Today I'm sharing a special scrapbook layout featuring some treasured Year 6 Prom memories my niece recently celebrated. I created the layout with the bright and festive Hometown USA Collection. While this collection is perfect for patriotic celebrations, I loved using the classic red, white, and blue color palette to document these memorable photos.
For the background, I combined two patterned papers, placing the soft blue polka dot design alongside a vibrant red print. The split design creates a bold backdrop while helping draw attention to the photo cluster in the centre of the page. To soften the transition between the papers, I added a wavy border strip and layered patriotic bunting across the top of the layout.
The focal point features three photos layered on coordinating cardstock mats and embellishments. I tucked die cuts and icon stickers behind the photos to add dimension and visual interest. The fireworks elements from the Odds and Ends pack work beautifully with the celebratory theme, making them the perfect addition for documenting such an important milestone.
To create movement across the page, I incorporated stars, banners, and decorative accents throughout the design. The adorable character die-cut adds a touch of Doodlebug's signature charm, while the "Time to Celebrate" sentiment reinforces the special occasion.
I used the Alphabet Soup letter stickers in Ladybug to build my title, "Year 6 Prom," placing it prominently above the photos and a little at the bottom. Additional sentiments such as "Having a Blast!" and "You're So Sweet" help tell the story and add extra personality to the layout.
I finished everything off with scattered stars from the Star Spangled enamel pack and added a few layered elements to give the page extra depth and texture. I love how the festive colors and fireworks motifs highlight this happy memory and make the photos shine.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this layout inspires you to use the Hometown USA Collection for more than just holiday celebrations and to document those special milestone moments with bright colors and playful embellishments. Happy crafting!
DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED
8525 Hometown USA - Odds & Ends pack
8526 Hometown USA - Chit Chat pack
8527 Hometown USA - Bits & Pieces pack
8531 Hometown USA - This & That Sticker Sheet
8501 Hometown USA - Sprinkles - Star Spangled
8541 Hometown USA - Polka-Dot Pride patterned paper
8536 Hometown USA - Land of the Free patterned paper
8529 Hometown USA - 6' x 6' paper pack
7392 Alphabet Soup letter stickers - Ladybug
OTHER
Black journal pen
Date stamp
Black ink
