HOMETOWN USA CALENDAR PAGE | with Traci

Hey everyone! Traci here and today, I'm sharing a 12x12 July calendar page made with the patriotic Hometown USA Collection. It's filled with the cutest images and a festive red, white, and blue color scheme that's perfect for the month. Hang it up to keep track of dates and events, then add it to your scrapbook as the first layout for July!

For the base, I used the blue jean sheet from the Rainbow Day Calendar Kit. This is part of the Day To Day Collection and features the monthly calendar pages, a pack of number stickers, and a pack of month stickers.

Since the July 4th holiday is celebrated with glittery fireworks, I wanted to add a little sparkle. So, I also used a sheet of 12x12 sugar coated cardstock in silver. I added a thin border of it towards the top, then created some photo mats with it and a few 12x12 prints. 

Once the papers were adhered, it was time to decorate. I chose the July title, the Home Sweet Home banner, word bubbles, a few hearts, and some stars from the Chit Chat die cuts. Then, I filled in with lots of adorable mini icon stickers including the tiny fireworks, the dog in Uncle Sam's hat, and that sweet little parade.

I added number stickers to a lot of the days, but not every one since I wanted to make photo mats on some of them. At the bottom, I chose the "proud to be an American" Chit Chat die cuts and they fit perfectly in that narrow space. 

I hope this cute 12x12 July Calendar Page inspires you to create something fun with the Hometown USA Collection and the Rainbow Day Calendar Kit. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! 😊

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8545 Hometown USA 12x12 Paper Pack

8526 Chit Chat

8513 Mini Icon Stickers 

8062 Day to Day Rainbow Day Calendar Kit

2981 12x12 Sugar Coated Cardstock in Silver

HOMETOWN USA JULY FAMILY FUN LAYOUT | with Inessa

There is something about red, white, and blue that always inspires me to get creative, and the Hometown USA collection was the perfect choice for documenting these patriotic memories! For this layout, I wanted to create a design that had the feel of a quilt—but with a modern scrapbook twist. The result is a fun background full of diagonal patterned paper strips, lots of texture, and plenty of dimension.

I began with the Red, White & Blue patterned paper as my background. The diagonal lines in the design made it easy to use as a guide for cutting each of my patterned paper strips. Instead of measuring everything, I simply placed each paper on top of the background, marked where I wanted the cuts, and trimmed each strip individually.

My first strip came from Land of the Free, starting in the upper right corner. The second strip is Plaid to Be an American, cut to approximately 1½ inches wide. Next came Picnic Plaid, followed by the floral side of that same paper. I finished the design with Polka Dot Pride, creating a colorful patchwork effect across the page.

Before adhering the strips, I distressed all of the edges to add texture. Once everything was in place, I stitched over the entire design using silver thread, which perfectly complements the gorgeous silver foil accents throughout the Hometown USA collection.

For my photos, I printed them at 2×3 inches and matted each one with textured white cardstock. I then layered the photos onto tags from the Bits and Pieces pack before attaching everything to the layout with foam adhesive for extra dimension. I love how the tags help the photos standout while adding another layer of interest.

To finish the page, I tied a variety of ribbons and twine to the tags from my stash before building embellishment clusters around the photos. My title comes from the Chit Chat pack, while the remaining embellishments are a combination of Odds & Ends and Bits and Pieces pieces.

One final detail that really brings everything together is the addition of stars from the July 4th Shaker Pops. I originally planned to use the large shaker embellishment, but I ended up choosing the tiny star accents instead. They were the perfect finishing touch, adding just the right amount of sparkle.

I absolutely love how this layout came together! The diagonal paper strips create the look of a quilt while still feeling fresh and modern, and the layers, stitching, and dimensional embellishments add so much texture and interest. I hope this project inspires you to pull out your Hometown USA collection and create your own patriotic memories. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I'll see you again soon!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8535 plaid to be an american paper

8536 land of the free paper

8541 polka-dot pride paper

8540 red, white & blue paper

8537 picnic plaid paper

8527 bits & pieces

8526 chit chat

8525 odds & ends 

8506 july 4th shaker-pops

3402 lily white cardstock

HOMETOWN USA JULY 4TH FUN LAYOUT | with Tya

There’s something so special about documenting those classic summertime memories, and this Hometown USA collection was absolutely perfect for capturing these sweet Fourth of July moments! The bright reds, crisp blues, and cheerful patterns instantly bring all the patriotic fun to life, while the adorable icons and dimensional embellishments make this page feel like a celebration all on its own. I loved combining playful layers, festive textures, and happy photos to create a layout that feels every bit as joyful as the memories themselves.

The foundation of this page begins with a simple patchwork background created from two coordinating patterned papers from the Petite Prints.  The bold red polka dots paired with the soft blue plaid create a classic patriotic color palette while allowing the photos and embellishments to really shine. A pair of blue border strips helps divide the design and draws your eye right to the center of the page.

The main focal point is filled with layers of fun! I tucked in several accordion-fold rosettes to add lots of dimension before building my title cluster on top. The “July 4th FUN” title from the Chit Chat makes a bold statement, and I surrounded it with fireworks die cuts, stars, and the cutest little Uncle Sam icon, all of these from the Odds and Ends, Bits and Pieces, and This and That stickers. Enamel stars from the Star Spangled Shape Sprinkles, heart accents, and a cute bird sticker add the perfect finishing touches while giving the entire cluster plenty of depth and sparkle.

The photo arrangement is one of my favorite parts of this layout. Instead of placing the pictures in a traditional grid, I overlapped three snapshots at slightly different heights to create movement while still keeping the design balanced. The little “Having a Blast” speech bubble from the This and That Sticker Sheet is the perfect sentiment for these silly patriotic photo booth pictures, and I couldn’t resist adding a tiny firecracker Odds and Ends die cuts along with more star Shaped Sprinkles beside the photos for one more festive detail.

To preserve the story behind these memories, I included a simple hand-written journaling card found in the Bits and Pieces,  tucked right beside the title. The lined notebook paper adds a fun, casual feel and keeps the focus on the sweet memory of Chloe and Wyatt enjoying the Fourth of July together. Sometimes the simplest journaling pieces become the most meaningful part of a scrapbook page years later. 

I love how this layout combines bright colors, playful patterns, dimensional rosettes, adorable Doodlebug characters, fireworks, and patriotic icons into one cheerful design that perfectly captures the excitement of celebrating America’s birthday. The Hometown USA collection truly makes it easy to build pages that are both whimsical and full of heartfelt memories. Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this layout has inspired you to pull out your own favorite Fourth of July photos and create a page that celebrates the people and moments that make summer so memorable. Happy crafting, and I’ll see you again soon! 💙❤️🤍

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8546 Hometown USA Petite Prints Assortment Pack

8525 Hometown USA Odds and Ends

8526 Hometown USA Chit Chat

8527 Hometown USA Bits and Pieces

8501 Star Spangled Shape Sprinkles

8502 Old Glory Shape Sprinkles

8529 Hometown USA 6x6 Paper Pad

8531 Hometown USA This and That Stickers