BERRY SWEET PREVIEW WEEK - BERRY SWEET CARD | with Cynthea

 We have another fun preview for you today!  Cynthea put together this "berry sweet" card using the new Berry Sweet Collection and Berry Sweet Treats Doodle Cuts.  Take a peek...

How cute is that little mouse? And those strawberries look good enough to eat!  Cynthea die-cut the shapes from the Berry Sweet Coordinating Cardstock pack.  These packs make things so easy!  No guessing the colors, they are perfect every time!

The sprinkles in the flowers are a fabulous finishing touch!  Be sure to check back all this week for more previews of Berry Sweet!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Berry Sweet Collection
Berry Sweet Coordinating Textured Cardstock
Berry Sweet Treats Doodle Cuts

BUTTERFLY KISSES DOUBLE Z-FOLD CARDS | with Tya

Hello crafty friends! Today, I am sharing a fun design team project featuring the absolutely adorable Butterfly Kisses collection. I also feature 3 of my favorite things - fun fold cards, Doodle-pops, and the new Puffy Words stickers. Today, I will be showing you these six cute Double Z fold cards that were a breeze to put together! Let's Go!!!

I used the new 6x8 paper pad, some Textured Cardstock, then lots of Doodle-pops, twine, and like I said, the new Puffy Words stickers. These products are a card maker's dream come true, and make putting these together a breeze! 

Take a look at how cute the Puffy Word stickers fit perfectly on this little hidden sentiment section when you open up the front of the card! Too cute! 

Here are the six cards that I made. As you can see, each of the front panels is decorated a little differently based on the theme of the Doodle-pop. I also used two scallop rectangle dies to mount some of my Doodle-oops on, as well as the Puffy Words. 

I added a bit of yellow ink on some of my panels to make the Doodle-pops pop a bit more and not look so flat against the white panel. On these 2 cards, I did add some die cuts from the Bits and Pieces and Chit Chat ephemera.

On a couple of the cards, I also pulled in some of the 3x4 cut-apart cards found on the Color-Fetti pattern paper. I mounted the matching Doodle-pop on the card. Make sure to check out those cut-apart cards- a lot of times, they match the size of the Doodle-pop perfectly! 

 Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you're feeling inspired to create your own fun-filled cards using the adorable Butterfly Kisses collection. Don't be afraid to dig into those Doodlepops (I know we all hoard them lol! ) and use those Puffy Word stickers - they're seriously perfect for adding that extra bit of charm to your handmade cards.  Wishing you the happiest day, and I can't wait to see you all next time for more crafty fun! 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Butterfly Kisses Collection
 Butterfly Kisses Textured Cardstock
Doodle Twine

OTHER

Scallop Rectangle Die

BUTTERFLY KISSES CARDS | with Karen

When Doodlebug releases new product, I have been know to get pretty darn excited. And by excited, I mean gasping "ooooh" and "ahh" with a few squeals in there for good measure. I am always so excited by the new colour combinations and adorable icons that I just cannot help myself. Doodlebug makes great product!

The new Butterfly Kisses collection is no exception. So for my post today, I thought I would feature a couple of the products that got me squealing when I first saw them (and anyone on the design team can verify in case you don't believe me)!

This little card set is my first project up! As you can see, I am still a sucker for the Odds and Ends die cuts which so often make the primary focus of my cards.

But the first new product that had me squealing were the Puffy Words stickers. These sentiments are exactly what you would expect from Doodlebug - amazing fonts and colours - but PUFFY!!!! Yup - these are a card maker's dream but will also be perfect on other projects too!

Next up for the squeals were this round of Shakers. Now this isn't a brand new product type, but the particular designs for this collection knocked me over! While I didn't use them in a shaker design for these cards, I decided to glue them on individually on the front of the cards as an embellishment (actually, I glued a couple inside too). They are so easy to work with and I love the dimension they add. And those frogs and mushrooms - COME ON!!!! Adorable!

The last product I wanted to feature is the new 6X8 patterned paper. At first, I didn't notice the new size, but let me tell you how much I love it! I typically make standard A2 cards, so each sheet can get me two pieces of background paper now. The size also opens up the possibility of new embellishments like the tags that I cut out here to put the sentiments on. And this paper is going to be PERFECT for the new 6X8 albums we recently featured here on the blog. This is a HUGE winner for me.

You know, it might be silly to get as excited as I do with new product, but I think we could all use a little more joy in our lives right now. And Doodlebug always brightens my day. I hope these cards brighten yours! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Butterfly Kisses Collection
Puffy Words Stickers
Shakers - Butterfly Kisses and Garden Party

OTHER

White cardstock
Adhesive

BUNNY HOP CARDS & TAGS | with Tya

Spring has officially sprung in my craft room, and I couldn't be more excited to share the sweet bunch of cards and tags I created using the Bunny Hop collection! This collection is absolutely overflowing with charm- from the pastel color palette and playful patterns to the darling bunnies and chickies - everything feels like a burst of sunshine. Designing with Bunny Hop was pure joy, and I found myself smiling the entire time as each piece came together. 

 

Let me show you all the delightful little details that went into each card and tag!

As you can see on my first card, the pattern papers here are absolutely adorable and so bright and fun! My first card features lots of layers of pattern paper and various embellishments from the collection such as the Icon Stickers, the Bits and Pieces die cuts, and stickers from the This and That sticker sheet. I added some bling with the Easter Mini Jewels. I love adding all sorts of ribbon and twine to my projects as well- so I added some pretty pink twine to the top of the die-cut clipboard shape.

All of my tag bases for the project come from the 4 tags found in the Bits and Pieces die cuts. My first tag was decorated with lots of stickers from the Icon Sticker sheet. This size of sticker was perfect for my tags. The word strip is a sticker from the This and That sticker sheet.

Pretty polka dots are featured on this fun card! I also added some beautiful florals from the Bits and Pieces take center stage here and a fun little bunny and her egg make for a fun and festive card.

My second tag features one of the cute boy bunnies in the collection. How cute are his little overalls? This fun sticker would be so cute on a bag of treats!

I love square-shaped cards, and when I saw this adorable "Some Bunny Loves You" sticker from the This and That stickers sheet- I knew I had to make it front and center on my square-shaped cards. The adorable bunnies on the background paper from the Everything Easter paper make for the perfect background on this bunny-themed card. Hearts and flowers are also seen decorating the perimeter of the cute sticker sentiment.

This adorable tag is a cutie! The stripe looks great next to the cute daffodil floral die cut with a jeweled center. The Egg Hunt arrow is a sticker from the This and That sticker sheet.  This tag would be so cute on a page showcasing your Easter festivities! 

I love making little scenes with my embellishments as you can see here! the floral bunches from the Bits and Pieces are perfect for layering up other stickers on top of.  The sunshine sticker from the Icon Sticker sheet is perfectly framed with one of the circle labels from the Bits and Pieces. The label and Happy Easter sticker title work great along the cute grass pattern paper found on the Spring Sprouts paper.

This last tag is my favorite! Maybe because I am team Peeps! I love those little marshmallow goodies and these stickers reminded me of a favorite Easter treat. These cute stickers from the Icon Sticker sheet fit perfectly on this flower tag.  I added some tiny flowers and mini gems to decorate this tag further. It's so cute! 

My last card features one of the sticker labels from the This and That sticker sheet. They work great on cards and I just fell in love with this fun bunny in his truck delivering some Easter Eggs! The adorable Chick tag from Bits and Pieces adds some charm and whimsy to the card. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed taking a closer look at my Bunny Hop cards and tags- and that you're feeling inspired to create something sweet and springy of your own. This collection is just too cute to resist, and I know you'll have just as much fun playing with it as I did. Happy Easter and Happy Crafting my friends! 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Bunny Hop Collection

Bunny Hop Textured Cardstock

OTHER

Ribbon and Twine

OVER THE RAINBOW SPRING CARDS | with Tya

If you are looking for a burst of color and joy in your cardmaking, the Over the Rainbow collection is pure magic! I had the best time creating these six handmade cards using this bright and whimsical collection, along with the Cards and Envelope kit that coordinates with the collection. From the playful patterns to the charming little icons, the variety in this collection made it so fun and easy to mix and match elements. Each card came together with its own personality, and I can't wait to share them with you - so let's see what I made!

My first card is one of the larger ones in the card and envelope kit, so it was super fun to build up this little scene with the Mushroom House and the darling little gnome on his mushroom! I loved the clouds on the pattern paper - which is from the 6x6 paper pad along with the green dot paper. I cut it in a little wave on the top to mimic a grassy little hill. A sweet sunshine die cut peeks out as well. A few of the tiny flowers from the Spring Garden Shape Sprinkles add a touch of shine.

All the bright colors are featured here on this cute card with a lucky theme! The cute notebook die cut from the Bits and Pieces made for a great base to layer up lots of different die cuts and from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat die cuts. More shine is here to with the use of the shape sprinkles. Notice the cute little green twine bow too! It adds some great texture!

We all need an extra thank you card lying around for when we need one in a hurry - so I whipped up this little cutie! I love this tree and the cute bunny makes this card extra warm and cheery! The Thank you sentiment is from the This and That Sticker Sheet and the bold pink color really pops! A few Sprinkle enamel dots add just the right amount of shine and color!

These longer-shaped cards are so fun to work with and are the perfect spot to add the label-shaped sticker from the This and That Sticker Sheet like I did here! This cute as can be little gnome couple look perfect centered on this card front. Surrounded by a few speech bubble die cuts from the Chit Chat die cuts - this card is one of my favorites! Don't forget to add the hearts as well and more shiny flower Sprinkles.

One more long-shaped card base is found in the card and envelope pack so I used this one for this adorable bold rainbow die cut from the Chit Chat. Paired with the cute gnome in a hot air balloon die cut from the Odds and ends - this cute rainbow-themed card will be sure to brighten anyone's day! I love the little rainbows found on my pattern paper too! So cute! 

Everything is cuter when its mini right? This mini 3x3 inch card included in the card and envelope kit was so fun to put together! The collection is full of gnomes and this cute little lassy was just asking to take center stage on this card! The wee little Hello sign is from the Odds and Ends and makes for a sweet little greeting on this mini card.

Everything is cuter when its mini right? This mini 3x3 inch card included in the card and envelope kit was so fun to put together! The collection is full of gnomes and this cute little lassy was just asking to take center stage on this card! The wee little Hello sign is from the Odds and Ends and makes for a sweet little greeting on this mini card.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my cards! I hope you enjoyed seeing each one and that you're feeling inspired to get creative with the Over the Rainbow collection. It's such a fun and cheerful set- perfect for making cards that are sure to brighten someone's day.  Whether you're sending a little sunshine, a sweet hello, or a happy thought, this collection has everything you need to spread some joy! Thanks again for visiting, and I hope I've sparked a little inspiration for your next crafty project!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Over the Rainbow Collection

Over the Rainbow Cards and Envelopes

OTHER

Green twine

OVER THE RAINBOW CUTE CARDS | with Karen

In my humble opinion, one of the best assignments we are given on the Doodlebug team is to revisit a collection we haven't featured for a bit. It is so much fun because you see it with a new set of eyes and it's like discovering the magic all over again!

 

Now this might sound funny, but one of the things I think I overlooked the last time I worked with collection is just how happy it really is. I mean, the colours alone are enough to brighten up any day. So I decided that on these gloomy days of spring, celebrating the happy with a new card set was just what I would do.

Now, if you have seen any projects I have done in the past, you'll know that I am all about the layers. But one of the amazing things about Over The Rainbow is that because the colours and patterns are so bold, layering actually seems to take away from the designs. I had these cards layered with all sorts of tags and cuties from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat packs, but as I worked with the design, I kept peeling them back, one by one. 

The funny part was that as I would get them down to a fairly simple design, I would try layering them up again, only to find myself peeling things back again. These cards, while they look simple, took me FOREVER to finalize!

But I really love them the way they are. The white border around the dies cuts creates just enough contrast to make them pop without competing with the amazing patterns and colours on the 6x6 paper I used for the bases.

A few strategically placed mini jewels on each design was all they needed for a little extra umph!

At the end of the day, these cards make me smile and I am so glad that I got to dig in and pull out all the fun rainbow aspects of this collection. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Over the Rainbow Collection
Mini Jewels

OTHER

Cardstock
Adhesive

OVER THE RAINBOW POP UP CARDS | with Kathy

Spring is definitely here in New England!  The warmer weather has arrived and the flowers are starting to pop up!  It's the perfect time for some fun spring cards!  I put these fun pop up cards together using the Over the Rainbow Collection, take a peek...

I love all the different sized embellishments and stickers available in Doodlebug collections.  The Odds & Ends, Icon and mini Icon stickers give you a great variety of sizes and images to use to make fun scenes, and they all go together so quickly!

For my first card I used lots stickers from the mini icons to create a spring scene.  The size of these stickers were perfect for my pop up base!  I also added a piece of acetate so that the gnome in the balloon and butterfly look like they are floating!  To finish, I added some sprinkles to the flower centers for some dimension and sparkle! For my sentiment, I used the Hello Sign from the mini icons.

My second card includes the rainbow from the Odds & Ends, the adorable squirrel from the Icons Stickers and other stickers from the mini icons sheets.  Of course I had to add a mini heart sprinkle for some shine! My sentiment is stamped and came from the Gnome Sweet Gnome Doodle Stamps.

I just love that cute little squirrel and ladybug!  They make me smile!  Hopefully the recipients of these cards will feel the same way!

Have you created any projects using the Over the Rainbow Collection?  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 to peek!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Over the Rainbow Collection

Gnome Sweet Gnome Doodle Stamps

Gingham Lined Petite Prints

Dot Stripe Petite Prints

OTHER

Platform Pop Up Dies

Cloud Dies

Grass Dies

Distress Ink

Sizzix Big Shot

OVER THE RAINBOW DOODLE CUTS CARDS | with Karen

I am a total creature of habit. When I go to make cards, out come the stamps and the Odds and Ends collections and I get to work. But every now and again I like to challenge myself to try something different. So today, I decided to see what kinds of cards I could come up with using Doodlebug's Stand Alone Doodle Cuts. Let's just say that a whole lot of fun ensued!

There are two sets of Doodle Cuts that coordinate with the Over the Rainbow set so I decided to use both and then mix and match!

I started by created the little gnome characters and then went from there. The most fun was designing their outfits. In fact, I changed them up a few times before I settle on the ones that you see.

It was a little bit like making paper dolls when I was a kid, and it was a blast! I often go for a similar effect with paper piecing stamps, but because of the size of these die cuts, I was able to utilize the patterns on the 6x6 paper more effectively because they are a bit bigger. then I just went to town creating mushrooms, flowers...

...and this adorable sun to create little scenes.

Oh, and then, because I couldn't resist the amazing Puffy Icons that coordinate as well, I used those to embellish the bottom of the envelopes that I was using for this card set. Puffy Stickers?!!! Oh yeah!

I can't wait to give this cute set away. I really love the dimension and bright colours that were created with this product. They really are "So Much Fun"!  Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Over the Rainbow Collection
Doodlebug Textured Cardstock
Over the Rainbow - Bits & Pieces

Puffy Icon Stickers
Stand Alone Doodle Cuts - Gnomies and Spring Garden

OTHER

Cardstock

Adhesive

Ink