Creative Memories Blog

Cement Your Memories With This Tranquil Blue Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by melissaullmann

What brings a sense of calm and tranquility to your life? Maybe it’s being outdoors and taking in the beauty of the world around you, going on adventures with loved ones or simply relaxing at your home. Or, maybe it’s all of the above! Often times, a variety of sources layer and piece together to give us that overall feeling of being content… which just so happens to be a few things this blue scrapbook layout encompasses!

Add A-neigh-zing Detail With This Farm Scrapbook Layout And Frame Embellishment

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by melissaullmann

It’s time to giddy up to greatness — and a great farm scrapbook layout — for today’s homegrown happening includes a layered frame embellishment to make corralling your memories of petting animals at a local farm, horseback riding, weekends spent in the countryside, collecting fresh eggs and milk and more as easy as saying “yippee!” Take a gander for yourself!

Handmade Hues For You: Tonal Scrapbook Borders and DIY Cards

Posted on March 20, 2023March 22, 2023 by Krislyn Mattei

Let’s be honest: Handmade is best. Quilts, candles, wall art, wreaths, metalwork… the list goes on and we love (and appreciate!) the handiwork that needs to go into it. Well, that homemade, heartfelt happiness just got easier with the latest promo by making scrapbook borders and DIY cards a breeze!

For a limited time, you can earn exclusive rad and really cool gifts — the Borders & Cards Recipe Template (hello, endless borders and card creations!), Rainbow Blank Card Kit (hue-tiful and heartfelt sendings) and How-Do-You-Do Warm & Cool Stickers (a dynamic duo of delights!) — FREE with qualifying orders! And, for any quantity you earn, you can choose exactly which gift(s) you would like to get free! To share the good vibes, you need to keep reading on to get six (YES, six!) project ideas using the exclusive gifts so you can see them in action!

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Sketch Round-Up March 6-19

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Creative Memories

What have you been up to lately?! Borders? Cards? Two-page layouts? The possibilities are endless when it comes to scrapbooking! Maybe add these ideas to your docket!

Take On The St. Patrick’s Day Pop-up Challenge: Are You #FeelingLucky?

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Creative Memories

We’re seeing green — from the dyed-green Chicago River to chilled green beer and milkshakes, head-to-toe green garb and sparkly bead necklaces — because the 17th of March marks St. Patrick’s Day! And what better way to join in on the fun than with a St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group?! This challenge is unlike any we’ve done before — instead of giving you a sketch, THIS challenge is all about palette (you guessed it, GREEN!) AND the prize package includes a treasure trove of green goodies! If you’re #FeelingLucky, you can get the details below, plus get inspiration from a few sample layouts!

Go Ga-Ga For Glorious Getaways: Tropical Baby Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 15, 2023March 7, 2023 by melissaullmann

Trending in popularity over the last few years, a “babymoon” is a prime time to reconnect and rejuvenate (and have quality sleep-in time!) before welcoming in the newest and littlest family member. Between the anticipation and nervousness of this exciting life chapter — and mentally preparing for the responsibilities soon to occur — taking a pre-baby vacay might be just what the doctor ordered. And it can be anything and anywhere, from a simple weekend road trip to romantic retreats and spa days. Today’s creative chapter features a tropical baby scrapbook layout that will have you saying “Oh, baby!”

An Ode To Opulence: Brocade Border Ideas For Scrapbooking

Posted on March 14, 2023March 7, 2023 by Krislyn Mattei

Brocade is an ornate fashion trend that has stood the test of time, originating from the Middle Ages. It’s a decorative fabric that is shuttle-woven with a raised pattern, typically featuring silver or gold thread, which exudes a feeling of timeless elegance and luxuriousness. Inspired by this stylish, scrolly sentiment, the Brocade Chain Border Maker Cartridge can make your special moments (think milestone anniversaries, dinner parties, prom, black-tie weddings and more) dress to the nines with ease. Make a fashion statement frenzy in a flash with these brocade border ideas for scrapbooking!

Rooted In Rural: Farm Themed Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 13, 2023March 12, 2023 by melissaullmann

Farm living is the life for us — and an a-neigh-zing new collection! It’s time to reveal your rural roots, for the On the Farm collection is ready to be cultivated. Inspired by classic red barns, organic vegetables and grains, fresh-cut flowers, farm animals and acres and acres of green pastures, it’s perfect for tractor pulls, gardening, milking goats and cows, collecting eggs in the chicken coop, weekend getaways in the countryside, farm-themed birthdays and more! Yeehaw! Round up your country charms with this farm themed scrapbook layout.

March 2023 Virtual Crop

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Creative Memories

We’re marching right into it — it’s time for the March Virtual Crop! Get ready, get set and let’s gooooo!

If this is your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you would like a quick step-by-step guide of what to expect before you jump in, you can get ALL the details on Virtual Crops in this blog post, including how to participate (in our Virtual Crop Facebook Group), supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.

If you want to know what’s new for 2023 VC’s, you can read about the updated features in this blog post.

Wave Hello To The Season With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 by Krislyn Mattei

Wave hello to spring — literally — for today’s blog features a wavy, warming and wonderful design that is as soft and sweeping as an easy-going breeze on a springtime day. What are some sensations you like to do during this time of year? Enjoying walks or yoga in the park? Jumping in rain puddles with the kiddos or grandkids? Visiting farmers’ markets for fresh veggies, fruits, flowers and herbs? Taking a stroll through a rose garden? The budding memories and nature’s hue-tiful canvas of pastel possibilities are endless — just like this spring scrapbook layout!