BUTTERFLY KISSES BEAUTIFUL YOU LAYOUT | with Tarrah

The perfect way to celebrate and document those everyday moments of love and connection, was using the Butterfly Kisses collection! For this layout, I wanted to create a bright, cheerful design that highlights a sweet photo while letting all those happy colors and playful patterns shine.

The standout feature of this page is the diagonal patchwork background. I created a grid of square pieces using a variety of patterned papers from the 6' x 8' paper pad —florals, ginghams, butterflies, and tiny icons—all arranged on a diagonal for a fun, dynamic feel. This design adds movement and visual interest while allowing multiple patterns to come together in a cohesive, eye-catching way.

To frame the page, I matted the white cardstock to the 12' x 12' Garden Gingham patterned paper that neatly ties everything together and keeps the layout grounded.

The photo sits slightly off-center, layered on top of the patchwork design. I kept the photo cluster fun and dimensional with a mix of die-cuts, stickers, and embellishments from the Chit Chat and Odds & Ends packs and the This & That sticker sheet. A soft yellow mat under the photo helps it pop while still blending beautifully with the bright colour palette.

Around the photo, I built layers using flowers, butterflies, and small accents from the Bits & Pieces pack to create a balanced composition. The addition of fluttering butterflies across the page gives the layout a light, whimsical feel—perfectly matching the joyful theme of the collection.

The title “Beautiful You” takes center stage, combining bold, colorful lettering with a handwritten script for contrast and personality. Placing the title close to the photo helps anchor the design and draws attention straight to the focal point.

Just beside the photo, I added a small sentiment piece that reads “Love You So Much,” reinforcing the heartfelt story behind the layout.

To complete the page, I sprinkled in enamel shapes and tiny embellishments, including a cute frog Doodle Pop and additional butterflies, to enhance the playful vibe. A few floral clusters at the top and bottom of the page create visual balance and guide the eye across the layout. I also drew faux stitching on each square paper to add some more interest and make them pop.

If you’re looking for a fun way to showcase your favorite photos, give this patchwork style a try—you might just fall in love with it! Thanks for stopping by today! Happy creating!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8801 Butterfly Kisses - Odds & Ends pack

8803 Butterfly Kisses - Bits & Pieces pack

8802 Butterfly Kisses - Chit Chat pack

8787 Butterfly Kisses - Puffy Icons stickers

8788 Butterfly Kisses - Puffy Words stickers

8807 Butterfly Kisses - This & That sticker sheet

8805 Butterfly Kisses - 6' x 8' paper pack

8819 Butterfly Kisses - Garden Gingham patterned paper

8782 Butterfly Kisses Doodle Pop - Hoppy To See You

OTHER

White cardstock

Black journal pen

Date stamp

Black ink

BUTTERFLY KISSES GIFT CARD BAGS | with Kathy

Sometimes I think that spring time is even busier than the holiday season!  With Mother's Day, lots of family birthdays, graduations, end of year activities, it seems like I always need a little gift, and gift cards can be a life saver!  Whenever I give a gift card, I like to package it up in something pretty... so to prepare for this season I created a few gift card bags using the Butterfly Kisses Collection.  Take a peek...

To create the bag shape, I used a goodie bag die from my collection.  I cut them from a few different 12 x 12 papers from the collection.  I then set out to decorate them all using flowers and butterflies from the bits & pieces pack.

For the first bag, I used the bubblegum colored side of the Butterfly Kisses paper for the bag.  In addition to the bits & pieces I also used a butterfly from the bitty bugs shaped sprinkles.  I created a tag using the all occasion large tags doodle cuts and added a puffy word sticker for my sentiment.  I tied it on with some limeade doodle twine.

The base of my second bag was made using the garden gingham as my base.  I added bits & pieces and some flowers from the flower garden shaped sprinkles.  It's tied together with some bubblegum doodle twine.

My last bag was made using the coral side of the mushroom meadows paper.  It's decorated with Bits & pieces and a cute little butterfly from the butterfly kisses shaped sprinkles.  I topped it off with some coral doodle twine.

I love that these bags are a good size to hold a gift card, and a few sweet treats.  They would also make good favor bags for a party!  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8809 butterfly kisses double-sided cardstock
8817 mushroom meadows double-sided cardstock
8819 garden gingham double-sided cardstock

8772 butterfly kisses shape sprinkles
8773 flower garden shape sprinkles
8774 bitty bugs shape sprinkles
8788 butterfly kisses puffy words stickers
8803 butterfly kisses bits & pieces
6740 large tags doodle cuts
5629 coral doodle twine
2987 bubblegum doodle twine
2990 limeade doodle twine

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot
Goodie Bag Die
double sided tape
pop dots
adhesive

BUTTERFLY KISSES SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity sharing these sweet shaker tags using the Butterfly Kisses collection. These tags came together fairly quickly and are one of my favorite little projects to create because they can be added to mini albums, pockets, scrapbook pages, or even gifted to someone special.

To start, I cut patterned paper from the 6x8 paper pad to 2” x 8” and trimmed heavy clear acetate to the same size. Using my sewing machine, I stitched around both long sides and the bottom edge, leaving the top open to create the shaker pocket.

For the shaker mix, I combined shakers from Garden Party and Butterfly Kisses blends, along with mint, cupcake and lily white shaker balls.  I also added bright pink sequins to create a fun, colorful mix. Once filled, I stitched the top closed by sewing forward, backward, and forward again for extra security.

I added teal eyelets from my stash at the top center of each tag underneath the stitching so the tags would stay secure without pulling the stitching apart. Then I finished them with bright yellow ribbon bows for an extra pop of color.

To embellish the tags, I layered pieces from the Odds & Ends, Chit Chat, Bits & Pieces, and Doodle Pops. I especially love the adorable frogs and butterflies because they add so much dimension and personality to the tags. I also stapled word strips like “Choose Happy,” “Love These Memories,” and “Always Smiling” to add little sentiments throughout the project.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope these tags inspire you to create something colorful and fun with your Butterfly Kisses supplies. XO

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8787 Butterfly kisses - Puffy Icons 

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6 x 8 paper pad
8806- Butterfly kisses - Icons

8782 Hoppy to see you - Doodle- Pops 

8777- Butterfly Kisses - Doodle-Pops

8786 Butterfly Kisses - Mini Icons 

8378 clear heavyweight acetate

8823 Butterfly Kisses Solid Assortment 

8807 Butterfly Kisses - This and That 

8801 Butterfly Kisses - Odds & Ends 

8802 Butterfly Kisses - Chit Chat 

8803 Butterfly Kisses - Bits and Pieces
8785 Garden Party - Shakers 
8784 - Butterfly Kisses - Shakers 
8411 mint balls shakers

8404 cupcake balls shakers

8415 lily white balls shakers

8001 Easter Assortment - Sprinkles 

OTHER

Ribbon
Crop-A-Dile 
Standard Eyelets 

Sewing Machine
Pink 6mm Sequins  

BUTTERFLY KISSES WALLET STYLE MINI ALBUM | with Traci

Hello everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a beautiful wallet shaped mini album for spring photos. It's filled with fun little flaps, fold-outs, pockets, and the super cute Butterfly Kisses Collection. It would be perfect for pictures of spring, family, and friends, AND ... it would make a wonderful gift idea!

The wallet design is one of Lori Whitlock's cutting files called Wallet Mini Album (link below). I used lily white card stock for the base and covered the different sections in pretty pattern papers from the 6x8 paper pad.

On the cover, I used the stripe print called Rainbow's End and a pretty floral paper called Garden Party. I punched the 3" scalloped circle out of lily white and the 2.5" circle out of the Color-fetti polka dot. Then, I added the adorable Ladybug Garden Doodle-pops on top. That little pink ladybug is precious! Next, I added the title (also from the Color-fetti print), then glued tiny flat magnets underneath to secure the flap.

Here's what the wallet looks like opened up. It's unfolds into 3 sections. On the top section, I added the "Love You" die cut from the Chit Chat and 2 beautiful butterflies from the Odds & Ends. Then, a few enamel hearts from the Hearts A-Flutter shape sprinkles! 💕

The center section has two tri-folds that open to the left and the right. I covered both in the bubblegum floral paper called Butterfly Kisses, then added a white mat on top. I decorated with lots of cute die cuts from the Odds & Ends and a few enamel Butterfly Kisses shaped sprinkles. 

When you open those, each one has 6 little sections (3 on the front and 3 on the back). I covered them in pretty patterns and added some sweet 3x4 cards. Isn't that flower cart adorable?!

In the center, there's a 4x6 inch section where I added the "Love this" journaling card. It's a perfect spot to document notes, a cute story, dates, an event, etc.

On the right, the "bugs and kisses" card is from the 6x8 paper pad. Love it, the pretty flowers, and this cute collection so much! 

The bottom section has 2 little pockets that I tucked some adorable Odds & Ends die cut pieces into. You could add journaling notes to the back side of these, or ... use the pockets for small photos or memorabilia. 

I love the way this wallet shaped mini album looks with the cute Butterfly Kisses Collection! I also made one with the Berry Sweet Collection and the Hey Pumpkin Collection. Be sure to check those out for more ideas.

I hope this project inspires you to make something beautiful with the Butterfly Kisses Collection. Its pretty flowers, rainbow of colors, butterflies, and cute embellishments are ahh-mazing! 😊 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED 

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6x8 Paper Pad

8781 Doodle-pops Ladybug Garden

8801 Odds & Ends

8802 Chit Chat 

8803 Bits & Pieces

8775 Hearts A-Flutter Shape Sprinkles

8772 Butterfly Kisses Shape Sprinkles

 

OTHER

Lori Whitlock Wallet Mini Album SVG

Artsy Albums Acrylic Stand

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BUTTERFLY KISSES SPRING MINI ALBUM | with Inessa

Today I’m sharing the sweetest little spring mini album using the beautiful Butterfly Kisses collection! This collection is absolutely perfect for documenting all those happy spring memories, and I decided to fill mine with favorite photos of my family and, of course, our adorable pup Paisley.
For the base of my project, I used a metal die cut set with decorative oval shapes that measure approximately 4x5 inches. After cutting all of my pages, I simply punched two holes along the sides and bound everything together using two ring binders from my stash. I love how easy and customizable this style of mini album is!

To create the pages, I used the 6x8 paper pad to die cut the ovals. For the front cover, I chose the Butterfly Kisses color-fetti paper from the 12x12 collection pack because I wanted a sturdier cover with extra thickness. I already had some leftover paper from a previous project, which made it the perfect choice! I also doubled up the back page to give the album a nice substantial feel.

For the cover design, I added the adorable cup of cheer doodle pop and layered stickers below and directly onto the cup for extra detail and dimension. To finish it off, I tied on ribbon and a tassel for even more texture and fun. I just love the playful look it adds!

Inside the album, I used one of the metal dies to cut out my photo on the first page and then decorated it with cardstock stickers. As you flip through the album, you’ll see a variety of embellishments including cardstock stickers, icons, mini icons, shape sprinkles, bits & pieces, odds & ends, and a few more doodle pops sprinkled throughout the pages. Towards the end of the album, I also added a couple of puffy word stickers for extra texture and detail. 

I truly love how this little album turned out, and I hope it inspires you to create something special with your own spring memories! This would make such a thoughtful handmade gift for your mom, grandma, or a friend. It would also be perfect for documenting birthdays, Mother’s Day, or any meaningful occasion worth remembering.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends. I hope you have a wonderful day and feel inspired to create a fun little treasure of your own! Happy crafting 💕

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 butterfly kisses cardstock stickers

8801 butterfly kisses odds & ends

8803 butterfly kisses bits & pieces

8806 butterfly kisses cardstock icons

8813 color-fetti paper

8776 cup of cheer doodle-pops

8782 hoppy to see you doodle-pops

8773 flower garden shape sprinkles

8786 butterfly kisses mini icons stickers

8805 6x8 paper pad

8788 butterfly kisses puffy words

2991 swimming pool doodle twine

OTHER PRODUCTS USED

ribbons

charm dangle

binder rings
Oval Dies

BUTTERFLY KISSES LOVE YOU LAYOUT | with Tya

There is just something so sweet and happy about the Butterfly Kisses collection from Doodlebug Design! The bright pastel colors, playful butterflies, and darling floral patterns made this layout such a joy to create. I used this adorable collection to document these precious photos of some family friends' kids at a wedding reception, and I just love how perfectly the soft colors and whimsical details highlighted these sweet little best friends.

For the base of my layout, I created a fun patchwork background using a variety of patterned papers from the  6x8 paper pad. I love how the mix of florals, polka dots, butterflies, and stripes adds so much interest and color without overwhelming the design. Layering the white cardstock panel on top helped frame my photos beautifully while still allowing all those gorgeous patterns to peek through around the edges.

One of my favorite details on this page is the “Love You” title cluster at the top of the layout.  The words are from the Chit Chat. I layered the title over a floral heart from the Bits and Pieces and added one of the adorable butterfly pieces and some hearts for extra dimension and movement. The black and white twine adds such a fun, whimsical touch and helps guide your eye around the page.

On the right side of the layout, I created a sweet embellishment cluster filled with flowers, hearts, leaves, and one of the pretty pink butterflies from the collection. All of these are from the Bits and Pieces and the Odds and Ends. I love adding little layers like this around my photos because it gives the page so much texture and helps bring everything together. The tiny Puffy Sticker flowers and sprinkled black ink dots finish the cluster perfectly.

For the left side cluster, I tucked in more florals and die cuts along with the “You’re So Sweet” speech bubble from the This and That Sticker sheet. I also added twine bows to some yellow flower buttons from my stash and layered pieces with foam adhesive to create extra depth and dimension. These little details are some of my favorite ways to make a layout feel interactive and full of life.

The full layout view really shows how beautifully all the colors in the Butterfly Kisses collection work together. The soft yellows, pinks, mint greens, and pops of coral create such a cheerful springtime feel. I love how the playful butterflies and florals help tell the story while keeping the focus on these darling photos and special memories.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to pick up the Butterfly Kisses collection and use it to document some of your own sweet memories. This collection is absolutely bursting with happy colors and charming details that make creating such a delight. Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8807 Butterfly Kisses This and That Sticker

8801 Butterfly Kisses Odds and Ends

8802 Butterfly Kisses Chit Chat

8803 Butterfly Kisses Bits and Pieces

8787 Butterfly Kisses Puffy Icons Stickers

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6x8 Paper Pad

8823 Butterfly Kisses Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack

2994 Beetle Black Doodle Twine

OTHER PRODUCTS USED

Black Acryllic Paint
Yellow Flower Buttons
White Crochet Thread