HOMETOWN USA CARDS | with Kathy

The Hometown USA collection is great for more than just patriotic projects!  I used the collection to create some fun summer cards!  Take a peek...

For my first card, I decided to use the sweet Festive Floral Doodle Pop.  I love the cute little flowers and those silver hearts add a great touch of shine.  I framed it in a scalloped cut out and added the silver Happy Birthday chit chat.

For my second card, I wanted to use the adorable Blue Birds Doodle Pops.  They're just so cute!  I die cut flowers using the Festive Floral and Pocket Full o' Pride Doodle cuts.  I added some coordinating sprinkle centers.  For a little touch of shine I added the You're so Sweet chit chat.

EEK!  Those birdies are cute!  Have you created any projects using the Hometown USA collection?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Socials, we love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8499 hometown usa assortment sprinkles
8508 bluebirds doodle-pops
8510 festive floral doodle-pops
8523 festive floral doodle cuts
8524 pocket full o' pride doodle cuts
8526 hometown usa chit chat
8537 picnic plaid double-sided cardstock
8543 blast of blue double-sided cardstock
3402 lily white textured cardstock
8546 hometown usa petite print assortment pack
6119 limeade - dot-stripe petite prints cardstock

OTHER

Rectangle Stitched Dies
Square Scallop Cut Out Die
Circle Scallop Cut Out die
Sizzix Big Shot

HOMETOWN USA MASCULINE CARDS | with Karen

On thing I struggle a bit with is making masculine cards for the awesome people in my life. Give me a stack of paper, and I generally gravitate towards teal, pink and yellow. So one of the things I LOVE about working with the adorable Hometown USA collection is that the colours are just what I need to not only get me out of my comfort zone, but just create something that is pulled together and dynamic - no matter who you are creating for!

I mean, come on - these colours are really great! And I love the pop of light blue in this collection because I think it adds a versatility that can have you creating for any collection.

For this set of cards, I wanted to focus on three general purpose cards - you know...those cards you always need around. And the great thing is that Chit Chat pack has these beautiful foil sentiments that can be the base for each card! I happened to grab a "Happy Birthday", "Just for You" and "Thanks for all You Do" sentiments, but there are even more in this pack that can be used for similar cards! While I used a standard piece of white cardstock for the base, each card was matted with a piece of patterned paper from the 6x6 paper pad.

And there are such beautiful embellishments for this collection! I am always a fan of a Mini Jewel when I am creating cards, but these star shaped ones from the Patriotic Assortment are extra special. I ended up using them on all three cards because they added that bit of sparkle and dimension I was looking for.

And of course, I can't forget to mention all of the die cut shapes and characters in the Odds & Ends pack. Really, the Odds & Ends, Chit Chat and Bits & Pieces packs are the foundation of my card making kit. I can always find what I need in these packs to create layered little scenes that look coordinated and polished and provide just the right amount of depth (with the help of a little foam adhesive) and I really do use them on almost every project that I create with Doodlebug projects. They are my go-to Doodlebug tools!

I love these cards! Every time I make a card with this collection I wonder why I don't reach for these Doodlebug colours more. I really can't wait for the next occasion to give these away!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8504 patriotic assortment - mini jewels

8526 hometown usa - chit chat

8527 hometown usa - bits & pieces

8525 hometown usa - odds & ends

8529 hometown usa - 6x6 paper pad

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

COLOR ME CRAFTY SNEAK PEEKS BIRTHDAY CARD | with Tonya

It's day 4 of our Color Me Crafty sneak peeks and today's project is a cutie!  Tonya used the Best Friends Doodle Stamps to create this darling birthday card!

We love all the ladies, and how she created a friendship bracelet with sprinkles and puffy words stickers! 

Color Me Crafty is shipping to stores now so be sure to get yours soon!  That's it for us today, stop by tomorrow for our last sneak peek!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9062 color me crafty assortment sprinkles
9086 best friends doodle stamps
9087 best friends doodle cuts
9078 color me crafty puffy words
9103 colorway double-sided cardstock
9112 color me crafty solid assortment pack

LUCKY ME DOODLE POP CARDS | with Karen

I love bright and bold colour so it should come as no surprise that I adore Doodlebug's Lucky Me collection. The colours reminds me of my childhood - candy, toys and joy! So today I wanted to focus on creating some cards that had that same feel.

While I am usually all over the patterned paper as a background for my cards, I also find it a lot of fun to keep the backgrounds simple to draw attention to the fun characters that you can find in Doodlebug collections. So for this set, I grabbed some of the white bases from the Rainbow Cards & Envelopes to build upon.

And considering the intention of these cards was to feature cute characters, I couldn't help but use some of the adorable Doodle-pops that coordinate with this collection, like this one called Lucky Charm.

To create more dimension, I layered the Doodle-pops on top of some tags I cut from the St. Paddy's Plaid - 12x12 patterned paper. I love it when Doodlebug includes tags like this on their 12x12 patterned paper because they are always the perfect size for cards! I also added some fun die cuts from the Lucky Me- All the Things pack for a little bit of interest and piled it all on top of a cute mini doily.

Finally, I topped off some of the tags with a few Mini Paperclips and some Sprinkles from the Lucky Me assortment park.

I feel like these cards turned out exactly as I had hoped - straight out of a childhood dream. Playful, fun, bright - Doodlebug for the win once again! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9043 st. paddy's plaid - 12x12 patterned paper

9018 love you - doodle-pop

9019 - lucky charm - doodle-pop

9021- good luck - doodle-pop

9014 sprinkles - lucky me assortment

9035 rainbow cards and envelopes

4599 tangerine - mini paper doilies

4601 limeade - mini paper doilies

4616 mint - mini paper doilies

4504 lily white - mini paperclips

OTHER

White paper

Adhesive

FARMHOUSE - FALL CARDS | with Karen

I love this time of the year. The temperatures are cooling off, the plants are changing colour and things are slowly starting to slow down (outside in my garden anyway). For me, fall is always a comforting time of the year and it always feel like the perfect time to sit down and do some crafting while having a cup of tea!

And what better thing to craft while having a cup of tea than a beautiful set of cards to share the warmth and comfort of the season with others. I think we can all agree that the Farmhouse collection is one of those Doodlebug collections that is all about the warm and fuzzy so it's pretty much the perfect fit! Warm colours in classic Doodlebug colours with just the right amount of pastel...it's downright dreamy!

For these cards, I started with the coordinating set of Cards & Envelopes which just make the perfect base for your cards with the most lovely coloured envelopes to match! I used 12x12 papers called Farmhouse and Country Quilt for this set.

And then, because it is my absolute favourite thing to do on cards, I piled on the adorable die cuts that you can find in the Bits & Pieces and Odds & Ends pack. Layer them to get that bouquet feel with a combination of regular adhesive and foam adhesive.

Often times, I will pull the sentiments from the Chit Chat packs, but this time I actually used the ones that are on the back of the Country Quilt 12x12 paper. It ended up being a great way to use up some of the paper I had left over from the bases on my cards!

Oh, and don't forget a little mini jewel or two or three! I used the ones found in the Fall Assortment Mini Jewel selection, but dig into your stash to find ones you might already have that coordinate - because that's one of the amazing parts of the coordinating colour palette from Doodlebug. It doesn't have to say "fall" to match!

These cards won't stay in my stash too long! With a couple of birthdays this month and Thanksgiving up here in Canada at the beginning of October, I will have plenty of excuses to make more cards once these ones are out the door...like I needed an excuse though! ;) Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8650 farmhouse 12x12 patterned paper

8656 country quilt 12x12 patterned paper

8645 farmhouse cards & envelopes

8644 farmhouse bits & pieces

8642 farmhouse odds & ends

8618 mini jewels fall assortment

OTHER

Adhesive

SUMMER FUN CARDS | with Tya

Hello crafty friends! Today, I am so excited to share a bright and cheery set of cards I created for my latest Doodlebug Design team project. I pulled out the Summer Fun collection and paired it with the coordinating Cards & Envelopes Kit for my bases. The pattern papers are all from the 6x8 Paper Pad, and lots of ephemera and stickers.  The result? Six happy little greetings that are perfect for sending sunshine to someone special! Let’s dive into the details of each card.

Card 1 – Tropical Hello

For this first card, I layered a square stitched white cardstock panel over a bold floral blue card base and added a Tangerine doily to bring in lots of summer warmth.  I used the beautiful pink scallop "This is Paradise" sticker from the This and That sticker sheet as a base to layer up. The Palm trees, a suitcase, and a seagull , found on one of the Odds and Ends die cuts, create a fun little island scene. I added a pretty blue flower with a shiny yellow Sprinkle to the center, and a cute aqua speech bubble from the Chit Chat, then finished it off with a big bold “hello” sentiment also found in the Chit Chat die cuts. This one just screams vacation vibes!

Card 2 – Beach Sign Hello

Here, I chose a navy Textured Cardstock base and layered on polka dots, plaid, and some Bubblegum Textured Cardstock for a playful background. Tucked into the side is the fun notebook paper with the sun piece from the Bits and Pieces. I added a cute Puffy Sticker Icons sun to the top of the sun on the card.  The star of the show is the colorful beach sign, from the Odds and Ends, stacked with words like “fun,” “surf,” and “drinks.” Notice the tiny Puffy Sticker hearts on the sign - they are from the Puffy Word Stickers. A rainbow-striped chair and a happy little seagull, from the Odds and Ends, make it feel like a true day at the beach. I added a small “hello” speech bubble, from the Chit Chat, to tie the whole scene together.

Card 3 – Surf’s Up Birthday

This card is a birthday treat featuring rows of surfboards , from the Odds and Ends, decked out in bright solids and floral patterns. I layered this on top of one of the 3x4 cards found on the Flamazing Flock paper. I love seeing if my die cuts can be added on top of matching graphics for a more 3D look. Tucked behind the card is a pretty Orange Plaid Tag, from the Beach Picnic paper, tied with some jute twine.   I added a playful red crab- he's from the Odds and Ends as well,  waving hello at the bottom, along with a wave border die cut for that perfect ocean feel.  The sentiment banner across the top reads “happy birthday,” making it ideal for any summer-loving friend. That little cutie is from the Puffy Stickers Words pack.

Card 4 – Birthday Laundry Line

How fun is this one? I loved this little array of beachy, summer clothing die cut from the Chit Chat! I added it across the top of the card.  I used the adorable white and blue dot paper from the 6x8 paper pad and some bright green Textured Cardstock as my base. A green chameleon Icon Sticker hangs out on one side, while orange flowers, from the Bits and Pieces and Icon Stickers, brighten the corners. The bold “happy birthday” sentiment, found on the Puffy Stickers Words sheet,  anchors the design beautifully. It’s whimsical and just plain fun!

Card 5 – Adventure Awaits

This card sets sail with a big cruise ship from the Odds and Ends,  as the centerpiece, framed by colorful layered rectangles using a 3x4 card from the Beach Towel paper, white cardstock, and some pink floral 6x8 paper. I added a playful dolphin, a ship’s wheel, both from the Odds and Ends, and lots of bright florals, from the Bits and Pieces, to tie in the tropical theme. The sentiment, “best wishes on your adventure,” makes it perfect for a graduation, bon voyage, or any new journey. Notice the pretty Tangerine Doily and the shiny Sprinkles found on the flower centers! If I can, I almost always add a Sprinkle to my flower centers for added dimension and fun! 

Card 6 – Wish You Were Here

Last but not least, this one is inspired by beachside cottages. I used three striped beach huts, found in the Odds and Ends,  in sunny shades of orange, blue, and pink as the focal point. A little crab, starfish, flower,  and shells- all Puffy Stickers Icons- anchor the sandy bottom, which is just some light brown Textured Cardstock I tore to make it look more like sand. I tied jute bows to the flagpoles for extra texture and added the sentiment banner “wish you were here”, from the Chit Chat,  across the top. It’s the sweetest way to send a bit of beachy love.

I had so much fun putting this set together! The Summer Fun collection is packed with so many happy icons, patterns, and colors that the possibilities are endless. Pairing it with the coordinating Cards & Envelopes Kit made it so easy to create cohesive, polished greetings.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope these sweet and sunny salutations inspire you to create a few cheerful cards of your own. After all, nothing brightens someone’s day like happy mail straight from the heart. 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8943 Summer Fun Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack

8925 6x8 Paper Pad

8924 Cards and Envelopes Summer Assortment

8933 Beach Picnic paper

8938 Flamazing Flock paper

8939 Beach Towel paper

8921 Odds and Ends pack

8922  Chit Chat pack

8923 Bits and Pieces pack

8907 Puffy Icons

8908 Puffy Words

8926 Icon Stickers

8927 This and That Sticker Sheet

8891 Summer Assortment Sprinkles

4454 Tangerine Doilies

OTHER

white cardstock

jute twine

SUMMER FUN ODDS & ENDS CARDS | with Karen

Good morning Doodlebug fans! Today I am coming to you with some bright and colorful cards featuring the Summer Fun collection because I need a little summer brightness in my life. It has been a gloomy and rainy summer up here in Calgary (which I am not used to as we are known for our bright blue skies) so filling my crafty table with Doodlebug color and all things summer is just what the doctor ordered

One of my favourite things to do when I get a new Doodlebug collection is to dump out the entire Odds & Ends die cut package all over my table. I love going through all the cute characters and icons and picking out some favourites to feature on projects (and to hoard for my collection). Usually, those become the first on a set of cards.

And speaking of cards, if you didn't already know, Doodlebug features Cards & Envelopes sets that coordinate with the collections. This one for Summer fun is a great selection of white base cards in a variety of sizes with colourful envelopes in Doodlebug colours to match. I pulled out 3 for this set! 

Then I grabbed a few different prints from the 12x12 patterned paper as the base of each card. Let's Luau (say that five time fast), Beach Picnic and Summer School (best name for paper ever!) were the papers I chose for the bases and then added a small square of Polka Dot Bikini to each to anchor the die cuts I chose. I also layered the Polka Dot bikini on a bit of Summer Fun textured cardstock for definition.

Once I had everything positioned and layered with a few mini doilies in Bubblegum and Swimming Pool, I adhered everything with some foam adhesive for some dimension. Remember, don't be afraid to gently bend up the edges of your die cuts to get some more dimension! Finally, I added some sentiments from the Puffy Word Stickers, added a few Sprinkles and a few Mini Paper Clips in Blue Jean.

Voila - a set of cards ready to bring all the summer sunshine you can imagine to anyone who receives them. But these ones might need to stay on the wall of my crafty space until the sun decides to return! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8924 summer cards & envelopes

8933 beach picnic 12x12 patterned paper

8930 summer school 12x12 patterned paper

8934 let's luau 12x12 patterned paper

8935 polka dot bikini 12x12 patterned paper
8891 summer assortment sprinkles
8908 summer fun puffy words stickers
8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack

4502 mini paper clips blue jean

4597 mini doilies bubblegum

4602 mini doilies swimming pool

OTHER

Adhesive

SUMMER FUN ADORA-BOWL BOX CARDS | with Kathy

Doodle Cuts are some of my most favorite Doodlebug products, and the Adora-bowl Doodle Cuts from the Summer Fun Collection are just the cutest!  I combined them with my love of everything 3D to come up with these fun cards... take a peek...

For my first card I created a fish bowl, complete with castle and floating fishies!  To build my fish bowl, I cut the shaker bowl outlines from some thin chipboard, then covered them with Swimming Pool cardstock from the Summer Fun Coordinating textured cardstock pack.  I used some heavyweight acetate for the "glass" part. On one bowl I added a piece of water paper (water babies b-side) from the 6x8 pad to look like water in the bowl.

I created a top and bottom to my bowls by cutting a piece of paper (1 1/2" x 1 5/8') and score it on the long ends 1/8" on each side.  I glued these to the top and bottom of the fish bowls.  On the bottom of the bowl I cut a piece of kraft candy stripe sprinkles paper to look like sand.  I propped it up using a folded strip of paper, then added the die cut castle and shells from the sweet shells shaped sprinkles.

To make my fish look like they are swimming, I cut thin strips of heavyweight acetate.  I glued the fish to one end, created a folded tab on the other end which I glued to the top of the fish bowl.  To complete my card I added the happy birthday from the puffy word stickers.

I featured the cute little chameleon for my next card.  Again I created the bowl, without the water backdrop.  The tops and bottoms were done in the same manner as the fishbowl.  I cut the rocks, plants and chameleon from the doodle cuts and propped them up with a paper tab on the bottom.  I finished my card with the scripty hello from the Chit Chat pieces.

Isn't he the cutest??? The nice part of these cards is they do fold flat so that I can mail them to friends!  Have you made any projects featuring the Summer Fun Collection?  Be sure to tag @doodlebugdesign so we can see what you made!  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8339 an eye for an eye shape sprinkles
8893 sweet shells shape sprinkles
8908 summer fun puffy words stickers
8919 so adora-bowl doodle cuts
8922 summer fun chit chat
8925 summer fun 6x8 paper pad
8943 summer fun textured cardstock assortment pack
8079 limeade candy stripe sprinkles petite prints
8087 kraft candy stripe sprinkles petite prints
5442 kraft gingham linen petite prints

8378 clear heavyweight acetate

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot
Silhouette chipboard
Stitched hillside dies

Stitched wavy dies
white jelly pen

BERRY SWEET BIRTHDAY BOX CARD | with Kathy

Have you seen the new Berry Sweet Treats Doodle Cuts?  I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them!  I knew exactly what I wanted to make as soon as I got my hands on them!  Take a peek....

I think that 3D cards are so fun to receive and they look so cute on display.  My box card was created using the dies in the set, along with the 6x8 Pad, some coordinating cardstock and petite prints.  I added a sentiment from the "All the Things" pack as a finishing touch.

I created some dimension by adding strawberries on both the front piece and the insert.  How cute is that mouse??!! 

I just love how he peeks out over the pile of berries!  This card was really easy to make, and it fits into a standard A2 envelope.  If you'd like to make your own, I created a quick tutorial video.

If you make one, please be sure to tag me (@kathy_skou) and @doodlebugdesign!  We love to see your creations.  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Berry Sweet Collection
Berry Sweet Treats Doodle Cuts
Berry Sweet Coordinating Textured Cardstock

Petite Prints

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot

BERRY SWEET STAMPED CARDS | with Karen

You know when you come across something and it is so cute that you are just at a loss for words? That is how I feel about the new Berry Sweet collection from Doodlebug. I am not even sure what to say (which is kind of bad when you are trying to write a blog post). So maybe a picture will help me to get going.

I mean, come on! This collection reminds me of all the sweetness of my childhood. Think Strawberry Shortcake but for crafters! It's been awhile since I had my stamping tools out but this delightful set had me reaching for them immediately!

This stamp set has all the cute images you have come to count on from Doodlebug. Big characters and smaller embellishment stamps like the little flower and leaf here make all sorts of combinations possible.

And this little mouse? I could colour him and cute him out with the coordinating die cut set all day! Oh, and the All the Things die cuts are perfect for little embellishments and sentiments for all your projects.

Did I mention the patterns?! The paper patterns in this collection are stunning. They add a level of detail to your projects without you even having to try hard! If I owned a bakery, I would wall paper the walls with all these cute papers.

This collection is actually beyond sweet. I am not even sure what else to say. Except grab it now - you will have no regrets! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Berry Sweet Collection
Berry Sweet Doodle Stamps / Doodle Cuts
Mini paperclips

OTHER

White cardstock
Adhesive