Dot & Whimsy

For this project, any type of premade sack, bag or box can be used.  I've chosen a 2.5" die and cardstock to create this cute mini shopping style bag.  SVG files are also a good place to hunt for cute bags!

After cutting the bags and assembling, I moved to stamping and coloring the images

with alcohol markers.These type of projects are perfect for mixing up your collection of Doodlebug stamps and dies!

The stamped images were embellished with sprinkles and twine.

Inside of the little shopping bags I added clear bags of candy.  What better way to tie off the clear bags than with a twist of washi tape!  To create the "washi twist ties" I used a thin gauge wire (I actually pulled a strand from a piece of wire-edged ribbon) , placed it in the center of the washi tape and then wrapped around.  I also trimmed the washi twist tie to about an 1/4" width.  

Again, have fun mixing and matching papers from different collections, as well as stamps to create unique little gifts!  

Shellye

Doodlebug Design Products:

4008: bumblebee sprinkles 

5834: tiny hearts shape sprinkles 

6032: out of this world shape sprinkles 

6072: so much pun 6x6 paper pad 

3586: primary textured cardstock asst 12x12

3207: doodle twine - blue jean 

6327: you're sweet doodle stamps

6339: far out doodle stamps

6333: flower girl doodle stamps 

6328: you're sweet doodle cuts 

6334: flower girl doodle cuts 

6340: far out doodle cuts

3650: ladybug swiss dot washi tape

3652: bumblebee swiss dot washi tape

To begin I crafted this simple luggage-style tote from Doodlebug Bon-Bon cardstock.  Here are the measurements for creating the 7" X 4.5" X 1.75" tote:

Cut cardstock to 12"X7".  Score the 12" length at 4.5", 6" and 7.5".  Fold along score lines and then corner round all four corners.  Next make two tabs from the same brown cardstock that measure 2.5"X3.75".  Score the strips at 1" and 2.75".  Attach to the front and back of the piece to create the sides of the tote:

For the front and back I cut two strips of Ladybug cardstock to 3/4" X 4.5"  and adhered them as shown:

The handles were made from a loop of the same 3/4" X 12" Ladybug cardstock. I used large brads to attach the handles.

Next I crafted a couple of "board" games that were laminated so that they could be written on with a dry-erase maker and then easily erased. 

Finally I used these adorable 3X4 cards and turned them into luggage tags.  The fronts were embellished with enamel shapes and sweet bows.

You can find more ideas for board games and even printables that can be printed onto patterned paper! So whether one is traveling by train, plane or automobile, this cute tote makes a great gift and keepsake!

Thank you for joining me today!

Shellye

DOODLEBUG DESIGN PRODUCT:

I Love Travel 12X12 Kit

I Love Travel 12X12 Sticker Sheet

I Love Travel Sprinkles

I Love Travel Mini Icon Stickers

I Love Travel 6X6 Paper Pad

Hello Sunshine Shape Sprinkles

My Happy Place Shape Sprinkles

Bon Appetit Chunky Brads

3436: bon bon teensy type CS stickers

3586: primary textured cardstock asst 

5482 Sunny Skies Cute Clips

6361 Pack Your Bags Doodle Pops

I used a craft knife to separate the bottom of the cup, as well as cutting the top portion of the cup in half as shown above.  The cup comes with the kraft wrapper, which I used as well.

To begin, I started with a sheet of 12X12 cardstock that I scored at: 0.5", 5", 6" and 11.5".

Then I turned the paper and scored at: 3.5" and 8.5".  After folding along all of the scored marks, I mitered  the edges of the 0.5" and 11.5" and made them into the end flaps.

 Using a full sheet of cardstock and doubling it, makes it nice and sturdy.  You could even add a lightweight chipboard between the scored areas of the front and back covers. 

Before adding the flip up pages, I cut a swatch of patterned paper that measured 4.75" square and then attached them to the inside of the cover page.  After that, I cut a 4.5" square (Bubblegum cardstock) and adhered to the center of the patterned paper square. (repeat for the opposite side).

 I wanted to keep the album congruent, so all of the papers on both sides matched going across. 

A mix of French Kiss and Hello Collections were used!

To create the flip pages I cut various colored cardstock as follows (sizes from top to bottom) and all with a 4.5" width: 4.25", 4.5" and 4.75".  Each piece was scored at 0.5" from the top.  I applied a strong adhesive to the 0.5" flap and began attaching the pages, starting with the bottom flap.

Again, I used a mixture of the French Kiss and Hello Collections' stickers and die-cuts to help bring the pages to life together!  And if you'd like an area for tucking in journal tags, just add a folded envelope as I did above!

In finishing, I applied a 7/8" satin ribbon completely around the spine with adhesive tape.  A loopy bow that I made from the same ribbon  was then attached to the front of the spine.

Thank you for joining me today at Doodlebug Design!

Shellye

Doodlebug Design Products:

3373: bubblegum textured cardstock 

3387: limeade textured cardstock 

3392: swimming pool textured cardstock 

5909: hello odds & ends

5910: hello chit chat 

5912: hello mini icons sticker

5931: hello icons sticker

5932: hello this & that sticker

5979: navy stripe double-sided cardstock 

6007: hello 6x6 paper pad 

6247: french kiss odds & ends

6253: french kiss mini icons sticker

6262: french kiss icons sticker

6266: french kiss this & that sticker

6274: french kiss assortment - cards & envelopes 

6287: city of love double-sided cardstock 

6289: love you dots double-sided cardstock 

2471: Bubblegum Boutique Buttons 

2475: Limeade Boutique Buttons

4004: cupcake sprinkles 

4008: bumblebee sprinkles 

4010: swimming pool sprinkles 

3427: bubblegum teensy type CS stickers 

3433: blue jean teensy type CS stickers 

5864: summer sun doodle-pops

3640: bubblegum love letters CS stickers 

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