Weekender with Wanda – New Doodlebug Collection – Fun in the Sun!
Hi everyone! Happy Crafturday – I mean Saturday! Hope you had a great week and I’m happy to have you here with me for just a bit of your weekend! It’s time for the latest edition of Weekender with Wanda on the Simon Says Stamp Blog! Today I’m going to give you some ideas for cool and fun gift card holders. I love to give gift cards (let’s face it all my friends love Starbucks!) and I like to make the gift card more of a present by making the holder fancy! My projects today are featuring adorable papers and embellishments from Doodlebug – one of our favorite companies here at SSS. Doodlebug recently launched three new totally adorable collections! They are called Kitten Smitten, Pupply Love and Fun in the Sun! I love how Doodlebug always gives us enamel dots, washi tape, and stickers to match the paper collections, too. SUCH extreme cuteness! I chose to use the Fun in the Sun collection today, but my projects would work with any of them! (I’m also thinking ahead that this might be a good Christmas project)
I started with a silver paint can that I bought at my local craft store. These are super inexpensive, and I usually have a few laying around for different things and to wrap gifts, candy and/or gift cards. It’s very easy to make a little old can look fantastic!
I started by cutting a sheet of the tropical floral paper in half and then glued it onto the can using tape runner. No fancy supplies needed! Then I used a Scallop border punch to make a pretty scallop for the bottom of the can and used one of the other coordinating papers from the package. I used a Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circle die to cut the top cover out of palm tree paper. A gift card and a few chocolates fit inside just perfectly. The envelope was made out of the matching palm tree paper using the Mama Elephant Venice Die. You could give these as a set or use each one individually for a gift card.
I die cut crisp white labels using the Rounded Rectangle Stax dies from My Favorite Things. I used the Simon Says Stamp Exclusive stamp set called Birthday Flowers for my pretty sentiments. Then I embellished with stickers! A bit of Doodlebug Cupcake Twine around the top adds a pretty touch! I’ll talk about how I made the top in a minute.
I attached the white label with foam squares to make it pop off the can just a little bit.
Here is the pretty collection! Flamingo washi tape? Yes please! In the bottom center photo you can see a strange looking strip of paper. That is my home made mechanism for attaching my topper! I cut a strip of cardstock to .75″ x 2.25″ and then scored it at each 1/2 inch. Then I glued the remaining tab to form this piece into a square. I mounted that piece to the top of the can and then attached my focal point white circle to it! Voila – topper! Then I used the adorable stickers to make a little scene with a palm tree, a flamingo, and a sun peeking out from behind.
Here is a close up of the small envelope. This die is so nice – see how crisp the folds are? Love it! I use this one all the time.
This is the back of my little envelope. The Die set comes with another die that cuts a layering piece for the flap. Here I used some flamingo paper to layer. Then I tied it with cord!
Here is a close up of the base of my can topper piece. Do you remember way back when Mrs. Grossmans stickers were all the rage? I used to have books about making entire projects from stickers, and I still love that! I guess we are all still little girls at heart right? I will freely admit to my sticker stash!
That’s your tropical project for today my friends! I hope I’ve given you some ideas on how to make fun and cool gift card holders! I’ll sign off with an Aloha! See you soon, and have a great day!
FUN & FABULOUS … there is something ever-so-happy about flamingos, they always make me smile, so do the cheery colours of Doodlebug collections :)
THANK YOU for sharing your COOL can of birthday wishes and CREATIVE INSPIRATION Wanda!!!
What a fun little gift set! Anyone would love to receive this. Super adorable!
Oh how fun and cute and lovely gift set!
Fun to catch up with you this weekend
Such a fun and pretty can and gift card, love the flamingo and tropical theme!
This gift set is so cute and colorful, I love that flamingo!
Wow these colours are out of this world! Straight away I see myself on a beach with a colourful drink with an umbrella! Tropic all the way! :-)
Oh wow! Talk about a pop of color. Fun projects that really showcase the Doodlebug collection, Wanda. Thanks for sharing!
What a fun idea! Those papers and stickers are fab.
Wanda, i just want to have this can and little envelope. If u struggle finding out whom to send it, i volunteer as recepient! Even if my bd was in May…it is the best home decor also for the summer! Hugs from a big fan of ur art from Hungary, Zsofi
So lovely!
SO ADORABLE!!! I LOOOOVE this little kit too!!! ;)
I love the pretty colors! Thanks for the inspiration!
Just love these fun and colorful projects.
So love these colors and can.
This set is so cute and colorful!
So bright and colorful.
thanks for sharing.
What a cheerful collection! Love flamingos as they always look so outrageously over the top in the bird world. I mean really, that fabulous pink and those legs!?! Great projects Wanda!
OMGoodness Wanda this is sweet! Love your standing scene on the top.
And YES, I have a LOT of Mrs. Grossman’s stickers to this day! Not b/c I didn’t use them but b/c I couldn’t have enough of them. My daughter used to tease me about how she remembered when she & her brother were little that I bought stickers for them and NOW I was buying them (practically in bulk!) for myself. She’d say, “how times have changed!” LOL
Enjoy your weekend!
Super cute!!! Thanks for the tip on how you attach top piece.
OMG, cuteness overload! I LOVE this! So adorable!
Oh my Wanda!! This could not be more sweet. My sister-in-law has a birthday coming in September and she is all about palm trees and flamingos. This is so amazing, plus I love how all the papers co- ordinate. Now my little mind is working on what supplies I will need to pickup and what I have on hand. I know I have the palm tree and flamingo. Thanks so much for inspiring me to do a fun gift for my sister-in-law. Have a great week.
What an adorable gift set! I have always loved doodlebug with there bright & cheerful colors! Fabulous!
Oh, love this can!! Great sunny project, it’s a joy for the eyes!! Love these papers and the stickers!! And the topper is just amazing! Fabulous little gift!!
Delightful! LOVe the colors and it makes me smile!
Really cute project! Love that card holder.
Cool ideas.
Doodlebug Designs are always bright and cheerful. Wanda, your projects using this colorful set makes the gift happy!
Awe this is so adorable! Hugs, Robin
Totally so cute!
Such a gorgeous gift set, love all the bright colors!!!
What a fun and creative gift set. I am sure it will put a smile on the recipients face. Thank you for sharing.
Adorable ideas in a fun set!
Cute, cute, cute!
Love this idea and this is so cute.
This is so cute! Love the bright cheery colors :)
Too cute!!! Love that paper!
Awesome projects!
It’s summer colors for sure. Love.
Your bright and fun projects always make me smile! This is a fabulous gift set!
LOVE IT!!
Such a happy gift set…and SUPER super cute!
Wanda….you really make Flamingos look FUN. I just loved your gift card projects. What a cute presentation. And that Doodlebug….a WoW Factor indeed.
I love your altered paint can and note set! Pretty layering of the designer paper you used in your product. The little flamingo scene you created as a topper is gorgeous! A beautiful gift set! Creative & inspirational!
Bright, flirty and cute – my kinda project!
Great variety! Love the new paint can idea!
Such a gorgeous, super fun and cheerful collection!!
A fun project!
Sweet project Wanda. Great idea for the topper on the can, adorable. This Doodlebug collection is fun. Thanks for sharing.
This is a clever way to give gift cards!!
Love this bright and colorful gift card–marvelous!
Beautiful colors and Designer Papers! Love the upcycled can and that Pink Flamingo, Palm Tree & sun….super cool!