Doodlebug Design
easter basket stuffer
easter mini albums
Travelers Notebook
Simply Spring Mini Travelers
Whether you need an Easter basket stuffer or a fun craft for kids,
these Simply Spring Mini Travelers are a breeze to put together!
For this duo, you will need: an 8X8 sheet protector (full sheet w/out pockets),
round elastic cording, scrapbook papers and embellishments. As far as "tools
", I've used a sewing machine, but this is optional if you don't have one.
To get started, I trimmed away the edge of the page protector
where the holes are located. Next, I cut a sheet of patterned
paper to 8X8 and inserted into the protector.
I cut the protector and paper (horizontally) and loaded the paper
into each sleeve with the opening at the top. One edge of the protector
will be left unattached, so I solved this by adding
an eyelet to hold the side closed:
Next, I scored a 1/2" spine into the paper/protector
(scored at 3.75" and 4.25") and then folded several times to create nice creases.
I used my sewing machine to create a zig-zag stitching
down the center of the spine. This just helps to secure the
protector, so you could hand-stitch, staple or use brads/eyelets
if you don't have a machine.
You will also see (above) that I hole punched an 1/8" hole
the top and bottom of the spine and also at the center of the spine.
tied through a piece of round elastic through the spine and knotted inside.
For the closure, I knotted a small piece of elastic and slipped
through the middle hole (with the knot on the inside).
Now onto the pages! I cut six strips of double-sided paper
to 6.75" X 3.5", layered them all together (one on top of the other)
and inserted them through the elastic:
For the embellishing, I simply used a 2.5"square die to cut
mats and then added them with foam tape.
I also included some of the small stickers and sprinkles!
This recipe is for one of the mini travelers, so just repeat the process for other mini.
I added a ball chain through the eyelet at the back and loaded
it with a cute tag, shaped clips and then tied on a bow!
So perfect for an Easter basket stuffer or add photos
and give as a brag book to grandma!
Have a HAPPY EASTER!
Planner Accessories
Planner Embellishments
Planner Portfolio
Simple Stories
Travelers Notebook
BEST YEAR EVER JOURNAL CARD PORTFOLIO
Planner-lovers, cardmakers and scrapbookers alike would love to receive a handy "Journal Card Portfolio" such as this! Yesterday, at SIMPLE STORIES, I shared this fun spin on the traveler's notebook to create this unique gifting project.
To begin with the cover: I started with an 8.5"X11" piece of double-sided patterned paper and Scotch laminator with a laminating sheet. After lamination, I scored the piece at 5" and 6" and folded along the lines. Next, I used an 1/8" hole punch to make two holes at the top and bottom of the "spine". The holes were then threaded with a piece of 20mm white elastic cording and tied to create two loops for holding the inserts. I also punched a hole in the middle of the spine and made a loop of elastic to make the closure band.
For the two inserts: eight sheets of heavyweight cardstock (I used Neenah cardstock), were cut to 9.75"X8", scored in the middle and folded. The sheets were then divided into two sections so that four sheets were in each.
I crafted a cover for each section by covering a sheet of the heavyweight cardstock with patterned paper. The two sections were divided into January through June and July through December, so I used the "Best Year Ever Stamps" to identify these months. To color in the stampings, I used Sharpie markers!
Finally for the decorating and organizing of each of the pages! First, I cut apart ALL of the journal cards from the "Best Year Ever Essential Collection Kit" and corner rounded all of the edges (optional). To each of the "right-sided" pages, I added a pocket by using one of the 4X6 journal cards and scoring at 3/4" on the sides and bottom and then attaching with adhesive tape. The front of the pockets were embellished with various stickers, die-cuts and pocket squares.
On the left-hand side of the pages I actually used the leftover strip (from the top of each 12X12 paper) to create a vertical pop of color and then topped it with the month's sticker. Finally, I tucked in all of the cards to the premade pockets and used the elastic closure to neatly hold the pages together!
Thank you for joining me today!
Washi Tube Happy Mail
Oh my HAPPY MAIL!
Today I'm sharing an upcycled project using an empty
washi tape tube and other various goodies from Doodlebug Design.
Today I'm sharing an upcycled project using an empty
washi tape tube and other various goodies from Doodlebug Design.
Here are a few supplies that I used from my stash:
First, I wanted to create my own 1" circle stickers using the
new Doodle Stamps. To do so, I added an adhesive backing to a sheet of
Neena cardstock. Next, I die-cut 1" circles from the sticker paper and
then stamped various images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
After coloring the images with alcohol markers, I embellished with itty
bitty pieces such as shaped sprinkles and very small stickers from the Mini Icons.
Before starting on the tube transformation, I cleaned away the
adhesive residue and dirt with glass cleaner. The stickers on the lid
of the tube were also peeled away and cleaned.
I knew that I wanted to add a couple rolls of washi tape
to the container, so I found the measurement needed with that in mind.
I cut a piece of lightweight chipboard (from the back of a 6X6 paper
pad works great!) to the width and height needed.
Next, I cut two strips 1.5" wide and then scored at 1".
These two tabs will be added to the first chipboard piece to form the insert.
I covered the chipboard with patterns of 6X6 papers and then
adhered the smaller strips to the larger piece. Next I
cut paper to cover not only the remaining chipboard, but the tabs as well.
The divider now slides into place and the slots can be filled!
I covered the mini clothespins with leftover pieces of paper and
made some monthly calendar flags using the new stamps.
After filling the four slots with goodies, I also added a divider to the top!
Above you'll see that I threaded on a single sequin to the mini paper
clips and nestled them inside the rolls of washi tape.
To keep the paper clips from sliding down into the tube,
I made a circle divider and punched a notch so that it's easily removed.
Finally, the lid was embellished with a large bow and a
ring holding several tags and shaped clips.
There are so many ways that you could modify this design to
make your happy mail one-of-a-kind!
Doodlebug Products Used:
Mini Paperclips
Sequins
Boutique Buttons
Mini Clothespins
Gingham Assortment Washi Tape (and tube)
Odds and Ends
Mini Icon Stickers
Doodle Stamps
Cute Clips
Petite Prints 6X6 Paper Pads
Doodlebug Design
gift packaging
happy mail
luggage treat boxes
Treat Box
To begin I started with a 12X12 sheet of patterned paper, which creates two 4X4 boxes.
Luggage Style Treat Boxes
Whether you need a bitty box or a big box, this luggage-style
design is quick, easy and adorable!
design is quick, easy and adorable!
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.
- Score paper at 3"and 9"
- Rotate paper and cut in half
- Score each half 1" from each side
- Cut a tab into at each corner by cutting along one of the 1" score lines
- Fold along the score lines to create the box.
- Glue tabs in place
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.
For the handles, I cut a 3/4" X 4" strip of paper and then scored 1/2" from each end.
I used brads to attach to one end of the box.
I used brads to attach to one end of the box.
The inside of the box can be filled with all sorts of small goodies...
from a single BIG cookie to fun crafting embellishments, candy or jewelry!
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!
Doodlebug Products Used:
Love Notes Collection
Doodle Pops
Create-A-Cards
Sprinkles
Chunky Brads
