Doodlebug Design: Mix and Match Christmas Tree

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Doodlebug Blog today  with my take on the Mix & Match Challenge!  One of my favorite things about Doodlebug collections is that you can always mix and match to fit your project!  I mixed 3 different Christmas Collections to make this fun tree...

To make the tree I used the SVGCuts Heirloom Christmas Tree.  It reminded me of the ceramic tree we used to have growing up!!  The tree itself was made using Tree Festival Double Sided Cardstock from the Milk & Cookies Collection. The base of the tree was made using Holly Days Double Sided Cardstock from the Sugarplums Collection and the plaid paper panels are made from the Holiday Cheer Paper from the 2013 Home for the Holidays Collection.  It doesn't matter that they are 3 different collections spread over 4 years, they all coordinate perfectly!  Here is the tree lit up, (yes, it even lights like the old ceramic tree!) and some close ups of the ornaments I made using some Shaped Sprinkles and Cute Clips!

The star was made from some Sugar Coated Cardstock in Bumblebee.

To make the ornaments, I either wrapped some jewelry wire around the shape or glued the wire to the back.  I used the Sugarplums Shaped Sprinkles, Candy Cane Shaped Sprinkles, Lily White Snowflakes Shaped Sprinkles and some Mini Hearts Cute Clips to decorate the tree.

It looks so pretty all lit up!  Be sure to drop by the Doodlebug Blog next week to get more Mix and Match Inspiration!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock: Gift Card Booklet

Hi Everyone!  I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with a fun gift card holder.  Every year I give my daughter a few gift cards to her favorite places... for coffee, restaurants, shops... it has become one of her favorite gifts!  I used Lori's Build an Album String Tie Envelope (here in the Silhouette Store) and some Doodlebug Design Sugarplums collection to create my little booklet.  Take a peek:

 

I tied 5 of the envelopes together with some twine to form my booklet.  I then went to work decorating each one!

 

Each envelope has an insert.  I attached the gift cards to the inserts using some fun Christmas Washi tapes from Doodlebug.

I love how it all turned out and can't wait to give it to my daughter!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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!




Get Ready for the Holidays with a Doodlebug Fauxdori!

 Hi Everyone!  It's Kathy today with a fun Doodlebug Design Sugarplums project that will help you get organized for the upcoming holidays!!  I created a traveler's notebook, also called a Fauxdori with inserts and printables to organize all of my holiday activities!  Take a peek...

 

 

I started with some Doodlebug Fabrics from the Santa Express collection and created my cover following the instructions in this great video by Doodlebug DT Coordination Lori Allred on her Inspired by Pinterest Show on My Craft Channel.  The cover uses elastics to hold little notebooks you can mix and match!  The Christmas tree charm on my notebook was created by laminating a tree from the Sugarplums Diecuts Craft Kit, cutting it out and adding some sequins.

 

 

Inside, my fauxdori has 4 little notebooks.  Each of the covers were made using papers and stickers from the Sugarplums collection... take a peek ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside each notebook cover, are printables to help organize everything!  I started with a calendar for November, December and January... because you know the holidays start early and continue long after some years! I love the little reindeer sticker on the Icon Sheet...too cute, and I used some of the new Polka Dot Washi to mark out some dates in my calendar!

 

 

My next notebook cover contains a Santa's to do list... just some blank pages to write down all the things that you need to remember...gift ideas, errands, party lists... I thought the All I want for Christmas sticker from the This and That sheet was perfect for this!

 

Every year, I make cookies for friends and neighbors, so I thought it would be good to have a recipes notebook.  There's a little spot to add a picture (perfect size for an Instax photo!) and plenty of room to write out ingredients and instructions.  Of course I needed to use the gingerbread boy & girl from the Diecuts Craft Kit!

 

My last notebook has an insert to keep track of my Christmas Card list.  I make and send about 100 cards a year, so this is important to keep up to date! 

 

 

Just a peek inside my notebooks... each of the covers have little pockets for me to keep extra items such as receipts or loose notes.  The covers were created using a Silhouette files (here) that I altered to fit the size of my inserts.

 



And what planner would be complete with out some little clip bookmarks??  I created these by super gluing a few of the Sugarplums Sprinkles Shapes to some Doodlebug Mini Clothespins.  They're perfect for keeping my place!  And they're too cute!

 

Now for the fun part!  I'd love to share the printables I created with you!  Even more fun, is the colors perfectly match the Sugarplums collection so you can create your own fauxdori notebook!  You can download the printables for free here.  I hope you enjoy them!  That's it for me today, thanks so much for stopping by!