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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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 PATRIOTIC MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hey Crafty Friends!  It's Conny with a fun project using  Hometown USA. If you know me, you know I had to make an album. This collection is patriotic, celebratory, and ready for documenting your 4th of July. This mini album measures 4" x 7.5" with a 2" spine and has space to hold all your celebration photos and a traveler's notebook at the back of the chipboard album.

Let's get started! For this chipboard mini album, I used (2) 4" x 7 1/2" pieces for the covers and (1) 2" x 7 1/2" pieces for the spine. I began by wrapping the chipboard with the red textured cardstock from the coordinating pack , the pieces measured approximately 12" x 9 1/2", leaving about a 1" border from the top, bottom, and sides. I used a Book Cover Guide to miter the corners and to ensure proper spacing between the spine and the covers. This tool is beneficial!

I used a red polyester ribbon as a close for the album's cover. On top of the red cardstock, I used the Red White and Blue striped cardstock. The measurements for the pieces are as follows: (2) 3 3/4" x 7 1/4" and (2) 3 1/4" x 6 3/4" for the front and back, and (1) 7 1/4" x 1 3/4" and (1) 6 3/4" x 1 1/4" for the spine. To embellish the cover, I used the "Sweet Land of Liberty" sticker from the cardstock stickers, along with Uncle Sam Doodle Pop,  Freedom Fireworks Shaker Pop and a few Star Spangled Shaped Sprinkles.

I covered the chipboard inside the album with the Summer Celebration paper. On one side, there is a vibrant red, white, and blue fireworks design. For the spine, I used a 7 3/8" x 4" piece of paper and placed it in the middle, making sure to score the hinges. Then, I placed the 7 3/8" x 3 3/4" fireworks paper for the front inside cover and the 7 3/8" x 3 1/8" Picnic Plaid paper for the back cover. I embellished the album with odds and ends, as well as card stickers

To create the pages, I cut 7" X 7 1/2" paper and scored at 3 1/8" and 3 3/4". For the second set of pages, I used 7" X 4 1/4" paper and scored at 1/2". For the notebook cover,  I cut a 7" X 8" piece of the Festive Fireworks acetate sheet and scored it at the longest side at 4", folded in half, and added a few sheets of copy paper measuring 7" X 7 1/2" and scored at 3 3/4". I bound the pages together with a stretchy white string and embellished the cover with cardstock stickers.

That's all for this mini-album. I would love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments section. As always, I'm really looking forward to seeing the wonderful creations you come up with using Hometown USA!

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HomeTown USA

Festive Fireworks Acetate
Hometown USA Coordinating Textured Cardstock

OTHER

Chipboard

Foam Adhesive
Ribbon
Book Cover Guide

HOMETOWN USA 8x8 2 PAGE SPREAD | with Conny

Hello Crafty Friends! It's Conny here with the Hometown USA collection. Today, I created a two-page layout for the 8"x8" Storybook Album. I wanted to start filling this album with memories. While 8"x8" is not my usual size, I wanted to give it a try, and I think I loved this process.  

I started by cutting two 8"x8" papers in the colors red and white from coordinating textured cardstock pack. Then I cut two pieces measuring 7.5" x 6" from the Plaid to be American paper. I also cut another red piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 7.5". For the photo bases, I used 3"x4" pieces of white cardstock matted on the fireworks side of the Plaid to be American paper. I matted the white cards, leaving a 1/4" inch around the white mat. 

On the first page with the red background, I added the 7.5" x 6" piece of Plaid to be American paper at the bottom, leaving about an inch at the top. Then, I laid the piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 7.5", leaving about an inch at the top and bottom of the plaid. After that, I added a scallop strip from the This & That Sticker Sheet along the red cardstock.

I added the "Fireworks" and "July" from the Chit Chat pieces at the top using foam adhesive for dimension and some fireworks from the Odds & Ends around the title. At the bottom, I added two 3"x4" cards, one for a photo and the other for a 3"x4" journaling card. On the second page with the white background, I added the Plaid to be American paper measuring 7.5" x 6" on the right side, leaving space for the chit chat "Summer" on foam adhesive for dimension. Then I added the 3"x4" journaling card, matted the 3"x4" cards, and embellished them with mini icons and icons cardstock stickers. I also added a few chit-chat phrases like "Family Picnic" and "Memories." If you haven't tried these 8"x8" pages, I recommend them. I can't wait to add my new photo for the 4th of July. See you all soon with a mini album using HomeTown USA. Love, Conn

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Hometown USA Collection
8" X 8" Story Album Book

HAPPY HEALING BOUND MINI ALBUM | with Conny

Hey crafty friends!  This is Conny, and I'm here to share my latest project using Happy Healing.  Today, I'm going to show you how to create a 7.5" x 4" chipboard album and bind it using binding wire with the help of my Cinch tool.

To start, I cut two chipboard pieces measuring 7.5" x 4". Then, I used the Happy Healing Textured Cardstock in Lemon to wrap my chipboard. I used double-sided tape to secure the cardstock in place.

Next, I cut 10 pages for the inside of the album, each measuring 7.5" x 4". I also included some Silver Hearts acetate sheets to add a unique touch to my album.

To cover the lemon cardstock on the outside of the album, I used the plaid side of the Happy Heart paper as the background and added Bits & Pieces,  and the Bear Hugs Doodle Pop. For the back cover, I decided to use the Get Well Soon paper.

I decorated the inside of the album  with various Bits & Pieces, Odds & Ends and Chit Chat Pieces.. I created clusters of icon stickers to enhance the look. Additionally, I designed a pocket that measures 7.5" x 8" with a score mark at 4" and a diagonal cut at the 4" mark to 2 3/4".

I bound the album with my Cinch, but you could also used book rings. I hope this tutorial was helpful, and you can create your own beautiful album using these simple steps.

Have a great day!

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Happy Healing Collection
Happy Healing Coordinating Textured Cardstock

Happy Hearts Acetate

OTHER

Foam Adhesive

Cinch Machine

We R Makers - Book Cover Guide

HAPPY HEALING EASEL CARDS | with Conny

Hello Crafty Friends, it's Conny here, excited to share four cards featuring the Happy Healing Collection. For this project, you will need pieces of white cardstock for the bases, each measuring 8.5 by 11 inches and weighing 110 lbs. Cut them to 4 1/4 by 11 inches, then score at 3 and 5 1/2 inches to create a unique trifold design. This will give you four bases.

To decorate the white bases, I used the 6 X 6 Happy Healing paper pad. I cut out  base pieces that measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, and 1 3/4 by 5 1/2 inches strips to attach along the left side of the cards. For the finishing touches, I added embellishments from the Odds and Ends, All Better Shaped Sprinkles, Silver Assortment Sprinkles, and Puffy Icons to give each card a personalized touch.

To keep the base standing up I added a cardstock word sticker from the This & That Sheet and double-sided adhesive for dimension.

Have a great day!

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Happy Healing Collection

OTHER

Foam Adhesive

DOODLEBUG SHAKERS BIRTHDAY PHOTO GLOBE | with Conny

Hey Crafty Friends,  It's Conny here and today we are focusing on Shakers and DIY Snow Globes. For my project, I used the Bunny Hop Collection and focused on the florals and one of my favorite photos of Savanna. Her birthday is coming I wanted to make her something special. 

Let's get started! First, I printed a 4" x 6" photo. Then, I traced a circle on the photo using the Snow Globe backing, trimmed it using scissors, and added florals from the bits and pieces.  Some of the florals were glued directly to the background, while others were placed on foam double-sided adhesive to play with layers since the Snow Globes have room for dimension. Next, I added the "Hello" and "You're so sweet," from the Chit Chat Pieces  along with some Hello Spring Shape Sprinkles and that adorable Springtime Peeps Doodle-Pop! Inside the globe, I added Tangerine Shakers along with some Spring Flower Shakers. On the outside of the globe, I added florals on one side and Mini Jewels -  on the other side with the title "JUST FOR YOU!

We're super excited to see what wonderful creations you make with our Snow Globe Kit and Shakers. We just know they will be amazing and we can't wait to marvel at your creativity! 

XO, Conny!

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Bunny Hop Collection

Snow Globe DIY Kit
Shakers

OTHER

Ribbon

Hot Glue Gun

BUNNY HOP SHAKER EASTER TAGS | with Conny

Hey there, crafty friends! You're in for a treat today as I show you how to make these lovely shaker tags using the Bunny Hop Collection and the Bunnies and Chicks Shakers!

I started by cutting out four tags measuring 3"X5" each from the 6"X6" paper pad and also cut out some acetate. After that, I used my sewing machine to stitch them together, but left the top open so that I could add the Bunnies & Chicks and Spring Flowers Shakers inside. It was such a fun and creative way to add a little extra charm! Once the tags were filled, I stitched them closed.

At the bottom of the tags, I added a cute pom pom trim and ribbon to give them a little extra flair. These tags are perfect for adding a little bit of something extra to your springtime crafts, such as handmade cards, journals, or even gift tags.

I used the lovely bunnies from the Bunny & Friends Doodlecutsfor my project. I decorated two bunnies with Mini Icons, Doodle Pops, and Mini Jewels. I also added flowers, eggs, and chickies behind the bunnies to create a cluster and used foam adhesive for dimension. To finish them off, I added a bow at the top with tulle. I'm excited to see your tags using the sprinkles and the Bunny Hop Collection."

XO, Conny!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Bunny Hop Collection

Easter Dots Acetate

OTHER

Ribbon

Tulle

Sewing Machine