Saturday, July 18, 2020

Merry Christmas Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a quick and easy card featuring 
the New July Release Sparkle Blends.

Today I used Old St. Nick and Merry Mint along with a die

Here's the card I created. I used the Candy Twist die to make some Christmas Flowers.
Materials Used:
Hero Arts Stamp: Celebrate Everyday CL498
Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White and card base
Recollections Brand 65lb Cardstock: Medium Green
Tsukeniko Versa Fine Ink: Onyx Black
Art Glitter Glue


Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!


Be sure to tag us Doodles Paper Playground on social media -
if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends. 


There is also a new Facebook group where you can share the
creations you have made with Sparkle Blends!
Come check it out, share some inspiration!

Friday, July 17, 2020

Christmas in July with Simply Crafty SVGs

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with 2 fun project featuring cut files from Simply Crafty SVGs

Simply Crafty SVGs - a great variety of SVGs to create cards, boxes, and more. Each cut file comes with a PDF, and an easy to follow YouTube tutorial.

Here's the card I created using the Cardinal Card SVG



Cardinal Card - Tutorial Video


Here is the Star Box I  created using the Star Handle Box SVG


Star Handle Box - Tutorial Video

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Be sure to join the Simply Crafty SVGs Creators FB Group and share your creations with us.

We Fish You a Merry Christmas Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun Christmas card.

I hope you have been playing along with us over at the Die Cut Divas Blog.

This month's challenge theme: Celebrate Christmas in July!  

And our sponsor is:



Cheapo Dies has increased their inventory with the addition of well-known die brands like Elizabeth Craft Designs, Memory Box, Sizzix, Hero Arts, PoppyStamps, Lawn Fawn. Impression Obsession, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check Cheapo Dies out here.


I created this card using Lawn Fawn Christmas Fishes Stamp Set.

Materials Used:
Copic Markers
Nuvo Drops: Glitter White Blizzard
Nuvo Drops: Gloss Simply White
Tsukineko Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
Tsukineko Versa Fine Ink: Onyx Black
Distress Ink: Tumbled Glass
Distress Ink: Salty Ocean
Distress Ink: Ground Expresso
Distress Ink: Brushed Corduroy
Accent 80lb Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Bright White
Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White -card base
Recollections Brand 80lb Foil Cardstock: Gold 
Recollections Brand 80lb Cardstock: Kraft

Thank you for stopping by the blog. I hope you found some inspiration!

Don't forget to join the challenge over at The Die Cut Diva's Blog

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Hello Friend Fairy Card with Lavinia World


Hello Crafty Friends - I created this tone on tone shimmery night Hello Friend Fairy card.
Using a variety of products from Lavinia World store.


Lavinia World store: https://laviniaworld.com/
Anything Lavinia Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnythingLavinia/


Video Tutorial

Items Used: 

Distress Oxide Inks: 

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
Recollection Brand 110lb Cardstock: White
Recollection Brand 80lb Cardstock: Medium Blue
Colorbok Brand Glitter Cardstock: Blue
Imagine Crafts: On Point Glue
Jot Brand: Low Profile Foam Adhesive
3M Tacky Glue 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration! 

Resident Artist/Design Team Member 

Annie Collins

Saturday, July 4, 2020

Good Luck Card With Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun Good Luck card featuring the Sparkle Blend called Double or Nothing from Doodles Paper Playground

Double Or Nothing  Doodles Paper Playground: Sparkle Blends image 0
This is a fun Vegas/Casino/Alice in Wonderland blend of
 Black, White & Red sequins & beads, featuring Fimo Dice, 
Playing Cards & Diamond slices.

Here's my card.

Materials Used:
Fiskars Ink by Steph Stamps: Falling for You Set
Club Scraps Stamps: Playing Card
Studio G Stamps: Good Luck Set
Studio Calico Pattern Paper: 7 Paper Amelia Collection Red/Pink Stars
Maker's Movement Dies: Versa Dies Circles
Tsukineko Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
Tsukineko VersaMagic Ink: Magic Red 
Tsukineko VersaMagic Ink: Midnight Black
Zig Wink of Stella Pen: Clear Shimmer
Copic Markers: R08, R27, R29, R59, Y17, C2, and 0
Maker's Movement: Double-sided Adhesive Craft Foam
Accent Ultra Smooth 80lb Cardstock: Bright White
Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White - card base
Recollections Brand 80lb Cardstock: Red and Black
Acetate Film

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Be sure to tag us Doodles Paper Playground on social media -
if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends. 

There is also a new Facebook group where you can share the
creations you have made with Sparkle Blends!
Come check it out, share some inspiration!

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Christmas in July with the Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun Christmas window shaker card 
as my DT project for Die Cut Divas.


our new challenge this month-  Celebrate Christmas in July!


And our wonderful sponsor is-




Cheapo Dies has increased its inventory with the addition of well-known die brands like
 Elizabeth Craft Designs, Memory Box, Sizzix, Hero Arts, PoppyStamps, Lawn Fawn, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check Cheapo Dies out here.

Cheapo Dies offers a $15 gift certificate as the prize for our winner of the July challenge, 
so get started on the Christmas cards!

Here's my card.

A close-up of the shaker.

Materials Used:
Tattered Lace Pattern Paper
Recollections Brand 65lb Cardstock: Light Red, Red, Light Green, 
Green, Kraft, Cream, and White
Recollections Brand 65lb Cardstock: Gold Foil Kraft Cardstock
Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock: White (card base)
Doodles Paper Playground: Sparkle Blends
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tumbled Glass and Dusty Concord
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Forest Moss, Vintage Photo, and Victorian Velvet
Hero Arts Ink: Hero Hues Unicorn
Zig Wink of Stella Pen: Clear
L.A. Colors Mini Gems: Gold
Darice Brand: Thin Foam Tape
Acetate

Thank you for stopping by the blog. I hope you found some inspiration!

Don't forget to join the challenge over at The Die Cut Diva's Blog

Friday, June 26, 2020

Doodles Paper Playground June New Release Hop

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Its time for the June Sparkle Blends Release Inspiration Hop! 

Together with the rest of the Design Team, 
I will be showcasing some of the 7 new Sparkle Blends from this month’s release! 
We’ve got everything from 80’s Neon to a glow in the dark alien blend in this release, 
so if you haven’t see them yet, make sure you hop over to the Sparkle Blends Shop and 

If you act quickly, there even a couple of discounted release bundles left for order!
Want a chance to win one of 3 fantastic prize packs, each valued at approximately $15.00 each? 
Make sure you leave comments as you hop &; you’ll earn one entry for each blog you comment on! 
See the Doodles Paper Playground Hop Post for giveaway prizes and entry details. 
Comments must be posted no later than 11:59pm EST on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 
to be eligible to win. Open to US residents only who are at least 18 years old. 
Winners will be drawn Monday, June 29th &; posted on the Doodles Paper Playground blog


Who loves Blog Candy?? 

We’ve got some in the form of a Discount Code worth 15% off your total order in the shop.
-some exclusions apply!


Use Coupon Code: JUNE15OFF 

(Excludes June Release Bundle. Can not be combined with other coupons or offers. 
It cannot be applied to previous purchases. Valid June 26th through June 30th, 2020)
I used the I Love the 80's Sparkle Blend for both my cards. 
I hope you can find some inspiration!

3D - Mix Tape Shaker Card.
Who remembers making these back in the day?  

Bottom view of the card. I even made sure you had some fun tape in there.

Hop along with us!