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 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

SUMMER FUN - SUMMER FUN & SUN LAYOUT | with Tarrah

If you love sunshine, smiles, and everything cute under the sea, today's layout is for you! A vibrant and joy-filled layout created using the Summer Fun collection along with a cut file.

At first glance, this layout screams happy summer vibes! Centered around a sweet photo moment by the beach, the design is brought to life with bold colors, playful embellishments, and a perfect blend of patterns and textures. 

 

I love the papers from the Summer Fun collection. Each word in the cut file is backed with a different paper design, creating a playful, dimensional look. Under the cut file I added some blue mixed media, I love how it makes it the cut file pop off the white background cardstock. I layered one of the papers from the 6' x 8' paper pad under my photo.

I trimmed down the white cardstock and adhered it to the Beach Picnic patterned paper. The cut file is popped up using foam adhesive, I love how this creates shadows and dimension. The animals in this collection are absolutely adorable, on this layout I have added dolphins, jelly fish, sea horses, octopus, fish and a chameleon! 

With the embellishing I added some with a tone on tone look and some not tone on tone, the gorgeous, bright colors just had to be added as much as possible on my layout! I added a sub title taking the words Summer Awaits from the Chit Chat pack and adhering them using foam adhesive at the bottom of the cut file.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope this inspires you to dive into your summer memories and get creative with our newest release! Happy creating!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8925 Summer Fun 6x8 Paper Pad

8927 Summer Fun This & That

8922 Summer Fun Chit Chat

8921 Summer Fun Odds & Ends

8898 Louie Lobster Doodle-Pop

8899 Tropical Trio Doodle-Pop

8926 Summer Fun Icon Stickers

8907 Summer Fun Puffy Icon Stickers

                          8933 Summer Fun Beach Picnic 12 x 12 patterned paper

8939 Summer Fun Beach Towel 12 x 12 patterned paper

8929 Summer Fun Summer Fun 12 x 12 patterned paper

OTHER

Cut file by Paige Evans

Silhouette Cameo electronic cutting machine 

Date stamp

Black ink

SUMMER FUN - ENJOY SUNNY DAYS LAYOUT | with Nathalie

Summer is coming to an end! Thankfully we have all the memories of sunny days and adventures, and the beautiful Summer Fun collection to create the right keepsakes with these memories. All the colors and designs in the collection are just perfect for this.  Let me show you what I have created:

Lots of color and texture to bring the feel of a day in the pool for this layout.    The waves in the pool in the picture were the inspiration for my page.

I am using Petite Prints for the base of my page;  this was trimmed by 1/2"and all sides and framed with the Beach Towel paper.  I added  the scalloped strips from the Cardstock Stickers to the top and bottom of  the base, then tore strips from the Water Babies paper -to create waves- and adhere them  in an overlapping pattern on the base.

The space between the "waves"-paper strips- was the right spot to bring embellishment and fun to the page.   I added pieces from the Odds & Ends, Mini Icon Stickers, Puffy stickers on the outer edges of the strips, then decided to attach my photo.

I backed the photo with papers from the 6x8 paper pad before placing it on the layout.  I added a few pieces of Chit Chat, cardstock stickers, and one of the Doodle-pop cameras to the top right corner of the photo.

To finish my page, I combined pieces from Chit Chat, Word Puffy Stickers, and Odds & Ends to create the title at the bottom of the photo; then added a few Sprinkles through the clusters on the page.

I love how this turned out, and I hope it inspires you to get your Summer memories documented.   Make sure you share with us what you create with the beautiful Summer Fun collection  XO

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8942 Summer Fun Petite Prints
8939 Summer Fun Beach Towel Paper
8932 Summer Fun- Water Babies paper
8925 Summer Fun - 6x8 Paper pad
8906 Summer Fun - Mini Icon stickers
8907 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers Icons
8908 Summer Fun - Puffy Stickers Words
8922 Summer Fun - Chit Chat
8921 Summer Fun - Odds & Ends
8926 Summer Fun - Icon stickers
8897 Summer Fun - Doodle pops - Photo Op
8927 Summer Fun - This & That cardstock stickers
8891 Summer Fun - Sprinkles -Summer Assortment
8895 Summer Fun - Sprinkles - Summer Splash

SUMMER FUN - FUN IN THE SUN LAYOUT | with Traci

Hello everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a 12x12 scrapbook page that I created with the beautiful Summer Fun Collection. If you love bright cheerful colors and cute summer icons, this is a great layout idea for your favorite photos of the beach, a vacation, backyard fun, and sweet sunny memories. 🌞

I started with a 12x12 sheet of lily white card stock for the base. Then, I layered half the page with the beautiful blue floral called Let's Luau and the other half with the Pink Paradise pattern.

Next, I centered another sheet of white paper and added 3 photo mats across the top. I made these out of the Water Babies print, the Petite Prints Candy Stripe and Sprinkles in bubblegum, and the Gull Friends print.  

This page needed a splash of sunshine, so I cut a narrow strip of the Summer Fun pattern, notched the ends, and adhered it in the center. I added the This & That "Fun In The Sun" sticker on top and embellished the corner with lots of cute die cuts from the Odds & Ends and more This & That stickers. I really do "love this"! 

In the right corner, I added a photo mat cut from the back side of the Pink Paradise print. Those colorful flowers are so pretty! Then, I decorated using more This & That stickers and Odds & Ends pieces. And ... she was complete! Simple, fun, and perfect for happy warm weather pics! 

I hope this colorful layout inspires you to document your own summer memories with the fabulous Summer Fun Collection. Until next time, happy scrapping! 😊 

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8941 12x12 Summer Fun Collection Kit

8943 Summer Fun Textured Cardstock Assortment 

8921 Odds & Ends

8927 This & That Stickers 

8934 12x12 Summer Fun Let's Luau Paper

8931 12x12 Summer Fun Pink Paradise Paper

 8932 12x12 Summer Fun Water Babies Paper

 8940 12x12 Summer Fun Gull Friends Paper

8929 12x12 Summer Fun Summer Fun Paper

8069 12x12 Petite Prints Candy Stripe Sprinkles in Bubblegum

SUMMER FUN - SUMMER TIME LAYOUT | with Tarrah

If you're anything like me, summer is all about sunshine, laughter, and making sweet memories — and the Summer Fun collection perfectly captures that sunny spirit in every sticker, paper, and embellishment.

For this layout, I documented a fun beach day with my Mum at Jimmy’s Beach in NSW, Australia. The colorful striped background immediately set the tone for a playful and vibrant vibe — and how perfect are those colors?! Pink, orange, yellow, green, blue... it's like a rainbow exploded in the best way possible!

I added a scalloped border strip from the This and That sticker sheet across the top for a little extra dimension and tucked in some fun elements like a mini parrot Doodle Pop sticker, hearts from the Sam & Sally Seahorse Doodle-Pop, and the cutest little 'Vitamin Sea' sentiment from the Chit Chat die-cuts pack. Doodlebug never disappoints when it comes to adorable details!!

I layered up lots of the coordinating die cuts and stickers from the Odds and Ends and Chit Chat packs — tropical leaves, a rainbow umbrella, beach ball, and of course, that sweet 'Summer Time' title cluster.

At the bottom of the layout, I included a journaling spot labeled 'MEMORIES' from the Bits and Pieces pack to record the location and date of our beach trip. A cute pink flamingo Doodle-Pop and floral accents also from the Bits and Pieces pack helped tie it all together and frame the story.

And let’s not forget that photo! It’s always the centerpiece — and the happy faces in it remind me exactly why I scrapbook.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope this inspires you to dive into your summer memories and get creative with Doodlebug’s newest release!  Happy creating!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8925 Summer Fun 6x8 Paper Pad

8943 Summer Fun Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack

8927 Summer Fun This & That

8922 Summer Fun Chit Chat

8921 Summer Fun Odds & Ends

8896 Flora Flamingo Doodle-Pop

8899 Tropical Trio Doodle-Pop

8901 Sam & Sally Seahorse Doodle-Pop

8939 Summer Fun Beach Towel 12 x 12 patterned paper

8929 Summer Fun Summer Fun 12 x 12 patterned paper

OTHER

Date stamp

Black ink

Black journal pen

Pink thread

Sewing machine