HOMETOWN USA - PROUD TO BE AN AUSSIE LAYOUT | with Tarrah

There’s something magical about documenting the places that shape who we are. For me, Australia isn’t just where I live—it’s where my heart feels most at home. So when I sat down to create this scrapbook layout, I wanted a design that captured pride, belonging, and a whole lot of happy color. Enter the Hometown USA collection—a red, white, and blue celebration of community that turned out to be the perfect match for an Aussie‑themed project.

One of my favorite parts of this project was blending the collection’s Americana elements with uniquely Australian themes. The “HOME Sweet HOME” and “I LOVE THIS PLACE” stickers couldn’t be more fitting—they speak to the universal feeling of belonging, no matter where you’re from.

The centrepiece of this page is a bold map of Australia, hand traced and cut from the Polka-Dot Pride patterned paper and I added craft foam underneath to add dimension to my page. It creates a playful backdrop that frames the photo beautifully—a snapshot of pure joy, waving the Australian flag with pride. I love how the crisp red frame around the photo instantly draws the eye, grounding the layout with a pop of contrast.

Even though Hometown USA is designed with American patriotism in mind, its versatile patterns and cheerful motifs translate effortlessly into an Australian story. The stars, fireworks, and bold typography add energy and movement, giving the page a celebratory feel that fits Australia Day perfectly.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are inspired to use the Hometown USA collection! 

Happy crafting!

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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

8514 Hometown USA - Puffy Stickers - Icons

8541 Hometown USA - Polka-Dot Pride patterned paper

8548 Hometown USA - Textured Assorted Cardstock

8504 Hometown USA - Mini Jewels - Patriotic Assortment

8509 Hometown USA - Doodle Pop - Colonial Kitty

8529 Hometown USA - 6' x 6' paper pack

OTHER

Map of Australia

Sewing machine

White cotton thread

Black journal pen

COLOR ME CRAFTY CLIPBOARD MINI ALBUMS | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to show you my latest project using the newest Doodlebug collection, Color Me Crafty! If you love to go to scrapbook crops, crafty swap meets or creative retreats, you'll want to create some fun clipboards that double as a mini album!  Stay tuned to see my video showcase of my two sweetiful 6x4" Friendship Keepsakes Clipboards! Each page has room for a name, social handles and favorite snack & color, so fun!

To create each clipboard, I've started with a 6x4 piece of chipboard, and covered it with a coordinating cardstock then a piece of patterned paper for the inside of the clipboard.  The best thing about Doodlebug collections are that each piece goes together, you can mix and match to your hearts content.

The front pages are super layered and I've loved piecing each page together.  I've used a mix of ephemera, puffy and mini icons stickers.  Everything has tied together so nicely.  I've also decorated each pink binder clip with alphabet beads and puffy stickers which turned out so cutie pie!

Each page I've created measure between 5.5 x 3.5, there is no precise measurements as I like to use random sized pages as it gives the variety to each page.  Once each page has been cut, I like to them build each cluster, page by page.  I'll then go over each page and add bits and pieces as I go.  

Next time you go to a crafty gathering, get your new crafty friends to add their details! Memory keeping at it's best :-)  These would also be great gifts.  A great idea is to hang one of these on a lanyard! Definitely a great ice breaker! There is so many possibilities with these Clipboards.

Thank you again for visiting crafty crew! I hope you found some inspiration today! Please remember to tag Doodlebug Design in your Socials when you create with our products so we can all admire your creativity! We love seeing your creations! Until next time; doodle doo!  Enjoy my video showcase!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9076 color me crafty mini icons stickers

9094 color me crafty 6x8 paper pad
9078 color me crafty puffy words
9091 color me crafty chit chat
9092 color me crafty bits & pieces

9090 odds & ends
9095 color me crafty icons stickers
9096 color me crafty this & that stickers

9112 color me crafty solid assortment textured cardstock

9109 crafty colors cardstock

9102 magical memories cardstock

9098 color me crafty cardstock

9101 rows of ribbons cardstock

9104 photo op cardstock

9065 garden of color shape sprinkles

OTHER

alphabet bead

large binder clips

chipboard

foam adhesive dots

COLOR ME CRAFTY EVERYDAY CARDS | with Karen

 When summer starts, it is usually a chance for me to start catching up on the things that I often don't get to during the school year - you know, the little cleaning and fix-it up jobs that you can live without doing, but feel better when you do. Well, that's what I have on my plate right now, but let's be real - am I going to do those things right away?! No - I am going to craft!

And I am starting that crafty fun with a set of what I call "everyday cards". These are the cards that you always need around - birthday, thank-you and thinking of you. This is one of my favourite things to do with new collections because it is a fun way to explore new collections without the pressure of the project being for something specific. This set uses the Cards & Envelopes set that coordinates with Color me Crafty and uses the 6x8 Patterned Paper as the base.

From there, I found these cute little sentiments on the B side of one of the sheets of paper from that pack and just fussy cut them to go on each card.

Then the layering fun started! I used a bunch of the floral die cuts from the Bit's and Pieces pack and then layered them either behind or in front of the sentiment. On two of the cards I used some foam adhesive on some of the flowers to create more depth to the card...

...but on the one, I just used regular adhesive so it would be mail friendly. Even if the flowers don't pop up quite as much, I still think that they layered look is accomplished effectively.

And last, but certainly not least, I used a few of the coordinating Color me Crafty Sprinkles for a little shine on a couple of the cards. Using something with a different finish creates a really polished look on the cards.

So, was this a good way to procrastinate just a little bit longer on some of those cleaning tasks?! You bet! I am sure that future me will thank me when I need a card for a special event! :)

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

9092 color me crafty - bits & pieces
9094 color me crafty - 6x8 paper pad
9093 color me crafty - cards & envelopes
9062 color me crafty assortment - sprinkles

OTHER

Adhesive