NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS TREE ADVENT CALENDAR | with Kathy

Every year I try to come up with a new and fun Advent Calendar for the holiday.  We always enjoy opening a new treat each day as we count down to Christmas.  This year while searching Pinterest, I found a wooden calendar with a tree and small gifts to hold some goodies.  I decided it would be fun to create one made from the Night Before Christmas Collection.  I set to work and created my own paper version... take a peek...

I started with some Gingham Linen Petite prints and some chipboard to make my tree.  I glued the tree to a circular base, made from some chipboard and the red side of the Jolly St. Nick Cardstock.  I decorated the tree with strands of sprinkles and the Twinkle Light Shaped Sprinkles...they were perfect!

I made 24 little boxes.  I added mini brads to help pull them open and numbered them using the Sunshine Alphabet Stickers.  All that was left was to embellish the boxes some more.  I used some toys and gifts from the Odds & Ends Pack.  Here are some close-ups of all of the boxes...

My favorite is the little kitty on top of the boxes, because let's face it, that's exactly what they do when they are not climbing the tree!  Each box is about 1.7" cubed so they are the perfect size for a chocolate or 2!

I created a cut file for this project and it is currently available in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here.  It will also be coming to the Silhouette Store.  There is a quick tutorial in Lori's shop on the product page.  Be sure to come back to the blog for the next couple of weeks for more Night Before Christmas inspiration!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Night Before Christmas Collection

Gingham Linen Petite Prints

Dot Stripe Petite Prints

Twinkle Light Shaped Sprinkles

Christmas Assortment Sprinkles

Sunshine Alphabets

Tiny Brads

OTHER

Silhouette Chipboard

Silhouette Cameo

liquid adhesive

foam tape

Advent Calendar Christmas Tree Gifts SVG

DOODLE-POP ORGANIZER TUTORIAL | with Kathy

Hello my name is Kathy and I'm a Doodle-Pop Hoarder.  So much so that I had to create a storage solution.  My storage box was posted on the Doodlebug Facebook Page recently and I was surprised at the response!  So many of you asked, so I got my act together and put together a tutorial.  This organizer holds approximately 120 Doodle-Pops, or Doodlebug Sprinkles packs.

For my tutorial I'm showing how to make one without a cutting machine.  Originally I created an SVG file to make one.  It is available on my blog, along with a Silhouette version here.  The cut file versions are assembled in the same general manner.

Start by cutting the pieces.

From a good heavyweight cardstock cut the following (I used 80 lb. cover weight cardstock)

Cut 3    7 3/8 " x 11 ½ "

Cut 1     8 ¾ " x 7"

Cut 2     8 ¾" x 2 ¼ "

Cut 2     7" x 2 ¼ "

From Patterned Paper

Cut 2     6 ¾ “ x 2"

Cut 2     8 ½” x 2”

I recommend you put this together using a liquid glue.  I use Scotch Quick Dry, it works well and holds up when I over-stuff it with Doodle-Pops.

Start with the three 7 3/8 “ x 11 ½” pieces. Score each piece as shown above. After scoring cut where the solid lines are.

1)  I also cut a a bit off each of the tabs, starting from about 1/4" down the long side side,  and cutting up to the fold line.  This helps make the sides of the finished box more smooth and even.

2) This is what it looks like with all the fold/cut lines

3) Fold up the short ends and fold in the tabs.  Add glue to the tabs and adhere to the long side of the box.

4) Repeat with the other tabs/side until a box is formed.  Do this for the other two scored pieces, and let dry.

5) Glue the 3 boxes together as shown, make sure they are all aligned.  Let dry.

6)  Glue the 8 ¾ " x 7" piece to the bottom of the 3 boxes.

7)  Glue the 8 ¾" x 2 ¼ " pieces to the long sides, covering the seams.

8)  Glue the 7" x 2 ¼ " pieces to the shorter sides.  It gives the sides a little more strength.  Lastly, glue on the decorative panels (the patterned paper strips.)

As part of the Silhouette and SVG files, I've also included the divider tabs and labels (which are print & cut).  For folks who do not have a cutting machine, I've created a PDF you can use to print on cardstock and hand cut.  It's available here on my blog.

One last note... this organizer also works perfectly for all of the Doodlebug Sprinkles!  Discovered this by accident... now I need to make more!

How would you like to get some Doodle Pops of your own?  When sorting through mine for this post, I realized I had a LOT of duplicates.  I'm giving away sets of 5 random Doodle Pops to 9 of my Instagram followers.   Head over my Instagram Account to enter to win!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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BUNNY TRAIN | with Kathy

I've always loved Easter Crafts.  There are so many sweet little images... bunnies, chicks, eggs... they are hard to resist.  Add some Doodlebug icons, colors and embellishments... it's cuteness overload!  I mixed it all together and came up with this fun project... take a peek...

So you're probably asking... "Is it a card, or is it a decor piece?"  The answer is YES!  The project started as a box card, with the bunny riding the train.  I loved how he turned out but then I thought, he needed some friends.

So... I added a couple of train cars with eggs and a chick!  These two parts are also box cards in their own right that are attached with simple little strips that connect the cars.

You can make this strictly as a home decor piece, but you could also make the 3 separate cards, which fold flat, mail them to someone special along with the strips and instructions on how to attach them!  That would be such a fun surprise!

Want to make one to send?? (or keep??)  I created an SVG file for this project.  It's available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here.

Below are some simple assembly instructions....

1)  To assemble the bunny "engine" first cut the pieces.  The sentiment is done as a print and cut.  Add the embellishments to the layers as shown.
2) Attach the train pieces together by gluing one of the small side pieces to the front and back as shown. (on the side with the biggest wheel)
3)  Attach the tab of the bunny insert to the inside of the side piece you just glued, the tab should be flush with the back fold.  Add the other side piece to the remaining tab on the insert.
4)  Attach the tabs of the 2nd side piece to the front and back train pieces.

5)  This will form the engine part of the project.
6)  Next, cut the pieces for the 2 train cars.  Both cars are assembled in the same manner, I am showing the egg car.
7)  Add the embellishments to the pieces as shown.  Fold the "box" into shape, glue with the tab inside.
8)  Add the car sides & wheels to both sides of the box you made in step 7.  Align the top edges and center.

9) Add glue to the tabs on the insert.  Slide into the box, and press the tabs to the sides to hold.  Repeat this general process for the other car
10)  The cards can now all fold flat and can be mailed if you wish.  To attach the cars and engine together, there are 2 small tabs included in the file.  Fold both score lines.  Glue one tab to the engine, and one to the first car to attach.  The strips have a hole in the center if you wish to add a brad, I added a glitter sprinkle enamel dot.  Repeat with the 2nd strip and the 2 cars.  Done!

I hope this card brings a little sunshine to your day!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

Dot Stripe Petite Prints Collection

Gingham Linen Petite Prints Collection

Glitter Sprinkles

Hoppy Easter Shaped Sprinkles Bunnies

Easter Express Train Box Card

OTHER:

Silhouette Cameo or Other Cutting Machine

SIMPLY SPRING WATERING CAN BOX CARD | with Kathy

Need a card to send to someone for a special occasion, or maybe just to brighten their day?  I created this watering can box card, and it would be perfect for a number of different occasions including Easter, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Spring or just because!  Take a peek...

This box card is based on the Watering Can from the Simply Spring Collection.  I used a combination of papers from the Love Notes, Petite Prints and Spring Things Collections to piece it together then added a sentiment to the tag using the new All Occasion Doodle Stamps.  These stamps are just awesome, there is a sentiment for almost any occasion!  I finished the card with some sprinkles for my flower centers!

I created an SVG file for this card so you can make and send your very own!  It is available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here.  Following is a quick assembly tutorial ...

1) Start by cutting the pieces.  Add the decorative panels to the box card base and add the flower pieces to the insert.

2) Glue the two pieces of the handle together.  Do not add adhesive to the tabs on either end.  Repeat with the spout pieces.

3 & 4) Insert the handle into the two slots on the card base.  Turn over and fold "open" the tabs.  Glue the tabs to the inside of the box.  Repeat process with the Spout.

5)  Glue the box into shape, tab goes on the inside of the box.

6)  Add adhesive to the tabs of the insert.  Fold them back.

7)  Slide the Insert into the box, align the tabs with the back of the box and press the tabs to the sides to adhere.

All that is left is to pick your sentiment for the tag that is included with the card and tie it around the watering can!

I'm sure there are many folks who would just love to receive a card in these days of social distancing, and this would certainly bring a smile to the recipient's face!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Love Notes Collection

Petite Prints Collection

Spring Things Collection

Doodle Twine

Sprinkles

All Occasion Doodle Stamps

Simply Spring Watering Can Box Card SVG

LOVE NOTES THANKS A BUNCH BOX CARD | with Kathy

I love fresh flowers, they really brighten up a room.  We have a farm stand near us that sells little bunches of flowers in Mason jar vases.  They are so fun, and make the perfect gift!  When I saw the jar with flowers in the Love Notes Odds & Ends pack, I thought it would make a fun card... flowers that would always be bright and cheery!

I used a combination of Petite Prints and Love Notes Papers for the card.  The jar sides are made from transparency material.  I finished it off with a little tag from the Kissing Tag Paper and some Doodle Twine.  The card folds flat for mailing.

I created an SVG for this card and it is available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop.  Here is a quick tutorial to help you piece it together.

1)  Start by cutting the pieces.  Glue the jar shapes to the 2 larger transparencies.  Add the stems to the smaller transparency.  Add the flowers to the top piece and the inside pieces to the jar lid.

2)  Fold the base piece as shown.  Glue the two sides of the Jar to the base.

3)  Add the longer folded strip to the bottom of the jar, making sure it is centered.

4)  Add one of the smaller folded strips to the top of the transparency with the stems.

5)  Glue the transparency with the stems to the inside of the jar lids as shown.  Make sure it is centered.

6)  Add the cover to the Jar, gluing in place.  Add a little adhesive to the folded strip on the bottom of the card to hold the bottom of the transparency insert.

7)  Add the remaining folded strip to the back of the flowers piece and fold out the ends.  

8) Glue to the top of the jar lid, centering.

This card can be used for a number of occasions including Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Birthdays and "just because."  If you make one, be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram, we would love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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Doodlebug Products Used

Love Notes Collection

Linen Gingham Petite Prints

Love Notes Flower Mason Jar Box Card SVG

Other

Transparencies

LOVE NOTES BOX CARD | with Kathy

Valentine's crafting is some of my favorite crafting and I'm having so much fun playing with the new Love Notes Collection.  The little icons are just the cutest!  I especially loved the love letter piece from the Odds & Ends and decided to turn it into a Box Card.  Take a peek...

As soon as I saw the I Love You print on the Secret Admirer paper I knew I had to use it!  I combined it with the hearts side of the Rose Garden paper and some Cherry Petite Prints to make my envelope. 

The Heart to Heart shaped sprinkles are awesome, I love their slightly wonky shapes!

I finished the card with some pieces from the Odds and Ends.  The little birdies are adorable!  Now for the fun part!  I created an SVG for this file and it is available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here!

Here is a tutorial showing how to assemble the card... it's really easy!

1.  Start by adding the decorative layers to the main body pieces of the envelope and the letter as shown.
2.  Add the triangle piece to the "V" piece to form the front of the envelope.
3.  Attach the sides to the front of the card, gluing the tabs inside, then attach to the back piece of the card.  The bottoms of the sides should be flush with the bottoms of the front and back pieces.
4. Fold the tabs on the insert back, add adhesive to the outside of the tabs.  Slide it into the envelope "box" and press to the sides.  I made the tabs flush with the back of the card.
5. This is the finished card.  There is also a print and cut sentiment piece that says Happy Valentine's Day. (see my finished card)

If you make one of these cards be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram, we always love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Love Notes Collection

Dot Stripe Petite Prints Collection

Love Notes -Love Note Box Card SVG

LOVE NOTES TREAT MAILBOX | with Kathy

Valentine's Day is just a month away... what better way to celebrate than to get crafting with the new Love Notes Collection!  This collection is just so cute!  The colors, the icons...everything!  As soon as I saw the little mailbox in the Odds & Ends pack, I knew I had to make a 3D version.  Take a peek...

This fun little mailbox can be used to hold little love notes (the opening is 1.75" wide...the Mini Love Notes fit perfectly!) or a treat!  The finished box size is approx 2.5"W x 3.25"H x 2.25"D.  I added the birdie from the Tweethearts Doodlepops and a love note from the Odds & Ends package.  The heart in the top center is from the new Heart to Heart Shaped Sprinkles.  Here are some close-ups...

Now for the fun part!  The SVG I created for this project is available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here, so you can make your own mailbox to give!

If you make one, be sure to post it and tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram.  We love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

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Doodlebug Products Used

Love Notes Collection

Dot Stripes Petite Prints Collection

Beetle Black Sprinkles

Love Notes 3D Mailbox SVG

WINTER WONDERLAND SNOW GLOBE CARD | with Kathy

I am so excited to be kicking off a couple of weeks of Winter Wonderland inspiration.  If you haven't seen this collection yet, you're in for a treat!  The colors, the icons, the patterns... its all so yummy.  The whole collection immediately made me think of a snow globe, so I designed this card to showcase some of the cute icons.


I have to say, not much makes me happier than a Doodlebug Snowman... and this collection is full of them!   Isn't he adorable?    I combined some elements from the Odds & Ends, with some stickers from the Icons Sticker Sheet to make this fun little scene.  To finish the look, I added some of the acetate Snowflake Odds & Ends. If you look close, they seem to be floating!  The winter wonderland sticker is from the This and That Stickers.  Here is a close-up of the scene...


Would you like to make a snow globe card?  Well you can!  I created an SVG file for the card base, and you can fill it with Doodlebug Odds & Ends, Stickers and more!  This SVG file is available exclusively through the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here.

Here's a quick tutorial showing how I put it all together.

 1)  These are the pieces included  with the SVG File.**  I cut 2 of the back piece so I could have the patterns I wanted showing.  I simply glued them together to form the back piece.
**The remaining pieces are from the Winter Wonderland Odds & Ends, Snowflake Odds & Ends, Icon Stickers and This & That Stickers.
2)  Glue the acetate piece to the snow globe frame.
3)  Add the snow mounds to the background piece as shown
4)  Fold the side pieces along the score lines.


5)  Glue the side pieces to the back of the card as shown.  You want the bottom of the side to be flush with the bottom of the back piece.
6)  Repeat with the other side piece
7)  Next I added the trees.  The larger is from the Odds & Ends Package and the smaller is from the Icons Sticker Sheet.
8)  I then decorated the insert.  The Snowman and bird are from the Odds & Ends pieces and the bunny is from the Icon Stickers.

9)  Fold the tabs on the insert back, and adhesive to just the tabs.  Slide it between the sides of the card, pressing to stick the tabs to the sides.  The bottom of the insert should be flush with the bottom of the back piece.

10)  Add adhesive to the other tabs on the side pieces and add the front of the card to the tabs.  The front is placed in the same manner as the back in steps 5 & 6.

11)  As an afterthought, I added some of the acetate snowflakes to the card.  I glued some on the inside of the acetate piece so they looked like they were floating, some to the back ground piece and a couple others to the snowman and trees.

If you make a Doodlebug snow globe card, we would love to see it!  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram, so we can view your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Winter Wonderland Collection

Snow Globe Card Base SVG

OTHER PRODUCTS

Acetate Sheets

Cutting Machine

Foam Tape