HOMETOWN USA LAYERED CARDS | with Niella

Hi crafty friends! Nice to see you all pop by! Today I have some red, white and blue inspiration for you when you next need to create some special Independence Day themed greeting cards! The best part about gifting a card is you don't need to have a special occasion, and gifting cards anytime during the year tells the receiver how much you treasure them!  Stay tuned to see my video showcase of my three greeting cards! 

I created these fun layered stars as part of some decoration inspiration a couple years ago and thought they'd be super sweetiful on top of some cards.  I carefully peeled off the back larger star and added some fresh adhesive foam rectangles to give extra lift and layered each star onto the decorated card bases.  

I find using a white textured cardstock piece behind my embellishments helps the eye to capture the completed look better.  If I had this star embellishment on top of patterned paper it would look too busy and cluttered.  A few sprinkles and starbursts helps decorate the front of card more, without losing focus.  To finish my cards, I've added a word sentiment to each to tie it all together.  So cute!

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 dee!  Enjoy my video showcase!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED 

8499 hometown usa sprinkle assorted

8501 hometown usa star spangled shape sprinkles

8548 hometown usa textured cardstock assortment pack

8529 hometown usa 6x6 paperpad

8533 hometown usa patterned cardstock

8536 hometown usa plaid to be an american patterned paper

8536 hometown usa land of the free patterned paper

8538 hometown usa all american patterned paper

8530 hometown usa icons stickers

8513 hometown usa mini icons stickers

8531 hometown usa this & that cardstock stickers

8528 hometown usa 4th of july cards & envelopes

OTHER

machine stitching

pop dots and rectangles

HOMETOWN USA MASCULINE CARDS | with Karen

On thing I struggle a bit with is making masculine cards for the awesome people in my life. Give me a stack of paper, and I generally gravitate towards teal, pink and yellow. So one of the things I LOVE about working with the adorable Hometown USA collection is that the colours are just what I need to not only get me out of my comfort zone, but just create something that is pulled together and dynamic - no matter who you are creating for!

I mean, come on - these colours are really great! And I love the pop of light blue in this collection because I think it adds a versatility that can have you creating for any collection.

For this set of cards, I wanted to focus on three general purpose cards - you know...those cards you always need around. And the great thing is that Chit Chat pack has these beautiful foil sentiments that can be the base for each card! I happened to grab a "Happy Birthday", "Just for You" and "Thanks for all You Do" sentiments, but there are even more in this pack that can be used for similar cards! While I used a standard piece of white cardstock for the base, each card was matted with a piece of patterned paper from the 6x6 paper pad.

And there are such beautiful embellishments for this collection! I am always a fan of a Mini Jewel when I am creating cards, but these star shaped ones from the Patriotic Assortment are extra special. I ended up using them on all three cards because they added that bit of sparkle and dimension I was looking for.

And of course, I can't forget to mention all of the die cut shapes and characters in the Odds & Ends pack. Really, the Odds & Ends, Chit Chat and Bits & Pieces packs are the foundation of my card making kit. I can always find what I need in these packs to create layered little scenes that look coordinated and polished and provide just the right amount of depth (with the help of a little foam adhesive) and I really do use them on almost every project that I create with Doodlebug projects. They are my go-to Doodlebug tools!

I love these cards! Every time I make a card with this collection I wonder why I don't reach for these Doodlebug colours more. I really can't wait for the next occasion to give these away!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs,

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8504 patriotic assortment - mini jewels

8526 hometown usa - chit chat

8527 hometown usa - bits & pieces

8525 hometown usa - odds & ends

8529 hometown usa - 6x6 paper pad

OTHER

Adhesive

White cardstock

HOMETOWN USA SHADOWBOX | with Miguel

I really enjoy making shadow boxes because they allow you to create your own design, shape, and size. I used the Shadow Box Punch Board and the Hometown USA collection for my project.

My main idea is for this shadow box to serve as a decoration during the holiday season and to capture a special moment so the memory lasts forever. I haven't had the good fortune of visiting the United States yet, but it’s a dream I want to make a reality very soon—and then frame that big day in my shadow box!

Let me tell you about the materials used in this project. I used the Solid Assortment Cardstock to create the base, and for the decoration, I used Odds & Ends and Chit Chat pieces,  layering them in 3D to create a lovely visual effect! 

I really enjoy using Doodlebug products for decorating; the variety of designs and sizes offers plenty of inspiration for adding color and life to your projects. I’ll sign off now—as always, I hope you like my idea and my work! See you soon.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8545 hometown usa 12x12 paper pack
8548 hometown usa textured cardstock assortment
8526 hometown usa chit chat

8525 hometown usa odds & ends

OTHER

Shadow Box Punch Board