Lori Whitlock | February Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!   It's time for the February 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 {you are here!}
Anita Mulcahey
Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

Marcia Dehn-Nix

Brigit Mann

I'm getting ready for Valentine's Day with one of Lori's new files!  I made this adorable 3D Valentine Mailbox (SVG, Silhouette) using some Lots of Love Collection from Doodlebug Design.

It's perfect to hold a little gift or sweet treat for your valentine!

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code FEB2022 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

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

And finally, how would you like to win a $20 Coupon to the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Your next stop is Anita.   That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design | Lots of Love 3D Pay Phone Candy Dispenser

Hi Everyone!  Every time Doodlebug comes out with a new collection, I have a hard time picking my favorite icons.  They are all so cute, and their little smiles just make me happy!  With the Lots of Love Collection however, I immediately fell in love with the cute payphone!  I thought it would be fun to make a 3D version... with a little surprise!  Take a peek...

And "ta-da!" the bottom opens out to reveal some sweet treats!

The phone base is made up of 2 boxes that I created... a rectangle for the top an a dispenser box for the bottom.  I used the embellishments from the Lots of Love Wall Telephone SVG for the face, dial and coin slots.

For the phone, I resized this round box from Lori Whitlock and attached them with a strip.  For the cord, I used some fabric stiffener on some Chunky Twine and wrapped it around a straw.  When it dried, it stayed in a spiral.

I also added a small Velcro dot to keep the candy dispenser closed.  I always love it when a final project is just as I've envisioned!  

Have you created any projects using the Lots of Love Collection or Lots of Love SVG files?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram.  We love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED
Lots of Love Collection
Chunky Doodle Twine
Gingham Linen Petite Prints
Dot Stripe Petite Prints
Buffalo Check Woodgrain Petite Prints

Lots of Love Wall Telephone SVG

OTHER
Fabric Stiffener
Circle Box SVG
Silhouette Cameo

Doodlebug Design | Lots of Love Cute-Tea Treat Cups

I was so excited to get my Doodlebug Lots of Love Box!  This collection is so cute... Doodlebug Valentine Collections are always among my favorites!  When I saw the sweet, little, smiling cups in the Odds & Ends I knew I wanted to make a 3D version to fill with treats.  Take a peek...

I altered a round box file from Lori Whitlock to make the cup.  I added a fun little handle and a strip around the top.  The faces are from the Lots of Love Cocoa SVG file.  The little heart was cut using the a heart from the Love Notes Doodle Cuts.  Here are some close ups...

I added a shaped heart sprinkle from the With all My Heart Shaped sprinkles to the paper heart and some regular sprinkles for the cheeks.

I wanted to add a little tag to each gift.  I used the Love Notes Doodle Cuts to cut the envelope and hole punched paper.  The sentiment is from the Treat Yourself Doodle Stamps.  To finish it up I added the cute little tea bags from the Odds & Ends and a smiling heart from the Happy Hearts shaped sprinkles. I tied it to the treat bags with some doodle twine.

I can't wait to send them off to my "little" Valentine and her roommate!  Have you made any projects using the new Lots of Love Collection?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram, we always love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek.

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Lots of Love Collection
Love Notes Doodle Cuts
Treat Yourself Doodle Stamps
Doodle Twine

Lots of Love Cocoa SVG file

OTHER

Birthday Cake Box SVG

Silhouette Cameo

Lori Whitlock | February Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!   It's time for the February 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 {you are here!}
Anita Mulcahey
Brandie Adams
Aimee Kidd
Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper

Corri Garza

Michelle Starcher

I made the Mini Mailbox Treat Holder (SVG, Silhouette) For a great assembly tutorial see this post here.  I pieced mine together with some Papers from Doodlebug Design.

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code FEB2021 to get 30% off all SVGs, Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

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

And finally, how would you like to win a $20 Coupon to the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Your next hop stop is Anita.  Thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock | February Creative Team Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!   It's time for the February 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 {you are here!}
Anita Mulcahey
Brandie Adams
Aimee Kidd
Ashley Cook

Cathy Harper
Michelle Starcher

I made the Box Card Valentine Truck Back End (SVG, Silhouette)

I pieced this card together using some Love Notes and Petite Prints from Doodlebug Design.

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code FEB2020 to get 30% off all SVGs , Fonts and Commercial Licenses!

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

Your next hop stop is Anita!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design | Love Notes Box Card

Valentine's crafting is some of my favorite crafting and I'm having so much fun playing with the new Doodlebug Design Love Notes Collection.  The little icons are just the cutest!  I especially loved the love letter piece from the Odds & Ends and decided to turn it into a Box Card.  Take a peek...

As soon as I saw the I Love You print on the Secret Admirer paper I knew I had to use it!  I combined it with the hearts side of the Rose Garden paper and some Cherry Petite Prints to make my envelope. 

The Heart to Heart shaped sprinkles are awesome, I love their slightly wonky shapes!

I finished the card with some pieces from the Odds and Ends.  The little birdies are adorable!  Now for the fun part!  I created an SVG for this file and it is available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here!

Here is a tutorial showing how to assemble the card... it's really easy!

1.  Start by adding the decorative layers to the main body pieces of the envelope and the letter as shown.

2.  Add the triangle piece to the "V" piece to form the front of the envelope.

3.  Attach the sides to the front of the card, gluing the tabs inside, then attach to the back piece of the card.  The bottoms of the sides should be flush with the bottoms of the front and back pieces.

4. Fold the tabs on the insert back, add adhesive to the outside of the tabs.  Slide it into the envelope "box" and press to the sides.  I made the tabs flush with the back of the card.

5. This is the finished card.  There is also a print and cut sentiment piece that says Happy Valentine's Day. (see my finished card)

If you make one of these cards be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook and Instagram, we always love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design | French Kiss Pop Up Cards

The French Kiss Cut files are so stinking cute... and combined with the French Kiss papers and embellishments, you can't help but make something special!  I used a few of the cut files to create some fun pop up Valentine's cards using the pop-up creator in my Silhouette software.  Take a peek...

When the cards are opened, the designs pop out!  They also fold flat for mailing, so I added designs to the outside as well.

 Here are some close-ups of each of the cards...

I love the little hot air balloon!  I thought it went perfectly with the cloud paper from the 6x6 pad! 

How cute is that little pug???  And the punny sentiment from the chit chat pieces... they combine to make the most adorable valentine!

I love the little girl with the balloon, she reminds me of my daughter.  In front of the Eiffel tower, she looks so sweet!

Of course, interactive cards are best seen in action so I put together this little video...

I will have a tutorial Thursday week showing how to create these cards in Silhouette.  Have you made any cards or projects using the French Kiss Collection or cut files?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Social media!  We would love to see your creations!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Products Used

heart throb shape sprinkles

french kiss chit chat 

french kiss odds & ends

french kiss this & that sticker

french kiss 6x6 paper pad 

les fleurs double-sided cardstock

passion for plaid double-sided cardstock

baby hearts shape sprinkles 

bubblegum mini doilies

puppy love 6x6 paper pad

floral-graph rainbow petite prints 6x6 paper pad

dot-stripe rainbow petite prints 6x6 paper pad

cotton candy textured cardstock

lily white textured cardstock

slate gray textured cardstock

bubblegum glitter sprinklesblue jean glitter sprinkles 

Cut Files  

French Kiss Pug

French Kiss Hot Air Balloon

French Kiss Eiffel Tower

French Kiss Girl with Balloon

French Kiss Clouds

Other

Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Designer Edition Software (for pop up capability)

Pinsetter Font

Doodlebug Design | French Kiss Gift Set

The little icons in the Doodlebug Design French Kiss Collection are so stinking cute!  One of my favorites is the little Frenchie Dog.  He is just adorable!  When I saw the new French Kiss Cut files I knew I was going to make a card with him!  Take a peek...

I combined the Frenchie with the Box of Chocolates file to make this sweet shaped card.  I used the 6x6 pads for both the French Kiss and Dot Stripe Petite Prints collections to piece him together.  The Chit Chat sentiment was a perfect fit for the card, and then I just finished it wit a heart and matte sprinkle!

I used the 12x12 versions of the plaid and navy papers from the French Kiss Collection to make the fun little Valentine's nugget box.  The box was made from an SVG file by Lori Whitlock, I've linked to it below. To finish it off I added a little bow sticker from the Icons sheet.

It opens up and holds 3 mini candy bars!  I was thinking I might make another to hold some dog biscuits for my friend's pup!

The new French Kiss Files will be available in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop tomorrow, and in the Silhouette Store soon!  Have you made something with the French Kiss Collection or Cut files?  Be sure to tag Doodlebug Design on Instagram (@doodlebugdesign) or Facebook (@Doodlebug Design), we'd love to see your projects!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Products Used

love assortment matte sprinkles

heart throb shape sprinkles 

french kiss chit chat

french kiss icons sticker

french kiss 6x6 paper pad 

Just rosey double-sided cardstock

passion for plaid double-sided cardstock

dot-stripe rainbow petite prints 6x6 paper pad 

Doodlebug French Kiss Cut Files ** COMING SOON (SVG, Silhouette)

OTHER

Valentime Nuggets Heart Box SVG

Lori Whitlock | Valentine Truck Box Card

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, so it's the perfect time to start crafting! (as if we need an excuse!)  I love Lori's Whitlock's Truck Box Cards, she has one for Christmas, Easter, Fall... and now Valentine's Day!  Take a peek...

I put this card together using some Dot Stripe Petite Prints and Heart Sprinkles from Doodlebug Design.  This adorable card is available is available in SVG format in Lori's shop here and also in the Silhouette Store here.  It folds flat and fits into an A2 Envelope for easy mailing!  There is a great assembly tutorial for Lori's Truck Box Cards here.

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

Doodlebug Design | French Kiss Pop Up Cards

Doodlebug Design's Valentine/Love themed collections are always a favorite for me.  So when I received my big box of French Kiss Goodies, I set out to find a fun, new way to feature the adorable icons and gorgeous papers from the collection.  I came up with pop-up "wiper" cards... take a peek...

When the cards are open as shown above, they have a little pop up feature... the perfect way to showcase the adorable Odds & Ends pieces!  Closed, they fit in a regular envelope.  I love how the collection can be used for everyday cards as well as Valentines!

They are better in action, so I dusted off my Photoshop skills and made a little video....

I just love the little pop-ups!  It's like a game of peek-a-boo!  Here are some close-ups of the cards while opened... I think my favorite is that adorable little Frenchie!!

Have you created any projects using French Kiss?  Make sure to tag @doodlebugdesign on social media so we can see!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Products Used

baby hearts shape sprinkles 

heart throb shape sprinkles

french kiss shape sprinkles

french kiss odds & ends

french kiss chit chat 

french kiss icons sticker

french kiss 6x6 paper pad 

city of love double-sided cardstock

les fleurs double-sided cardstock

petite fleur double-sided cardstock 

just rosey double-sided cardstock 

passion for plaid double-sided cardstock

Lori Whitlock | January Creative Team Blog Hop

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

Lori Whitlock
Kathy Skou {You are here}
Anita Mulcahey
Brandie Adams
Brigit Mann
Michelle Zerull
Aimee Kidd
Ashley Cook
Cathy Harper
Corri Garza

I made Lori's new Valentine's Mailbox 2 file!  It's so cute and it can hold a little treat!

The papers and heart sprinkles are from Doodlebug Design's So Punny Collection.

I put together a quick tutorial showing how to assemble the mailbox.

1. Cut pieces and add decorative panels to the mailbox base and door. I added 1/4" score tape to the tabs.

2. Add the door to the mailbox base by tucking the tab to the back of the base piece and securing with adhesive.

3. Use the edge of your table or a dowel to curl the mailbox top, and adhere to mailbox base.  Add the handle by inserting into slots and gluing in place.

4.  Add the bottom piece to the mail box base, folding the mailbox base around it and securing.  Fold up the final side of the mailbox and secure.

5. Add the top shoot inside support piece inside the box, flush with the bottom score line of the mailbox opening.

6.  Bring mailbox top up and around the top of the base, gluing the tabs inside the box to complete.

There's a sale happening in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop!  Use code JAN2019 to get 25% off all SVGs and Commercial Licenses!

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 Anita!  Have a great day!