Hello friends! Doodlebug just had to go and make another cute paper collection that I couldn’t resist. It’s called So Much Pun. This collection is a bit different because it includes a variety of different themes. Food, aliens. floral, dinosaurs. Since not all of the papers go together, it was a bit challenging for me to do my usual 6×6 tutorial.
My favorite papers in this collection are the outer space and dinosaurs. I would LOVE if Doodlebug came out with full collections of both those themes. (Hint, Hint Doodlebug. ?)
I also purchased the 2 different cardstock sticker sheets, but decided against the Chit Chat die cut pack. Instead, I used the Everyday Greetings stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh for most of my sentiments.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 31 cards.
Because it takes many hours to use up a 6×6 paper pad, this video has been sped up 7 times. The real time recording was just over 4 hours, not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time. Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 17 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 1 sheet of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Operation Write Home sketches are the only ones that already provide measurements. For all the other sketches, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. All of my cards are A2 size. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Doodlebug Design’s So Much Pun 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Operation Write Home #216
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Oval dies – Spellbinders
Banner die – American Crafts
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Operation Write Home #161
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Oval dies – Spellbinders
Small stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #395
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Circle die – Spellbinders
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Sketch Saturday #428
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Oval dies – Spellbinders
Circle die – Spellbinders
Peel Off stickers – Love from Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #281
Sentiment stamps – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Stitched circle dies – Lil Inker Designs and Lawn Fawn
Scalloped circle die – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Reverse Confetti #3
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs
Banner die – American Crafts
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Operation Write Home #60
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Doodlebug
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #311
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Banner die – MFT
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Operation Write Home #232
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Doodlebug
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Circle dies – Lawn Fawn and Paper Smooches
Stitched hill die – Lawn Fawn
Heart dies – Lawn Fawn
Sketch – Reverse Confetti #55
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Stitched circle die – MFT
Scalloped circle die – Spellbinders
Banner die – American Crafts
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Horizontal Collage Cover Up die – MFT
Sentiemnt stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Cardstock stickers – Doodlebug
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Highlighted supplies
Below are links to some of the products used in this post. These are affiliate links that will help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I appreciate your viewing my blog and the support you provide.
Doodlebug Design 6×6 paper pad – So Much Pun
Doodlebug Design – Cardstock Stickers – So Much Pun
Doodlebug Design – Cardstock Stickers – So Much Pun Too
Pretty Pink Posh stamps – Everyday Greetings
MFT Die-namics – Horizontal Collage Cover Up die
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Small
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Large
Tonic Studios – guillotine paper trimmer
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Stitched Hillside Borders
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Small Stitched Circle dies
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Large Stitched Circle dies
Lawn Fawn ink – Jet Black
Lawn Fawn – Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn – Stamp Shammy
Crop-a-Dile – Corner Chomper
Scor Tape – one inch
Scor Tape – 1/2 inch
*All card sketch images used with permission.
These look great, Kristie! That volcano one is fun! I really like the Reverse Confetti sketch 55. I don't think you've used that one since I've been following you. Excellent job using the various themes to showcase the papers and sense of fun! 🙂
Awesome card set Kristie. I'm on my way to MFT for a couple of cover dies and I'm gonna try to find the little circle die that you're using instead of the brads. Thanks for always enabling, I mean inspiring me. 🙂
Love this video–it really showed me your thought process in designing, especially how you go about changing a couple of things to really make things fit well. Thank you again for your inspiration!
Thank you, Jeanne! I really like how the volcano card turned out as well. I think I've used the RC sketch 55 before. But it was probably awhile ago. Eventually, I seem to reuse most sketches again. 🙂
Thank you! The die I use for the small circles is actually a retired die from Paper Smooches. I'm not sure if MFT has anything similar. Reverse Confetti has a die called Double Panel Circles that may be about the same size. I just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet. 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer! This was the most challenging Doodlebug paper pad I've ever used. The designs are still darling. But with all the different themes combined in one collection, it was tricky to do my 6×6 tutorial. Everyone got to see me change my mind many times. 🙂
Hi Kristie. I only found you a couple of weeks ago but boy am I glad I did. Your cards are amazing and you are so generous in showing us how to use up those 6 x 6 pads. May I ask a question? What weight are the papers and card you use please? Even though I've been paper crafting for over 20 years I have never used a sketch before. I have tried to emulate your technique but the results feel clumpy and not well finished. Is the paper and card I'm using too heavy? Or is it just that I need to master the technique.
Thank you once again for your kindness in sharing your talent and ideas
regards
Debby
Hello Debby! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it!
I use a 100# cover weight paper for my card bases. It's nice and heavy and holds up well with all the layers I like to add to my cards. The weight of the pattern papers I use vary by company. I don't know the exact weights since most companies don't list it on their paper pads. But it's usually a decent thickness. I don't care for really thin papers. I'm not sure why your cards aren't turning out. I would suggest making sure your trimmer cuts clean edges, and put adhesive close to the edge of the paper. Definitely switch to a heavy weight paper for your card bases. And keep making cards. We all get better with more practice. Happy crafting to you! 🙂