HOMETOWN USA DECOR STARS | with Niella

Hey crafty crew! We're flying through June with Independence Day not too far away friends! Exciting! I'm picturing family gatherings, picnics, parades, food and a big bang celebration - which ties in to my Hometown USA project today 4.5" Decor Stars! So let's get our decorating all prepped and ready to go! AND there's a BONUS at the end of this blog post ;-)

Each star has three layers with the two top stars stitched onto white 2mm thick foam sheet. The foam helps with depth and dimension but also makes machine stitching a breeze. Have you stitched on foam yet? I love to do this.

This collection is so patriotic and fun! There's a coordinating textured cardstock pack so all the colors have been sorted for you, no need to stress on finding that perfect coordinating base! The papers I've used are (clockwise from top): Picnic Plaid, All Stars, Plaid to be an American, Hometown USA, Red, White & Blue.

These Decor Stars can be used on ALL your projects! Papercrafts, hamper baskets, home decorating, put on dowels for wands, added on your front door, your fridge with a magnet behind it or even as a gift bag topper!

I've put as much fun elements as I possibly could on each! Mini Icons, Sprinkles, This & That and even the odd silver balls from the Shakers! The stitching completes this project with that extra dimension. How cute are all the little kids all dressed up! So dang adorbs!

Remember to gather all the Doodlebug Design Team ideas and have fun creating, we promise you'll be happy you did!

And here's your BONUS! a video showcase :-)

Thank you crafty crew for flying by today! I hope I gave you a crafty hit of inspiration! Don't forget to tag us in on your socials - we're looking forward to seeing your next Doodlebug Design project! Until next time; doodle doo!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA collection

OTHER

machine stitching

foam

HOMETOWN USA DECOR FLAGS | with Niella

Happy June, crafty crew! With Independence Day coming up so fast, it's a good time to prep ahead if you aren't already. So happy to have you visit today to see my super fun project: Decor Flags with Hometown USA! Whether you create these for your crafty projects, food platters, baking or as a topper for your gift hamper; these are fun and easy to create! You can even adapt these ideas for other Doodlebug Design collections as well :-)

For each flag, I've cut a 9" x 2.5" inch strip of white textured cardstock and on top of each, a strip of patterned paper .5" inch less all around,  and machined stitched over the cardstock. This technique gives strength to each flag and helps the eye look towards the patterned papers I feel :-)

I wrapped one edge over a wooden dowel and adhered it with liquid glue or hot glue for faster drying time. These dowels came from my stash with beads on the top. Awesome!

The papers in the Hometown USA collection I've used in my introduction photo are: Top, Polka-dot Pride, All American and bottom, Plaid to be American. Such cute and fitting names, right! So super darling!

Decorating each was so fun! I like to start by laying down the base pieces, then build on them by adding foam squares behind the Odds & Ends ephemera pieces. I also love to add elements on the back side of projects as well. This gives more dimension. That fantastic bunting piece is from the Chit Chat ephemera pack! It suits perfectly!

Don't be afraid to use the icon and mini icons too. I simply added foam on the back of each and glued down, I especially like using the icon stickers because they are smaller and you can fit more on! Plus they always look extra cute!

Those firework flourishes are so well suited to these embellishments! They give that extra detail that this project needed. How sweet do they look behind Lady of Liberty!

BONUS: If you've made it to the end of this blog post, you can watch me showcase these!

Thank you crafty crew for flying by today! I hope I gave you a crafty hit of inspiration! Don't forget to tag us in on your socials - we're looking forward to seeing your next Doodlebug Design project! Until next time; doodle dee!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA collection

OTHER

wooden dowels

machine stitching

foam dots

HOMETOWN USA PREVIEW WEEK - DAY 5 | with Tonya

It's day 5 of our Hometown USA Preview week, and today's project is the fun Hometown USA Shadow Box Insert Kit!  Take a peek....

How cute is that little Statue of Liberty??!!  This new insert kit has all of the cutest icons, it's perfect for your patriotic decor.  

Be sure to stop by the blog tomorrow for one more preview project!  Thanks for stopping by to peek.

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA Shadow Box Insert Kit
8x8 Black Shadow Box Frame

HOMETOWN USA PREVIEW WEEK - DAY FOUR | with Tonya

It's day four of our Hometown USA Preview Week and we have a super-fun project today!  Tonya used the collection along with our DIY Snow Globe Kit to create this darling decor piece.  Take a peek...

There is so much to love about this project!  The little scene made using the Uncle Sam Doodle Pop and  Icon Stickers, the fun Land that I Love  & Silver Ball Shakers and check out the fun Stars & Stripes Little Charmer... too cute!  What a fun way to decorate for the season... or year round!  

Be sure to check in all this week for more Hometown USA sneak peek!  Have a great day!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA Collection
DIY Snow Globe Kit
Silver Ball Shakers
Land that I Love Shakers
Stars & Stripes Little Charmer
Chunky Doodle Twine
Textured Cardstock