Doodlebug Design: All About Me Challenge

Hi Everyone! I'm on the Doodlebug Design Blog today with my take on the All About Me Challenge.  I will admit, this challenge was... well a challenge!  I had tons of ideas, but none seemed quite right.  Finally, I was looking on Pinterest and saw some baby milestone chalkboards and thought that it would be fun to use this type of layout for my project!  Take a peek...

I started with some Gingham Linen Petite Prints in Lily White and Beetle to make my "chalkboard"  I added my name and some flowers for decoration.  The flowers are from the Flea Market Flower Cluster Cut file available in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here, and the Silhouette Store here.  I moved them around and cut out the centers, then added some sprinkles to make them look more like they were drawn. 

I drew the frame using the sketch pen feature in my Silhouette.  I then labelled all of the sections using various Doodlebug Alphas.  I don't love my handwriting, but since this was about me, I decided the details should  be written in my hand!

The little pictures were created in Photoshop then printed and cut.

In addition to the pictures I thought it would be fun to add some Doodlebug Shaped Sprinkles and Mini Icon Stickers as well.  I will admit, it took me a long time to complete this, but I'm pretty happy with the results!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi Everyone!  Just a quick post to wish all of my friends and family a Happy Mother's Day!! So glad I got to see my college girl yesterday, today she's studying for finals, but we do have lunch planned with my mom!

I made this fun card for my mom and my mother-in-law.  It's Lori Whitlock's Mason Jar Box Card Mom Flowers. (here in the Silhouette Store)  I put it together with some Gingham Linen Petite Prints from Doodlebug Design.  I thought it would look cute on a shelf !  That's it for me today, I hope all of the moms out there enjoy their day!

Lori Whitlock: April Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!   It's time for the April Creative Team Blog Hop over at Lori Whitlock!  You should have arrived here from Traci 's Blog.  Here's the order for today's hop!

Lori Whitlock
Traci Penrod
Kathy Skou
Courtney Lee
Anita Mulcahey
Lezlye Lauterbach
Ashley Cook
Tya Smith

 For my project I played with Lori's Easter Scene Chick File (here in the Silhouette Store).  I made place cards from this file by adding names to the egg piece using my Silhouette Sketch Pens and Lori's Jordan Sketch Font (here in the Silhouette Store)  

I used some Gingham Linen Petite Prints from Doodlebug Design for the place cards, the colors are perfect! I can't wait to see them on the table!

 And now a few things for you!  First, Lori is having a 30% off Sale in her SVG Shop!  Just use code APR2017 to get the discount!

Also, how about a free file!!  This file is free for today only!  No code or minimum required.

Finally, how would you like to win a $20 Coupon to Lori's SVG Shop!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

That's it for me today, your next stop on the hop is Courtney Lee.  Have a great day! 

Doodlebug Design: Thanksgiving Place Cards

Hi Everyone!  Today I have some fun little Thanksgiving Place Cards I made using some Doodlebug Design Flea Market Papers and Cut files which are available in the Silhouette Store and the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Take a peek...

I started with a simple box.  I then sized the Acorn, Pumpkin, Sunflower and Leaves files to fit over the box.  I cut a small tag, and using my Silhouette Sketch Pens to write the names of my guests and tied the tag to the stems.  Here are some close-ups.

 

 

To complete the place cards, I added some Sprinkles and Stickers from the Flea Market Collection.  I plan on filling them with some sweet treats!   That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock: Silhouette Intersect Tutorial

Happy Monday Everyone!  Last week I was up on the Lori Whitlock Blog with a tutorial showing how to use the Intersect Tool in Silhouette.  I used it to create the spiderweb "lace overlay" for the dress on this tag  I made for my cousin's Bridal Shower Gift.  Her shower was yesterday, so I'm free to share now!  She is having a fun Halloween Themed Wedding so this was perfect for her!  Take a peek...

I used some of the new Doodlebug Design Gingham-Linen Petite Prints and some Doodlebug Cardstock for the tag.  I also included a punny sentiment using my Silhouette Sketch Pens.  Be sure to stop by Lori's blog for the full tutorial and list of files used here.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

Lori Whitlock: Easter Candy Huggers

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with some adorable Easter Candy Huggers!  I loved her Valentine's Huggers and was so excited when I saw these in the shop!

 

How cute are these??  I pieced them together using some Doodlebug Design Swiss Dot Petite Print Papers and Cardstock.  I used my Silhouette Sketch Pens to create the little tags.  Here are some close-ups...

 

Candy Hugger Easter Bunny

 

Candy Hugger Easter Chick

Candy Hugger Easter Lamb

These could also be made into cute place cards, by printing the names of your guests on the tag!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 



Paper Issues: February Off the Page Challenge

Hi Everyone! Today I have the  February Off the Page Challenge for Paper Issues!  Of course, the themes this month are Love & Valentines!!  I would love to see all of your paper projects that are all about love, Valentines Day and the like!  They can be any type of project other than a traditional scrapbook page.  Here's what I created as inspiration for the challenge...

Growing up, I used to love giving Valentine's goodies to my friends. I continued this tradition when my daughter was little!   I put together this adorable little Valentine Mailbox from Lori Whitlock (available here in the Silhouette Store) as well as these cute little 3x3 Valentine Pop-Up Cards,  which are also from Lori Whitlock. (available here in the Silhouette Shop:  Dinosaur, Butterfly). I used Bella Blvd's Valentina Collection available here in the Paper Issues Store.  Here are some close-ups...

The Valentine's Mailbox is really a box with a lid. 

The Pop-up Valentines are adorable.  I added some punny little sentiments using my Silhouette Sketch Pens.

 And they fold over and hold together similar to a matchbook.  This makes them the perfect size to fit through the mailbox slot!

Playing along with the challenge is easy!  Post a picture of your project in the February Challenges Album under this picture in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group by March 6th.  You could win one of two gift certificates to the Paper Issues Store for playing along!  I can't wait to see what you create!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock: January Creative Team Blog Hop

 

Hi Everyone!  It's time for the January Creative Team Blog Hop over at Lori Whitlock!  Here's the order for today's hop!

 

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

 

For my project I used Lori's new Heart Treat Pocket file.  This is the perfect little "holder" for a mini sized candy bar, or as I used... little Valentine's erasers.  It would be a cute Valentine for a child's class or friend group.  Take a peek... 

 

I added a little tag from Lori's 7 Labels file. (here in Silhouette Store).  I used my Silhouette Sketch Pens and Lori's Cheerful Sketch Font (here in the Silhouette Store) to write out the For You sentiment.  The papers and stickers are from Doodlebug Design's Sweet Things collection.  I finished it off with some Doodlebug Chunky Twine.  Here are some close-ups...

 

 

 

 And now a few things for you!  First, Lori is having a 30% off Sale in her SVG Shop!  Just use code JAN2016 to get the discount! 

 

You can also get 30% off of Lori's Digital Files in the Snap, Click Supply Shop.  Use Code DIGIJAN16.  Don't wait, this code is only good for today!

 

 

How about a free file!!  This file is free for today only!  No code or minimum required.

 

 

 

Finally, head over to Lori's blog and comment to enter to win a $20 Gift Card to Lori's SVG Shop!

That's it for me today, your next stop on the hop is Tya Smith .  Have a great day!

 

Paper Issues: Cut it Up Saturday

Hi Everyone!  It's Cut-it-up Saturday over at Paper Issues today!  Danielle De Konink created this fabulous cut file which is available for free in the Paper Issues Store! 

I used this file and some Doodlebug Fall Friends and glitter to create a fall card... take a peek...

 

 

The sentiment was created using my Silhouette sketch pens!  I'm getting so much better with them.  Now it's your turn.  Download this file from the Paper Issues Store and link up your project in the November Challenges Album on the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page and you could win a $10 gift card to the Paper Issues Store!  We can't wait to see what you create!

Lori Whitlock: Thanksgiving Place Cards using Silhouette Cut by Color Feature Tutorial

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with a tutorial on how to use the Cut by Color Feature in the Silhouette Studio Software! If you’re not familiar, this feature allows you to select different cutting conditions for each line color on your design mat.  This is super handy when working with the Silhouette Sketch Pens and shapes.  I used this feature to create the leaves on these fun Thanksgiving Place cards.

 

 

I started with Lori's Thanksgiving Place Cards.  (here in the Silhouette Store) and some papers from Echo Park's The Story of Fall collection.  The names were written using my Silhouette Sketch Pens.  Here's a close up of one of the cards.

 

For my full tutorial, see my post on the Lori Whitlock Blog here.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 

Doodlebug Design Sun Kissed Layout

Hi Everyone, I have a fun summery layout today featuring Doodlebug Design's Sunkissed collection!  These pictures are from a few years ago...my daughter and her friend tubing in Crab Cove, Wareham, MA.  They had a blast!

 

 

I love the little Sun Doodlepop!  I accented it with a couple of clouds I cut using Lawn Fawn's Spring Showers dies.

 

I used my Silhouette and a glitter Sketch Pen for my journaling!  The font is by Lori Whitlock and is called Dot Sketch Font. 

 

My title was created using some Chippers in Beetle Black.

 





 

That's it for me today, I'll be back on Saturday for a fun Blog hop with Paper Issues and Tombow!  Thanks for stopping by!

Lori Whitlock: Birthday Card and Gift Set

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a fun card & gift set that I created for the Lori Whitlock Creative Team.  I used two of Lori's new files, the A2 Sliding Candle Cupcake Card and one of the boxes from the 2 Boxes on a Letter Sized Page.  Take a peek...

 

For my papers, I used the new collection Lori designed for Echo Park, I Love Sunshine.. the colors were perfect!  I love how the candle slides up to reveal the sentiment.  I used my Silhouette Sketch Pens and Lori's Cheerful Sketch Font to write Happy Birthday.  The little box is perfect for a small token... I put some Hershey's Treasures in mine.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!

Doodlebug Designs: First Days of School Mini Album

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a mini album featuring Doodlebug's new Back to School Collection.  Every year we take the "first day of school" picture...I decided to put them all in a fun mini to see how my daughter has changed through the years!  Take a peek: 

I started with Doodlebug's Plain and Simple 6x6 square chipboard album.  I covered all of the pages with the fun Back to School Papers mixed with some coordinating Petite Prints..  For my title, I mixed and matched a few different Doodlebug Alphabets including the new Skinny Cardstock Stickers, Chippers and Teensy Type letters.

 

I wanted to keep the feel of the book basically the same throughout, so I created some frame files using my Silhouette Cameo.  On each frame, I used my Silhouette sketch pens to write the grade.  Here's a look at the inside pages...

 



 

And then there's that one page that makes me sniffle....

I'm torn between being excited and sad for the first day of Senior Year picture!!!  Back to School's Stickers, Sprinkles and Doodlepops made this mini so easy to put together!  Now a little something for you... I'd love to share the sketch/cut files I created for the photo frames.  You can download the file to use with your Silhouette here.  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!