OH WHAT FUN STOCKING MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and I’m back today with another fun holiday project featuring the Oh What Fun Collection. This is Project Four using this gorgeous collection, and I created an adorable Christmas stocking mini album with five pages, both front and back!

If you’d like to see how this album comes together from page construction to the final assembly, be sure to check out the process video on my YouTube channel.

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I started by cutting all of my base pieces using my Cricut Maker. 

Stocking Base (White Cardstock):

Cut from 110 lb. white cardstock for a sturdy base

Size: 6.7 × 7.5 inches

Cut five total bases

Top Stocking Fold:

Size: 4.9 × 3.1 inches

I used the offset feature on my Cricut and set it inward

Inner Stocking Layers:

Size: 6.3 × 7.1 inches

Rectangle Layer on Top of Stocking:

Backing piece size: 4.5 × 2.7 inches

Patterned Papers Used:

8991 – Cookies and Candy

8994 – Twinkle Time

8992 – Christmas Tree

8998 – Here Comes Santa

8989 – Merry Christmas

Each page is filled with layers and dimension, mixing patterns throughout the album. The photo mats are designed for 3 x 4-inch photos, with white cardstock mats trimmed to 3.5 x 4.5 inches, backed with leftover patterned paper scraps from previous projects, making them perfect for using up extras. I used a mix of Odds & Ends and Chit Chats to add phrases and create cute little Doodlebug clusters throughout the album.

The ribbon on the cover is extra special; it came from Cynthea at Doodlebug as part of the packaging from a gift she sent me. (Thank you so much, Cynthea! You have the kindest heart.) Her ribbons are always beautiful.

On the cover, I added a Doodle Pop: “Santa On His Way”, featuring Santa on his little train, along with the Christmas Magic acrylic word and enamel dots to finish everything off.

I had so much fun creating this Christmas stocking mini album, and this collection made it a joy to work with. Be sure to check out the blog post to see my other projects using this collection, and don’t forget to visit my YouTube channel to watch the full process video.

Thank you so much for crafting along with me! See you next time!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8991 – Cookies and Candy

8994 – Twinkle Time

8992 – Christmas Tree

8998 – Here Comes Santa

8989 – Merry Christmas

8962 Santa's on his way - doodle pop 

8981 Chit Chat 
8980 Odds & Ends 
White 110lb Cardstock 

OTHER

Cricut Maker
Gold ring Binder

We R Makers Punch Hole
Liquid Glue 

Foam Adhesive

Stocking Cut file 
Christmas Magic Acrylic Word 

OH WHAT FUN TAG MINI | with Jen

I love tag albums. I've done them in many sizes from large 6x8 to small using only the Doodlebug tag paper that is typically in a collection. But smaller tag albums are perfect for using up scraps!

Today I have a smaller tag album using my left overs from Oh What Fun. My tags base are 3" wide and 5" tall. I angled to tops and punched holes. I used three colors of Doodlebug Textured Cardstock from the coordinating solids pack but you could use more colors or even make them all the same color. 

The front and back covers of my tag album are cut from the new Christmas Magic acetate. The heavy Doodlebug acetate is amazing from tag albums. On the front I used one of my leftover stickers from the This and That sticker sheet. To that I added a couple of the gingerbread men from the Goody Goody Gumdrops shape sprinkles. 

Inside I used the number squares from the 12x12 paper pack (Flannel Season paper) on the front of each tag. This would be a super simple way to make a quick December Daily style album. Some of the number squares are add to a white flap so you could journal or add small pictures underneath. I did leave the back of each tag blank to add a picture. 

I mixed leftovers from the 12x12 papers and the 6x8 pad. Here I added one of the small journaling cut-aparts from the 6x8 pad.

To decorate the front of each tag I've used a variety of Mini Icons, Icons, Odds and Ends, Chit Chat, and Bits and Pieces. The larger embellishments hang off the sides of the tags and just add an extra pop. 

I finished it up with a final acetate tag for the back cover and added another sticker from the This and That sticker sheet. 

And since there are so many tags here is a quick video flip through!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8987 Christmas Magic Heavy Acetate
8984 Oh What Fun 6 x 8 Paper Pad
8982 Oh What Fun Bits and Pieces
8956 Jolly Gingers Doodle Pop
8952 Christmas Lights Shape Sprinkles
8951 Goody Goody Gumdrops
8985 Oh What Fun Icons
8965 Oh What Fun Mini Icons
8967 Oh What Fun Puffy Icons
9000 Oh What Fun 12x12 Collection Kit
9002 Oh What Fun Coordinating Solids
1630 Bubblegum/Limeade Gingham Ribbon

OTHER

Binder Ring

OH WHAT FUN DECEMBER 25th MINI ALBUM | with Traci

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and holiday cheer. Today, I have a fun new mini album to share with you titled December 25 that's packed with lots of cute goodies from the Oh What Fun Collection! It's sweet, colorful, and perfect for your holiday memories. ❤️

To make it, I created the album covers out of white acrylic but you could use card stock instead. The front piece is the number 25 and the back is a 6.5"x 6.5" square. I embellished the cover with 3 ahhh-dorable Doodle-pops titled Santa's Elves, Playful Pixies, and Deer Friends. Then, I added some die cuts from the Bits & Pieces and a bunch of fabulous puffy stickers from the icons and words.

Behind the acrylic cover are 12 scrapbook pages covered in cute 12x12 pattern papers. I love the print on the first page. It's titled Berry Christmas and has pretty flowers and holly.

Above, I created a fold-out page and added a striped pocket to the front flap. The pocket is a new die cut shape in the Bits & Pieces and has a cute circular cutout. I tucked the round Santa from the Bits & Pieces into the pocket and it framed his little face perfectly!

Inside the fold-out, I added the 12x12 Cookies and Candy plaid paper, a photo mat, and the stockings die cut from the Bits & Pieces. Did you notice all the toys, presents, and sweet treats in them? Such cute details.

On this page, I added the "All Spruced Up" paper and the Happy Holidays die cut from the Chit Chat. I love its scalloped oval shape. I also added some colorful tabs to the edge of the pages. They're from the Bits & Pieces and have words on them that say ... memories, traditions, and December.

Here, I made a round photo mat using a 4" and a 3.5" circle punch. Then, I created a flippie with white paper and a colorful sticker from the This & That sheet. I added the hot air balloon and stars from the Odds & Ends, and some of the Christmas Eve star shaped sprinkles for shine.

Isn't this pink Cookies and Candy paper pretty? I love the color and all the playful gingerbread. I used a 3x4 card from the Check the Halls paper to make a flippie and added a journaling card from the Merry Magic print inside. Then, a photo mat in the background and a sweet die cut finished the page.

The layout above is another fold-out with space for 4 pictures. On the front flap, I added a photo mat and the Santa's Toy Factory die cut from the Odds & Ends. Look how cute and colorful it is with the toys in the windows! And when you open it ... 

... this page is inside! The adorable elf and the Christmas tree are from the Odds & Ends. I decorated the cute striped tree with a star, some colorful candy, and tiny dots from the puffy icons stickers. 

A pocket is a great place to store extra photos and journaling cards. I covered this one in the Spot of Cheer paper, then added the blue Christmas Eve print in the background. I tucked some cute cards inside from the Merry Magic and Check the Halls paper.

I ❤️ the colorful string lights on this page! They're from the Chit Chat and to really make them shine ... I added some enamel Christmas Light shape sprinkles on top. I also made a flippie with the 3x4 Happy Holidays card. It's from the Merry and Bright print and the sweet Santa face is from the Odds & Ends.

I hope my December 25 Mini Album inspires you to create something wonderful with the Oh What Fun Collection. To see other projects I made with this adorable line, visit my Heart Shaped Album, Truck Shaped Album or 12x12 Oh What Fun Layout.  

Thanks for hopping on the blog. I hope everyone has an amazing day celebrating with loved ones. Merry Christmas, crafty friends! 😊

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9000 Oh What Fun Collection 12x12 Paper Pack

8980 Odds & Ends

8981 Chit Chat

8982 Bits & Pieces

8986 This and That Stickers

8966 Puffy Icons Stickers

8967 Puffy Words Stickers

8957 Playful Pixies Doodle-pops

8960 Santa's Elves Doodle-pops

8961 Deer Friends Doodle-pops 

8952 Christmas Lights Shape Sprinkles

8954 Christmas Eve Shape Sprinkles

8667 Tinsel Time Glitter Sprinkles Enamel Dots

  

 OTHER

 

Artsy Albums custom shaped acrylic album 

Artsy Albums Clear Acrylic Stand

OH WHAT FUN FELT ORNAMENTS | with Kathy

Happy Christmas Eve!  Just a quick post to share some fun little ornaments I made using some of the Doodle Cuts from the Oh What Fun Collection.  I love playing with felt, and I thought it would be fun to try to make some using the ADORABLE Doodlebug images.  Take a peek....

I started with the Santa from the Happy Holidays Doodle Cuts.  The dies from the Doodle cuts cut felt beautifully (I used a metal adapter plate in my Sizzix for a cleaner cut)  I whipstitched him together, then added a stitched smile, and some Doodlebug Sequins and seed beads for the holly berries.  To finish I added a hanger with some Ladybug Doodle Twine.

Next I pulled out the Deck the Halls Doodle Cuts.  I cut two of the back piece (big solid die), the star and some ornaments.  I cut the garland from some white felt and added some red seed beads for the "cranberries".  On top of the ornaments I added some Doodlebug Sequins with seed beads for sparkle.

I thought this was a fun and different way to use my Doodle Cuts!  I wish all of our followers a very Merry Christmas! 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8979 happy holidays doodle cuts
8977 deck the halls doodle cuts

4256 cupcake sequins

4257 bubblegum sequins

4258 ladybug sequins

4260 bumblebee sequins

4261 limeade sequins

4262 swimming pool sequins

2988 ladybug doodle twine

OTHER

Sizzix Big Shot
Metal Adapter Plate
Felt
Seed Beads

Thread & Needle

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 HOLLY JOLLY HAPPY HOLIDAYS LAYOUT | with Brianna

Hey friends!! Happy Christmas week! I hope you have the best holiday season friends. I'm thrilled to share another layout using the Oh What Fun collection. We LOVE advent calendars in our house, so I thought it would be fun to document one of our favorite festive traditions. Annie got a Little People calendar last year and she absolutely loved opening a door every day. Here's my layout: 

I wanted a fun design on this page, so I took the Here Comes Santa 12x12 paper and trimmed it down to an 8.5x8.5 square. I also trimmed the Check The Halls 12x12 paper down to an 8x8 square and lastly, I trimmed the Spot of Cheer paper to a 7x7 square. I layered them all together from biggest to smallest, turned them on their side and centered them on a piece of white textured cardstock. I thought it would make a fun foundation for my photos and embellishments.

I think it's fun to print photos at different, non-traditional sizes so I used a collage layout from the app Pic Stitch and arranged 4 different photos on the layout. I matted them using a pink paper from the 6x8 Paper Pad (to match her pjs) and adhered them down using foam tape. The longer photo is such a fun way to display a cute moment!

I built a few embellishment clusters around the photos using the adorable Hello Santa Doodle-Pop as well as a few pieces from both the Bits & Pieces and the Odds & Ends packs. I wanted to add a lot of toys, elves and Santa type pieces since the photos are playful and fun.

In lieu of one large title piece like I usually have, I opted to choose two phrases from the Puffy Words sticker sheet. I adhered them along the top left and bottom right angles and made sure to choose the colorful words to pop off the page even more. I love how it turned out!!!! It really has the viewer moving their eyes around the whole page.

For some last minute touches, I added in a few Oh What Fun Sprinkles and a cute 'traditions' tab at the top of one of the smaller photos. Here's one last look:

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope that I've inspired you in some way. Happy Holidays and I'll see you in my next post!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8998 here comes Santa patterned paper

8990 spot of cheer patterned paper

8988 check the halls patterned paper 

8984 oh what fun paper pad

8980 oh what fun odds & ends pack

8981 oh what fun chit chat pack

8982 oh what fun bits & pieces pack

8966 oh what fun puffy icons

8967 oh what fun puffy words

8958 hello santa doodle-pop

8954 oh what fun sprinkles