BALLOONS & BANNERS CUPCAKE MINI ALBUM | with Traci

Hello everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a cupcake shaped mini album titled Happy Birthday! I made it with the colorful new Balloons and Banners Collection and a super cute Doodlebug cutting file. It's a fun little scrapbook for photos of family, friends, a cake, gifts, and sweet birthday memories! 🎂

For the shape, I chose the cutting file called Bar-B-Cute Cupcakes and cut two covers out of white acrylic. You could use cardstock or chipboard for these instead. On the front, I added the Cake Sprinkles paper on the top half, which was perfect for my cupcake! Then, I used the Cue the Confetti paper on the bottom and the Balloons and Banners print for the cherry.

There are so many great embellishments, I had a hard time picking which ones to use on the cover. But since I wanted to add a little dimension, I chose the Happy Birthday title from the puffy word stickers and the fun little Surprise Party Doodle-pops. They worked great! Then, I added the larger balloons and orange gift from the Odds & Ends and the enamel stars from the Star of the Party sprinkles. I think it turned out so cute!

Inside the cover, I added a little pocket made with die cuts from the Bits & Pieces. I used the striped pocket and tucked the clipboard journaling card inside. Then, I decorated with a balloon and pinwheel from the Odds & Ends, the "It's Your Day" sticker from the puffy words, and some enamel Hip Hip Hooray sprinkles.

Inside, I added 8 white cardstock pages and layered each one with a colorful patterned paper. Above, I used the Star of the Party print in the background, made a photo mat with the Cue the Confetti and Let's Celebrate papers, then decorated with more fun die cuts.

For this layout, I used the limeade polka dot print titled Sweet Cupcakes and cut 2 photo mats out of the Shine Bright paper. Such colorful little stars! I decorated with die cuts from the Odds & Ends, then added some Hip Hip Hooray enamel shape sprinkles.

I love this page. It feels like a scene from a Peanuts cartoon strip, lol! I imagined the gifts were piled on a table and people were in the room behind them holding the flags and having fun. The word bubbles are them speaking and the hearts are coming up from them as they enjoy the party. Ohhh ... the places my brain goes to as I'm scrapbooking! 😂

Here's a great page for a picture of the birthday boy or girl! In the background, I used the colorful striped paper called Celebration Streamers. I created a round photo mat using 3.5" and 4" circle punches, then embellished with the "Best Birthday Ever" from the Chit Chat and an Odds & Ends cupcake.

On this layout, I added the colorful plaid titled Check It Out. Love this print! Then, I created a flippie using a 3x4 card from the Cake Sprinkles Paper. I added some enamel dots from the Birthday Boy sprinkles and the orange tab and "happy" sticker from the This & That sheet. Now this page has space for 2 photos!

I covered this page in the star side of the Cue The Confetti print. I added a photo mat and tucked the cute balloons mini icon sticker in behind it. Then, I added the "Birthday" from the Chit Chat, the Party from the puffy word stickers, and the colorful row of hearts from the Hip Hip Hooray sprinkles.

I love the Balloons and Banners Collection! It turned my simple white cupcake album into a bright and colorful keepsake for happy birthday memories. I hope this project inspires you to create something fun. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! 🥳

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

 

Bar-B-Cute Cupcakes Cutting File

9222 Balloons & Banners 12x12 Paper Pack

9206 Balloons & Banners 6x8 Paper Pad

9186 Surprise Party Doodle-pops

9192 Balloons & Banners Puffy Stickers - Words

9202 Balloons & Banners Odds & Ends

9203 Balloons & Banners Chit Chat

9204 Balloons & Banners Bits & Pieces

9208 Balloons & Banners This & That Sticker Sheet

9207 Balloons & Banners Icon Stickers

9190 Balloons & Banners Mini Icon Stickers

9179 Star of the Party Shape Sprinkles

9178 Hip Hip Hooray Shape Sprinkles

9176 Birthday Boys Dot Sprinkles

9249 Wired Pom Pom Trim in Limeade

 

OTHER

 

Artsy Albums Acrylic Cupcake Album in white

Clear Acrylic Display Stand

Ribbon by Mayarts

  

BALLOONS & BANNERS KEEPSAKE ALBUM | with Inessa

There is something extra special about creating a project that you know will become a gift years from now, and this birthday album for my son is exactly that. 

I started with the 8x8 Storybook Album in Swimming Pool, and filled it with the Balloons & Banners collection. That mix of blues, greens, oranges, yellows, and teals makes it perfect for birthday boy layouts and pages. 

Right now the album goes from his first day in the hospital through thirteen. And each year I want to capture not just photos, but little milestones, memories, and truths I hope he'll hold on to. 

I mixed all the page sizes that came with the album—8x8s, 4x6 pockets, and 4x4 pockets. And added plenty of pockets, flips, and flaps for interactivity. 

Of course, I piled on texture and dimension with all the adorable embellishments. My favorite part, though, is the plan for what it becomes. 

Just like with Lia’s album, my goal is to give this to him on his 18th birthday, complete with little tucked-in gifts like gift cards or cash. 

I really love how each page turned out, but even more than that, I love what it represents. A colorful little time capsule of how loved he's been through every stage. 

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9222 Balloons & Banners 12 x 12 Paper Pack

9202 Balloons & Banners Odds & Ends

9203 Balloons & Banners Chit Chat

9177 Make A Wish Shape Sprinkles 

9186 Surprise Party Doodle-Pops

9180 Happy Birthday Shaker-Pops 

9204 Balloons & Banners Bits & Pieces

9192 Balloons & Banners Words Puffy Stickers

9185 Make A Wish Doodle-Pops

 9183 Party Time Doodle-Pops

 9187 Birthday Sundae Doodle-Pops

 9208 Balloons & Banners This & That Cardstock Stickers

 9179 Star Of The Party Shape Sprinkles

 9207 Balloons & Banners Icons Stickers

 9223 Balloons & Banners  Petite Prints Assortment

 9184 Sweet Cakes Doodle-Pops

9188 Let’s Party Shakers

 9189 Cake Confetti Shakers

 9194 So Sweet Just Charming Clip & Key Chain

9196 Let’s Party Little Charmers

9232 tangerine fancy frills

4721 limeade skinny alpha stickers

2738 swimming pool 8x8 album

2989 tangerine twine

2991 pool twine

2990 limeade  doodle twine

3207 blue jean doodle twine

3208 bumblebee doodle twine

OTHER

hole punch

BALLOONS & BANNERS BIRTHDAY CARDS | with Karen

I know that birthdays can mean so many different things to different people but for me, birthdays have always been a way of sharing a personal part of me with someone special in my life. I have been making handmade cards for my family members since I was a kid. My dad still has every one that I have ever made. So any time doodlebug comes out with a birthday themed collection, I can't help but smile. There is just something so special to me in making a birthday card.

  

Balloons and Banners is one of those collections that I know I will be grabbing time and time again. The gender neutral colours and darling icons make this collection a show stopper! For this set of cards, I started by using the Birthday Boy Cards & Envelopes as a base. From there, I trimmed some small pieces from the patterned paper in the 6x8" Paper Pad just to anchor the next layers.

  

Speaking of next layers, can we talk about the amazing Fancy Frills? These lovely sticker sheets have beautiful trim that you can add in so many different ways. I used them towards the bottom of the patterned paper just to add a pretty detail. This is a product that I know will be a regular on this card-makers supply list!

  

From there, I just used some foam adhesive to add some die cuts from the Balloons and Banners Odds & Ends pack. I mean come on - how cute and versatile are these shapes? They are perfect for birthdays but are generic enough that you cold use them for all sorts of card and projects! A little sentiment from the Balloons and Banners Chit Chat pack and a few mini jewels finished everything.

  

I am so excited to add these to my stash of cards! I hope they inspire you to make some birthday cards too! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

 
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9206 balloons & banners 6X8 paper pad

9205 birthday boy cards & envelopes

9203 balloons & banners chit chat

9202 balloons & banners odds & ends

9237 blue jean fancy frills

6917 special deliver mini jewels

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

CUPCAKES & CANDLES STUFFED ENVELOPES | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! Nice to see you all pop by! Today I am so happy you're here so I can show you the latest project I've created with the brand new Cupcakes & Candles collection! I do have a YouTube video tutorial on how I made my own envelopes without a template or die,  I added the link below. And as a bonus, I have a video showcase of today's project at the end of my post as well, so be sure to stay tuned!

For each envelope, I used some of the sweetest papers! Be warned, each pattern is super adorable and you'll be spoil for choice.  I've grabbed the Birthday Bouquet, Sweet Sprinkles and Surprise Party for the outside of the envelopes and then Colorful Confetti, Balloon Banquet and Cute Cakes for the linings.  Darling choices!

Once I built each of my envelopes, the really fun part began...decorating them!  I love to layer and create clusters.  For this I used lots of foam rectangles and pop dots to build dimension and texture.  I find that Doodlebug has the best ephemera packs on the market! Each pack is literally bursting with all the different size pieces you can use on any project! Scrapbooking, cardmaking, home decor, happy mail and the like.  The confetti and banner pieces are adorable! And there you go crafty friends. A fun project for you to recreate!

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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9167 sweet sprinkles cardstock 

9169 balloon banquet cardstock 

9160 surprise party cardstock

9165 birthday bouquet cardstock

9164 cute cakes cardstock

9159 colorful confetti cardstock

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces ephemera pack

9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends ephemera pack

9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat ephemera pack

OTHER

foam tabs

DIY loaded envelope YouTube tutorial

CUPCAKES & CANDLES GIFT BAGS | with Karen

I am not sure if I am alone on this, but I have been known to squeal a little bit when Doodlebug releases new product. It just always feel like the new collections are colourful and fun, and never cease to make me smile. There is ALWAYS something a little extra - a product or character or icon that is over the top. And let's just say that the new Wired Pom Pom Boutique Trim is my newest squeal-worthy product!

  

Together with the adorable Cupcakes and Candles collection, how could a crafter not fall instantly in love? I decided to feature the Wired Pom Pom Boutique trim on some little mini gift bags I created. When my girls were younger, we would always make little treat bags for our guests so I decided to see how these new product would up my game. Doodlebug is making me look good again.

Here's how you can make them too!

  

1. Cut a piece of 6x8 paper - I cut down the Balloon Bouquet, Birthday Bouquet and Colorful Confetti 12x12 paper.
2. On the 6" side, score at the 1" and 5" marks.
3. Then turn your sheet and across the 8" side, score at the 1", 3.5", 4.5", and 7".
4. Optional - If you want to reduce the bulk, trim off the sections shown on the Balloon Bouquet paper (the top and bottom left corners).
5. From the bottom edge trim upward at each score mark to the 1" horizontal score mark.
6. Using the top 1" score line, fold it back on itself to get the contrasting trim on your little bag.
7. Then fold and burnish all the other folds inward in the opposite direction. Add some adhesive on the overlapping sides and you are ready to decorate!

  

To embellish them, I added a little bit of the Fancy Frills around the bottom edge of the top fold. These create a beautiful little scallop without having to worry about having a fancy cutting machine or decorative scissors. And then out came the Wired Pom Pom Boutique Trim. I just love how easy it is to wrap around and the wire helps it stay in place!

  

Finally, out came he die cuts from the Odds & Ends pack. I kept the theme consistent but there are so many fun icons that you could make each one unique to the guests coming (or let them pick their own).

  

Fill them with treats or a gift card or anything your heart desires! I think they would make an adorable centerpiece on the table! i hope they inspire you to make some fun favours for your next party!  Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9169 balloon bouquet 12x12 patterned paper

9165 birthday bouquet 12x12 patterned paper

9159 colourful confetti 12x12 patterned paper

9243 cupcake wired pom pom boutique trim

9244 bubblegum wired pom pom boutique trim

9249 limeade wired pom pom boutique trim

9229 bubblegum fancy frills

9239 lily white fancy frills

9150 cupcake & candles odds & ends

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

CUPCAKES & CANDLES BIRTHDAY CAKE BOX | with Miguel

I was really eager to work with the Cupcakes and Candles collection; it is so colorful, and I fell in love with its birthday designs the moment they were released! Today I used a cartonnage technique to create this birthday cake-shaped box.

To cover the cardboard structure, I used the solid cardstock assortment from the collection along with some of the patterned papers.  I created flaps in the center to hold the birthday person's photo and decorated with puffy words, chit chat, and odds. & ends.  The result is beautiful and so colorful, I love it! 

For the top, I made a bow using various ribbons from my stash, and add the new Doodlebug wired pom-pom trim.  Look how beautiful it looks on the bow; it is absolutely adorable! 

In the center, there’s a space to add a little gift for that special someone! And it closes with the acetate box I created for that surprise spot!

I’ll sign off as always, hoping my work inspires you to create and make wonderful things with Doodlebug products! See you soon.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9170 cupcakes & candles 12x12 paper pack
9172 cupcakes & candles textured cardstock assortment pack

9140 cupcakes & candles puffy words

9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces

9243 cupcake wired pom pom trim

9244 bubblegum wired pom pom trim

9248 bumblebee wired pom pom trim

9251 swimming pool wired pom pom trim

8378 clear heavyweight acetate

OTHER

Ribbon
Chipboard

                                                       

CUPCAKES & CANDLES IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY LAYOUT | with Tarrah

Today I'm sharing a fun and colorful birthday layout created with the absolutely adorable Cupcakes & Candles collection! This collection is bursting with happy colors, playful icons, and the sweetest birthday-themed embellishments, making it perfect for documenting those special milestone celebrations.

For this layout, I wanted to highlight a favorite birthday photo of my niece, so I kept the design focused around one large photograph. The fabulous Sweet Sprinkles patterned paper creates an instant party atmosphere and serves as the perfect backdrop for all the bright embellishments.

To draw attention to the photo, I layered it onto a simple mat and machine stitched a border around the photo.

Down the right side of the layout, I added one of the Fancy Frills in Bumblebee and also some of the cute new Wired Pom Pom trim in Swimming Pool! The texture adds a playful touch and coordinates beautifully with the collection's vibrant color palette.

Down the left side of the photo, I built a vertical embellishment cluster featuring balloons, a party hat, gifts, and birthday sentiments all from the Chit Chat and Odds & Ends packs. This arrangement helps lead the eye through the design while creating a fun storytelling element. Layering the die-cuts and stickers adds depth and makes the page feel full of birthday excitement without overwhelming the photograph.

One of my favorite details is the large "It's Your Birthday" die-cut, this piece acts as my title and it creates a bold focal point and perfectly captures the joy of the occasion. I tucked in a few smaller phrases, including "Let's Party," "Woo Hoo," and "You're Sweet," to add extra charm and personality.

I finished the layout by incorporating gift boxes and floral accents at the bottom of the embellishment cluster, helping balance the design while adding even more pops of color. The result is a page that feels festive, playful, and full of happy birthday memories.

The Cupcakes & Candles Collection makes birthday documenting so easy with its coordinating patterns, cheerful embellishments, and endless layering possibilities. Whether you're celebrating a first birthday, a milestone year, or any special party in between, this collection is sure to make your memories shine.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your Cupcakes & Candles supplies and celebrate your own sweet birthday memories!

 Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9150 Cupcakes and Candles - Odds & Ends pack

9152 Cupcakes and Candles - Bits & Pieces pack

9151 Cupcakes and Candles - Chit Chat pack

9156 Cupcakes and Candles - This & That sticker sheet

9167 Cupcakes and Candles - Sweet Sprinkles patterned paper

9133 Cupcakes and Candles - Birthday Cake - Doodlepop 

9128 Cupcakes and Candles - You're Sweet - Shaker Pop

9251 Wired Pom Pom Trim - Swimming Pool

9233 Fancy Frills cardstock stickers - Bumblebee

OTHER

Sewing machine

White cotton thread