Wednesday, March 21, 2012

hello spring {a doodlebug layout} AND a giveaway too…

I am so excited to share a project with you today!  It just so happens that today is my turn to play “hostess” over on the Doodlebug blog today – and that means I get to share a project with the Doodlebug Blog followers AND my very own blog followers…and I also get to host a GIVEAWAY!  yay!

I received the new product lines last Friday and I just couldn’t wait to play with this brand new collection, “Hello Spring” over the weekend (when it was windy and rainy and I was longing for Springtime weather again)!

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I used several of the patterned papers (mostly the “b” sides…except for this darling bird paper, which is my very favorite of the entire collection!) to create the color-blocked background.

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I used several of the sticker embellishments too – love the fancy frills border stickers (some are fun and sparkly!) and the cute glittered butterfly stickers.  You’ll also spy some of the coordinating buttons.

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I love using punched shapes to create a really subtle pattern (like I did on the green patterned paper block above – simply punch circles and line up the patterns, then attach).  I added a few mini pearls on the green circles – and on the birdhouse stickers below…love the sweet detail they add!

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The stickers in this collection are some of my favorite ever, and I may have gone a little bit sticker-wild.  Oh well…I’m not sorry! ;)

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These stickers are also glittered (for the title), but it’s hard to see it in the photo.  I punched a couple of tabs from the 6x6 paper pad and tucked one above the title…I needed a little bit of green up there.

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I like to hand journal on my pages and this multi-color lined paper in the 6x6 pad was the perfect choice for adding a journaling block.  I used a border punch to add the notebook edge and I like how it looks layered on another piece, and popped up slightly with foam squares.  I couldn’t resist another sticker and pearl combo.

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And now about the GIVEAWAY!!!  The generous crew at Doodlebug is allowing me to give away some of my favorite Doodlebug products to one of YOU!  All you need to do to be entered in the drawing is leave a comment on this post!  Easy, right?  Of course, I’d love for you to follow my blog as well – either directly or through a feed reader, if you aren’t already “following” me. ;)  Please leave your comment before midnight on Thursday (March 22nd) and then be sure to check back here or on the Doodlebug Blog on Friday to see if you’re the lucky winner! 

Thanks for visiting my blog – good luck! :)

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98 comments:

  1. What a cute page!!! I love the circles, gives it some great subtle dimension. I love their stickers too. They are so cute! I have been a follower for a long time!! I love your work.

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  2. This is adorable! I have always been a fan df Doodlebug--especially for my kids' books.

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  3. Beautiful Lo with soft colors and little details.

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  4. This is such a pretty layout! I love all of the colors!

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  5. Beautiful LO! I agree I love that bird paper too and those stickers. I really like the punch circles to add dimension.

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  6. You know how much I adore your work Wendy! Glad to become a follower and this layout is just too stinkin' cute! LOVE it! :)

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  7. What a darling layout!! Too cute! I'm following you!! :-)

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  8. Love all those great Spring colors in your layout! Really cute and full of wonderful details!

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  9. It's always fun to see your work and extra fun when it includes Doodlebug. :) R

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  11. I just started following you Wendy Sue, great blog, love your layout, so cute and Springy!!!

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  12. What a nice springy layout! I do follow your blog on Google Reader.

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  13. Your layout is so pretty. The soft colors work well with each other. Thanks for this awesome giveaway too!

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  14. i LOVE doodlebug products and you always do cute things with them too. Becky

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  15. OMGosh! This is just gorgeous! I love the subtle colors and those birds and birdhouses are just super cute! I love the way you punched the circles to create a subtle pattern too! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the chance to win! Have a great day :-) x

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  16. Forgot to say - I'm already a follower :-)

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  17. Such a sweet layout!! LOVE the B-sides... colors are awesome..thanks for the chance to win some Doodlebug goodness!!

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  18. I love this layout! Love the technique with the punched circles! Thanks for sharing some Doodlebug love!

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  19. I cannot wait to get my hands on these papers. The colours, the patterns, yummy!
    I love all the detail you have put in to this layout Wendy, it's fab.

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  20. Such a clean pretty layout, love this new line! I'm a new follower.

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  21. This just screams SPRING? It just makes you happy! Love love love it! I need this collection pronto!

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  22. I am a follower! Your layout is so cute, love all the stickers, something i dont use very often. Those two little birdies on a branch are my fave.

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  23. I love Doodlebug's colors! They are so vibrant and I love how everything matches!! I am following you now, so I look forward to more of your creativity!!

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  24. I have not used Doodlebug products a lot but I do love their new spring lines. Your layout is beautiful. Love the birds and the birdhouses on twine!

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  25. I love doodlebug colours, especially these spring colours, but when you combine this with a bird motif I'm in love, great layout

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  26. everything about doodlebug is awesome--those birdhouses...love, love, love

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  27. wendy that is so cute! love the tone on tone circles that added that subtle pattern effect i've got to try that. What tab punch did you use?

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  28. Hi Wendy!
    Sweet & beautiful design you've made!
    The two birds are especially adorable too!
    *Thumbs up!* :D

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  29. Beautiful layout! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  30. Those little birds are the cutest! Love the color palette and designs!

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  31. Love this oh so Spring layout! Due to your great inspiriration I've picked up a lot of new doodlebug lately and many of their cards, can't wait to get creating!

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  32. I love that lo. It's so beautiful and springy!!

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  33. I'm new to Doodlebug but loving those pastels and your beautiful pages :-) I'm following you, fingers crossed for the giveaway!

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  34. I love the Doodlebug products...thank you for the chance!!1

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  35. Such a cute spring layout! LOVE the design and this collection is a must have on my list! I'm now a follower. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  36. Very cute layout! Love the Hello Spring collection!

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  37. I am a follower! Your layout is so cute, love all the stickers,thank you so much for the chance to win!

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  38. gorgeous layout as usual. Just too cute!

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  39. This layout is so cute. I love the papers and the stickers. Awesome Job!!!

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  40. Love the layout and love doodlebug!!!

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  41. Cute ideas. Thanks for a chance to win some product.

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  42. Beautiful layout. I became a follower. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  43. I'm so glad I found you! What an absolutely darling page and that collection is so sweet! Thank you for inspiring me to make more springtime projects!

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  44. Darling! I love the green circle punches on the same print. Such a fun detail!

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  45. such a lovely sweet layout, the green circle detail is my favourite! thanks for the chance to win

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  46. Such a sweet line!! Amazing colors. :)

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  47. I love this collection. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

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  48. ok I started following!! I LOVE doodlebug designs and can not wait to get my hands on this line!!!

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  49. I've been following your blog for a while now, Wendy. Thanks for the chance to win some Doodlebug goodies!

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  50. Such an adorable layout! started following your posts this week and I enjoy it a lot!
    Thanks for the chance to win
    Hila

    hilametodi@gmail.com

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  51. What a great page! Love the punched circles on the matching paper- genius!

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  52. I love your blog. I check it out everyday.

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  53. What a fun and adorable layout! I too love to use punched pieces for extra texture -- the circles are wonderful here!

    I'm a new follower and always love to see what's up over at Doodlebug!

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  54. *swoon*

    Love the birdie paper-and the layout a lot!
    You always have The Best Giveaways Ever.
    :)

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  55. Such a pretty layout =) I love all of the embellishments on it, especially those fabulius pearls! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies - I am a subscriber =)

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  56. Wendy- you always create such inspiring layouts. Love it! Right into my FAV folder! And thanks for the chance to win....woo hoo!

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  57. Beautiful layout! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  58. Love all the details on your layout - so cute! I just became a follower, thanks for the chance to win.

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  59. Very sweet, subtle and fun! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! (I already follow you via feed)

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  60. Such a cute, sweet layout. Love how you added those circles to give some extra dimension to the green paper! (I'm a new follower)

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  61. SO in LOVE with this collection. I can't wait to get my hands on it!!!! Love your layout, Hello Spring is not just for Easter or girly photos.

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  62. I love doodle bugs' fancy frills

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  63. Cute LO's and Doodle bug is still a cute product maker.

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  64. Adorable layout and love the new Doodlebug products coming out this spring!

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  65. This layout is too stinkin' cute! Love the small touches :)

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  66. What an adorable layout. Love the stickers and all your design elements!!

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  67. super cute layout! i am totally diggin' this spring line!! ♥ doodlebug! smiles, m-

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  68. This is such a gorgeous layout! It makes me HAPPY! :D (I'm already a follower!)

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  69. Love, love, love DoodleBug Stuff...the new line is so bright and cheery, too!

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  70. Really fun colors, just screams Spring!

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  71. The collection is really nice, your project is fab, and I think these would all make great baby cards too. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  72. I so love your page! How sweet is that?? Awesome!! I love Doodlebug too! Thanks for showing off all their goodness!!

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  73. Spring is finally showing a little bit in my area... Sweet page thanks for sharing and the chance to win some Doodlebug goodies!

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  74. What a fabulous giveaway!!! You rock girl!!!

    Selenaintx

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  75. What a beautiful line. I would love to scrap with this.

    Shelley

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  76. The collection is darling and what a cute layout.

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  77. I am a new follower! Those Doodlebug papers are just perfect!

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  78. Doodlebug has such great basic tone on tone supplies. Their color palette is usually a ton of fun too!

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  79. of course i will follow a wendy who has such springy like designs and fresh layouts... so nice!!
    ava

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  80. Love this! The colors are beautiful!

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  81. what a fabulous giveaway!!!! LOVE your projects, they are so wonderful

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  82. I love your page! Everything about it is perfect.

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  83. I love those colors, and you're use of stickers was just perfect!

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  84. I've visited before but now I am officially following your blog...love the layout...VERY spring!! Cute!

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  85. Oh'wow, I have loved Doodlebug products for years! I'm really loving their new boy stuff! Thanks for the chance to win some great Doodlebug :)

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  86. What a cute and sweet LO. I just love the colors of those papers.

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  87. I do follow you and I would love to win!

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  88. This is charming...thank you for the inspiration.

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  89. I must say you come up with a very cute thought of spring..

    custom gift cards
    clear cards

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  90. So delightful with perky pearls and layered details that give it extra pop! A wonderful way to highlight a fresh new Spring! Thank you!

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