HOMETOWN USA DECOR STARS | with Niella

Hey crafty crew! We're flying through June with Independence Day not too far away friends! Exciting! I'm picturing family gatherings, picnics, parades, food and a big bang celebration - which ties in to my Hometown USA project today 4.5" Decor Stars! So let's get our decorating all prepped and ready to go! AND there's a BONUS at the end of this blog post ;-)

Each star has three layers with the two top stars stitched onto white 2mm thick foam sheet. The foam helps with depth and dimension but also makes machine stitching a breeze. Have you stitched on foam yet? I love to do this.

This collection is so patriotic and fun! There's a coordinating textured cardstock pack so all the colors have been sorted for you, no need to stress on finding that perfect coordinating base! The papers I've used are (clockwise from top): Picnic Plaid, All Stars, Plaid to be an American, Hometown USA, Red, White & Blue.

These Decor Stars can be used on ALL your projects! Papercrafts, hamper baskets, home decorating, put on dowels for wands, added on your front door, your fridge with a magnet behind it or even as a gift bag topper!

I've put as much fun elements as I possibly could on each! Mini Icons, Sprinkles, This & That and even the odd silver balls from the Shakers! The stitching completes this project with that extra dimension. How cute are all the little kids all dressed up! So dang adorbs!

Remember to gather all the Doodlebug Design Team ideas and have fun creating, we promise you'll be happy you did!

And here's your BONUS! a video showcase :-)

Thank you crafty crew for flying by today! I hope I gave you a crafty hit of inspiration! Don't forget to tag us in on your socials - we're looking forward to seeing your next Doodlebug Design project! Until next time; doodle doo!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

Hometown USA collection

OTHER

machine stitching

foam

LET IT SNOW WINTER TREAT BAGS | with Wanda

Hi friends! Happy New Year! I hope 2022 brings you lots of happiness, fun and of course, crafty good times! I'm here today to share a Winter themed project I made with the Let It Snow Collection! This collection is so versatile...you can pick and choose so many different elements and themes from it. Today's projects feature the adorable snow people found in the collection. Snow people are great for both Christmas and Winter in general. I made some treat favors and a mini card. This would be a great suite of things for a party. You could use any wonderful Doodlebug Collection to tailor it to your occasion. I do love an aqua/pink/red color combination too! 

I used some cello bags and filled them with Sixlets in the prettiest shade of aqua to look like snowballs! I added my topper and used the Let It Snow collection along with Chunky Twine and Mini Doilies. So easy and fun to make these treats. The staples that hold the topper in place are covered with the pretty patterned papers.

I die cut and decorated a couple of treat bags! I do love these red and white stripes!! I added Doodle Cuts Mini Tags, some tiny clothespins and also some more twine to add embellishment.

 

Here's a little mini card that you can use with your treats or just so easy to put in a gift card or use as a place card! If you swap out the sentiment, this could also be a super cute Valentine card!

 

 

Cheers to a new year! I'll be back soon with another project! Until then, happy crafting and Happy New Year!

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DOODLEBUG SUPPLIES:

Let It Snow Collection
Chunky Twine and Twine
Mini Doilies
Mini Jewels
Mini Clothespins
Hearts Sprinkles
Doodle Cuts Mini Tags Dies
Rainbow Glitter Assortment

OTHER SUPPLIES:

Treat Bag Die Cut
Cello Bags
White Cardstock
Adhesives
Candies