HEY PUMPKIN SPOOKY NIGHT DOUBLE PAGE LAYOUT | with Inessa

Halloween is one of my favorite themes to scrapbook, especially when it involves all the bright colors and adorable little characters from Doodlebug Design! Today, I'm sharing a fun and colorful double-page layout featuring the Hey Pumpkin collection. This collection is packed with the cutest Halloween icons, playful patterns, and just the right amount of spooky!

For this layout, I started by mixing and matching several patterned papers to create the backgrounds. I love how the colorful diagonal stripes contrast with the black star-filled paper, making everything pop! I used the Eek! patterned paper to create my photo mats, which tie the two pages together and provide the perfect spots for adding Halloween memories.

Once my backgrounds and photo mats were in place, it was time for my favorite part—embellishing! I layered a mix of cardstock ephemera, shape sprinkles, and doodle-pops throughout both pages to create fun little clusters. From the adorable haunted house and smiling pumpkins to the sweet little witch flying on her broom, there are so many cute details to discover!

I also tucked in some colorful flowers, playful Halloween characters, and tiny stars to add even more dimension and interest. A few sparkly gems scattered throughout the embellishment clusters add just the right amount of sparkle!

Of course, I couldn't resist adding some machine stitching for extra texture. I love how stitching gives my layouts that little handmade touch and adds another layer of detail without taking away from all the colorful embellishments.

One of my favorite things about creating double-page layouts is having extra room to play with patterns, colors, and embellishments while still leaving plenty of space for photos. The coordinating papers and repeating embellishments help both pages flow together beautifully.

The Hey Pumpkin collection makes documenting Halloween memories so much fun! Whether you're scrapbooking costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin picking, or a spooky celebration, these cheerful designs are perfect for capturing all those sweet moments.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to mix your favorite patterned papers, layer on those adorable embellishments, and add a little sparkle to your next Halloween project!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8561 october sky shape sprinkles

8557 halloween assortment sprinkles
8560 trick or treats shape sprinkles

8562 halloween assortment mini jewels

8568 pumpkin patch doodle-pops

8569 halloween spirit doodle- pops

8588 hey pumpkin bits & pieces

8587 hey pumpkin chit chat

8586 hey pumpkin odds & ends

8604 moonlight magic paper (x2)

8594 hey pumpkin paper (x2)

8600 eek! Paper 

OTHER

sewing machine

BALLOONS & BANNERS KEEPSAKE ALBUM | with Inessa

There is something extra special about creating a project that you know will become a gift years from now, and this birthday album for my son is exactly that. 

I started with the 8x8 Storybook Album in Swimming Pool, and filled it with the Balloons & Banners collection. That mix of blues, greens, oranges, yellows, and teals makes it perfect for birthday boy layouts and pages. 

Right now the album goes from his first day in the hospital through thirteen. And each year I want to capture not just photos, but little milestones, memories, and truths I hope he'll hold on to. 

I mixed all the page sizes that came with the album—8x8s, 4x6 pockets, and 4x4 pockets. And added plenty of pockets, flips, and flaps for interactivity. 

Of course, I piled on texture and dimension with all the adorable embellishments. My favorite part, though, is the plan for what it becomes. 

Just like with Lia’s album, my goal is to give this to him on his 18th birthday, complete with little tucked-in gifts like gift cards or cash. 

I really love how each page turned out, but even more than that, I love what it represents. A colorful little time capsule of how loved he's been through every stage. 

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9222 Balloons & Banners 12 x 12 Paper Pack

9202 Balloons & Banners Odds & Ends

9203 Balloons & Banners Chit Chat

9177 Make A Wish Shape Sprinkles 

9186 Surprise Party Doodle-Pops

9180 Happy Birthday Shaker-Pops 

9204 Balloons & Banners Bits & Pieces

9192 Balloons & Banners Words Puffy Stickers

9185 Make A Wish Doodle-Pops

 9183 Party Time Doodle-Pops

 9187 Birthday Sundae Doodle-Pops

 9208 Balloons & Banners This & That Cardstock Stickers

 9179 Star Of The Party Shape Sprinkles

 9207 Balloons & Banners Icons Stickers

 9223 Balloons & Banners  Petite Prints Assortment

 9184 Sweet Cakes Doodle-Pops

9188 Let’s Party Shakers

 9189 Cake Confetti Shakers

 9194 So Sweet Just Charming Clip & Key Chain

9196 Let’s Party Little Charmers

9232 tangerine fancy frills

4721 limeade skinny alpha stickers

2738 swimming pool 8x8 album

2989 tangerine twine

2991 pool twine

2990 limeade  doodle twine

3207 blue jean doodle twine

3208 bumblebee doodle twine

OTHER

hole punch

CUPCAKES & CANDLES HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEEPSAKE MINI | with Inessa

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a very special project created with the brand new Cupcakes & Candles collection. This collection is absolutely gorgeous! The bold colors, adorable birthday icons, and all of the fun girly accents made it the perfect choice for a project that has been on my mind for quite some time.

For each of my kids, I started a small album where I document a little piece of who they are each year. My plan is to include a photo from every year, along with a notecard sharing some of their favorite things, interests, personality traits, and little details about who they are at that age.

But there’s another fun part to these albums too!

Along the way, I’m adding hidden cash bills throughout the pages, with the intention of gifting the completed album to each of them on their 18th birthday. I love the idea of giving them something that not only includes a little surprise, but also tells the story of their childhood and gives them a glimpse into who they were during each stage of growing up.

I originally started these albums using simple 4x6 photo albums. They worked for a while, but over time I noticed that they were beginning to fall apart—and, if I’m being completely honest, they just weren’t very cute! I decided it was finally time to give this project the makeover it deserved and create custom albums for each of my kids.

I started with my daughter’s album, and Cupcakes & Candles could not have been a more perfect collection for her. The album is sized 7.5 x 5.5" and the covers are chipboard, with the beautiful papers covering it. 

I created a page for each year and filled the album with lots of bright colors, playful birthday details, and layers of those adorable Doodlebug embellishments. Once all of the pages were finished, I spiral bound the entire album to create something that feels sturdy, special, and completely custom.

I’m sharing several of the inside pages here, although not every year is pictured. Each page has its own little details while still coordinating throughout the album, and I love knowing that I can continue filling in the photos, memories, and surprises as the years go by.

This project has quickly become one of my favorites because it’s so much more than a mini album. It’s a keepsake that will continue growing right along with my daughter—and one day, she’ll get to look back through all of these little snapshots of her childhood.

Be sure to check out my Instagram Reel for a full look through the album so you can see all of the pages and details that aren’t pictured here!

I hope this inspires you to create your own version of a yearly memory album for someone you love. Sometimes the most meaningful projects are the ones we get to add to little by little over the years.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces

9142 hello cupcake just charming clip

9135 cute cakes doodle-pops

9130 sundae sprinkles doodle-pops

9133 birthday cake doodle-pops

9124 birthday girl assortment sprinkles

9127 birthday bouquet shape sprinkles

9136 sweet celebration shakers

9137 sugar sprinkles shakers

9139 cupcakes & candles puffy icons

9155 cupcakes & candles icons

9156 cupcakes & candles this & that

9171 cupcakes & candles petite print asst.

9236 swimming pool fancy frills

7399 blue jean alphabet soup

7391 bubblegum alphabet soup

7401 white alphabet soup

7398 swimming pool alphabet soup

9244 bubblegum wired pop pom boutique trim

9158-9169 cupcakes & candles papers

OTHER

1" circle punch

hole punch

cinch machine

cinch binding wires blue 1"

chipboard

SUMMER FUN - BEACH VACATION DOUBLE PAGE LAYOUT | with Inessa

For today’s project, I created a fun double-page layout using the Summer Fun collection, and I really had fun creating with it — pun intended!

I love creating double-page layouts when I have several photos from the same day or event because they give me plenty of room to tell the story while still leaving lots of space for all the cute embellishments. I documented a few photos from our family trip to Punta Cana

For my background, I started with two sheets of Gull Friends paper. I used the navy blue side with the white polka dots as the foundation for both pages.

Next, I added two sheets of Seashells by the Seashore. One piece was trimmed to approximately 9.5 x 9.5 inches, and the second was trimmed to 9.5 x 10.5 inches. I distressed all of the edges before adhering them to my background. I positioned the patterned papers approximately 1.25 inches from the top, with each piece sitting flush along the outside edge of its page.

To add another layer of color and pattern, I brought in the Water Babies paper. I trimmed one piece to 3 x 7 inches and another to 2 x 7 inches, distressed the edges, and tucked them underneath the Seashells by the Seashore paper on each side of the layout. I love how just a little bit of that wave pattern peeking out adds another fun detail.

For my photos, I used one 4 x 6 photo along with four 3 x 4 photos. One of the photos is hidden underneath an interactive flap, which gave me an easy way to include another photo without making the layout feel too crowded.

On the left side of the layout, I spaced the photos approximately a quarter to half an inch apart. On the right side, the spacing is closer to an eighth to a quarter of an inch. I mostly eyeballed the placement rather than measuring everything exactly.

For the flap, I used two of the 3 x 4 cards cut from the 12 x 12 patterned paper, placing one on the front and another underneath. This created another little interactive element while also adding more of the adorable Summer Fun artwork to the page.

Then came my favorite part — embellishing!

I used lots of pieces from the Odds & Ends, mixed in a few pieces from the Bits & Pieces, and added titles and phrases from the Chit Chat pack. I spread the embellishments throughout both pages to help visually connect the entire double-page design.

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding some Doodle-Pops! I used the adorable Tropical Trio Doodle-Pops, featuring the toucan, seagull, and the cutest little iguana, along with some fun seashell accents. They add so much personality and dimension to the layout.

To finish everything off, I added just a little bit of sparkle glue to the center of the flowers, coconuts and the ice in the drink cooler.

I absolutely love how bright, playful, and summery this double-page layout turned out. The Summer Fun collection was perfect for documenting these photos, and all of the little tropical details made this one especially fun to create.

I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your Summer Fun collection, gather a few favorite summer photos, and give a double-page layout a try!

Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8932 water babies double sided cardstock

8940 gull friends double sided cardstock

8936 seashells by the seashore double sided cardstock

8930 summer school double sided cardstock

8938 flamazing flock double sided cardstock

8923 summer fun bits & pieces

8922 summer fun chit chat

8921 summer fun odds & ends

8899 tropical trio doodle-pops

2987 doodle-twine bubblegum

SUMMER FUN VACAY MINI ALBUM | with Inessa

I had so much fun creating this bright and colorful mini album using the Summer Fun collection !

The idea for the album actually started with the light pink card included in the Bright Cards pack. It measures about 4" tall by 5.5" wide, and I loved it so much that I decided to build the entire album around it. I kept the finished album at approximately 4" x 6" and used my We R tool to create a fun spiral-bound mini.

The album has six pages, including the front and back covers, which gave me plenty of room to play with all of the adorable embellishments in this collection. I used lots of Doodle-Pops, ephemera, stickers, enamel shapes, and even added a little touch of gold with some puffy alphabet stickers.

One of my favorite pages is the sequin shaker! I created it using two pieces of acetate and filled the inside with a mix of bubbles and little fishy shaker pieces. I love the extra movement and texture it adds to the album!

I added a photo to each page, with most of my photos sized at 3" x 4". I also mixed in a few 3" x 3" square photos throughout the album just to change things up and make each page feel a little different.

For the back page, I created a small pocket and tucked a few tags inside. It's such an easy way to add another interactive element and gives me a little extra space for journaling or even more photos.

This collection is just so cheerful and perfect for documenting all of those fun summer memories. Between the bright colors, adorable icons, and all of the little interactive details, this mini album was definitely a fun one to put together!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8925 summer fun 6x8 paper pad

8923 summer fun bits & pieces

8922 summer fun chit chat

8921 summer fun odds & ends

8907 summer fun puffy icons

8926 summer fun icons cardstock stickers

8927 summer fun this & that stickers

8891 summer assortment sprinkles

8892 island tropics shape sprinkles

8894 summer school double sided cardstock

8896 flora flamingo double sided cardstock

8905 fishies shakers

8904 bitty bubbles shakers

7274 bright cards & envelopes

8220 gold alphabet soup puffy stickers

2992 doodle-twine blue jean

2989 doodle-twine tangerine

OTHER

Cinch binding tool
Acetate