HOMETOWN USA FESTIVE FLORAL SHAKER | with Miguel

Without a doubt, Doodle Cuts are one of the many Doodlebug products I love. Especially the shaker versions, since they let you play around with other products. I really enjoy making them and keeping a stash on hand to decorate special projects, though I have to admit they look beautiful all on their own!

I used the "Hometown USA" solid assortment to die cut all the pieces, and I also cut the shaker frame from foam to create the 3D depth needed to hold the shaker filling—for which I used a mix of colors this time.

Another product I recommend using are Shape Sprinkles.  They add an impressive shine to projects, making them more eye-catching and special—especially since all Doodlebug products coordinate perfectly. 

Here are some photos of the materials used for this piece. I hope you find them really useful when creating. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8548 hometown usa textured cardstock assortment
8522 hometown usa doodle cuts
      8499 hometown usa assortment sprinkles
8500 america the beautiful shape sprinkles
8406 ladybug balls shakers
8413 blue jean balls shakers
8415 lily white balls shakers
8378 clear heavyweight acetate
8551 land that I love shakers
8525 hometown usa odds & ends
8527 hometown usa bits & pieces

OTHER

Foam

                                                                

COLOR ME CRAFTY SHAKER STYLE LANYARD TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing these adorable Crafty Lanyard Tags created with the gorgeous new Color Me Happy collection from Doodlebug Design. I was so inspired by this collection that I couldn’t resist creating these fun shaker-style lanyard tags! They’re perfect for gifting to your crafty bestie at a scrapbook retreat, crop, convention, or crafty event.  They would also make wonderful Happy Mail surprises, and I can even see them being used as decorative covers for mini albums. 

These were so much fun to create that I’m pretty sure I’ll be making more! Here's how I made them... 

I began by trimming two pieces of acetate to 4½” x 4”.  I used the Love to Craft Heavyweight Acetate as the back piece and the Clear Heavyweight Acetate as the front piece. I placed the patterned acetate behind the clear acetate and stitched (or fuse tool) three sides together, leaving one side open for the shaker elements. 

For my Shaker Mix For the shaker filling, I combined:  Shaker Love This Mix, Shaker Itty Bitty Buttons, lily white shaker balls and  Cupcake shaker balls.  I also added  Coordinating sequins from my stash.

I added a small amount of the shaker mixture into the pocket, then stitched (or fuse) the final side closed. I like to leave a nice border around the entire shaker pocket for a finished look.

Using the We R Makers Oval Punch, I punched an oval opening centered near the top of the tag. This gave it the same look as the badge holders often worn at conventions and events.

Next, I threaded coordinating ribbons through the opening. I used pink and purple ribbons to match the collection. You can also personalize these by adding a friend’s name or by attaching a lanyard to wear at an event. 

Now comes the fun part! I selected several sentiment pieces from the Color Me Happy Bits & Pieces collection, including:  So Happy Together, Girl Getaway, Love to Craft To create dimensional clusters, I layered: Mini Icon Stickers, Puffy Icons,  Floral pieces, Odds and Ends,  Foam adhesive for extra dimension For one tag, I even added the adorable Color Palette Charmer (9082), which adds the perfect finishing touch. 

I love building small clusters on the right side of each tag and incorporating those circular silhouette pieces behind the main images to create extra depth and personality. These colorful shaker tags are full of movement, texture, and crafty charm. 

Whether you’re making one for a scrapbook friend, adding one to Happy Mail, or incorporating one into a mini album cover, they’re sure to bring a smile to someone’s face. I absolutely love how they turned out and can’t wait to gift them to someone special! What do you think? Would you use these as event badges, Happy Mail gifts, or mini album embellishments? Xo, Conny!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

 9097 Love to Craft Heavyweight Acetate
8378 clear heavyweight acetate  
9076 Color Me Happy Mini Icon Stickers
9077 Color Me Happy Puffy Icons 
 9074 Shaker Love This Mix
9075 Shaker Itty Bitty Buttons 
  9082 Doodlebug Charmer Color Palette
8415 lily white balls shakers
8404 cupcake balls shakers
9092 - Color me Crafty - Bits and Pieces 
9091- Color Me Crafty-  Chit Chat 
9090 Color Me Crafty - Odds and Ends 

OTHER

 Ribbon in coordinating colors 

Foam Adhesive 
 We R Makers Oval Punch
Sewing Machine
 (or Fuse Tool)

BUTTERFLY KISSES SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity sharing these sweet shaker tags using the Butterfly Kisses collection. These tags came together fairly quickly and are one of my favorite little projects to create because they can be added to mini albums, pockets, scrapbook pages, or even gifted to someone special.

To start, I cut patterned paper from the 6x8 paper pad to 2” x 8” and trimmed heavy clear acetate to the same size. Using my sewing machine, I stitched around both long sides and the bottom edge, leaving the top open to create the shaker pocket.

For the shaker mix, I combined shakers from Garden Party and Butterfly Kisses blends, along with mint, cupcake and lily white shaker balls.  I also added bright pink sequins to create a fun, colorful mix. Once filled, I stitched the top closed by sewing forward, backward, and forward again for extra security.

I added teal eyelets from my stash at the top center of each tag underneath the stitching so the tags would stay secure without pulling the stitching apart. Then I finished them with bright yellow ribbon bows for an extra pop of color.

To embellish the tags, I layered pieces from the Odds & Ends, Chit Chat, Bits & Pieces, and Doodle Pops. I especially love the adorable frogs and butterflies because they add so much dimension and personality to the tags. I also stapled word strips like “Choose Happy,” “Love These Memories,” and “Always Smiling” to add little sentiments throughout the project.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope these tags inspire you to create something colorful and fun with your Butterfly Kisses supplies. XO

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8787 Butterfly kisses - Puffy Icons 

8805 Butterfly Kisses 6 x 8 paper pad
8806- Butterfly kisses - Icons

8782 Hoppy to see you - Doodle- Pops 

8777- Butterfly Kisses - Doodle-Pops

8786 Butterfly Kisses - Mini Icons 

8378 clear heavyweight acetate

8823 Butterfly Kisses Solid Assortment 

8807 Butterfly Kisses - This and That 

8801 Butterfly Kisses - Odds & Ends 

8802 Butterfly Kisses - Chit Chat 

8803 Butterfly Kisses - Bits and Pieces
8785 Garden Party - Shakers 
8784 - Butterfly Kisses - Shakers 
8411 mint balls shakers

8404 cupcake balls shakers

8415 lily white balls shakers

8001 Easter Assortment - Sprinkles 

OTHER

Ribbon
Crop-A-Dile 
Standard Eyelets 

Sewing Machine
Pink 6mm Sequins  

LUCKY ME HAPPY MAIL | with Niella

Hi crafty crew! It's mid March already and it's nearly time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Have you been getting ready with crafty projects or handmade gifts?  With only a week to go, there is still time to create something quick, easy and super fun to gift in happy mail or to give your crafty friend at your next get together or swap-meet! Let's get straight into my next Lucky Me project, DIY loaded envelopes and something special to go inside, mini shaker mixes and fun flagettes, no dies needed! And I have a video showcase at the end as well! 

I  have a tutorial on my YouTube channel showing how to make your own DIY envelopes, so if you do not have an envelope maker or don't want to use premade envelopes then remember to check it out.  It's a good way to use up all those patterned papers and pads that you have hoarded and collected over the years!

Don't you just love the look of all the sweetness, bright colors and pure cuteness! Doodlebug always make it so super fun & easy by curating all the matching papers, stickers, icons and patterned papers, you cannot go wrong with your crafting!

Let's talk about the envelopes and what I've used to create them.  On the left, I've used the scalloped This & That sticker Lucky Me sticker as the vocal point on top of the envelope made with the Swimming Pool dot-stripe paper from the Lucky Me Petite Print Assortment cardstock pack and lined with the Rainbow Skies patterned paper and sprinkled with mini icons stickers! Super delightful! The gingham envelope is created from the Cherry gingham-linen paper and Clover Patch.  I love this one with all the polka dots and sweet gingham style.

Look at that sweet wreath and hanging rainbow charm! Such a great idea to add some Doodlebug twine in the mix! This envelope was created with Shamrock Wishes and the wreath is from the Icons Sticker Sheet.  Popping foam dots behind the elements gives my projects dimension and helps pop out the sentiments.  Fun! The yellow envelope is from My Lucky Charm and Bumblebee floral-graph papers.  Gotta love a good yellow shade and this one is so amazing!

Lastly, to add some extra special goodies to my DIY envelopes, I have created some shaker mixes using Doodlebug Shakers.  How many do you have in your stash? I bet you have nearly all of them, they are super duper darling and they come in the sweetest storage jar.  To create the mix, I randomly chose a few of the Shakers that I felt that matched Lucky Me, but I encourage you to try creating your own style shaker mix.  Then, using the scrap paper, I created some flagettes on white paper straws.  Didn't they turn out sweetiful?  A sparkly pom pom adds that extra cuteness!

Thank you again for visiting crafty crew! I hope you found some inspiration today! Please remember to tag Doodlebug Design in your Socials when you create with our products so we can all admire your creativity! We love seeing your creations! Until next time; doodle dee!  Enjoy my video showcase!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9014 lucky me round sprinkles

9017 rainbow bright shape sprinkles

9034 lucky me all the things

9038 lucky me this & that stickers

9045 shamrock wishes double sided cardstock

9044 rainbow skies double sided cardstock

9042 clover patch double sided cardstock

9023 rainbow bright shakers

9023 rainbow bright shakers

9040 my lucky charm double sided cardstock

9037 lucky me icons stickers

9024 lucky me mini icons stickers

9048 lucky me textured cardstock assortment pack

9047 lucky me petite prints assortment pack

OTHER

foam dots

white straws

pom poms

SNOW MUCH FUN WINTER BANNER | with Jen

I like making small seasonal banners for my craft room. I realized I didn't have a winter themed one I liked so I decided to use the Snow Much Fun collection to fix that!

My banner pieces are 4" x 6" and are layered to create a shaker on each. I used my Cricut and basic shapes to cut my banner and the top pieces. The bases are cut from the coordinating solids so that the snowflakes on the acetate would show better. The tops were cut from the 6x6 paper pad so I could use the smaller prints. 

To assemble each banner piece I added strong tape to the back of the banner piece with the centers cut out. Rather than try and cut the acetate with my Cricut I just cut the sheet into 4" x 6" pieces. I adhered the piece to the acetate and then used my scissors to cut out anything that was hanging over. I then added foam tape to the base piece and added my Snow Crystals Shakers and then finished assembly.

Next I cut my letters using my cricut and cut them from both grey and black and layered them together to create a little shadow. I also cut the large snowflake using the Snow Fun Snowflakes 4 file available in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop. I added two shadow layers to the snowflakes using the offset function in Design Space. 

Finally, I strung it all together using Lilac Chunky Twine. I embellished with Odds and Ends pieces and an entire pack of the Snow Much Fun Sprinkles Assortment. 

Have a great day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8374 Snow Much Fun 6x6 Pad
8370 Snow Much Fun Odds and Ends
8393 Doodlebug Solid Cardstock
8377 let it snow - heavyweight acetate
8344 Snow Much Fun Sprinkles Assortment
8419 Ice Crystals Shakers
4813 Lilac Chunky Twine
Snow Much Fun Snowflakes SVG

OH WHAT FUN LARGE SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing some jumbo shaker tags that feel like little Christmas gifts all by themselves

If you followed my last project—my Oh What Fun mini album—then you know I created that album mostly using the 6x8 paper pad. I ended up with a few leftover sheets… and instead of letting them sit, I turned them into these festive tags! If you haven’t seen the album yet, I have a full process video you can watch right here:

Those leftover pieces from the pad were honestly the MVP of this tag project!

Lets get started! Each tag measures 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This longer, slim shape gives you space to layer embellishments while still keeping everything clean and elegant. To make them sturdy, I matted each one onto 110lb. white cardstock, cut slightly larger at 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This leaves a white border frames the patterned paper beautifully and makes the tags feel “finished.” I trimmed each patterned paper 8" x 2 1/2". I used two types of acetate depending on the patterned paper.

• The Christmas Magic acetate from the collection (SKU 8987) - full of tiny multicolored stars.
• Heavy clear acetate - great when the paper is already bold or busy.

Both are cut at the same size as the matting, 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”, to fully cover the front. Once the patterned layer is adhered to the white cardstock, I place the acetate on top and take everything to the sewing machine.

I stitch around three sides, the two long edges and one short edge - leaving the top open. This creates a little pouch for you to add your mix of sequins and shakers.

Here’s the mix I used:

• Christmas confetti
• Peppermint bits
• Mint ball shaker pieces
• Laminate balls
• Iridescent sequins
• Snowflake sprinkles

I love when the shaker mix matches papers but it also stands out. Don’t be afraid to combine textures and finishes - sparkle on sparkle is always a win during the holidays. Once filled, I stitch the top edge closed to seal in everything.  I punched a hole in the middle and to protect that opening, I used standard eyelets. They close completely, so none of the shaker pieces can sneak out. I used aqua eyelets. Then I tied each tag with a sparkly iridescent tulle, which pulls the reflected light from the sequins and fills in any empty space. It looks like a bow on a present.

 

Even though shaker tags are already showstoppers, I still like to add soft layering:

• Doodle Pops
• Odds & Ends
• Chit Chat phrases
• Mini Icons
• Puffy Icons

All of the embellishments sit on 1/16” foam adhesive, just enough to lift without overpowering the shaker. You’ll also find a process video for these jumbo shaker tags on Instagram! Make sure you’re following:

@thedailylifeofcreativity

@doodlebugdesign 

It should appear as a collaboration post so it’s easy to find. Creating tags like these reminds me why I love paper crafting, simple pieces of paper transforming into tiny bits of joy. They’re perfect for gifts, treat bags, mini albums, stocking stuffers, and even tucked into planners.

Thank you for spending a little creative time with me today. Happy holidays, happy crafting, and sprinkle a little magic everywhere you go, Xo Conny.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8984 oh what fun 6x8 paper pad 
8965 oh what fun Mini Icons
8966 oh what fun Puffy Icons 
8980 oh what fun Odds and Ends 
8980 oh what fun Chit Chat 
8964 peppermints shakers

8963 christmas confetti shakers
8410 limeade balls shakers

8411 mint balls shakers

 

Other 

Double-Sided Adhesive 

Liquid Glue 
Sewing Machine

Score and Trim Board 

Standard Eyelets 

OH WHAT FUN PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts

We're back with another product spotlight featuring some of our favorite new products in the Oh What Fun collection!  Today, we're taking a look at all the new Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts!

Let's start with the new Oh What Fun Doodle Stamp Set with coordinating Doodle Cuts.

How cute are those little gingerbread people!  And those ornaments and Santa would look fabulous on a card, tag or as part of a layout.  The coordinating Doodle Cuts include a bonus die for a tag, so you have all you need to create cute tags for your gifts!

In addition to the new stamps, we have three new Doodle Cuts Sets!!

The Merry Christmas Doodle Cuts have a whole forest of trees to embellish your projects!  There are stars and circles to decorate your trees, you can make your very own rainbow forest!

We also have a new shaker Doodle Cuts set called Deck the Halls! The tree can be cut as is and decorated, or you can also make it a shaker by combining it with our coordinating Shaker Balls, Christmas Confetti, Peppermints, Jolly Holly and Happy Holidays Shakers!

And last but certainly not least we have the new Happy Holidays Doodle Cuts featuring the big guy himself.... SANTA!!  How cut would he look on a tag, card or layout?  

All of these products will be shipping to stores soon, in plenty of time for your holiday crafting!  Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more spotlights!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8975 oh what fun doodle stamps
8976 oh what fun doodle cuts
8977 deck the halls doodle cuts
8978 merry christmas doodle cuts
8979 happy holidays doodle cuts
8404 cupcake balls shakers
8405 bubblegum balls shakers
8406 ladybug balls shakers
8409 bumblebee balls shakers
8410 limeade balls shakers
8412 swimming pool balls shakers
8732 jolly holly shakers
8733 happy holidays shakers
8963 christmas confetti shakers
8964 peppermints shakers