Doodlebug Design: Washi Tape Challenge

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Doodlebug Design Blog today with my Washi Tape project.  My daughter is in college and her whole dorm room has been carefully coordinated in her favorite colors.  I decided I'd make her a fun frame to add to her decorations.  Take a peek...

I started with a chipboard frame I've had in my stash for years.  I painted it white since the color of the frame somewhat shows through the tapes.  I then proceeded to cover the frame with various Doodlebug Washi Tapes in Swimming Pool, Lily White, Bumblebee and Grey.  For the window, I initially covered the space, then turned the frame over and cut out the window using a craft knife.

I finished the frame with a couple of cute stickers from the Spring Things Icon Sticker Sheet which I popped up with some foam tape.  I added a cute black & white photo of my daughter and her friends and it was done!  It looks so cute in her dorm!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design: Yankee Doodle Project

Hi Everyone!   I always love the Doodlebug Design patriotic collections and Yankee Doodle does not disappoint!  As soon as I saw it, I knew what I was going to make... take a peek...

These 3-D Letters are from Lori Whitlock's SVG Shop.  I used some of the fun patterned papers to form the base of the letters and the decorative panels.  I then embellished them using some of the Odds & Ends and Shaped Sprinkles.  Here are some close-ups...

My favorite parts of the Yankee Doodle Collection are the silver accents... they add just the right touch of shine!  

The new Yankee Doodle Patriotic Posies Shaped Sprinkes are just too cute!  

And the acetate Odds & Ends are the perfect embellishments!  I just loved the fire works!  This collection is perfect for the 4th of July projects, military projects and even everyday celebrations!   Stop by the Doodlebug Design blog  for more Yankee Doodle Inspiration!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design: Here Comes Santa Claus Cut Files

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a project I created using the fabulous new Doodlebug Design Here Comes Santa Cut files available in both the Silhouette Online Store and the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  One of my all time favorite Doodlebug Characters is the little lopsided snowman!  You can imagine my excitement to find that he is now a cut file!  I decided to make him the focus of a fun Holiday decoration for my front door!  Take a peek...

Here are some more close-ups of my snowman... He is pieced together using Doodlebug Textured Cardstock,  Gingham-Linen Petite Prints, Here Comes Santa Claus Papers and some Chevron Sugar Coated Cardstock for the Snowflakes.  I also used some Ladybug Chunky Twine to Tie it all together (sorry, couldn't resist the pun)

I used the new Snowflakes #1 and Snowflakes #2 files as bases for my letters.

And last but not least I added the cute little bird which was part of last week's release!

And just so you can get a better idea of his size, here he is on my door.

That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Paper Issues: October Off the Page Challenge...Halloween!

Hi Everyone!  Today I'm on the Paper Issues Blog with October's Off the Page Challenge.  Of course it had to be something Halloween related!  Take a peek...

 

 

 I made a fun Halloween themed subway art frame and a pumpkin to decorate for the season!  I used this file from the Silhouette Store and some Doodlebug Design October 31st for the Subway Art.  I also embellished the frame with some strips of the new Skinny Washi and buttons, also from Doodlebug.  The Pumpkin was created using a Lori Whitlock cut file in the Silhouette Store (here) and orange Doodlebug papers from a few different collections.  Now for you... make something Halloween-themed... it can be home décor, costume related, goodies for the kiddos at school, pumpkin themed, candy boxes, Halloween Party favors...We'd love to see it all!  Add it to the October Challenges Album on the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook page under this picture to be entered to win!  Need some Halloween goodies to work with??  Check out the Paper Issues Store here... there are tons of fun items!  Use Code KATHYS and you can get 20% off your whole order!

That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 

Paper Issues: Spooky Black Cats!

Hi Everyone, I'm up on the Paper Issues Blog today with a fun project for the "Witchin' You a Happy Halloween" Issue.  !  I definitely wouldn't mind these black cats crossing my path!

 

They were really pretty easy to create!  I started with a 2x4 piece of wood.  I cut (or should I say my neighbor Lenny cut....) 3 pieces (12", 10" and 8" long).  Then he cut the triangle out of the top to form the ears.  From there, I painted them black with some Martha Stewart Matte Chalkboard paint.  After it dried, I sanded the edges and covered the sides with some Doodlebug Papers.  The eyes are simply punched white circles with some Doodlebug Beetle Black Sprinkles for the pupils.  I found some black tulle and some older Doodlebug ribbons in my stash and added some bows. I think they turned out pretty cute! 

 

Make sure to link up your Halloween themed projects to the Witchin' You a Happy Halloween Issue & you could win a fun prize pack from our sponsor, SRM Stickers.  That's it for me today, 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!

Valentine's Blog Hop!

 

I'm so excited to be part of this fun Valentine Blog Hop over at shurkus.com!  The hop is running from February 1-14 and there will be inspiring projects from Jenn Shurkus and a variety of other crafters she's asked to play along! There are prizes to be won!! Just remember to comment on the featured blog for each day of the hop. The more LOVE you leave, the better chance you have to win!  Yesterday's hopper was Lizzy...be sure to check out her creations!  Today I'm here with a fun home décor piece I created using my Silhouette and some fun Doodlebug Designs goodies from their Sweetheart collection...take a peek:

This was a really easy project to put together and would make a nice gift for someone special!  I started with a regular 9x12 frame I bought at Michael's.  I cut the alphabet from my background paper and backed it (using some foam tape for dimension) with a coordinating paper.  Lastly I popped up the i, o and u with a third paper to make them stand out.

 

I wanted to dress up the frame a bit as well, so I ran a strand of coordinating baker's twine around one of the grooves of the frame and finished it off with this cute heart DoodlePop!

Now for the really fun part... I'm giving away the Silhouette Cut file I created for this project for free!  You can access the file here.  I hope you enjoy it!  That's it for today, make sure to comment to win!!  Also make sure to check out Christy's Blog tomorrow to she what fun project she's created.  If you'd like to start from the beginning, go to shurkus.com!  Thanks for stopping by!