Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Santa Express: A Work of Heart Layout

Hello Doodlebugs!

I can't begin to express my excitement at working with this year's Santa Express collection!  It is filled with so many beautiful patterns and darling images!  And can I just gush over how much I love the addition of the bubblegum pink and swimming pool?!
For my title I layered a circle over one of the darling new doilies and arranged my letter stickers using parchment paper (a trick I learned from the amazing Melinda Spinks). To from a little border along the top of my page I used the reverse side of the tags from the Christmas Tags Craft Kit inspired by a wonderful Scrapbook Generation's sketch.  I love how these tags are double sided!
To decorate my little tag embellishment I punched out a 1-3/4" circle from the very merry paper.  A little stitching, star jewel, a snip of a border sticker and some washi tape and I was done with my simple tag.
To complete my visual triangle I have a third little grouping in the bottom right-hand corner of my layout using my favorite Doodlepop from the collection.  Isn't that sweet tree irresistible?!  To form my border along the bottom I used a strip of pistachio lace washi tape--I love how at a glance it looks like I die-cut a fancy border, but in a fraction of the time!
I hope I've inspired you a bit today!  I can't wait to see what you create with this fun collection!
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33 comments:

  1. Kathy SkouOctober 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    LOVE this Mendi!

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  2. Amy C.October 21, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Very sweet layout! The teal doily is my favorite element.

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  3. Amy C.October 21, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I pinned!
    https://twitter.com/acools/status/524556039597744129

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  4. Daimar SanchezOctober 21, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Hermosos trabajo me encantaron los colores muy lindo!!! Felicitaciones!!!

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  5. Heidi C.October 21, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful as Mendi have us used to! But the most beautiful is your daughter's picture, she did a lovely job!

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  6. Heidi C.October 21, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I pinned to my "Christmas and winter scrapbooking" board on Pinterest!

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  7. Heidi C.October 21, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I shared this post on Facebook, through the Doodlebug Facebook page!

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  8. NinaNOctober 21, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Super adorable layout!

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  9. StefanieHOctober 21, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    cute, love the colors.

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  10. cghundleyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Adorable! Love all that
    color and cute elements!
    Carla from Utah

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  11. cghundleyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Pinned here:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995603042854/
    Carla from Utah

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  12. cghundleyOctober 21, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Message left
    on FB also.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. StefanieHOctober 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    pinned it, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/158329743125636767/

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  14. StefanieHOctober 21, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    shared on facebook

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  15. Taunya ButlerOctober 21, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Mendi did a super job on this excellent and super cute layout!! It is so well done with the stitched circle elements and the sprinkles decorated Christmas Tree!! Way to go - Mendi!!!

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  16. Taunya ButlerOctober 21, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Pinned this Work of Heart that Mendi did -
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99923685458236499/

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  17. Taunya ButlerOctober 21, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Shared this absolute cuteness with my friends on facebook!!!!

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  18. Robin B.October 21, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Super cute layout! I love the layering and the doily.

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  19. Robin B.October 21, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I pinned.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/486811040945755987/

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  20. irina-rybkaOctober 22, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Очень ярко и красиво!!

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  21. TracyM #6773October 22, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    What a fun artwork pic, SUPER CUTE layout and DELIGHTFUL title - LOVE IT ALL Mendi :)
    LOVE the doily with the curved title and your line of tags too!!!

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  22. DanielleOctober 22, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Another fantastic layout!!! My pinterest board is filled with your stuff!! Would you mind zharing the trick with the parchment paper and letters?

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  23. TracyM #6773October 22, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    I pinned the pic of Mendi's cute layout :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766206993/

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  24. TracyM #6773October 22, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    I pinned the close-up pic of Mendi's layout showing the cute lacy doily, curved title and row of tags - LOVE IT ALL :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766206998/

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  25. TracyM #6773October 22, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    I shared the Facebook post linking to Mendi's cute Work of Heart celebrating a Work of Art - Santa Express is the perfect color match too :)
    https://www.facebook.com/tracy.moloney.71/posts/947977181897326

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  26. Joan SmithOctober 22, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    OMG What a cute....picture.....Gosh what a cutie patootie she is and super talented too!!
    You did one outstanding super clever and creative job on your LO it's amazing!!
    Gosh girl you are one very talented scrapper and you definitely scrap with passion!!
    YOU so ROCK!!

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  27. Claudia M.October 22, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    So cute <3 Pinned at http://www.pinterest.com/memoryoftrees/doodlebug-design-santa-express/

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  28. EmilyOctober 23, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Really cute! Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/eaybar09/scrapbook-layouts/

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  29. UnknownOctober 24, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Pinned here ! http://fr.pinterest.com/pin/288300813620401877/

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  30. LyneOctober 25, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    To share your parchment paper trick please!

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  31. Linsey ROctober 25, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Such a super pretty and sweet layout Mendi! That teal doily with that wonderful circle title is definitely fabulous and I love how you worked in the bright tags and festive tree!!! The photo of your daughter and her lovely artwork is the heart of this page and is so sweet :) Thanks for sharing this wonderful inspiration with us!! :)

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  32. Linsey ROctober 25, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    I pinned Mendi's darling holiday layout to my special Doodlebug Designs 2014 Christmas inspiration board here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/32228953559074214/

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  33. Melinda AKA medialadyOctober 26, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I love this layout!!! Using the tags at the top underneath is great!!

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