Smile You Make Life More Beautiful | You Are My Sunshine/Sunkissed collections | Pretty Little Studio

Hi creative friends!

It's Tarrah McLean back with you and today I’m sharing one of my latest 12x12 layouts using two of my absolute favorite Pretty Little Studio collections – You Are My Sunshine and Sunkissed. These bright, happy collections are bursting with color, whimsy, and summer cheer – the perfect vibe for capturing joyful childhood moments like this one of my little niece exploring the backyard. 

For this layout, I used a light grid background from You Are My Sunshine as my base. It gives just the right amount of structure while allowing the embellishments and photo to shine. I layered my photo with the cloud vellum from the Sunkissed collection and scalloped edges also from the Sunkissed collection, then added a mix of die-cuts, clear stickers, and word flags from both collections.

I absolutely love how the pops of yellow, coral, mint, and lavender from Sunkissed bring so much playfulness to the page. The sweet dragonfly, stitched banner, and kite elements dance across the layout, echoing the fun and freedom of childhood. I also added lots of hearts using craft foam and some more clouds too.

The large title "Smile You Make Life More Beautiful" from Sunkissed is bold yet cheerful and sets the tone perfectly and is a gentle reminder of how precious these everyday moments are. I also included a quote bubble that reads:
“If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.” – Young M.A. 

Both the You Are My Sunshine and Sunkissed collections work so beautifully together, and I love how they helped me capture the warmth and wonder of this fun day. If you're looking to document your summer memories, I can’t recommend these collections enough!

Thanks so much for stopping by – I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your sunny photos and get crafting!

Happy scrapping,

Tarrah x

Bee-utiful | Bee Happy collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends!

The Bee Happy collection by Doodlebug Design Inc gives super sweet, happy and cheerful vibes. This layout is all about celebrating beautiful friendships and spreading those happy, cheerful vibes!

I started with the “BEE-UTIFUL” title cut file from CUT to YOU, which instantly set the playful tone for the whole page. I backed each letter with different patterned papers from the Bee Happy 6x6 paper pad—how could I resist those bright yellows, aqua blues, and happy greens? I wanted to add some solid colors so the check and spot prints were perfect.

To bring extra dimension and personality, I added the cutest little embellishments—those bees, hearts, mushrooms, and flowers are from the All the Things pack, Doodle-Pops, Puffy Stickers and Sprinkles pack and they all honestly steal the show. I popped some of them up with foam tape for extra fun and movement.

I kept the photo black and white to let the colors shine and to create a nice contrast against all that vibrant paper. The photo captures a happy moment with one of my scrappy besties, and the title felt just perfect: “Bee-utiful”. 

A stitched border around the outside, scalloped trims from the This and That sticker sheet, and a few enamel dots later—and voila! A layout that makes me smile every time I look at it.

If you love playful, colorful designs and layouts that feel like sunshine in scrapbook form, the Bee Happy collection is an absolute must!

Happy crafting!

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You're So Sweet | Bee Happy collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends!

The Bee Happy collection from Doodlebug Design Inc is bursting with sunshine, honey, and the cutest little bees and bears you’ve ever seen! It was the perfect match for a cherished photo of my mum and me — a memory I wanted to document in a cheerful, lighthearted way! 

I started by layering multiple colored cardstock, deciding on a bold black base to ground the layout, I then added teal and yellow borders to make everything pop and give it that classic Doodlebug vibrancy. I machine stitched a border on the white cardstock, I love the hand-sewn touch added to my layouts.

To create that fun circular focal point, I used the Shadow Box Insert Kit as a guide and started layering stickers and die cuts from the stickers and sprinkles packs provided in the kit. I filled the circle with bees, flowers, honey pots, bears, clouds, and even a hive on a branch. The mix of dimension using foam adhesive, color, and whimsy really brings this cluster to life — it looks like the bees are buzzing right off the page. 

I printed my photo 3' x 4' and backed it with a darker patterned paper to help it stand out against the colorful background. I added the “Sweet Memories” label sticker across the bottom corner of the photo and layered a floral die cut over the photo to disguise the background in the photo.

Below the circle, I added the phrase “You’re So Sweet” from the Chit Chat pack, paired with a green scallop border strip from the This and That sticker sheet to anchor it visually. And of course, I added the stamped date under the photo.

This layout makes me smile every time I look at it — it’s such a happy reminder of a sweet day and was so fun to make. The Bee Happy collection is seriously perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want to add a little buzz of joy to your projects.

Happy crafting!

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Love You More | Good Vibrations collection | Pretty Little Studio

 Hi everyone!

Today I am excited to share this bright and happy layout I created using the Good Vibrations collection from Pretty Little Studio along with a fabulous cut file from CUT to YOU.

I started with a white cardstock base to let all the colorful elements pop. I chose a bold title cut file from CUT to YOU that says "Love You More" and backed just the “MORE” portion with different patterned papers from the Good Vibrations collection. I love how the rainbow tones bring so much energy and fun to the page!

For the photo area, I added a square photo of my partner and myself and layered it with a rainbow frame from the collection. I also used a couple of flair buttons and word die-cuts like “picture perfect,” “love this,” and “the happy life” to highlight the photo and sentiment.

The journaling is tucked into a cute yellow circle, and I used one of the collection’s journaling spots for a handwritten touch. I finished off the layout with a stamped date, a few die-cut hearts for extra love, and some stitching around the border to frame the whole design.

This page came together so easily thanks to the vibrant colors and playful vibe of Good Vibrations. It perfectly captures the cheerful tone of this sweet memory.

Happy creating!

Tarrah x

So Berry Sweet | Berry Sweet collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends!

The gorgeous Berry Sweet Collection by Doodlebug Design Inc embodies everything we adore about crafting — playful designs, endless possibilities, and a way to celebrate the small, sweet moments in life. It’s versatile enough for all ages and projects, and it invites you to get creative, have fun, and make memories. I documented a sweet photo of my eldest niece, her top that she is wearing in the photo matched the collection perfectly.

I chose a strawberry cut file from CUT to YOU and cut this from white cardstock. I then backed the entire cut file with papers from the 6' x 8' paper pad. I adhered it to a plain sheet of white cardstock using craft foam and placed my photo on the right of the cut file.

I chose some titles from the All The Things ephemera pack and placed them layered over the cut file.  On the right of the photo I placed the super cute strawberry shaker Doodlepop, I love how these really pop on the page! 

Some of the smaller embellishments I added were more of the die-cuts from the All the Things ephemera pack, some border stickers from the This and That sticker sheet and some more of the smaller pieces from the Doodlepops. 

I trimmed down the white cardstock to 11' x 11' and adhered it to the Strawberry Fields patterned paper.

Lastly I stamped the date stamp of when the photo was taken.

Ready to get your hands on the Berry Sweet Collection? Start creating your own slice of sweet, berry-inspired happiness using the Berry Sweet collection today!

Happy crafting!

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Beautiful Inside and Out | Sunkissed collection | Pretty Little Studio

 Hi creative friends!

It's Tarrah back with you and today I am sharing a bright and fun layout using the gorgeous Sunkissed collection by Pretty Little Studio! 

You can't go wrong with rainbows on a layout right? I mean they just add so much bright color and such a fun element. I chose a sweet photo of my nieces in their colorful dresses to go on my layout today and the Sunkissed collection was the perfect collection to showcase it!

As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's the perfect time to embrace all things sunny, vibrant, and full of joy in your crafting projects. If you're looking for the perfect collection to capture that warm, carefree feeling of summer, look no further than the Sunkissed collection. This stunning collection is bursting with sunshine, tropical vibes, and everything you need to make your layouts, cards, and mixed-media projects shine just like the summer sun.

I love using faux stitching as an easy way to add texture without having to pull out a needle and thread. The clear stitching stickers from the Sunkissed collection were perfect for adding that little touch of handmade detail. By creating a stitched look above my photo and at the top of the cardstock, it gave my layout that handcrafted feel, all while staying true to the playful vibe of the collection.

One of my favorite ways to frame a design is with borders, and the scalloped borders from the Sunkissed collection were just what I needed to add a soft yet bold touch. I tucked the scalloped borders around my rainbow die-cut, which became the centerpiece of my layout. The scallops added texture and a whimsical feel, while the soft curves complemented the bright, vibrant colors of the rainbow perfectly. This little detail not only made the rainbow stand out, but it also added extra layers of interest without overwhelming the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Tarrah x

Dream Forever | Butterfly Kisses collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends,

The Butterfly Kisses collection is so gorgeous with its whimsical elements and color. I have really enjoyed working with this collection and hope you enjoy it too!

I have created a fairy tale-inspired layout today featuring the Butterfly Kisses collection together with some Over the Rainbow mushroom cut files by Lori Whitlock. I chose to document a sweet photo of my nieces when they were younger and playing dress ups!

I used my Silhouette Cameo machine to cut out the mushroom cut file pieces and built the mushrooms once all the pieces were cut out. I added florals from both the Odds and Ends and Bits and Pieces packs to bring in that natural, garden feel that ties everything together. I also added tiny flower puffy stickers, butterfly puffy stickers and the adorable pink snails puffy stickers, I mean how cute right?! I placed my photo over the top of one of the mushrooms using craft foam to add dimension to the page. 

For the title, I grabbed two pre-made ones from the Chit Chat pack – “Dream and Forever.” It felt perfect for this layout, as it reflects how in my photo, my nieces are dressing up as princesses. I want them to continue dreaming they are princesses forever! The two different fonts are also the perfect size and color for the placement below the photo too.

To complete the look, I used a few stickers from the This and That sticker sheet and some sprinkles, adding cute little accents like hearts and tiny flowers. These just made the whole layout feel more playful and fun.

I had so much fun creating this whimsical layout using the Butterfly Kisses Collection and the Over the Rainbow Mushroom Cut Files. I hope you are enjoying all the creations the design team are creating using the Butterfly Kisses collection.

Happy crafting!

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Sweetest | Butterfly Kisses collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

 Hi creative friends,

The gorgeous new Butterfly Kisses collection by Doodlebug Design Inc combines soft pastels with pops of vibrant colors, all complemented by intricate butterfly motifs, floral patterns, and whimsical touches. It's a perfect blend of lightness and elegance, lovely for documenting a special occasion, capturing moments of everyday beauty, or creating a whimsical layout for a loved one which is exactly what I have created today.

I printed my photo in the size of 5' x 7' and then cut it into a circle. I added my photo to a sheet of plain white cardstock using foam tape to pop it up off the page, creating some dimension and shadows. I trimmed down the white cardstock to approximately 11' x 11' and matted it to the 'B' side of the Butterfly Kisses paper from the Butterfly Kisses collection.

Around the photo, I added a mixture of butterflies from the Odds and Ends and Bits and Pieces ephemera packs and also some Doodle Pops too. These packs feature a mix of die-cut elements such as intricate butterflies, flowers, and decorative pieces, perfect for layering and adding interest.
The Chit Chat pack includes adorable word phrases and sentiments. I added a sweet, suitable title at the top right of my photo.

For this particular design, I used the Butterfly Sprinkle Stickers to add delicate butterflies throughout the larger butterflies. The stickers added a bit of shimmer and shine, the smaller stickers helped balance the overall composition while keeping the whimsical, airy feel.

I punched some holes in the cardstock to create butterfly 'trails' and then hand-stitched the trails with different colored threads. I love how the hand stitching enhances the layout and adds some texture to the page.

I hope this post has inspired you to try out the Butterfly Kisses collection in your own projects. Whether you’re crafting a page for your scrapbook album, creating a greeting card, or designing a mini album, this collection will surely add a touch of magic to your creations.

Happy creating!

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Good Stuff | Good Vibrations collection | Pretty Little Studio

Hi creative friends,

It's Tarrah back with you and today I am sharing a layout that features the Good Vibrations collection by Pretty Little Studio.  

The Good Vibrations collection is such a versatile collection for documenting all different memories! It can be used for masculine projects, travel projects and homey projects too!

Do you ever get stuck when you're creating and don't know where to begin? I will 'scraplift' myself or choose a sketch to start off with. For this layout I chose a sketch to start from as I did not have any mojo, this was the perfect way to get started and get another memory documented. 

When I create, I love to include some dimension on my pages so I usually add craft foam under my photo and also some other elements on my page. I also love adding texture, on this layout I added some twine for some texture. Adding twine to my photo helps to draw your eye the photo and that is always what I aim for when I create my layouts.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you are inspired by my layout and get some time to create using the Good Vibrations collection!

Happy creating!

Tarrah x

Happy Easter | Bunny Hop collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends!

There is just something about Easter that I love so much, I think it must be the adorable bunnies and I mean who doesn't love the yummy chocolate eggs right!? 

As Easter is nearly upon us once again, I have a new layout to share using the gorgeous Bunny Hop collection by Doodlebug Design Inc. This collection is absolute cuteness overload and it is perfect to document this gorgeous photo of my niece!

I picked a cut file from the Bunny Hop collection called Bunny Girl by Lori Whitlock and cut out all the different pieces from different colored cardstocks in the Bunny Hop co-ordinating cardstock pack. Once all the pieces were cut, I loved piecing the bunny girl together and love how she turned out!

I adhered her flat and slightly to the left to another sheet of white cardstock that I trimmed down so that I could add a colored paper from the Bunny Hop collection as a frame behind the white cardstock. Once the large Bunny Girl was placed I adhered my photo to the right of the cut file and began to build a sort of garden using embellishments. 

On the hair bow I wanted to add something else, so I added a flower cluster die-cut and I also placed my title across the dress on the cut file. I LOVE Doodle Pops and used a few on this layout including the sun above the photo and the adorable chickens in the garden.   

I used lots of die-cuts from the Bits and Pieces and Odds and Ends packs as the base for the garden and then layered some stickers over the top to add a little bit of dimension and texture. I love how this enhances some of the flowers on the layout a bit more. I also added the green border sticker from the This and That sticker sheet to the very bottom to replicate the look of grass.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have the Bunny Hop collection and can get some Easter memories documented using it! We would love to see what you create!

Happy creating!

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So Happy Together | Over the Rainbow collection | Doodlebug Design Inc

Hi creative friends!

The Over the Rainbow collection is perfect for documenting how lucky and blessed I feel every day with this amazing man by my side! I chose to create a horizontal design, adhering lots of different patterned papers from the Over the Rainbow collection to a plain sheet of white cardstock.

I love all the clover and rainbow icons in this collection and my favorite out of everything? Definitely the colors! I mean the colors just scream happy right? I placed my photo to the top of the papers and arranged my title to the left of the photo, I adhered my title using craft foam to create some dimension on my page.

When I print my photos, I always include a white border and on this layout, I also matted another paper behind the photo to help it pop off the page. For me, the photo is always the main focus on my layouts. I tucked in a blue tag and a heart tab to the right of the photo too. If you know me, you know I LOVE color and I LOVE hearts!!

I placed some die-cut embellishments using craft foam on top of the patterned papers, choosing some border ones from the Odds and Ends and Bits and Pieces packs. I also added some puffy sprinkle stickers to enhance some of the icons even more and create an extra layer. 

My title was chosen from the Chit Chat pack and I also took some of the This and That stickers and placed these around the page to also help tell the story. Lastly I stamped the date stamp from when the photo as taken and I am happy to have another special memory documented to look back on in years to come.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy creating!

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