OH WHAT FUN TREAT & GIFT CARD BAGS | with Tya

Hello friends! Happy Holidays! I had so much fun creating these five adorable Christmas treat and gift card bags using the Oh What Fun collection. This collection is bright, cheerful, and full of the sweetest holiday icons, making it absolutely perfect for quick handmade gifts during the busy Christmas season.

Each bag starts with a simple 5x7 colored glassine bag as the base. From there, I dressed each one up with a mix of Petite Prints papers and the border strips from the Christmas Eve patterned paper. I love how those border strips add instant personality and help tie each design together while still keeping everything quick and easy.

In the first photo, you’ll see the full set of five bags together. I chose a different color palette for each one—classic Ladybug, soft Cupcake, sweet Swimming Pool, sunny Bumblebee, and fresh Limeade—so every bag feels unique while still coordinating as a set. To make the pocket, I simply folded about 2 1/2 inches from the bottom of the bag and then cut out some Petite Prints that matched the bag for the base. I added a strip of  Textured Cardstock paper across the front for a cozy, finished look.

Looking closer at the individual bags, you’ll notice how much dimension and charm come from the die cuts. I pulled icons Chit Chat pack, layering them on a scallop paper rosette to create cute focal points. Santa, gingerbread, wreaths, and festive icons really shine against the simple, patterned backgrounds. These little details make the bags feel extra special without adding a lot of time to the process.

Inside each bag, I tucked some small holiday treats along with a gift card. These bags are just the right size to hold a candy cane, a wrapped chocolate, a gift card,  and a yummy Christmas Tree brownie, making them perfect for neighbors, coworkers, teachers, or special friends. It’s such an easy way to turn a simple gift card into something thoughtful and handmade.

Inside the pocket, I added a space for writing a small sentiment for your gift recipient using some Textured Cardstock. For the sentiments, I used the Merry Christmas stamp from the Oh What Fun Doodle Stamps set. I love how clean and classic this sentiment is, and it works beautifully across all five designs. Stamping the greeting at the top of each bag gives them a polished, finished look and ties everything together. A couple of small Oh What Fun Sprinkles were added next to the sentiment for some added shimmer and shine. I added color-coordinating present and heart die cuts from the Odds and Ends to decorate the corner of the card.

What I love most about these treat bags is how quick and easy they are. They come together fast, use minimal supplies, and are easy to customize with different colors or embellishments. When time is short, but you still want to give something heartfelt, projects like these are the perfect solution.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and taking a look at my project. I hope these cute Christmas treat and gift card bags have inspired you to create a few of your own for the special people in your life. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! Happy Crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8980 Oh What Fun Odds and Ends
8981 Oh What Fun Chit Chat
8950 Oh What Fun Sprinkles
8975 Oh What Fun Doodle Stamps
8992 Christmas Eve Paper
9001 Oh What Fun Petite Prints
9002 Oh What Fun Textured Cardstock

OTHER PRODUCTS USED

5x7 Colored Glassine Bags
Corner Rounder Punch 
Scalloped Rosette Metal Die
Treats and Gift Card

OH WHAT FUN ADVENT CALENDAR | with Miguel

The Advent calendar is a beautiful tradition, as it can be made from various materials or, in some cases, sold ready-made. But today I created my own version with the Oh What Fun collection, and I love the result!

This time I cut 24 boxes with cardstock of various colors using the coordinating textured cardstock assortment and the countdown squares on the b-side of the festive flannel cardstock.  Each Box was then attached with some doodle twine.

I also used other materials such as petite prints and chit chats for decoration. 

In each little box, you can put a lovely surprise for each day, making the arrival of Christmas Day very exciting and fun!  

Thanks for reading, see you soon.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8981 oh what fun chit chat
8996 festive flannel double-sided cardstock
9001 oh what fun petite prints assortment pack

9002 oh what fun textured assortment pack

2988 ladybug doodle twine

OH WHAT FUN GIFT CARD PURSES | with Kathy

When you have adult children, gift cards often make the perfect presents.  To make them feel a bit more special, I always package them up in a fun and festive way.  This year, I decided to make some cute gift card purses with the Oh What Fun collection... take a peek...

To make them, I started with this Purse Mini Album  SVG from Lori Whitlock.  I edited the file to delete the book ring holes.  The "bottom" of the purse mini was open so that you could flip the pages so  I created a solid bottom in Silhouette Studio by welding a rectangle to connect the bottoms of the two sides of the purse.  

I cut the resulting shape bases from some Oh What Fun coordinating textured cardstock.

I used the handles and cover pieces from the original file to layer on the outside of the purse and cut them from papers from the 6x8 pad.  I stitched them onto the base using my sewing machine.  I created and attached a little tab closure.  It's stitched to the back, and it secures on the front of the purse using small velcro dots.  I added a fun peppermint "snap" from the Goody Goody Gumdrops Shaped Sprinkles.    I decorated the fronts of the purses using Odds & Ends, sprinkles and some Bits & Pieces. Here are some more close-ups....

To hold my gift cards, I first cut some "pages" from the same coordinating textured cardstock. For my Pages, I used the same pieces that I used to cover the outside of the purse.  I added some gift card "slots" to hold each card, but you could also use glue dots to attach them.  To attach the pages into the book, I created a hidden binding which I glued to the purse bottom. (there are a lot of hidden binding tutorials available on-line)  The pages are attached to the binding using score tape.

The pink and plaid purses both contain pages to hold 3 gift cards.  For this last bag, I created 5 pages.

Now to fill them up with some cards!  I just need to narrow down my choices and I should be good to go!  That's it for me today, thank you for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9002 oh what fun textured assortment pack
8984 oh what fun 6x8 paper pad
8954 christmas eve shape sprinkles
8950 oh what fun assortment sprinkles
8951 goody goody gumdrops shape sprinkles
8980 oh what fun odds & ends

8982 oh what fun bits & pieces

OTHER

Lori Whitlock Purse Shaped Mini Album SVG
Silhouette Cameo
Sewing Machine
Score-tape

OH WHAT FUN LARGE SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing some jumbo shaker tags that feel like little Christmas gifts all by themselves

If you followed my last project—my Oh What Fun mini album—then you know I created that album mostly using the 6x8 paper pad. I ended up with a few leftover sheets… and instead of letting them sit, I turned them into these festive tags! If you haven’t seen the album yet, I have a full process video you can watch right here:

Those leftover pieces from the pad were honestly the MVP of this tag project!

Lets get started! Each tag measures 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This longer, slim shape gives you space to layer embellishments while still keeping everything clean and elegant. To make them sturdy, I matted each one onto 110lb. white cardstock, cut slightly larger at 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This leaves a white border frames the patterned paper beautifully and makes the tags feel “finished.” I trimmed each patterned paper 8" x 2 1/2". I used two types of acetate depending on the patterned paper.

• The Christmas Magic acetate from the collection (SKU 8987) - full of tiny multicolored stars.
• Heavy clear acetate - great when the paper is already bold or busy.

Both are cut at the same size as the matting, 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”, to fully cover the front. Once the patterned layer is adhered to the white cardstock, I place the acetate on top and take everything to the sewing machine.

I stitch around three sides, the two long edges and one short edge - leaving the top open. This creates a little pouch for you to add your mix of sequins and shakers.

Here’s the mix I used:

• Christmas confetti
• Peppermint bits
• Mint ball shaker pieces
• Laminate balls
• Iridescent sequins
• Snowflake sprinkles

I love when the shaker mix matches papers but it also stands out. Don’t be afraid to combine textures and finishes - sparkle on sparkle is always a win during the holidays. Once filled, I stitch the top edge closed to seal in everything.  I punched a hole in the middle and to protect that opening, I used standard eyelets. They close completely, so none of the shaker pieces can sneak out. I used aqua eyelets. Then I tied each tag with a sparkly iridescent tulle, which pulls the reflected light from the sequins and fills in any empty space. It looks like a bow on a present.

 

Even though shaker tags are already showstoppers, I still like to add soft layering:

• Doodle Pops
• Odds & Ends
• Chit Chat phrases
• Mini Icons
• Puffy Icons

All of the embellishments sit on 1/16” foam adhesive, just enough to lift without overpowering the shaker. You’ll also find a process video for these jumbo shaker tags on Instagram! Make sure you’re following:

@thedailylifeofcreativity

@doodlebugdesign 

It should appear as a collaboration post so it’s easy to find. Creating tags like these reminds me why I love paper crafting, simple pieces of paper transforming into tiny bits of joy. They’re perfect for gifts, treat bags, mini albums, stocking stuffers, and even tucked into planners.

Thank you for spending a little creative time with me today. Happy holidays, happy crafting, and sprinkle a little magic everywhere you go, Xo Conny.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8984 oh what fun 6x8 paper pad 
8965 oh what fun Mini Icons
8966 oh what fun Puffy Icons 
8980 oh what fun Odds and Ends 
8980 oh what fun Chit Chat 
8964 peppermints shakers

8963 christmas confetti shakers
8410 limeade balls shakers

8411 mint balls shakers

 

Other 

Double-Sided Adhesive 

Liquid Glue 
Sewing Machine

Score and Trim Board 

Standard Eyelets 

OH WHAT FUN MINI BAGS | with Niella

 How fast is this month going and with December in sight, you've definitely come to the right place for Christmas crafty inspiration! Hi crafty crew, so happy to see you here today! Welcome, I have a fun treat today with the new Oh What Fun collection! So fun! And a showcasing video at the end to give you an inspiration station of ideas and a peek inside! Let's take a fun-tastic look at my project: a set of Merry Mail mini bags! So cutieful!

Aren't these so cute and each merry mail bag only takes one sheet of 12x12"! I do have a tutorial for these bags and if you've got a keen eye and awesome memory, you'll know I did a Valentines bag just like this for my very first Design Team project for Doodlebug. I've left the link below to the step by step tutorial!

Look at how cute the little elves are! Busy helping Santa Claus prepare for Christmas! These darling faces are so cute with their sweet wee outfits, how cute is the candy mix and the patterned papers! Everything is spectacular! Inside this 3.5 x 3.5" bag I've popped in some merry mail; a bundle of handmake tickets and bits tied with doodle twine!  This bag is machine stitched, which is totally optional.  

This bag is not stitched and looks just as cute! This is slightly bigger and measures 4x4".  Each bag has a hidden magnet as well, which makes them easier to open.  And see how each bag has a front pocket.  Perfect to slip in a small note for your lucky recipient. 

Thank you again for visiting crafty crew! I hope you've found inspiration today! Please remember to tag us in our your Socials when you create with Doodlebug so we can all admire your creativity! We love seeing your creations. Until next time; doodle dee!

Blog Post with Tutorial: http://www.doodlebugblog.com/2023/02/lots-of-love-backpack-tutorial-with.html

Enjoy the video showcase!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8985 oh what fun icons stickers

 8950 oh what fun assortment sprinkles

8951 goody goody gumdrops shape sprinkles

8986 oh what fun this & that stickers

8980 oh what fun odds & ends

8994 twinkle time paper

8989 berry Christmas paper

8965 mini icons stickers

6719 limeade mini jewels

6720 swimming pool mini jewels

6716 ladybug mini jewels

6718 bumblebee mini jewels

6715 bubblegum mini jewels

6714 cupcake mini jewels

OTHER

sewing machine

foam rectangles

liquid glue