HOMETOWN USA PENNANT SHAKER MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hello, Crafty Friends! I'm excited to share with you a Pennant-shaped mini album using Hometown USA. Creating this album was a blast! The front and back cover feature Land that I Love and silver ball shakers. One of the great things about mini albums is that they can be crafted in any shape or size. What I especially love about this one is that it can be expanded to accommodate more photos from your July parties if you'd like, thanks to the rings.

Let's get started! I began by cutting out two pennant shapes from the I Heart America paper, with each shape measuring 5.55 by 6.47 inches. Then, using the Festive Fireworks Acetate, I carefully cut out corresponding shapes and proceeded to stitch three of the sides, making sure to leave the top open to add the shakers. Finally, I closed the open side using my sewing machine. If you don't have a sewing machine, you have the option to use double-sided tape or hand stitching as an alternative method.

I chose both patterned and cardstock papers for the inner pages of my project (5.55 by 6.47 inches.). After selecting the papers, I utilized my Cricut machine to cut two pages from each.  To enhance the visual appeal of the pages and accommodate my photos, I incorporated photo mats made from coordinating cardstock and patterned paper. Additionally, for two of the pages, I included a trifold page layout to accommodate more photos and add depth to the design.

When working with the photo mats, ensure that they measure 3.75" by 4.25" to accommodate your 3x4 photos. For the trifold photo mats, you will require a coordinating cardstock that measures 12" by 4.25". Score the cardstock on the longest side at 4" and 8", then fold the flap on top. To keep them closed, you have the option to add ribbons or magnets.

To complete the album I added stickers, Chit Chats, and other decorative elements. Right now, it's pretty minimal, but I'll be adding more after I've included the photos. I can't wait to see the one-of-a-kind album you'll craft using Hometown USA. Thank you for stopping by! Xo Conny

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA Collection

Festive Fireworks Acetate
Land that I Love Shakers
Silver Ball Shakers
Hometown USA coordinating Textured Cardstock

OTHER

Sewing Machine

Foam Adhesive
Ribbon

HOMETOWN USA WREATH LAYOUT | with Erica

What is one design that you can do over and over again on your scrapbook pages? For me it is a wreath design or large circular element in the center! Today I have a fun layout using the Hometown USA collection to share with you.

I am using some Lily White Textured Cardstock for my base and I have trimmed it down to 11.50" square. Next I layered a piece of solid cardstock and a 12x12 pattern paper from the Hometown USA collection.

I used a large circle template to draw a circle in the middle of the layout base and then began to adhere some of the large acetate fireworks from the Bits & Pieces pack.

Next I added a second and third layer of fireworks using more acetate, Icon stickers and Odds & Ends. I used foam adhesive to adhere them down to give them a lot of dimension.

After all the layers were down I went in with smaller elements from the Hometown USA collection like puffy icon stickers, sprinkles and mini icon stickers. I matted my photos on some pattern papers from the 6x6 paper pad and adhered to the layout.

I created a smaller cluster of embellishments above the photos and added one of the Chit Chat pieces for my title below the photos!

I just love how it turned out and how easy it was to create the wreath! There are so many little elements around the wreath giving it so much dimension and interest! Thanks so much for stopping by the Doodlebug Blog today!

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