COLOR ME CRAFTY SNEAK PEEKS - DOODLE CUTS CARDS | with Tonya

We're back with more sneak peeks of the fabulous Color Me Crafty collection.  Today, we have two amazing cards by or in-house designer Tonya.  Take a peek...

For her first card, Tonya used the You're a Treasure Doodle Cuts dies to create this darling shaker!  How cute are those doodlebug buttons?!  It's just the cutest!

Tonya used the Smile Doodle Cuts for her second card.  The insta camera is so fun, we see so many uses for it!  We also love the outline flowers she added using the new Best Friends Doodle Stamps!

Be on the lookout for more peeks all week long.  Color Me Crafty will be shipping to stores in the next week or so!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9088 you're a treasure doodle cuts

2471 bubblegum assortment boutique buttons

2473 tangerine assortment boutique buttons 

2474 bumblebee assortment boutique buttons

2475 limeade assortment boutique buttons

2476 swimming pool assortment boutique buttons

2478 lilac assortment boutique button
9111 color me crafty petite prints assortment pack
9112 color me crafty solid assortment pack
9105 happy dots double-sided cardstock
9062 color me crafty assortment sprinkles
9077 color me crafty puffy icons

5632 mint chunky twine

9108 bitty blossoms double-sided cardstock
9078 color me crafty puffy words
9106 perfectly plaid double-sided cardstock
9086 best friends doodle stamps
9087 best friends doodle cuts
9089 smile doodle cuts

BUTTERFLY KISSES WINDOW CARDS | with Kathy

Spring has finally made its way to New England!  The sun is starting to shine and the flowers are blooming!  I decided to make some fun spring cards to celebrate.  I used the perfect Butterfly Kisses collection to put them together.  Take a peek...

I was very brave when making these cards, and used three... yes three separate Doodle-pops!  It made the cards so easy to complete!  For my first card I cut a window from the 6x8 version of the Butterfly Kisses paper.  I stenciled some clouds on the background and added the Ladybug Garden Doodle-pop. For the grass I borrowed some papers and stickers from the Bunny Hop Collection. To finish, I added a chit chat sentiment and some Flower Garden and Butterfly Kisses Shaped Sprinkles.

For my second card I cut the same window from the 6x8 version of the Garden Gingham paper.  I just love the smaller sized prints!  They're perfect for cards.   I inked a background in green, and then added the sweet Cup of Cheer Doodle Pop.  Again to finish, I added some Butterfly Kisses Shaped Sprinkles and a Chit Chat sentiment.

My last card also used a cloud stenciled background and some grass from the Bunny Hop Collection.  I added the Fun Guys Doodle-pop (love the pun), A sweet butterfly from the Bitty Bugs Shaped sprinkles and a puffy word sticker.

I love all the dimension in these cards, and of course all the cuteness of the Butterfly Kisses collection.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8772 butterfly kisses shape sprinkles
8773 flower garden shape sprinkles
8774 bitty bugs shape sprinkles
8776 cup of cheer doodle-pops
8778 fun guys doodle-pops
8781 ladybug garden doodle-pops
8788 butterfly kisses puffy words stickers
8802 butterfly kisses chit chat
8805 butterfly kisses 6x8 paper pad

8457 bunny hop 6x6 paper pad
8458 bunny hop icons stickers

OTHER

Rectangle Stitched Die
Scalloped Square Window Die
Cloud Stencil

Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

Celery Stick Distress Ink

FARMERS MARKET TRUCK BOX CARD | with Kathy

I will miss summertime, but I really believe that Fall is the best season!  The colors, the cooler temps, the apple cider donuts.... it is my favorite time of year!  And Farmers Market is one of my all time favorite collections!  I decided I wanted to play with the So Thankful Doodle Cuts and turn them into a 3D box card.   Take a peek...

How cute is that little truck??  I pieced the truck "sides" together using papers from the 6x6 pad, the coordinating textured cardstock pack and some petite prints.  I created a second, mirror image of the truck side by cutting the die pieces from the opposite side of my patterned papers.  I added some Fall assortment sprinkles to my tires for a little dimension and shine.

To attach the sides of my truck together to form my box, I cut two pieces of paper, each 1 1/4" w x 3/4"h.  (one from the bon bon cardstock, one from the orange plaid paper from the 6x6 pad)  I scored each paper at 1/8" and 1 1/8" along the long side.  I glued the tabs to each end of the truck, approximately 3 1/16" apart. (see below).  I then added the other side of the truck to complete my "box."

To add my puppy and veggies to the inside of the truck, I created an insert strip using our heavyweight clear acetate.  It measured 3 9/16" w x 3/4"h.  I scored each end 1/4" in, and glued it to my front and back truck sides, centered inside the box.  I added  stickers from the Farmers Market and Veggie Garden Puffy stickers to create my little "scene." Here are some close ups...

A hint when working with stickers... I use a powder tool to "de-stick" my stickers first.  I add adhesive where needed and insert them into my card.  This prevents the card from sticking together when folding into an envelope.  I finished my card by hand cutting a little speech bubble, and stamping the HELLO sentiment from the It's Fall Y'all Doodle Stamps.

If you're using Farmers Market to scrap your fall memories, be sure to tag @doodlebugdesign on socials.  We love to see your creations.  That's it for me, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

7796 fall assortment sprinkles
7813 so thankful doodle cuts
7820 farmers market 6x6 paper pad
7837 farmers market textured cardstock assortment pack
7842 farmers market puffy icons stickers

7869 veggie garden puffy icons stickers
7470 it's fall y'all doodle stamps

5061 lemon swiss dots petite prints
5442 kraft gingham-linen petite prints
8090 stone gray candy stripe - sprinkles petite prints
5429 mandarin gingham-linen petite prints
8378 Acetate Paper - Clear

OTHER

Foam Dots
Sizzix Big Shot
Black Ink
powder tool

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 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

BEE HAPPY BUSY BEE DOODLECUTS BOXCARD | with Kathy

I'm pretty sure I've said this before (and probably will again...) but the Bee Happy is one of my all-time favorite Doodlebug collections!  I adore the color palette, and the little bees are just the cutest!  I immediately fell in love with the Busy Bee Doodle Cuts and decided to create a fun box card with them.  Take a peek....

How cute are those bees??!!  To create my card, I started by cutting two of the bee hive pieces from papers from the 6x8 pad using the Busy Bee Doodle Cuts.  I also traced the same die on some Bumblebee Gingham Linen Petite prints and cut them out to back the die cut pieces.  This gave the sides of my card more stability.

I die cut some bees and flowers, all from the Busy Bee Doodle Cuts.  Using some heavyweight acetate I created a flying bee and also made the speech bubble from the This and That sheet look like it was floating.

I finished the front of the card with some die cut flowers & a mushroom.  I added some coordinating sprinkles to the flower centers and some grass clumps from the All the Things pack.

Even better, this fun little card folds flat and fits in a standard A2 envelope for mailing!  I created a quick video tutorial showing how I put this card together on my YouTube Channel here.

If you make one, be sure to tag me, and Doodlebug Design on socials, we always 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

Bee Happy Collection
Busy Bee Doodle Cuts
Bee Happy Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Bumblebee Gingham Linen Petite Prints
Pistachio Candy Stripe Sprinkles Petite Prints
Heavyweight Clear Acetate

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot
Pop Dots
Adhesive

PETITE PRINTS DOODLE CUT CARDS | with Kathy

The new Candy Stripe-Sprinkles and Plaid-Polka Dot Petite Prints are so bright and colorful, they are the perfect papers to use with the Doodle Cuts stand alone dies!  I created a couple of fun cards using this combination, take a peek...

I started with the adorable kitty from the Pretty Kitty Doodle Cuts.  He's hiding in the flower patch!  The flowers are cut using both the Thanks a Bunch Doodle Cut flowers and the Hello Fall Doodle Cuts. I love the combination of colors and patterns from the Petite Prints... they give the cards so much texture!

I finished my card with a little Hello stamp from the Bugs & Kisses Doodle Stamps.  I stamped it on the banner from the All Occasions Large Tags Doodle Cuts.  

For my next card, I used the two Doodle Cuts sets from the Doggone Cute Collection.  That little puppy just makes me smile.  I gave him a balloon, cut using the balloon Doodle Cut from the Party Animals set, and the sentiment is from the Doggone Cute Doodle Stamps set. 

I finished the card by adding a sprinkle to the dog tag, and a little birdie from the Purrfect Pals Shaped Sprinkles.

I just love how I can make my own critters and scenes in the Doodlebug Rainbow of colors!  Have you used the new Petite Prints collections in any projects?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook & Instagram.  We love to see your creations.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Candy Stripe-Sprinkles Petite Prints
Plaid-Polka Dot Petite Prints
Pretty Kitty Doodle Cuts
Thanks A Bunch Doodle Cuts
Hello Fall Doodle Cuts
Playful Puppies Doodle Cuts
Doggie Den Doodle Cuts

Doggone Cute Doodle Stamps
Party Animals Doodle Cuts
All Occasion Large Tags Doodle Cuts
Bugs & Kisses Doodle Stamps
Purrfect Pals Shaped Sprinkles
Sprinkles

OTHER

Oval Dies
Cloud Stencil
Distress Ink