Doodlebug Design: Doodlebug Fabric + Doodlebug Cut Files = Fun!

Hi Everyone!  Today I have my Off the Page project for Doodlebug Design.  The Doodlebug Design Team members were challenged to create a project ... anything but a traditional scrapbook page.  I've been hoarding Doodlebug Design Fabric for quite some time, and I thought that the Off the Page Challenge would be the perfect chance to break into my stash!  I made this pillow for my daughter's dorm room using some fabrics from the Under the Sea Collection, some Santa Express Stripe Green Fabric and the Cactus - Fun in the Sun Cut File available here in the Silhouette Store and here in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop.  Take a peek....

I will say, I was nervous to cut fabric with my Silhouette, I had never done it before, but it really wasn't difficult.  There is just a little prep work involved to get the fabric ready for cutting. First, you want to add your fabric pieces in a plastic bag, and soak with fabric stiffener.  I used Terial Magic. Make sure the fabric is soaked through.

Let your fabric hang dry for about 15-20 minutes.  It won't be completely dry.

Take the damp pieces of fabric and iron between 2 silicone craft sheets or parchment paper. ( this is to protect your iron and your ironing board cover)  the heat will dry the fabric and make it stiff like a piece of paper.

Your fabric is now ready to be cut.  In my case, I did one extra step.  I added Silhouette fabric stabilizer.  This was so that I could iron the fabric pieces on to my pillow case.  You do not need to do this if you just wish to sew the fabric.  I cut a piece of the stabilizer slightly smaller than my fabric piece, ironed it on then trimmed the excess fabric.  My fabric is now ready to be cut.

If using a Silhouette, you want to use a fabric blade for cutting.  

Start by peeling the paper backing from the stabilizer off of the fabric.

Add the fabric to your cutting mat and feed into your Silhouette.  Add your design to the Silhouette Design Studio, size as desired.  Change your settings to Fabric - thin like cotton, and set your blade as recommended.  (I set mine to 4)  then send to cut.

Just like any design, peel away the extra and you have your design!  I did this for all of the Cactus pieces.

Once all my pieces were cut, I ironed them on to the front panel of my pillow case.  You want to start with the bottom most layer, then add the top next layers as you go along.  (I made my own envelope pillow case using the tutorial here, but you can also purchase them pre-made.)

My pillowcase was ready to be stitched together at this point, but first I added some stitching around the different applique pieces to make them a bit more sturdy, better for a dorm room!  

I then finished stitching the envelope pillowcase together and added a pillow form!

My daughter was thrilled and is excited to add this to her dorm room  decor!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Paper Issues: June Off the Page Challenge

Happy June everyone!  It's time for the June Off the Page Challenge over in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group!  Since today is my birthday, and I had to post, I decided that this month's challenge will be all about Birthdays and Celebrations! We're looking for all of your paper projects with a birthday or celebration theme.  Invitations, cards, favors, banners, gifts, décor... any paper project that isn't a traditional layout will work!   For my project, I used some fun files from Lori Whitlock's SVG Shop...the June Kit of the Month  and some papers from Doodlebug Design's Under the Sea, Anchor's Aweigh and Swiss Dots Petite Prints collections,  take a peek...

 

These just make me happy!  Who wouldn't want to get a giant card or cute little gift box for their special day!  Here are some close-ups!

 

 

Be sure to play along with this challenge by posting your project in the June 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 July 4th to enter!  I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Doodlebug Design: Under the Sea

Hi Everyone! Today I have a fun layout using the ADORABLE new Under the Sea Collection from Doodlebug Design!  My daughter LOVED mermaids when she was little.  She always pretended to be one when we were at the beach, so this collection was perfect for me! 

 

There were so many cute elements in the collection, I wanted to make sure I used them all!!  I opted for a grid design so I could create little scenes.  Of course, the Mini Mermaid Doodle Pop had to be part of my design!  The mermaid along with the fun sticker from the This and That sheet made up the perfect title!

 

I also added some goodies from the Sprinkles Shapes and Icon Sheet Stickers.  And those Bubble Shape Sprinkles...LOVE!

 

To fill in some of my grid I cut the squares from the Coral Reef Cardstock , they have such cute little pictures!

 

I finished off my scene with some colorful stitching!   Under the Sea is the perfect collection for summer and vacations!  There are so many cute elements!  Make sure to check out the blog all next week for more Under the Sea inspiration!  That's it for me, thanks for stopping by to peek!