Showing posts with label party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label party. Show all posts

Thursday, July 26, 2018

4th of july treat buckets | doodlebug design

Hi there!  I wanted to hop on here today to share a fun Doodlebug project from the past: Yankee Doodle treat buckets for the 4th of July!  We always have some extra time while we're waiting for the big fireworks show, so I thought these little treat buckets, stuffed with themed goodies, would be fun to make for everyone.  They would also be great for little neighbor or friend gifts too!  No need to wait for dark on the 4th, enjoy them anytime between now and the fun night!

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

I started by cutting the buckets with my Silhouette.  You can search for your favorite 3-D bucket shape in their store.  When you cut it out, be sure to choose papers that have great patterns on the front AND back because you'll be able to see both!

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

After I cut out and assembled each paper bucket, I added a strip of coordinating washi tape across the top of each bucket.  Then I cut three of the 4x4 cards from one of the patterned papers.  After that, I just started adding odds & ends, stickers, sprinkles, doodle-pops, and more!

Here's a closer look at the front of each paper bucket:

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.



And here's a closer look at the patriotic swag I tucked in each of them:

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

(a drink with a festive paper straw, candy, sparklers, candy, bubbles, candy, and more candy) 

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.

I'm excited to share these fun little treat buckets with my little patriotic crew next week. I hope I've inspired you to whip up some fun little 4th of July treat buckets too!

4th of July treat buckets by Wendy Sue Anderson with the "Yankee Doodle" collection from Doodlebug Design Inc.



Here are links to some of the supplies I used - BONUS: They are all on sale right now!! ♥

Monday, December 04, 2017

hot cocoa bar | doodlebug design

Hi Friends!  It snowed last night, so I'm definitely ready for hot cocoa season!  I recently shared this fun little hot cocoa bar over on the Doodlebug Blog (here) and wanted to share it with all of you in case you missed it over there! I always enjoy hot cocoa in the wintertime, especially around the holidays, and when I have fun little add-ins, it's even better!!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

I have a little buffet table in my kitchen, and for the next little while, it's going to be a hot cocoa station!  I used papers and embellishments from the "Milk & Cookies" collection to make it cute and fun!

I made these little cup wraps by cutting 1 1/2" strips of patterned paper and wrapping them around simple styrofoam cups. Where they cross in the middle, I punched a ladybug red cardstock circle and added a Christmas tree cute clip!  It was easy to put these together - and as a bonus, we won't get our cups mixed up!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

In the background here, you can see that I framed the cute Santa Scene - because it's so super cute and I just had to display it this holiday season!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

Of course, you can't have hot chocolate without a spoon to stir it with - so I embellished a simple mason jar and some fun wooden spoons with doodle tape!  Quick and easy and so much fun!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

And the hot chocolate...we love the individual packets around here - no need to measure!  (Except for that jar of striped goodness in the top right corner of the photo below - that's my very special, very favorite Hazelnut flavor cocoa!!) Of course, the best part is all of the extra sweetness that can be mixed in!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

I made these cute little candy bowls with a silhouette cut file and various patterned papers from the "Milk & Cookies" collection!  Then I filled them up with all of my favorite festive and "meltable" candies!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

I'm fairly certain there's a law against NOT putting a candy cane in your hot cocoa in December.  Wouldn't want to break any laws, right?!?

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

I cut out these letters with my Silhouette and hung them on Chunky Twine before hanging them to the wall behind the sweet goodness!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

And if one banner is good...two is even better, so I made a cute little scallop banner to attach to the front of the tabletop!  I used my sewing machine to quickly stitch them all together!

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

Are you craving some hot chocolatey goodness yet??

Hot Cocoa Bar Party by @WendySue with the "Milk & Cookies" collection by @DoodlebugDesign

Go ahead, put together your own little hot cocoa party bar - everyone will thank you!!


If you love this collection, hurry and snatch it up while it's on sale!