Fairy Garden 6X6 Mini Album | With Shellye

We've all been there: down to the last few sheets of a 6X6 paper pad...what to do?  Today I'm sharing a Mini Album created with leftovers from the Fairy Garden Paper Pad!  The covers of the pad were even used.  Let's take a look...


This album was as easy as folding the 6X6 papers in half and adhering to each other, back-to-back.  I used a total of 7 pages in all.  Note: I did corner round all four corners of each folded paper before gluing together.  The corner rounding at the top and bottom of the fold allows rooms when tucking under the elastic strap.


For the front and back covers, I used the front and back covers of the actual 6X6 paper pad!  I trimmed the first piece down to 3X6 and the other piece down to 2.5X6; this is the spine. The 3X6 pieces were covered in a piece of 12X12 patterned paper and then corner rounded at the two right-sided corners.


The spine piece was covered in paper of the same size and scored at 1" and 1.5".  The two 1" flaps were then attached to the covers with high-tack adhesive tape.  I used a a 1/8" hole punch to make two holes and the top and bottom of the spine.  A piece of cording was strung through to create a strap for the pages. 






On the "bluebird" pages I used the Sweet Rolls Stickers to make a custom background!


Left-over strips of paper, die-cuts, stickers, sprinkles, washi tape and paper tabs were used to decorate the pages as shown! Because the pages are naturally narrow, I found it best to score the larger die-cuts at one edge and glue the edge down; allows more placement options for photos!

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Friday, May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021
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Tic-Tac-Toe Board | With Shellye

 A good game of tic-tac-toe is fun for all ages!  Today I'm sharing a quick design using a premade wooden box, but any square shape will do. 


I started with a 5.5"X5.25" box that is actually a frame (found at Oriental Trading).  I covered the sides and insides with patterned papers from the Fairy Garden Collection and then covered with Mod Podge.


Next I used my Cricut to cut nine boxes so that they measured 1.5" square.  You could also use premade boxes or wooden boxes of the same size and cover with squares of paper!  I also chose tabbed boxes so that small treats or prizes could be placed inside of each one.


I also added some pom pom trim around the inner opening of the wooden box.  This keeps the boxes from shifting around too much inside and also gives a sweet finishing touch.

I also hot glued two of the Pixie Sticks in place (or any small stick or even chenille stem would do) vertically to that players will have a guide of where to place their block.



The tops of the boxes were simply decorated with square and circle die-cuts using the Mini Tag Doodle Cuts.  Next I added the X's and O's (I cut one Q's tail off for the 5th O) from the My Type Sticker Letters.  Little bits of stickers and sprinkles were added as accents.


Lastly I added a chenille stem through the two premade holes at the back of the box.  If holes aren't present in your box, just use hot glue to add the stem to the inside or backside of the box.  
I layered on the two rainbow die-cuts (back to back) and then embellished!

I'm personally carrying this game to place in my office at school.  When students are waiting to be picked up, we can have a quick game of tic-tac-toe!

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Sunday, May 9, 2021 May 09, 2021
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Fairy Garden Dies & Doodle Pop Cards

Dies that match with stamps don't always have to go hand-in-hand!  Today I'm sharing a couple of cards using the Fairy Garden Collection and a set of the dies that coordinates with the collection's stamp set...oh and Doodle Pops of course!





Before starting on the design, I looked through the Fairy Garden Doodle Cuts and selected two basic dies.  My intention was to create a 3D background for the cards by using the negative of the die cuts with a patterned paper behind it.  Next, I prepared two A2 card bases from white cardstock (4.25"X5.5").


For the "You Are My Sunshine" Card, I first cut the 6X6 blue cloud patterned paper to 4"X5.25".  I placed the two cloud dies randomly onto the paper and die cut several times; the die-cuts were saved for accenting the card later.  Next, I used foam tape between the die-cut areas and around the edges of the paper and then adhered to a 4"X5.25" piece of the hearts paper.  Lastly, I embellished with the cloud die-cuts, matching cloud sprinkles, Doodle Pop, paper frills and enamels!  
To balance the sentiment banners (I cut the sentiment into two sections), I also die-cut a blue banner using the smallest die from the Large Tags Doodle Cuts.

On the "Follow Your Dreams" Card, I kept the design more focused on a centralized design rather than the randomness of the first.  I placed the rainbow die in the very center top of the sprinkles paper and then at the center bottom to make two cuts.  Foam tape was added as before and then the paper was mounted onto the multi-floral paper. 

If you're so inclined, also think about adding acetate behind the die-cuts and adding sequins or beads for a shaker card!  I just love the depth and dimension when you design from below and above the main layer.  So even if you're not in the stamping mood, think about incorporating those dies in a new way!


Doodlebug Products:
Fairy Garden Collection
Fairy Garden 6X6 Paper Pad
Chunky Twine
Doodle Pops
Sprinkles
Shaped Sprinkles
Fairy Garden Doodle Cuts
Large Tags Doodle Cuts
Paper Frills
Sunday, May 9, 2021 May 09, 2021
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Fairy Garden Card-Envelope Album

The new Doodlebug fairies are loving their new home tucked inside this sweet card-envelope mini album! "Fairy Garden" is filled to the brim with mushroom houses, garden critters and of course, colorful fairy girls!


 I've taken a pack of assorted cards and envelopes, a few 6X6 papers and journal cards to create the pages of this chunky little mini.  I'm happy to share a quick little YouTube video of how I put the pages together, so I hope you'll check it out!


As you can see, I've stacked and staggered the cards and envelopes by shape and color.  In between the layers of those, I've also added sheets of 6X6 papers that have been folded in half.  Also, a couple of pieces of the 3X4 journal cards that were side-by-side and then folded in half.



The envelopes were slightly modified (shown in video) by cutting the closure flap in half so that it will open on both sides of the fold. I also cut away the flaps on a few of the envelopes.  Fill the pockets with tags and journal cards!



The pages were embellished with die-cuts, washi tapes, stickers, sprinkles and more!






For the longer journal cards, I folded them in half and then used a cute clip to hold it closed.  Leftover strips of paper were turned into tabs that I added to some of the smaller pages.  I love all of the staggers of colors and patterns popping out as you move throughout the album!

Again, I have a pretty short video on how I started with this album and a bit of the process of putting it together: YouTube Video.  I hope you'll give it a try!

Fairy Garden WIshes!
Shellye


Doodlebug Products:
Fairy Garden Collection Kit
Fairy Garden 6X6 Paper Pad
Washi Tape
Chunky Twine
Doodle Pops
Sprinkles
Glitter Sprinkles
Shaped Sprinkles
Create-A-Card Assortment Pack
Cute Clips
Jelly Clips
Boutique Buttons

 

Sunday, April 25, 2021 April 25, 2021
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Hippity Hoppity Chick Album

 Mini albums are perfect for Easter basket stuffers.  Whether it's for the bigs or littles, moms or grandmas, this little album is sure to be a hit!  Today I'm sharing a chick shaped album featuring the "Hippity Hoppity" Collection

I started with a wooden package of chick ornaments that I purchased from The Dollar Tree!

There are a total of eight 4"X3" wooden shapes in the pack; I painted both sides of each yellow.

I traced the shape onto one of the 6X6 paper pad papers and trimmed out. I used mod podge to apply the paper and seal.  Next I embellished with a Doodle Pop and a few stickers!





Using the 2.25" circle portion of the Nesting Scallops Dies, I cut various circles of paper to use as photo mats.  The pages were lightly embellished with stickers, mini icon stickers, enamels, small Doodle Pops, etc.








The completed pages were combined together with a 1.5" ring and a matching piece of gingham ribbon tied on!  This would also be a fun project for the kids to make a page for mom or grandma...a sweet Easter brag book keepsake!

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Doodlebug Products:
Hippity Hoppity Collection Kit
Hippity Hoppity 6X6 Paper Pad
Chunky Twine
Doodle Pops
Sprinkles
Glitter Sprinkles
Nesting Scallops Doodle Cuts
Sunday, April 11, 2021 April 11, 2021
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