Hi crafty friends! Nice to see you all pop by! Today I have some more red, white and blue inspiration for you when you next need to create something special! The best part about creating a mini album is that you can either keep it or gift it. My mini album keepsake is one that you could create and leave on the dining table at your next family gathering for your guests to add their fave traditions too! Stay tuned to see my video showcase of my mini keepsake album!
Friday, July 31, 2026
HOMETOWN USA TRADITION MINI ALBUM | with Niella
Thursday, July 30, 2026
HOMETOWN USA DOODLE POP CARDS | with Karen
It's Doodle-pop time!!!! Today I decided that I was going to break into the beloved collection and use some of the darling Doodle-pops from the Hometown USA collection. Because really, is there anything cuter than a Doodlebug Doodle-pop (even if it is a bit of a tongue twister)?
For this set of cards, I decided to use the coordinating Cards & Envelopes as a base. I love this product because there is such a wonderful selection of sizes and colours with envelopes that are just as beautiful! They are such an easy way to start your cards off without having to decide how big each one is going to be (and whether you have an envelope that will work with it)! From there, I just cut some patterned paper in Picnic Plaid and Polka-dot Pride for a matt and used them as the first layer on each card.


And then the fun began! I grabbed two different Doodle-pops (Bluebirds and Festive Floral) and the amazing Shaker-pop - Freedom Fireworks as the focal point for each card. I added some more layering pieces from the Bits & Pieces pack and some sentiments from the Chit Chat pack. Some darling Doodle-twine and a Mini Doilie in Ladybug were the perfect anchor for the tag-like sentiment I selected. A few Mini Paperclips in Blue Jean also added a bit of texture on one card that needed a bit of something "extra".

Oh, and because I was having so much fun with these, I decided to decorate the envelopes as well to coordinate a little bit more with the cards I created. I think of it as a little sneak peek for the card to come!
You know, as hard as it can be to use my Doodle-pops, I never, ever regret using them. They really are show stoppers and just help these cards really pop (pun intended). And now I have an excuse to collect some more! :) Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
HOMETOWN USA FESTIVE FLORAL SHAKER | with Miguel
Without a doubt, Doodle Cuts are one of the many Doodlebug products I love. Especially the shaker versions, since they let you play around with other products. I really enjoy making them and keeping a stash on hand to decorate special projects, though I have to admit they look beautiful all on their own!
I used the "Hometown USA" solid assortment to die cut all the pieces, and I also cut the shaker frame from foam to create the 3D depth needed to hold the shaker filling—for which I used a mix of colors this time.
Another product I recommend using are Shape Sprinkles. They add an impressive shine to projects, making them more eye-catching and special—especially since all Doodlebug products coordinate perfectly.
Here are some photos of the materials used for this piece. I hope you find them really useful when creating. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon.
8548 hometown usa textured cardstock assortment
8522 hometown usa doodle cuts
8499 hometown usa assortment sprinkles
8500 america the beautiful shape sprinkles
8406 ladybug balls shakers
8413 blue jean balls shakers
8415 lily white balls shakers
8378 clear heavyweight acetate
8551 land that I love shakers
8525 hometown usa odds & ends
8527 hometown usa bits & pieces








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