a white circle behind the star of the show—an adorable Bee Happy Doodlepop! Around him, I tucked in a couple of mushrooms, florals, and a leaf sticker for a sweet little garden scene. The “Happy Bee-day!” sentiment strip from the All the Things die cuts was paired with a couple of small white Puffy Sticker hearts. These make the perfect playful touch to finish it off.

“My Honey” Bag:

This one might be my favorite (shhh, don’t tell the others!). The background features bold diagonal stripes layered behind the scalloped circle. I placed the darling My Honey Doodlepop front and center, paired with a honey jar and his tiny bee friend. The die cut that says “my honey” adds just the right amount of sweetness, along with a few heart embellishments. Notice the little flower clothespin at the top? These are from the Mini Clothespins and tied with some Doodle Twine and a tiny flower from the Puffy Stickers.

“Cute as Can Bee” Bag:

This minty fresh bag was so fun to make! The star here is Honey Bees Shaker Pops (yes, SHA-KER!) with tiny yellow beads inside that wiggle when you shake it. I layered it over some black gingham 6x8 paper and framed it with the scalloped and stitched circle die cuts. A couple more bumble bees from the Doodlepop added some dimension and charm. I finished it off with the “cute as can bee” sentiment strip—because honestly, it really is!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these happy little bags brought a smile to your face—and maybe even sparked a little creative inspiration. If you haven’t already buzzed over to pick up the Bee Happy collection, now’s the perfect time. You’re going to fall in love with every last detail!

Until next time—stay sweet, stay crafty, and bee happy!