CUPCAKES & CANDLES IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY LAYOUT | with Tarrah

Today I'm sharing a fun and colorful birthday layout created with the absolutely adorable Cupcakes & Candles collection! This collection is bursting with happy colors, playful icons, and the sweetest birthday-themed embellishments, making it perfect for documenting those special milestone celebrations.

For this layout, I wanted to highlight a favorite birthday photo of my niece, so I kept the design focused around one large photograph. The fabulous Sweet Sprinkles patterned paper creates an instant party atmosphere and serves as the perfect backdrop for all the bright embellishments.

To draw attention to the photo, I layered it onto a simple mat and machine stitched a border around the photo.

Down the right side of the layout, I added one of the Fancy Frills in Bumblebee and also some of the cute new Wired Pom Pom trim in Swimming Pool! The texture adds a playful touch and coordinates beautifully with the collection's vibrant color palette.

Down the left side of the photo, I built a vertical embellishment cluster featuring balloons, a party hat, gifts, and birthday sentiments all from the Chit Chat and Odds & Ends packs. This arrangement helps lead the eye through the design while creating a fun storytelling element. Layering the die-cuts and stickers adds depth and makes the page feel full of birthday excitement without overwhelming the photograph.

One of my favorite details is the large "It's Your Birthday" die-cut, this piece acts as my title and it creates a bold focal point and perfectly captures the joy of the occasion. I tucked in a few smaller phrases, including "Let's Party," "Woo Hoo," and "You're Sweet," to add extra charm and personality.

I finished the layout by incorporating gift boxes and floral accents at the bottom of the embellishment cluster, helping balance the design while adding even more pops of color. The result is a page that feels festive, playful, and full of happy birthday memories.

The Cupcakes & Candles Collection makes birthday documenting so easy with its coordinating patterns, cheerful embellishments, and endless layering possibilities. Whether you're celebrating a first birthday, a milestone year, or any special party in between, this collection is sure to make your memories shine.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your Cupcakes & Candles supplies and celebrate your own sweet birthday memories!

 Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9150 Cupcakes and Candles - Odds & Ends pack

9152 Cupcakes and Candles - Bits & Pieces pack

9151 Cupcakes and Candles - Chit Chat pack

9156 Cupcakes and Candles - This & That sticker sheet

9167 Cupcakes and Candles - Sweet Sprinkles patterned paper

9133 Cupcakes and Candles - Birthday Cake - Doodlepop 

9128 Cupcakes and Candles - You're Sweet - Shaker Pop

9251 Wired Pom Pom Trim - Swimming Pool

9233 Fancy Frills cardstock stickers - Bumblebee

OTHER

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

CUPCAKES & CANDLES MAKE A WISH LAYOUT | with Tya

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful birthday layout featuring the adorable Cupcakes and Candles collection. The colorful papers and sweet birthday icons were the perfect match for these fun celebration photos!

I created a simple grid design, mixing three photos with three decorated sections. The Sweet Sprinkles paper makes a great background and bright Blue Jean Dot Stripe patterned paper add lots of color, while the white background keeps everything feeling fresh and balanced. Each of the embellished sections are backed by the Coordinating Cardstock that matches the collection perfectly! 

For my title, I layered the “Make a Wish” pieces from the Chit Chat ephemera, over the cute cupcake paper from the 6x 8 paper pad and added a pair of candles for a little extra birthday fun.

I filled the other two sections with lots of adorable birthday icons—all from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat ephemera, and the This and That Stickers  - a cake, presents, party hats, balloons, cupcakes, and confetti. A few shiny accents from the Birthday Girl Assortment Sprinkles and touches of sparkle from some Stickles  add just the right amount of detail.

Finally, I added the new adorable Swimming Pool Pom-Pom trim along the sides for a fun pop of texture. I love how playful it looks with all those bright Doodlebug colors!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout has inspired you to pull out some favorite birthday photos and create a colorful celebration of your own! 🎂💕

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9170 cupcakes & candles 12x12 paper pack
9171 cupcakes & candles petite prints assortment pack
9172 cupcakes & candles textured cardstock assortment pack
9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends
9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat

9124 birthday girl assortment sprinkles

9251 swimming pool wired pom pom trim

SUMMER FUN BEACH LIFE LAYOUT | with Tarrah

Today I'm sharing a fun-filled summer layout featuring the adorable Summer Fun collection. This layout perfectly captures a sunny day at the beach and all the colorful, carefree vibes that come with it!

The large Beach Life cut file became the focal point of my page and provided the perfect foundation for showcasing one of my favorite beach photos. To make the title pop, I backed the letters with the rainbow stripe paper from the 6' x 8' paper pad from the Summer Fun collection, creating a bright and playful look that instantly draws the eye.

I also used the collection's vibrant patterned papers to back the sections of the beach umbrella and beach ball cut files. Mixing the colorful prints added lots of interest while keeping the design cohesive. The cheerful yellows, pinks, blues, and oranges really bring that summertime energy to the layout.

To help my photo stand out, I layered it on coordinating patterned papers from the 6' x 8' paper pad and placed it right over part of the beach umbrella. This creates depth and helps connect the photo to the overall design. A few phrases from the This and That sticker sheet, including "Love This" and "Beach Hair. Don't Care." were the perfect finishing touches for documenting this sunny memory.

Of course, no beach-themed page would be complete without cute embellishments! I added some of the adorable Summer Fun icons including the sandcastle from the Diggin Summer Doodlepop, a crab, flip-flops, and seagull all from the Odds & Ends pack and also some shells and starfish from the Puffy Sticker icon set. These fun little details help tell the story and guide your eye around the layout.

I love how the bright florals around the border, frame the clean white background, allowing all of the colorful elements to shine. The combination of the playful cut file and the happy Summer Fun collection made this layout come together so easily.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this page inspires you to pull out your favorite summer photos, and create something bright and beautiful.                                               

Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends pack

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Sticker Sheet

8934 Summer Fun - Let's Luau patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

8903 Summer Fun - Diggin Summer - Doodlepop

8907 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers - Icons

OTHER

Beach Life cut file

White cardstock

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

Black ink

Date stamp

SUMMER FUN MY FAVORITE MOVIE LAYOUT | with Tarrah

When a scrapbook collection is filled with colorful fish, sea creatures, and beachy vibes, turning it into a Finding Nemo-inspired layout is simply meant to be! Finding Nemo is one my all time favorite animated movies and when I started creating this page, I immediately knew that the bright colors and adorable ocean-themed icons in the Summer Fun Collection would be perfect for bringing the underwater adventure to life.

The focal point of the layout is a photo of the Finding Nemo movie cover, surrounded by a sea of cheerful embellishments that capture the fun and whimsy of the beloved film. The background is made up of the 2x Catch A Wave acetate sheets sewed together to create a shaker pocket, I added the fishies in and then sewed the top closed. I love how this created the perfect underwater setting, while the embossed wave texture mimics the movement of the ocean.

Since Finding Nemo takes place beneath the sea, I wanted the whole layout to feel like an underwater adventure. I did add a frame over the top of the acetate using the Polka Dot Bikini paper. The Summer Fun collection includes so many elements from the Bits & Pieces and Odds & Ends packs that fit perfectly with the movie's ocean theme. Schools of colorful fish swimming across the page instantly bring Nemo and his underwater friends to mind. The adorable sea turtle is a sweet nod to Crush and Squirt as they ride the East Australian Current, while the stingray reminds me of Mr. Ray, Nemo's enthusiastic schoolteacher. Even the jellyfish embellishment references one of the movie's most memorable scenes as Marlin and Dory make their way through a field of jellyfish.

To tie everything back to the film, I added a sentiment that says "Just Keep Swimming", one of Dory's most famous and beloved quotes. It's the perfect finishing touch and instantly connects all of the ocean-inspired elements to the movie. The bold orange title, "My Favourite Movie," using the Tangerine Alphabet Soup puffy stickers, helps draw attention to the movie poster while balancing the bright blues and aquas throughout the design.

I love how easy it is to adapt themed collections to document favorite movies, books, and family traditions. The Summer Fun collection may have been designed with beach days and vacations in mind, but its adorable sea-life icons make it a perfect choice for celebrating the underwater world of Finding Nemo.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to look at your stash in new ways and use themed products to document the movies, characters, and stories that bring joy to your life. Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends pack

8922 Summer Fun - Chit Chat pack

8923 Summer Fun - Bits & Pieces pack

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Sticker Sheet

8928 Summer Fun - Catch A Wave - Heavy Weight Acetate 

8935 Summer Fun - Polka Dot Bikini patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

8905 Summer Fun - Shakers - Fishies

8907 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers - Icons

7394 Alphabet Soup Puffy Stickers - Tangerine

OTHER

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

SUMMER FUN OUR BEACH DAY LAYOUT | with Tya

 Hello crafty friends! Tya here, and today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful summer layout featuring the adorable Summer Fun collection.

I had these sweet photos of Maddie and Ethan enjoying a summer day at Bear Lake, and I knew immediately that Summer Fun would be perfect for them. The happy colors and all of those adorable beach-themed icons were just begging to be used! I love how this layout captures that carefree feeling of childhood summers—sunshine, sand, water, and lots of happy memories.

         

Building the Background

I started my layout with a piece of white cardstock because I really wanted all of those gorgeous Summer Fun colors to pop. I added some light blue ink splatters across the background to bring in a little extra color and texture without taking away from the photos.

Along the left side, I added a strip of the fabulous Beach Towel patterned paper. I repeated the same rainbow paper on the right side of the layout, layering it with the orange starfish Seashells by the Seashore paper and that beautiful, bright blue Gull Friends paper. I love how repeating the same colors on both sides helps tie everything together while still leaving plenty of white space.

A Little Beach Scene

One of my favorite parts of this layout is the little scene I created along the lower left side. Doodlebug’s Odds & Ends are always so much fun for building these little clusters!

I layered the colorful beach sign over the rainbow strip and added the adorable striped beach chair beside it. Above the sign, I tucked in the sun, cloud, and little seagull to create a sunny beach-day scene.

And of course, I couldn’t resist adding that darling little turtle and starfish near the bottom!  They are from the Puffy Icons Stickers and the Icons Stickers. A few tiny heart accents and a flower on the chair added just a little more dimension and detail. These sweet little characters are exactly why I love Doodlebug so much!

Creating the Photo Area

For the main portion of the layout, I placed my two photos side by side on the blue polka-dot patterned paper. I kept the photos fairly large because those sweet faces are definitely the stars of this page!

I love the contrast of the bright photos against the blue background, and the white borders around the photos help separate them from all of the colorful patterns and embellishments.

At the top of the photos, I created another fun embellishment cluster using two layered tags. I tied one with some natural twine and then layered on a sandcastle die cut from the Odds and Ends, the cutest little crab Icon Sticker, and a Puffy Icon seashell.

I also added the “beach therapy” and “FUN” stickers from the This and That sticker sheet,  along with a small flower cluster. I love mixing different shapes, textures, and layers in my embellishment clusters—it gives you so many fun little details to discover!

For my title, I used the large “Our Beach Day” pieces from the Chit Chat and placed them right across the bottom of the photos. The light blue lettering was the perfect choice against the darker blue patterned paper and really helps the title stand out.

I tucked a colorful beach ball Icon Sticker beside the title and added another little flower cluster on the opposite side. Those small embellishments help frame the title and draw your eye right into the photos.

Underneath, I added my journaling about Maddie and Ethan spending the day digging in the sand and soaking up all that summertime fun at Bear Lake. I backed the journaling with kraft cardstock and finished the bottom with a sweet pink polka dot scalloped border from the This and That Sticker Sheet.

I always love including journaling and a date on my layouts. Years from now, it’s those little details that will help bring the memories behind these photos back to life.

One Sweet Summer Memory

I had so much fun creating this layout with the Summer Fun Collection! The bright rainbow colors, adorable beach icons, and playful patterns were absolutely perfect for documenting these photos of Maddie and Ethan. Looking back at these pictures from 2008 makes me especially happy that I took the time to scrapbook these everyday summer moments. Those simple days at the beach really do become some of the sweetest memories.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout has inspired you to pull out some of your favorite summer photos and create a colorful page of your own with the Summer Fun Collection. There are so many adorable pieces to mix, match, and layer, and I can’t wait to see what you create!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8926 Summer Fun Icons Stickers

8927 Summer Fun This and That Sticker Sheet

8921 Summer Fun Odds and Ends

8922 Summer Fun Chit Chat

8891 Summer Fun Assortment Sprinkles

8907 Summer Fun Puffy Icon Stickers

8933 Summer Fun Beach Picnic

8936 Summer Fun Seashells by the Seashore

8939 Summer Fun Beach Towel

8940 Gull Friends

OTHER

White Cardstock

Distress Ink

Natural twine

Kraft Cardstock

SUMMER FUN SPLISH SPLASH LAYOUT | with Tarrah

It's always fun to document warm-weather memories—the colors feel brighter, the smiles look bigger, and every page seems to radiate sunshine. Today I’m sharing a layout that captures all of that joy using the Summer Fun collection a line that practically sparkles with happy vibes.

I started by tracing a dinner plate and cutting it out from the Summer Fun patterned paper. I adhered this to the centre of a sheet of white cardstock. I then cut out triangles from the multiple papers in the 6' x 8' paper pad and adhered these around the outside of the circle to replicate the sun. I trimmed the white cardstock down and adhered it to the Beach Towel patterned paper.

One of my favorite things about Doodlebug collections is how easy it is to build a story with their embellishments. This layout features adorable icons like surfboards, a sweet little Doodle-pop seahorse, and playful word stickers that bring the theme to life.

I placed my photo over to the left hand side of the layout and then embellished on the right hand side.

The 'Splish Slash' title adds a whimsical touch and ties the water theme together perfectly. Around the sunburst, mixed in with the triangles, I added arrow tags with words like Paradise, Happy, Beautiful, and Let's Go—each one capturing the carefree spirit of summer adventures.

To finish the layout, I sprinkled in a few extra bits from the collection—mini icons, colorful stickers, and layered die cuts. The multicolored “Summer” title at the top adds a cheerful header, while the surrounding embellishments help balance the design and keep the eye moving around the page.

I love how the Summer Fun collection makes it effortless to create layouts that feel joyful and full of personality. Whether you’re documenting beach days, poolside fun, or sunny outdoor adventures, this collection has everything you need to bring those memories to life.

This layout was such a delight to create. The bold sunburst, the vibrant colors, and the playful embellishments all work together to celebrate the best parts of summer. 

If you’re looking for a collection that’s bright, happy, and bursting with charm, Summer Fun is a must-have for your stash.  Happy crafting!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends pack

8922 Summer Fun - Chit Chat pack

8923 Summer Fun - Bits & Pieces pack

8927 Summer Fun - This & That Sticker Sheet

8903 Summer Fun - Doodle-pop - Diggin' Summer

8901 Summer Fun - Doodle-pop - Sam and Sally Seahorse

8929 Summer Fun - Summer Fun patterned paper

8939 Summer Fun - Beach Towel patterned paper

8925 Summer Fun - 6' x 8' paper pack

OTHER

White cardstock

Date stamp

Black ink