HOMETOWN USA ACRYLIC MINI ALBUM | with Traci

Hello friends! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a patriotic July 4th Scalloped Mini Album I designed with the Hometown USA Collection! It's just adorable and perfect for photos of the 4th of July and this year's 250th anniversary. It features a bright red, white, and blue color scheme, silver foil accents, stars, flags, fireworks, and lots of Doodlebug cuteness! ❤️

To start, I used my white 4.5 x 7.5 inch Acrylic Scallop Edge Album. On the front cover, I added the festive Summer Celebration paper. The fireworks pattern was perfect in the background. Then at the bottom, I used the Land of the Free paper that's filled with cute little hearts. 

Next, I added a 3x4 card (from the reverse side of the Summer Celebration paper) and layered the matching Uncle Sam Doodle-pops directly on top. Look how cute! His tiny enamel eyes and buttons, that little red bow tie, and the silver foil details. Love him! 

I wanted to highlight the scalloped edge on the covers, so I used a 1" circle punch and colorful prints from the 6x6 paper pad to decorate the front and back of each. The smaller scaled patterns worked perfectly.

Inside, I covered the 12 white cardstock pages with a fun mix of 12x12 pattern papers. In the photo above, I used the front and back of the All American print. On the left, I added the Bits & Pieces clipboard (such a cute journaling spot!), then embellished with some enamel stars and a flag from the Old Glory shape sprinkles. On the right, I chose the adorable children from the Odds & Ends and added 2 enamel dots to the wagon's tires.

Here, I covered the page in the playful heart-filled pattern called I ❤️ America. Then, I made 3 photo mats out of the Land of the Free paper and added a two little Odds & Ends die cuts.

I love interactive pages, so these layouts are my favorite. On the left, I used the Picnic Plaid floral print in the background and created a flippie with a 3x4 journaling card from the All Stars paper. Inside, there's a pretty hot air balloon die cut from the Odds & Ends and space for 2 photos. On the right, I created a pocket page with the Red, White, and Blue and Polka Dot Pride papers. I decorated it with a few stickers from the This & That sheet, then tucked some colorful 3x4 cards into the pocket.

I hope my July 4th Scalloped Mini Album inspires you to create something fun with the Hometown USA Collection. Its colors, cute images, and patriotic patterns are perfect for highlighting your holiday pictures.

If you'd like to recreate this scrapbook, the acrylic album and instructions are available in my shop. Thanks for stopping by the blog today and happy scrappin'!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8545 Hometown USA 12x12 Paper Pack

8529 Hometown USA 6x6 Paper Pad

8512 Doodle-pops Uncle Sam

8525 Odds & Ends

8526 Chit Chat 

8527 Bits & Pieces

8531 This & That Sticker Sheet 

8502 Old Glory Shape Sprinkles

8499 Hometown USA Enamel Dots

 

OTHER

Acrylic Scallop Edge Album

Artsy Albums Acrylic Display Stand

HOMETOWN USA SUMMER TRADITION LAYOUT | with Inessa

There's something so classic about a red, white, and blue color palette, and the Hometown USA collection makes it even more special with beautiful silver foil accents that add just the right amount of sparkle!

For this layout, I wanted to create a bold focal point, so I started by using nested star-shaped dies to cut several stars from the patterned papers in the 6x6 paper pad. To give them extra dimension, I layered each star with foam adhesive. On three of the stars, I added stitching using coordinating silver thread, which ties in perfectly with the silver foil details throughout the collection while adding a fun bit of texture.

I arranged the stars along the left side of a sheet of white cardstock and then created a playful background by using an entire pack of the star spangled shape sprinkles. They add so much interest while reinforcing the patriotic theme of the collection.

My 4x6 photo is matted with both white cardstock and the blue polka dot pride patterned paper to help it stand out from the background. I finished the page with title words from the Chit Chat pack, along with a few additional embellishments from the Bits & Pieces pack, including a tab, plus a banner from the Chit Chat pack to complete the design.

One of my favorite things about this layout is how quickly it came together! Every patterned paper you see was cut from the 6x6 paper pad with exception of the blue polka dot. It's a great reminder that you can create a layered, eye-catching scrapbook page using just the smaller paper pad and a few coordinating embellishments.

I hope this layout inspires you to pull out the Hometown USA collection and document your own favorite patriotic memories!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8529 hometown usa 6x6 paper pad

8527 hometown usa bits & pieces

8526 hometown usa chit chat

8501 star spangled shape sprinkles

8541 polka-dot pride double sided cardstock

3402 lily white cardstock

HOMETOWN USA PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN LAYOUT | with Tya

There’s something so special about documenting the little moments that make up childhood, and these sweet photos of my bestie’s grandson were simply too adorable not to scrapbook! From his patriotic outfit to that bright, contagious smile, everything about these pictures makes me think of summertime, fireworks, and celebrating the Fourth of July. The Hometown USA collection was the perfect match, with its bold reds, crisp whites, vibrant blues, and playful patriotic icons that made this page come to life.

One of my favorite design elements on this layout is the border of punched stars that surrounds the entire focal area. I cut stars from several of the patterned papers from the Petite Prints Assortment Pack and layered them around the photos to create movement and frame the page with lots of patriotic fun. The mix of patterns and shades of red, white, blue, and soft gray adds so much interest while keeping the eye focused on those precious smiling photos. I also added a few die-cut stars from the Odds and Ends, as well as some Patriotic Mini Jewels here and there.

The title, Proud to Be an American,  found in the Chit Chat, became the perfect centerpiece for the layout. I love how the bold lettering stretches across the page and ties the two photos together while leaving room for a bit of heartfelt journaling underneath. It creates a fun visual anchor while celebrating both the holiday and this sweet little guy.

The two photos are definitely the stars of the page! I matted them with white cardstock and tilted them slightly for a playful look that complements Ben’s energetic personality. One photo captures his sweet little grin, while the other showcases his joyful laugh, and together they perfectly tell the story of a happy Fourth of July afternoon.

The adorable fireworks stand embellishment from the Odds and Ends quickly became one of my favorite clusters on the page. From the fireworks burst, tiny American flags, metallic silver stars, and the darling little boy created the perfect festive scene. It reminds me of all the excitement of stopping by a neighborhood fireworks stand before the big celebration, and it adds such a fun storytelling element to the layout.

On the right side of the layout, I balanced everything with another festive embellishment cluster featuring a sparkler, patriotic heart, layered stars, and more of those punched star accents. I love repeating design elements throughout a page because it helps create flow while adding lots of depth and dimension.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout has inspired you to pull out some of your favorite Fourth of July memories and preserve them with the bright, cheerful Hometown USA collection. Those summertime celebrations, family traditions, and happy smiles deserve to be remembered, and I hope you’ll have just as much fun creating your own patriotic scrapbook pages as I did making this one. Happy crafting! ❤️🤍💙

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8546 Hometown USA Petite Prints Assortment Pack

8548 Hometown USA Textured Cardstock Assortment Pack

8543 All Stars paper

8541 Polka Dot Pride

8504 Patriotic Assortment Mini Jewels

8525 Hometown USA Odds and Ends

8526 Hometown USA Chit Chat

8531 Hometown USA This and That Stickers

OTHER

Star Punch

Silver Spray Mist