Design Team Wednesday with Emily Pitts and Day 3 of celebration!

Greetings! Emily here to today to share with you some ideas on reusing packaging. Every month, when I get my Cocoa Daisy kits, they come packaged so nicely in tissue papers, glassine envelopes, and canvas bags. They seem so handy, I don't want to throw them away, which means if I don't use them, I end up with a huge stash. I have found a few ways to reuse them, I'd like to share them with you.

The first product is tissue paper. It makes a great semi-transparent layer to projects!

I use glassine envelopes a lot on my layouts. They come in the kits full of die cuts and cards, I carefully empty them and take off the stickers then then use the package on my projects. I've got a couple of examples for you.

My first idea is to use them as a layer to mat a photo, as shown here in my layout, "The Best Compliment Ever." I like the texture it gives to the matting (note the tissue paper again). 

(BONUS! I also love to use it as a holder for my hidden journaling card. You can tell there's journaling, but it's a little more obscured, which I wanted for this project.)

The second way I've used the envelopes is as a page in a mini album. It's the perfect way to add variety to an album full of patterned papers. You can also use them to store memorabilia.

The Day in the Life and Planner kits come in canvas bags. I was collecting these, not quite sure what you do with them, then I had an idea and I have a feeling I'm going to be using up my supply pretty quickly.

I made banners out of them! 

You can see a video tutorial on my YouTube channel...

 

I hope you'll think twice before you throw away or recycle your packaging, you just might be missing a great opportunity!

~ Emily Pitts

Partner Appreciation GIVEAWAY - Day Three!

If you've picked up a copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine in the last 8 years then you would have seen our friends at Doodlebug on our back cover. Their unwavering support and friendship is second to none. They have welcomed us in to their offices, in to their home and in their hearts. Truly SCT is part of their family. We could not celebrate without celebrating all that we love about Doodlebug - their sweet designs, their consistent colour palette and their love for SCT. When we told them we were celebrating, below is what they sent and we think says it all! Thank you Cynthea, Tonya, John and all the amazing people at Doodlebug!

"We are proud & happy to partner with Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine! They are not only a beautiful, high quality publication, but also very dear friends! We are thrilled to offer one lucky reader a fun summer celebration package that includes our tropical "Fun in the Sun" 12 x 12 paper pack, an icon sticker, an all new "odds & ends" ephemera pack, matte sprinkles, washi and last but not least- a limited edition, exclusive "aloha" collectible pin that is not available for purchase! You won't want to miss out on this one!" 

Here are several sweet projects created with this fun collection:

 

Cards in back from left to right: pineapple card - Piali Biswas; pineapple container - Lori Allred (made from a Silhouette cut file); "a day in paradise" flip book - Lori Allred; flamingo card - Piali Biswas  Front row: cactus card - Lori Allred; guitar card - Piali Biswas; banner card - Lori Allred; coconut drink card - Lori Allred

For an opportunity to win this awesome bundle from our friends at Doodlebug Design be sure to leave a comment below by Wednesday, September 7th!  

Here are all the places you'll find Doodlebug Designs! We would love if you would leave a "thank you!" on their Facebook page too and if you don't "like" them already, you just might want to!

Website: http://doodlebug.ws/

Blog: http://www.doodlebugblog.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DoodlebugDesignInc/

Instagram: @doodlebugdesign

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlebug_inc/

If you're just joining us for the first time, be sure to check out Day 1 of our Partner Celebration here! Have a wonderful day friends!

~ Catherine Tachdjian, Publisher, Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine

 

 

Comments

[Jody Ward]

Definitely "Fun in the Sun"--loving all the pieces of this summery collection. It makes me happy!

[Jean Schmuker]

Thanks for the opportunity to win this cute and colorful collection.

[Bevb]

Oh! I love Doodlebug Designs. What a fantastic giveaway this is with so many things, paper, stickers, sprinkles etc. WOW! So very generous. I love your ideas Emily, such a great way to use up things we would otherwise throw away. Thanks, I need to look, find and use some of mine.

[Beth Anne Thomas]

Doodlebug is one of my very favourites!

[Mai]

Love that compliment layout - especially since you used a giant bow as an embellishment! I always worried about large bows getting smooshed inside the page protector, but perhaps I'll give it a try. Thanks for the chance!

[Lynn Gauthier]

Awesome idea for recycling. Thanks for sharing with us!
LOVE Doodlebug. Would LOVE to scrap and make cards with those adorable flamingo's. They are such a rage right now!!!!
Thanks for sharing with us!

[Jane Z.]

Such a fun Doodlebug Prize Pack! I sooooo love this collection. The awesome projects that can be made from it are endless! I am a huge Doodlebug fan and have a lot of their products. This prize would be fabulous to add to my collection! Thanks for the chance to win :)

[Cindy deRosier]

I love Doodlebug! The colors, the designs - they just scream HAPPY.

[Peg Bagg]

Can never have enough summer themed pages! Beautiful project. Thank you for the Doodlebug opportunity!

[Jennifer Myers]

Doodlebug has such awesome stuff ALL THE TIME!

[Dorina D]

Love Emily's tips for using packaging. the banners are adorable. Doodlebug papers and ephemera is always so happy with those gorgeous colors and designs. What a great giveaway. Thanks for the fun.

[Kelly Massman]

so fun; thanks for a chance to win!

[Amy Cooley]

Thanks for the fabulous giveaway Doodlebug! You have some of the cutest products around!

[Debbie]

Thank you Doodlebug and Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine for inspiration and ideas. You inspire us!

[Linda Smith]

Fantastic giveaway! Just love the summer celebration pack! Great projects!

[Jill Rugg]

Amazing projects! Another awesome collection by doodlebug!

[LC]

Everything Doodlebug makes ends up on my wish list because their products make my heart happy! Their gorgeous colors, sweet images and high quality products make them my favorite craft company! I love seeing their fun adds in the SCT issues. Each one is always filled with delightful products and incredible project inspiration. I would be thrilled beyond measure to win this awesome prize! Thanks SCT and Doodlebug for this exciting giveaway!

[Debi Granka]

I absolutely love Doodlebug's bright colours and creative designs. Each issue I can’t wait to see what they offer next; loved that pokadot vellum but never actually found it. I am definitely a colour chick. Oh the possibilities !!!

[Alison C]

Very cute banners and projects. I would love to win the Doodlebug collection! I always look forward to their new releases. They have such cute sets.

[Kelly A. Crowl]

***D*O*O*D*L*E*B*U*G***
OH MY GOODNESS....HOW FLAMINGO-FUN!!!

[Cathy McKenna]

great ideas and wonderful summer pieces!! thanks for the chance to win a great set!

[Alma D]

I have always loved the fun and colors of Doodlebug. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Margaret R]

I've just recently started using packaging in my projects; one of my favorites is the chipboard backing, which is sometimes nicely designed. They make good photo mats or frames, and can be fussy cut for an embellishment. I like your ideas for tissue paper and glassine bags/envelopes - will be looking at those with new eyes!

[Marjorie Pinne]

I love, love, love Doodlebug! This collection just makes me smile with all its bright colors and fun things to put together some awesome cards and pages. Would make me smile even more to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!

[D.Ann C]

What cute little layouts and banners and such fun Doodlebug goodies!!