ALL MEMORIES ARE WORTH PRESERVING | with Tegan

What do you do when it rains on your vacation? Take a selfie in your ponchos and document your day using the adorable Doodlebug Designs Simply Spring collection, of course! All of the cute icons are just perfect for creating springtime projects- rain or shine! I also couldn't wait to use the Doodlebug Design Simply Spring Clouds cut files and I love the way my clouds turned out!

​I started by using the City of Love cloud print patterned paper from the French Kiss collection as my background paper. I then used raindrops from the Doodlebug Simply Spring Umbrella cut file to cut my rain background out of white cardstock. I then backed the raindrops with aqua blue checkered patterned paper.  I used the super fun Doodlebug Design Simply Spring Clouds cut file to cut out clouds from my favorite Simply Spring patterned papers. I used coordinating Doodlebug cardstock to cut out the cloud outline. Skinny Cardstock Alphabet stickers in Tangerine finish off my title.
​I used another fun small print patterned paper from the Simply Spring collection to cut out a second cloud. Again I used coordinating Doodlebug cardstock to die cut the outline of the cloud. Seriously aren't these clouds just the cutest?! I used Simply Spring Odds & Ends pieces and Mini Icons Stickers to embellish my clouds. 
Thanks for joining me today! I hope I have inspired you to document your next rainy day using the adorable Doodlebug Design Simply Spring collection! 
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​ Doodlebug Design Supplies Used:

​ Simply Spring Odds & Ends

​ Simply Spring Mini Icons Stickers

​ Simply Spring Chit Chat 

​ Simply Spring Under My Umbrella patterned paper

​ Simply Spring Bee Happy patterned paper

​ Simply Spring This & That Sticker Sheet

​ Simply Spring Bloomin' Bugs patterned paper

​ French Kiss City of Love patterned paper

​ Skinny Alphabet Stickers - Tangerine

​ Doodlebug Design Cardstock - Sunshine, Grasshopper

​ Simply Spring Clouds cut file

​ Simply Spring Umbrella cut file 

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STAMPING ON LAYOUTS | with Caroli

I used to be a mom of an adorable girl for so long, and when I knew I was pregnant again - and this time with a boy - my heart exploded of happiness. 

I was warned by friends that life totally changes being mom of a boy, and oh boy, how true is that! Being the mom of a little mister is such a blast, he is so funny, always makes me laugh and warms my heart when he gives me flowers or kiss me goodbye when leaving to school. 

I made this layout to document this love, the love of my life.

I wanted to create something different so I used a big circle shaped cut file and backed it with this lovely flowery patterned paper. The, I dared to get out of my comfort zone and used some stamps on my page, around the circle cut file. I combined the stamping with lots of different Shape Sprinkles, I love the result!

For the title I used my electronic cutting machine and free font Better Together and also some Teensy Typo stickers alpha.

I even got to use some embellishments from the Odds & Ends package and a Doodle Pop, I love all the volume this embellishment cluster has!


I am so satisfied with the result of this page, it was so easy to do and I used stamps!! I feel so proud of myself, lol!
I hope you liked this idea and give it a try, thank you for stopping by today here, see you on a next post!

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FRENCH KISS STAMPED CARDS | with Karen

Ever since Doodlebug released the new Doodle Stamps, I have been crafting up a storm with them! So imagine my surprise as I was going through my collection...er....I mean...."supplies", and I realized that there was one set that I had not used yet! What?! And let me just say that I have been missing out! "You're Sweet" is a darling set that was designed to match the French Kiss collection and it really is sweet! In fact, I would say that it is a stampers dream set. It has elements that are cute, elements that are pretty, and sentiment elements that you can mix and match to your hearts content! It really is the perfect stamping set.

This card was created with the darling little girl image and a speech bubble stamp that I customized with the "thinking of you" sentiment stamp and a cute little flower stamp.

This pretty card was created with the beautiful flower bouquet stamp, the stamp image that was customized with the strawberry stamp and the piece of paper stamp that was customized with the "hello" sentiment stamp. Mix and match the sentiments for all sorts of occasions and even with the other stamp sets for some fun combinations! You will be creating one of a kind cards in no time!

So, while it may have taken me a while to break out the "You're Sweet" Doodle Stamp set, I have a feeling this one is going to be getting lots of love now! Isn't that fitting?!

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french kiss 6x6 collection

you're sweet doodle stamps

you're sweet doodle cuts

french kiss odds and ends

bubblegum glitter sprinkles

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White cardstock

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A RAINBOW OF COLOR AND PRINTS | with Tegan

My favorite scrapbook technique lately has been creating a colorful background on my layouts. The Doodlebug Petite Prints Patterned Papers come in so many colors and are perfect for helping me achieve a rainbow effect! On this layout, I also added some coordinating pieces from the adorable French Kiss collection! 

​I started by using the heart from the Doodlebug Lucky Shapes cut file set to cut out a heart design on my white cardstock background. I then used foam adhesive to adhere my four favorite colors of Petite Prints Dot-Stripe Patterned Papers to the back. I then used coordinating Petite Prints Floral-Graph Patterned Papers and the Bella Blvd Florence Alphabet cut file to cut out matching letters. 
​I used the fun Abigail Alphabet Stickers in Beetle to start the title and lots of French Kiss Odds & Ends die cut shapes to embellish my layout. I created the little mouse heads in the die cut software by welding together 3 'O' letters from the Bella Blvd Florence cut file. The little flower Shape Sprinkles add the perfect finishing touch. 
​No theme park themed scrapbooking supplies? No problem! You can use your favorite general themed patterned papers (think Petite Prints!) and embellishments from your favorite Doodlebug collections (think French Kiss)!
​Thanks for joining me today! I hope I have inspired you to use general themed products to create a fabulous themed layout! 
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​ Doodlebug Design Supplies Used:

​ Petite Prints Dot-Stripe Patterned Papers: Cupcake, Lemon, Pistachio, Cherry

​ Petite Prints Floral-Graph Patterned Papers: Ladybug, Swimming Pool, Bumblebee, Bubblegum, Beetle

​ French Kiss collection: Odds & Ends, This & That Stickers, Shape Sprinkles, Les Fleurs Patterned Paper

​ Abigail Alphabet Stickers - Beetle 

​ Doodlebug Design Lucky Shapes Cut File Set

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​ Bella Blvd Florence Alphabet Cut File

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ADORABLE SUMMER MINI | with Shellye

It's officially Summer and everyone's social media is loaded with beach pictures and vacation fun. For the occasion, I've designed a sweet mini album to capture those "VACAY" memories!

To begin, I started with a sheet of 12X12 cardstock that I scored at: 0.5", 5", 6" and 11.5".

Then I turned the paper and scored at: 3.5" and 8.5".  After folding along all of the scored marks, I mitered  the edges of the 0.5" and 11.5" and made them into the end flaps.

 Using a full sheet of cardstock and doubling it, makes it nice and sturdy.  You could even add a lightweight chipboard between the scored areas of the front and back covers. 

Before adding the flip up pages, I cut a swatch of patterned paper that measured 4.75" square and then attached them to the inside of the cover page.  After that, I cut a 4.5" square (Bubblegum cardstock) and adhered to the center of the patterned paper square. (repeat for the opposite side).

 I wanted to keep the album congruent, so all of the papers on both sides matched going across. 

A mix of French Kiss and Hello Collections were used!

To create the flip pages I cut various colored cardstock as follows (sizes from top to bottom) and all with a 4.5" width: 4.25", 4.5" and 4.75".  Each piece was scored at 0.5" from the top.  I applied a strong adhesive to the 0.5" flap and began attaching the pages, starting with the bottom flap.

Again, I used a mixture of the French Kiss and Hello Collections' stickers and die-cuts to help bring the pages to life together!  And if you'd like an area for tucking in journal tags, just add a folded envelope as I did above! In finishing, I applied a 7/8" satin ribbon completely around the spine with adhesive tape.  A loopy bow that I made from the same ribbon  was then attached to the front of the spine.

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Doodlebug Design Products:

3373: bubblegum textured cardstock 

3387: limeade textured cardstock 

3392: swimming pool textured cardstock 

5909: hello odds & ends

5910: hello chit chat 

5912: hello mini icons sticker

5931: hello icons sticker

5932: hello this & that sticker

5979: navy stripe double-sided cardstock 

6007: hello 6x6 paper pad 

6247: french kiss odds & ends

6253: french kiss mini icons sticker

6262: french kiss icons sticker

6266: french kiss this & that sticker

6274: french kiss assortment - cards & envelopes 

6287: city of love double-sided cardstock 

6289: love you dots double-sided cardstock 

2471: Bubblegum Boutique Buttons 

2475: Limeade Boutique Buttons

4004: cupcake sprinkles 

4008: bumblebee sprinkles 

4010: swimming pool sprinkles 

3427: bubblegum teensy type CS stickers 

3433: blue jean teensy type CS stickers 

5864: summer sun doodle-pops

3640: bubblegum love letters CS stickers 

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FRENCH KISS ENVELOPE FLIP BOOK | with Nathalie

I wanted to send some extra special birthday wishes to someone so I turned some Doodlebug envelopes and cards into a flip book. With elements from my favorite French Kiss collection, I believe this happy mail would make anyone smile for any occasion!

Above is a look at the flip book completely open. I used three envelopes of the same size linked together and one card in the middle.

When you first open it, you discover a tag (note to the recipient) in a pocket made out of a treat bag and decorated with die-cuts, stickers and washi tapes. On the right side, I created a shaker bag with a mix of sequins, die-cuts and glitter. The enveloppe itself also serves as a pocket.

After turning another flap, here is a look at the inside:

I created a pocket on the left side to include die-cuts and doilies. In the center, I adhered a flip-up card which I decorated (outside and inside) and included a pretty Doodle-Pop bouquet of flowers.

Do you feel inspired to make an envelope flip book for someone special? You can find lots of different instructions on You Tube. Just grab a pack or two of Envelopes & Cards plus your favorite Doodlebug collection and have fun!

Doodlebug Supplies Used:

6274: french kiss assortment - cards & envelopes
6275: simply spring assortment - cards & envelopes
6247: french kiss odds & ends
6248: french kiss chit chat
6220: heart throb shape sprinkles
6221: french kiss shape sprinkles
6232: roses are red doodle-pops
6266: french kiss this & that sticker
6270: french kiss 6x6 paper pad 
6253: french kiss mini icons sticker
6292: petite fleur double-sided cardstock
6297: mon amour double-sided cardstock
6262: french kiss icons sticker
4500: limeade mini paperclips
2476: Swimming Pool Boutique Buttons
4268: sequins assortment pack
2049: Chunky Sugar Coating Glitter Assortment
4239: treat bags-bubblegum stripes
4605: lily white mini doilies
2991: Doodle Twine - Swimming Pool 
3431: limeade teensy type CS stickers
4005: bubblegum sprinkles
5895: garden party washi tape 
4551: green grass washi tape
4800: scallop assortment washi tape

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LAYOUTS - DOCUMENTING ALL THE IMPORTANT DETAILS | with Caroli

I love to travel, and getting to know new places, getting lost in a city I visit for the first time, most of the time you get to discover something nice :)

In this page I wanted to document the happiness of visiting a lovely museum called Casa Pueblo, in Uruguay last year. I got to visit this beautiful place by the sea along with my friends and it was certainly a happy memory, so I document it in a layout.

In this case I didn't want to get too crazy thinking about complicated ideas to work on my layout, so went for a really simple circle and layers design, you know how i love circles. Here is my layout:

I used foam dots and different embellishments in order to create layers and volume, machine stitching is also a good way to make a page more interesting and eye catching.

As you can se, it is such a simple layout, with lots of little details and happy memories. Sometimes, the simpler the better :) I hope you like this idea, thank you for stopping by here at Doodlebug Design's blog today.

Have a lovely day!

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WREATH CUT FILE LAYOUT | with Tegan

I couldn't wait to use the Doodlebug Design French Kiss collection again because it is just so very sweet! Sure it has some Valentine's Day pieces, but it has so many other general themed elements! Here I used the collection to document my sweet little senior pooch. I used the Doodlebug Simply Spring Flower Wreath cut file to create the fun and colorful background design on my page.

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​ I used the Simply Spring Flower Wreath cut file to die cut the wreath out of white cardstock. I used the French Kiss 6x6 paper pad and Citrus colored Textured Cardstock to back the die cut shape with lots of colorful papers. I embellished the wreath with Chocolate Box Shape Sprinkles, Mini Icon Stickers, and Odds & Ends pieces adhered with foam adhesive. I then adhered the wreath to a sheet of Petite Prints Patterned Paper in Swimming Pool. I used more Odds & Ends pieces (my fav!) and Shape Sprinkles to embellish the photo of my pooch and I.

​I used the 'SWEET' Odds & Ends die cut piece for the first half of my title. I used my die cut machine and French Kiss 6x6 Paper Pad to cut out the rest. I added a little strip of the adorable Special Delivery Washi Tape under the word SWEET to add a little color to the bottom of my page. And, of course, I had to use the little doggie Odds & Ends piece! 
​Thank you for joining me today! I hope I have inspired you to use the French Kiss collection and Doodlebug Design cut files on your next layout! 
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​ Doodlebug Design Products Used

​ French Kiss 6x6 Paper Pad

​ French Kiss Odds & Ends 

​ French Kiss Mini Icon Stickers

​ Petite Prints Patterned Paper - Swimming Pool

​ Shape Sprinkles - Chocolate Box

​ Shape Sprinkles - Baby Hearts

​ Washi Tape - Special Delivery 

​ Petite Prints Patterned Paper - Swimming Pool

​ Simply Spring Flower Wreath Cut File

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FRENCH KISS SHAKER BOOK MARKS | with Nathalie

I love the French Kiss collection and I have been wanting to dust off my fusing tool to make shaker bookmarks for a while so I recently spent a short afternoon making these. I think they turned out so cute now I'm hooked, I want to make more!

They measure 6.5x2 inches and are decorated both on the inside and outside of the plastic sleeve.
I had the idea of pairing some die-cuts with book related quotes. I typed the quotes on white cardstock using my manual typewriter (but you can also use a computer) and I glued them on the patterned paper.

After making individual pockets with my fusing tool and an old page protector, I added a mix of Sprinkles, sequins and glitter inside along with the patterned paper. I then adhered the selected diecuts on top of each pocket.

I then machine cut small hole reinforcers from matching papers using a die from the Pill Better metal die set and attached tassels created with various Doodlebug twines.

They make fun gifts for book lovers but once you're done you might want to keep them for yourself... I'm not speaking from experience of course! ;)

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Doodlebug Supplies Used:

6247: french kiss odds & ends

6248: french kiss chit chat 

6288: les fleurs double-sided cardstock

6293: navy dot double-sided cardstock

6296: french kiss double-sided cardstock

6338: pill better doodle cuts

4268: sequins assortment pack

2049: Chunky Sugar Coating Glitter Assortment 

4014: bon bon sprinkles

3508: swimming pool jewels

3677: doodle twine - red white & blue

2987: Doodle Twine - Bubblegum

2990: Doodle Twine - Limeade 

4598: ladybug mini doilies