BALLOONS & BANNERS KEEPSAKE ALBUM | with Inessa

There is something extra special about creating a project that you know will become a gift years from now, and this birthday album for my son is exactly that. 

I started with the 8x8 Storybook Album in Swimming Pool, and filled it with the Balloons & Banners collection. That mix of blues, greens, oranges, yellows, and teals makes it perfect for birthday boy layouts and pages. 

Right now the album goes from his first day in the hospital through thirteen. And each year I want to capture not just photos, but little milestones, memories, and truths I hope he'll hold on to. 

I mixed all the page sizes that came with the album—8x8s, 4x6 pockets, and 4x4 pockets. And added plenty of pockets, flips, and flaps for interactivity. 

Of course, I piled on texture and dimension with all the adorable embellishments. My favorite part, though, is the plan for what it becomes. 

Just like with Lia’s album, my goal is to give this to him on his 18th birthday, complete with little tucked-in gifts like gift cards or cash. 

I really love how each page turned out, but even more than that, I love what it represents. A colorful little time capsule of how loved he's been through every stage. 

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9222 Balloons & Banners 12 x 12 Paper Pack

9202 Balloons & Banners Odds & Ends

9203 Balloons & Banners Chit Chat

9177 Make A Wish Shape Sprinkles 

9186 Surprise Party Doodle-Pops

9180 Happy Birthday Shaker-Pops 

9204 Balloons & Banners Bits & Pieces

9192 Balloons & Banners Words Puffy Stickers

9185 Make A Wish Doodle-Pops

 9183 Party Time Doodle-Pops

 9187 Birthday Sundae Doodle-Pops

 9208 Balloons & Banners This & That Cardstock Stickers

 9179 Star Of The Party Shape Sprinkles

 9207 Balloons & Banners Icons Stickers

 9223 Balloons & Banners  Petite Prints Assortment

 9184 Sweet Cakes Doodle-Pops

9188 Let’s Party Shakers

 9189 Cake Confetti Shakers

 9194 So Sweet Just Charming Clip & Key Chain

9196 Let’s Party Little Charmers

9232 tangerine fancy frills

4721 limeade skinny alpha stickers

2738 swimming pool 8x8 album

2989 tangerine twine

2991 pool twine

2990 limeade  doodle twine

3207 blue jean doodle twine

3208 bumblebee doodle twine

OTHER

hole punch

BALLOONS & BANNERS BIRTHDAY CARDS | with Karen

I know that birthdays can mean so many different things to different people but for me, birthdays have always been a way of sharing a personal part of me with someone special in my life. I have been making handmade cards for my family members since I was a kid. My dad still has every one that I have ever made. So any time doodlebug comes out with a birthday themed collection, I can't help but smile. There is just something so special to me in making a birthday card.

  

Balloons and Banners is one of those collections that I know I will be grabbing time and time again. The gender neutral colours and darling icons make this collection a show stopper! For this set of cards, I started by using the Birthday Boy Cards & Envelopes as a base. From there, I trimmed some small pieces from the patterned paper in the 6x8" Paper Pad just to anchor the next layers.

  

Speaking of next layers, can we talk about the amazing Fancy Frills? These lovely sticker sheets have beautiful trim that you can add in so many different ways. I used them towards the bottom of the patterned paper just to add a pretty detail. This is a product that I know will be a regular on this card-makers supply list!

  

From there, I just used some foam adhesive to add some die cuts from the Balloons and Banners Odds & Ends pack. I mean come on - how cute and versatile are these shapes? They are perfect for birthdays but are generic enough that you cold use them for all sorts of card and projects! A little sentiment from the Balloons and Banners Chit Chat pack and a few mini jewels finished everything.

  

I am so excited to add these to my stash of cards! I hope they inspire you to make some birthday cards too! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!

 
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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9206 balloons & banners 6X8 paper pad

9205 birthday boy cards & envelopes

9203 balloons & banners chit chat

9202 balloons & banners odds & ends

9237 blue jean fancy frills

6917 special deliver mini jewels

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

CUPCAKES & CANDLES STUFFED ENVELOPES | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! Nice to see you all pop by! Today I am so happy you're here so I can show you the latest project I've created with the brand new Cupcakes & Candles collection! I do have a YouTube video tutorial on how I made my own envelopes without a template or die,  I added the link below. And as a bonus, I have a video showcase of today's project at the end of my post as well, so be sure to stay tuned!

For each envelope, I used some of the sweetest papers! Be warned, each pattern is super adorable and you'll be spoil for choice.  I've grabbed the Birthday Bouquet, Sweet Sprinkles and Surprise Party for the outside of the envelopes and then Colorful Confetti, Balloon Banquet and Cute Cakes for the linings.  Darling choices!

Once I built each of my envelopes, the really fun part began...decorating them!  I love to layer and create clusters.  For this I used lots of foam rectangles and pop dots to build dimension and texture.  I find that Doodlebug has the best ephemera packs on the market! Each pack is literally bursting with all the different size pieces you can use on any project! Scrapbooking, cardmaking, home decor, happy mail and the like.  The confetti and banner pieces are adorable! And there you go crafty friends. A fun project for you to recreate!

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 

9167 sweet sprinkles cardstock 

9169 balloon banquet cardstock 

9160 surprise party cardstock

9165 birthday bouquet cardstock

9164 cute cakes cardstock

9159 colorful confetti cardstock

9152 cupcakes & candles bits & pieces ephemera pack

9150 cupcakes & candles odds & ends ephemera pack

9151 cupcakes & candles chit chat ephemera pack

OTHER

foam tabs

DIY loaded envelope YouTube tutorial