BERRY SWEET TEACHER THANK YOU GIFT | with Karen

Up here in Canada, we are still in school until the end of June. So that means it is time to get some "thank-you" gifts together for staff and teachers. And really, I couldn't think of a better collection to create all sorts of goodies. 

One of my favourite boxes for teacher gifts is a cut file from Lori Whitlock called - Pencil Shaped Box. The other night I was thinking what adorable stationary this collection would make so it seemed perfect to team it with this cut file for a project. I used the 12x12 patterned paper from the collection for the base with a few accents make out of Doodlebug's textured cardstock.

I then topped off the lid of the box with some of the die cuts from the All The Things pack. I also added one of the tags that I cut from the 6X8 patterned paper pack (still one of my new favourites from Doodlebug).

It's a simple project that I think has a bit of that "wow" factor! Now my next task is to figure out what to put inside - am I the only one that makes the cute packaging before they figure out what the gift is going to be?! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Berry Sweet Collection
Berry Sweet Coordinating Textured cardstock

OTHER

Lori Whitlock cut file - Pencil Shaped Box

Ribbon
Adhesive

PETITE PRINTS CANDY BAR WRAPPERS | with Karen

Well, it is almost the end of the school year up here where I live and that means it is time to crank out the thank-you gifts. I have one teenager and one preteen and let's just say that their teachers are saints (actually, I am just kidding - my girls are awesome...as are their teachers).

    

So I decided to pull together some candy bar wrappers created with one of the new Petite Prints - Candy-stripe Sprinkle. I love this new print and it comes in all the Doodlebug colours we have come to love! Wrapping this pattern around candy bars seemed rather fitting! :)

 

 I then used my Cricut to cut out some letters from the same paper. I love that the paper is think enough to really hold it's own, even with some of these intricate cuts.

 

And then I just finished off with a little heart die cut that I pulled from the Lot's of Love Odds and Ends (you could simple cut our a heart shape from the Petite Prints as well - I just didn't think of that at the time ;)), and added some sparkle with some mini jewels.

 

I just love the bright and fun look of these and the fact that it really is the paper that steals the show here! It's a great example of how awesome Petite Prints can be just on their own! Well, if you have some "thank-yous" of your own to create, I hope you find some inspiration in these little wrappers. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Petite Prints - Candy-stripe Sprinkle

Lots of Luck - Odds and Ends Mini Jewels
Mini Jewels

OTHER

Adhesive
Cricut

SEASIDE SUMMER PENCIL TREAT BOX | with Karen

The Seaside Summer collection is all about celebrating fun in the sun! But this time of year, we are also staring down back to school time (which is still fun depending on who you talk to :))! So I decided to see what I could cook up with this bright and cheerful summer that also celebrates back to school and back to the routine!

So, with the help of a really cute cut file from the Lori Whitlock store, I created a fun little pencil treat box. I used 12x12 patterned paper for the base of the pencil and accented with Doodlebug textured cardstock.

To add some texture and interest, I added a tag from the Bits & Pieces set and embellished with some of the flowers shapes that also come in that set, using foam adhesive squares to add some height to the pieces.

I ended up attaching the tag to the lid of the box, which for the pencil shape was the eraser section. While it might seem to make more sense to attach it to the main part of the pencil, I love the unexpected way it behaves when the box is opened. Either would work just fine though!

Finally, I pulled out some Doodlebug staples for the finishing embellishments; some Doodle twine, mini jewels and a mini clothes pin. Originally, I was going to write a hand written message on the tag, but opted for a little sentiment from the Chit Chat set instead. I think I will add a hand written note inside, but using the little clothes pin to attach it behind the tag would be super cute as well.

Now I just need to figure out what to fill this cute treat container with! Any ideas?!  Thanks for stopping by!  Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Seaside Summer Collection
Doodle Twine
Mini clothespin

OTHER

Lori Whitlock Cut file - Pencil Shaped Box
Adhesive

Fairy Garden Teacher Gifts | with Karen

Up here in Canada, we are coming up to the end of the school year, and given that the teachers in our local school have been nothing short of heroes this year, I thought it might be fun to send them some flowers to help navigate these last weeks. But "flowers" for this crafter do not come from the floral department - they come from my crafty table!

So out came my Doodlebug Fairy Garden collection for these triangle shaped boxes that feature paper from the 12x12 collection and the amazing flower die cuts from the Garden Flowers set.

These die cuts are the perfect addition to your project!

Simply punch them out, layer them up (you can use foam adhesive for more dimension, but I just turned up the edges a bit to define each layer), and add them to your project.

Add a little sentiment like this cute banner-styled one from the Chit Chat dies cuts and you are all set! I filled these up with a little coffee treat, but any little goodies will do!

So, while these little containers do not come with the awesome floral scent of fresh flowers, I think they are still a great alternative to show someone how much you appreciate them.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

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Doodlebug Design Product:

Fairy Garden Collection

Garden Flowers - die cuts

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Ribbon

CHRISTMAS MAGIC FOR COFFEE LOVERS | with Kathy

Now that Halloween is over, it time to start your Christmas Crafting... and the new Christmas Magic Collection is perfect for your creations!  The patterns, the tags, the icons.... it's all just so fabulous!  I decided to start this crafting season by making gifts for my coffee loving friends. Take a peek...


This fun coffee cup was made with this SVG from Lori Whitlock. I pieced it together using the Jolly St. Nick, Visions of Sugarplums and Wrapping Paper papers. The tag was cut from the Christmas Tags Paper... this paper has 18 different tags!  To embellish I added a gingerbread man from the Odds & Ends and some sprinkles from the Holly & Pine Shaped Sprinkles. I attached it to the cup using some Doodle Twine and a Mini Clothespin.



Inside the cup I plan on adding a gift card to a local coffee spot and some goodies!  This would also be perfect for teachers, coaches and the like!
Have you made any projects using Christmas Magic?  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:

Christmas Magic Collection

Dot Stripe Petite Prints Collection

Doodle twine - Ladybug

Doodlebug Mini Clothespins - Ladybug

Glitter Sprinkles - Cupcake

Tuesday Tutorial: Back to School Supply Tower by Tiffany

by Tiffany Hood

Every teacher wants school supplies- so what better back-to-school gift to give your child’s teacher than school supplies displayed in a cute and creative way, topped off with Doodlebug’s Take Note Collection. This school supply “tower” is easier than you might think, and comes together fast. I’ve created a tutorial for you to show you just how easy it is!

First, gather your supplies. I used an empty hot cocoa can for the base of my tower, but you can use any empty can or bottle. You’ll also need rubber bands, and whatever school supplies you desire. I chose wood pencils, mechanical pencils, glue sticks and crayons.

First, place a couple of rubber bands around your empty can or bottle. Then, place the mechanical pencils one by one through the rubber bands.

Continue until the entire outside of the can is covered with mechanical pencils.

Then, place more rubber bands around the mechanical pencil row and do the same thing again, only with glue sticks this time.

Continue until you have glue sticks all the way around.

The next row I chose to do was crayons. This is done the same way. Add additional rubber bands for more sturdiness if you want to.

Cut strips of patterned paper and staple them together end-to end and wrap around the outside of the tower to cover the rubber bands. Secure with staples or Doodlebug’s washi tape. Embellish with Doodle Twine and stickers. Add a bunch of wood pencils to the inside of the can. I embellished one of the pencils with stickers.

Here are some close-ups

Make a cute card with Doodlebug’s Create-A-Cards and you’re done!