Dot & Whimsy

For today's project I'm using Doodlebug Design's "Love Notes" Collection, 

a couple of the mini create-a-cards and sprinkles. 

 I doubled the paper to create a sturdier inner box.

The cover is as easy as cutting a 4.25" X12" strip, scoring 

and wrapping around the box.

  I would suggest wrapping the paper around the completed

 inner box to determine where the scores are needed.  

You will want to create enough 'give' so that the box slides

 easily from the cover. 

I chose to decorate the covers with one of the smallest create-a-cards that were layered with die-cuts, stickers and glittered sprinkles.

These are so much fun to make AND give!  I hope you'll give them a try!

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Doodlebug Products Used:

Love Notes Collection

Doodle Pops

Create-A-Cards

Sprinkles

Chunky Brads

For the file folder: I cut a double-sided patterned paper  to 8" W X 10"H and then folded in half to measure 8"W X 5"H.  Next I made a center cut to one side of the paper (the front) and folded back to create a "collar".  The edges of the collar were embellished with buttons and border stickers.

Attaching the sides to create the folder: Using a small piece of the same paper, two 1" X 5"  sttips were cut and then folded in half and attached to the sides of the pocket.  By adding these "gussets" the folder is allowed to expand and accommodate a  ton of goodies!

I embellished the front of the shaker pocket with layers of  punch-out flowers and a hand-stamped, colored and die-cut unicorn!.  

The pocket was filled with three hand-crafted tags that I made with 4"X4" white cardstock and  journal cards that were trimmed to 3"X3".  The squares were attached to the white cardstock with thin foam adhesive that was placed along the sides and bottom.  I added stamped, colored and die-cut pieces to embellish each of the cards differently.  Small pieces of folded over ribbon (from my stash) added some soft texture.

Using the leftover 2" X 8" portion of the page protector, I made this bookmark!  I did add a strip of patterned paper to the inside before stitching around the perimeter.  A loop of ribbon and another hand-crafted unicorn were attached to the top.

Finally, these two adorable tags were created using 3.75" X 5.25" white cardstock topped with a 3" X 4.5" die-cut tag.  Again, I used some of the stamped and colored images to embellish the fronts.  I also found a package of unicorn party favors at a dollar store to which I tied a small button and tag around its neck...looks so cute peeking out of the opening!

Now, what unicorn lover wouldn't be thrilled to receive such a treat!  Choose other themes and fill with all sorts of planner supplies and or embellishments for scrapbooking and cardmaking!

Thank you for joining me!

Doodlebug Design Product:

5125: garden flowers craft kit 

5977: good as gold foil double-sided cardstock 

6267: lots o' luck this & that sticker 

6302: rainbows end double-sided cardstock 

6303: pot o'gold double-sided cardstock

6329: rainbows & unicorns doodle stamps 

6330: rainbows & unicorns doodle cuts 

6248: french kiss chit chat 

4257: bubblegum sequins asst 

4258: ladybug sequins asst

4259: tangerine sequins asst

4260: bumblebee sequins asst

4261: limeade sequins asst 

4262: swimming pool sequins asst 

2049: Chunky Sugar Coating Glitter Assortment 

4435: halloween mini clothespins 

2471: Bubblegum Boutique Buttons

2472: Ladybug Boutique Buttons 

2473: Tangerine Boutique Buttons

2474: Bumblebee Boutique Buttons 

2475: Limeade Boutique Buttons 

2476: Swimming Pool Boutique Buttons

5676: fairy tales petite print assortment pack

3499: vertical photo/recipe card protectors 8x8

I started with this clear, plastic storage box that I found at The Dollar Tree; 

it measures approximately 7.5" X 1.75" X 6.5" and has a hinged lid.  

To begin I traced the top and bottom sections of the lid onto 12X12 paper

 and then cut out.  I used a double-sided adhesive sheet to completely

 cover the backside of the trimmed paper and then attached to the lid.  

As you can see, there is a small domed portion in the center, which is left uncovered.  

I love how the embellishments show through! 

Next I sorted through the various die-cuts from the Simply Spring Collection 

and decorated the front as shown.  

Keep in mind the pattern direction of the paper as you'll be able to see 

it once the box is opened :)

Onto the really fun part: filling the compartments with goodies!  

Make layered tags, bows, clips and samplers of washi tapes, stickers and die-cuts.  

For a filler I used crinkle paper that was tucked into sections as needed.

Here are a few ideas to make all-ready-made items unique: 

And if you love stamping and die-cutting you'll surely want to color-up some

 of these cute mini layered tags!  Here I've used alcohol markers to color in the

 images and then embellished further with a glitter brush pen and 

enamel dots for the cheeks!

I hope that you've enjoyed taking a peek at this project and will whip 

one up for your favorite crafty friends!

Doodlebug Design Products:

4990: little ladybugs washi tape 

5482: sunny skies cute clips

6225: spring assortment sprinkles 

6227: may flowers shape sprinkles 

6245: simply spring jelly clips

6250: simply spring odds & ends

6251: simply spring chit chat

 6272: simply spring 6x6 paper pad 

6307: bright bunch double-sided cardstock 

6331: oh boy! doodle stamps 

6332: oh boy! doodle cuts 

6333: flower girl doodle stamps 

6334: flower girl doodle cuts

5154: birdies sweet rolls mini icons stickers

4447: lilac mini clothespins 

4599: tangerine mini doilies 

2987: Doodle Twine - Bubblegum 

3208: doodle twine - bumblebee

3209: doodle twine - lilac 

I found the flat, black and orange dot bags at Wal Mart in the stationary section.

The bags are roughly 4" X 6".  I folded the bottoms up 2" and then used 

a high-tack tape from Scrapbook Adhesives to the sides to create the pocket.

And as much as I'd love to be a "copic" girl, I just can't seem to part with that

much $ for markers, so....I found these on Amazon and thought I'd give them a try!

I must say they're actually very decent alcohol markers for the price.

Below, I've used them to color in the cute images from Darcie's

I do not profess to be a great color-er with markers, but I think they

turned out pretty good :)

To the inside of the larger pocket, I added this mini "pocket letter"

I cut a row of 3 pockets from a standard baseball card sleeve and then

added ATC cards and other embellishments!  Photos and journaling

can also be added to the sleeves and then placed in a Halloween Daily or planner.

Other pieces of ephemera, tags, die-cuts and cute clips were added too!

I have these listed in my Etsy shop if you don't have them time

to make your own.  Super fun for a teacher gift or happy mail swap :)

www.etsy.com/whimsybyshellye

So glad you stopped by!  This time next week, I'll be on a plane

to Milwaukee for the "She Loves Color" Event.  I'm beyond excited!

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of my trip and time there :)