Paper Issues: November Off the Page Challenge

Hi Everyone!!  I'm up on the Paper Issues blog today with the November Off the Page Challenge!!  This month's challenge is a Fall Themed Challenge! We're looking for home décor, goodies for the kids, Thanksgiving projects (place cards, thankful jars...) any Grateful/Thankful minis, projects with leaves, wreaths, centerpieces... Did you decorate a Thanksgiving food donation box... show me a picture!  Any fall/Thanksgiving themed paper project that is not a traditional scrapbook page is eligible!

 

For my project, I created a fun centerpiece for my Thanksgiving table, take a peek...

 

 

I made the cornucopia, apple and pear using files I found in the Silhouette store and some Doodlebug Design papers from the last few fall collections including Fall Friends, Friendly Forest and Happy Harvest.  I created the grapes using a 3/4" circle punch.  Here are some close-ups of the fruit...

Post a picture of your project in the November Challenges Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group under the Off the Page Challenge and you'll be eligible to win one of 2 Paper Issues Store gift certificates!  You have until December 6th to enter!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

 

Doodlebug Designs: So Thankful for You

Hi Everyone, Today, I have a layout I created for Doodlebug Design combining both the Happy Camper and Friendly Forest Collections.  I can't get over how well these two lines work together!  Take a peek:

 

I decided the best way to showcase how well these collections coordinate was to create a quilt-like background. I found my Hexagon Sizzix Die and got to work!

 

Even the stickers mixed and match perfectly.  The flowers and leaves are from Friendly Forest and the border strips are from Happy Camper. I also used some Fall Sprinkles and a Fall Mini Clothespin which are part of both collections!

 

I love the fact that these collections work so well together!  It gives me so many more options when I'm creating!  That's it for me today.  Make sure to keep stopping by the Doodlebug Design blog to see more inspiration from the Design Team!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

The Twinery October Guest Designer: Leaf Card

Hi Everyone, I'm back with another fall project as October guest designer for The Twinery.  This week, I created a fun, leafy card.  I used Twinery Twine to accent my design.  Take a peek:

 

I first used some Solid Cappuccino, Mandarin, Marigold and Strawberry twines to stitch the spines of my leaves.  These colors coordinated perfectly with Doodlebug's Friendly Forest papers!

 

 

To top it all off I created a bow from Solid Mandarin, Marigold and Cappuccino twines. 

 I love how just a little twine can have such a big impact!  That's it for me today.  I'll be back with my last project next Friday!  Thanks for stopping by.

 

The Twinery: Paper Pumpkin

Hi Everyone, today, I have another project that I created for my Guest Design spot over at The Twinery this month.  I found this adorable little pumpkin in the Silhouette Store.  It was designed by Lori Whitlock. 

 

 

I put the pumpkin together using some papers from Doodlebug's Friendly Forest & Happy Camper Collections.  I created the twine spirals by dipping some Honeydew Solid Twine in some fabric stiffener, winding it around a pencil & letting it dry.  When you pull it off the pencil, it maintains the spiral shape.

 

From there, I simply glued the spirals to the top of my pumpkin!  I think the twine added the perfect touch!

That's it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by!
 

Doodlebug Designs: Friendly Forest Layout

Hi everyone, today I have a fun layout that I created for Doodlebug Design using the new Friendly Forest Collection!   Fall is my FAVORITE time of year!!  I love the crisp air and the turning leaves....and apple picking is one of activity I can't miss!  I found these pictures from a few years back...take a peek:

 

I started off with some Chippers in Bon Bon ...they're the perfect size for creating a fun title!  I topped some of the letters off with some Falling Leaves Sprinkle Shapes.

 

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This layout screamed for a circular shape, so I decided to add some Bon Bon Doilies. I then created some embellishment clusters using the leaves & flowers from the Friendly Forest Icon Sticker Sheet and some Fall Sprinkles.

 And I HAD to use the ADORABLE little fox Doodlepop...especially since he was holding an apple!!!  Too cute for words!  That's it for me today...Make sure to stop by the Doodlebug Design Blog to get more Friendly Forest inspiration and to see how you can win this collection!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Paper Issues: You're Sew Cute, Keep Me in Stitches Issue

Hi Everyone!  There's a new issue at Paper Issues today.... You're Sew Cute, Keep Me in Stitches sponsored by May Arts !  Ideas for this issue include any project with stitching, floss, thread, twine, ribbon, fabric, anything that says cute to you, use buttons, sewing machine, babies, jokes, anything that makes you laugh, funny things kids say, or any project that uses May Arts products.  Here's what I created using some gorgeous 1.5" Celery Chevron Ribbon sent to me by May arts!

 

 

I used the ribbon to weave a can-sized vase. 

 

This is the inside...The bottom is simply a piece of chipboard.  From there, I wove the ribbon, and held it together with some hot glue.

 

To fill my vase I created a bunch of fall flowers using some Doodlebug Design Friendly Forest papers and a Sunflower Silhouette cut file from Jamie Cripps.

 

 

 

 

Would you like to win four rolls of May Arts Ribbon???  Make sure to link up your "You're Sew Cute, You Keep Me in Stitches" projects here.  Please make sure to link back to Paper Issues as well.  Your project may also be featured on Paper Issues Facebook or Instagram!  Also, be sure to stop by the Paper Issues Blog to check out all of the Design Team's You're Sew Cute creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!