Paper Issues: March Off the Page Challenge

Happy March everyone!  It's time for the March Off the Page Challenge over in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group!  Easter is early this year, March 27th, so of course this month's challenge is all about the bunny!  I'm looking for all of your paper projects with an Easter or Spring Theme!  Baskets, treat holders, shaped cards, home décor... anything Easter or Spring themed that is not a traditional scrapbook page will work!  For my project, I used some adorable files from Lori Whitlock's SVG Shop...the March Kit of the Month take a peek...

 

 

How cute are these??  I used lots of goodies from Lawn Fawn including the Perfectly Plaid papers and some Let's Polka In the Meadow papers, both of which are available in the Paper Issues Store.  I also used some Textured Cardstock and Sprinkles from Doodlebug Design.  Here are some close-ups...

 

Easter Bunny Gift Box (in Silhouette Shop here)

 

Bunny Shaped Card (in Silhouette Shop here)

 

Carrot Box (in Silhouette Shop here)

Be sure to play along with this challenge by posting your project in the March Challenges Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group in the comments under this project.  Each project posted will give you an entry to win a $10 Gift Card to the Paper Issues Store!  You have until April 6th to enter!  I can't wait to see what you create!
 

Lori Whitlock: November Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!  It's time for the Lori Whitlock November Creative Team Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Traci's blog, but if not, here's the order of things....

 

Lori Whitlock
Corri Garza
Mendi Yoshikawa
Traci Penrod
Kathy Skou { you are here }
Cathy Harper
Chrissy Guido
Ashley Cook
Rachael Sheedy

This month I decided to play with the Christmas Themed Lip Balm Holders. I know it's early still, but they're so cute!  Take a peek...

 

 

 

 I made them using some goodies from the Doodlebug Design SugarPlums Collection, as well as some Doodlebug Textured Cardstock, Sprinkles, Sequins and Chunky Twine.  These would make great gifts for friends, kids or teachers!  The files I used are the Lip Balm Ornament Card, the Lip Balm Santa Card, and the Lip Balm Snowman Card.  I simply punched a hole in the top of each and added some twine to make it into an ornament.

 

Now, a few things for you!  First off, there is a sale in Lori's Shop today only!  Use code NOVEMBER and get 30 % off your purchase!

 

 

You can also get 30% off your digi scrap needs at Snap, Click, Supply.

 

Finally, there is  a free file and a chance to

to win a $20 gift card to Lori's SVG Shop!

 



 

Stop by Lori's Blog to get the details on the free file and to enter the giveaway!  

That's it for me, your next stop on the hop is Cathy Harper!  Thanks for stopping by to peek!




Doodlebug Design: Cardstock!!

Hi Everyone! Today I have a project featuring Doodlebug's (very YUMMY) Textured Cardstock.  I created some fun Sunflowers for my daughter's desk... they're her favorite flower and I thought these ones would last all year long!

 

 I am a self proclaimed cardstock snob.  I do a lot of projects with my Silhouette, so my cardstock has to be good... and Doodlebug Design Textured Cardstock is FABULOUS!  It cuts beautifully, even intricate designs, and it's sturdy enough to withstand a lot of handling!  One more thing... it comes in the most beautiful array of colors! My project was created using Sunshine and Chocolate Chip Cardstock.  The Silhouette file can be found here.

 

 

 

 

I created my "stems" using a wood dowel, which I covered in Fernwood Washi Tape.  The flowers are attached to the stems using some hot glue.  I'm so happy with the finished project, and my daughter loves them!  That's it for me today, make sure to keep checking the Doodlebug Blog for more Cardstock inspiration from the Design Team!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Doodlebug Design: Design by Color

Hi Everyone!  Today I have my color challenge project for Doodlebug Design!  I was lucky enough to get my all time favorite Doodlebug color.... Swimming Pool!!  Seriously, it's my most favorite color in the history of ever!  It makes me so happy!  Here's my layout, it's a throwback picture to 2006 of my daughter digging in the sand down on Cape Cod!
 

I used papers from a few collections including Happy Campers, SunKissed, Sugar Shoppe and some Sprinkles Vellum for my background. 

 

The clouds are made using the Sizzix Doodlebug Cloud, Flower, Rain and Umbrella Die Set and some Lily White Sprinkles Vellum.

I LOVE the Fishy Doodlepop from the Happy Campers Collection!!

 

I also used a Swimming Pool Doily to back my photo and Swimming Pool Gingham Treat Bag as a holder for my journaling tag.  The stickers are from a few different collections including SunKissed, and some Swimming Pool Fancy Frills.  I love how it all turned out!  That's it for me today, make sure to stop by the Doodlebug Design blog this week for more Design by Color inspiration!
 

Lori Whitlock: Bride & Groom Favor Boxes

Hi Everyone, I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with a couple of super cute favor boxes!  I made these for a girlfriend who recently announced her engagement!  I'm just so happy for her, I had to make a little something...take a peek...

 

 

Aren't these just adorable???  I used Lori's Wedding Favor Boxes to create these cuties.  They're perfect for wedding or shower favors, just big enough to hold a few Hershey Kisses.  You can also dress them up however you like.  I used some Doodlebug Sequins and pearls to decorate mine! 

 

 Well, that's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!

Doodlebug Design: Christmas Cards

Hi Everyone, today, I have some Christmas Cards that I created for Doodlebug Design to share with you!  Every year I make my own Christmas cards...it's gotten a bit out of control, and I'm now making about 100 each year.  I need a design that is fun, but can be easily replicated.  Here's an idea I came up with this year!

 

 

These were really pretty quick to put together.  I started out with some basic supplies:  Some Doodlebug Textured Cardstock, a few patterned papers from Santa's Express, some Doodlebug Doilies & Sequins, some Merry Christmas Doodle Stickers and some Doodlebug Woodsy Washi Tape.

 

 

The cards are standard A2 size.  I cut the card bases from the Doodlebug Textured Cardstock to be 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (finished card size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2").  For each card, I then cut a piece of coordinating paper from the Santa Express Collection (3 3/4" x 5 ") .  I topped it with another piece of Textured cardstock measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".  I layered these all together, and I added some stitching to the top layer.

 

 

The trees were easy to make.  I started by cutting the Doodlebug Doily in quarters.  For the bottom of the tree I used the whole quarter.  For the next two layers, I cut each slightly smaller.  I then layered them on my card using a piece of the Woodsy Washi for my tree trunk.  You can decorate them in a number of ways.  I chose to add some more stitching and some sequins.  I topped them off with some stars from the Stars & Stripes Star Jewels.  To finish the card, I put a Merry Christmas Doodle sticker inside.

 

The end result is that each card is similar, but unique!  They really went together quickly!  Now I only have to make 97 more!!!  I hope that this inspires you to make some quick cards for your family & friends!  Make sure to check the Doodlebug Blog each day for more inspiration from the Design Team!  Thanks for stopping by!