Throw a Doodlebug Baby Shower

by Tifffany Hood

My little sister was expecting her first girl, so we threw her a baby shower complete with cute Doodlebug decor.

The banner was simple- just some 6" x 9" pieces of patterned paper, some die cut circles, rosettes, and die cut letters.  The best way I've found for making banners is using hot glue for all the layers.

You can make a simple invitation using only some die cut circles, an embossing folder, and Doodlebug's stickers.  Super quick and cute.  I made a similar one for a boy that you can find in the Create Baby Idea Book 2012 by Northridge Publishing.

The diaper cake was made by rolling diapers individually and placing a rubber band around them and then placing them in cake pans.  When the cake pan is full, you put a large rubber band around the entire "tier" and then decorate and stack.

  

We decorated the food with little paper flags to give it a cute touch.

Everything was made using the Sugar & Spice Collection.

Why Do you Love Being a Mom?

We know Mother's Day was a couple of days ago, but we have some amazing Mom Spotlights we wanted to share. We asked a couple of our Design Team gals to share why they love being a mom. And we want hope to inspire you to scrapbook "why YOU love being a mom."

You & Me Layout
by Stephanie Buice 

Being a mom is by far the greatest gift God has blessed me with, the most important by far. I know it’s not always glamorous like dirty diapers and a messy house, but none of these could top the immeasurable amount of joy being a mom has brought me. I love how Mama was his first word and that only I have the super power to heal his booboos with a single kiss. I love that being a mom makes me part of the greatest miracle and the feeling that there is still good in the world when I rock him to sleep at night. I’ve had his first dance and have been his first kiss (sorry ladies), I love how I feel when he just wants to sit in my lap and cuddle. I love being a mom because my child is the best part of me, I feel so lucky that God trusted me enough to do this. I know many things will fade away as he grows, I’ll lose my superpowers and one day he’ll ask me not to kiss his cheek in front of his friends. But for now he’s my little boy and I get to be one of the biggest parts of his world. Even if I’m next to Daddy and Pocoyo I’m still there. Being a mom is great but being his mom makes me pretty awesome, and I love that. 

Tutti Fruitie Mommy's Cutie
by Jodi Wilton 

I am so very lucky to be a mom to three amazing kids! I knew I always wanted a family, and I couldn’t wait to be a mom! I love being a mom for so many reasons. It is probably the hardest job in the world, but it is the most rewarding! I love watching my kids grow (and trust me they grow too fast!); I love watching them accomplish something for the first time; I love how excited and happy they get over the little things, that as adults we seem to forget; I love teaching them, and I love how they teach me to be a better person; I love how they make me laugh; and most importantly I love the feeling of cuddling them every night – there are no words to explain the unconditional love of being a mom.
 

Scrapbook and Cards Today Featured: Wendy's Mother's Day Ideas

In case you miss Wendy Sue Anderson's featured post over on Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine blog last week, we thought we'd repost it for you to enjoy as well (and include some additional photos that were not included).

 Good morning SCT friends!  We have some Mother's Day inspiration for you from all our friends at Doodlebug Designs!  First up are some exclusive projects by Wendy Sue Anderson, Doodlebug design team member.  We loved the great message in her layout :)  

 

Gift Bag Supplies: Flower Box (Simply Put Album Inserts, 6x6 Paper Pad, This & That Stickers); Doodle Twine (bon bon); Teensy Type (lily white); Mini Jewels (cupcake, limeade, swimming pool)

"Is your mom hard to shop for?  Mine is!  Whenever I find her favorite treats, I like to buy one or two and wrap them up especially for her.  This simple little gift bag topper is actually one of the journaling cards from the "simply put album inserts" pad -  I just folded it over and embellished it.  Super easy!

Wendy also created this great Mother's Day layout just for her...

Layout Supplies: Flower Box (Garden Grove, Woodsy, Tiny Tulips, Delicate Daisies, Garden Garland, Dash of Color, This & That Stickers, jewels); Doodle Twine (bon bon); Teensy Type (lily white); Mini Jewels (bubblegum, tangerine, limeade, swimming pool)

"I've had this photo from Mother's Day 2006 just sitting in my photo album.  I was hesitant to scrapbook it...because I guess I'm vain. ;)  I know I do not look great in this photo.   I look like I hadn't had time to get my hair colored in months.  I look pale.   I look exhausted.  I was.  Plain and Simple.  But look at those cute kids!  I love them so much and I am so grateful for them.  And because of that, I chose to set aside my vanity and create a page to celebrate each of them and the opportunity I get each year to celebrate the opportunity I have to be their mother -  I am so blessed to have them in my life each and every day! :)
~  Wendy Sue Anderson

(Are you reluctant to get in front of the camera?  Read this and it might just change that!)