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Be Bold in the Cold With These Exclusive Winter Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Creative Memories

Have you heard the news about the limited-time-only Winter Frolic Promo?! You can get YOUR choice of one of two bundles (or all the products in one convenient bundle!) FREE by spending a qualifying amount on the CM website. Today, we’re going to show you not one, but TWO winter scrapbook layouts that have been created with these bundles so you can see them in cold-weather action — bundle up and check them out!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up Oct. 12-16

Posted on October 18, 2020October 15, 2020 by Creative Memories

Wow! There has been a lot of hustle and bustle (and oodles of inspiration!) here at Creative Memories! Are you ready to be whisked into another exciting wave of innovation and creation? Take a look at these four projects from our Instagram and get ready to try them out for yourself, because it’s time for the Weekly Sketch Round-Up!

Style Your Albums With This Tile Scrapbook Layout

Posted on October 16, 2020October 15, 2020 by Creative Memories

Have you ever been inspired by art, architecture or interior design and tried to re-create that ambiance and allure in your layouts? Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu was recently thinking about her trip to Istanbul (and the ancient tile art she saw and was in awe over!) and it inspired her to create a stylish tile scrapbook layout — check it out!

Oh “Deer” — Christmas Is Here With These Reindeer Scrapbook Projects

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

We all know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen (and don’t forget Rudolph!), but which reindeer do you like best? Can’t decide? Why not create some reindeer scrapbook borders and a DIY reindeer card while you mull it over?

Send a Happier Harvest With These DIY Fall Slimline Cards

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Creative Memories

Have you ever heard of a slimline card? It’s the hottest thing in cardmaking right now — basically, they are cards small and thin enough to fit into a typical business envelope! Blog contributor Tina Kistinger decided to try them out for herself — check out these awesome DIY fall slimline cards!

Make Your Scrappy Spirits Bright With This Holiday Scrapbook Layout

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

It may be only October, but many people are already starting to get ready for the upcoming yuletide season! There is so much to love about the holidays, and between all the festive fun, the music and everything else, who can blame someone for wanting to get a head start? Do you want to get going on your holiday scrapbook layouts? Check out this very merry idea that uses the Christmas Spirit collection!

Tell Your 2020 Story With This COVID-19 Scrapbook Layout

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by melissaullmann

2020 has been an interesting year for many people around the world… to say the least. But one major significance (and reality!) of scrapbooking is documenting any and all memories, good times and maybe not so great times. No matter how you’re feeling about 2020, the Love Each Other 2 Theme Pack is here to help boost positivity and hope! Blog contributor Melissa Ullmann recently created a COVID-19 scrapbook layout that commemorates this “new normal” of the times — check it out!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up Oct. 5-9

Posted on October 11, 2020October 8, 2020 by Creative Memories

It was a very Christmassy week here at Creative Memories! Not only did we launch our festive Christmas Spirit collection, but our Instagram was filled with all sorts of merry and bright projects that use those new products. Let’s dash to it — check them out for yourself in today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up!

Win Your Choice of a Reindeer Punch or Santa’s Sleigh Punch: Virtual Crop Challenge #6

Posted on October 10, 2020October 8, 2020 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Oct. 10: 1pm CT

Oh my goodness — it’s already time for the final Virtual Crop challenge of October! Although this is the last challenge (until our November Virtual Crop), remember that you have until 11:59pm CT on Sunday to submit all your layouts. Let’s end with a bang — here’s Challenge #6!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Christmas Spirit Prize Pack: Virtual Crop Challenge #5

Posted on October 10, 2020October 8, 2020 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Oct. 10: 11am, 1pm CT

Your creativity continues to amaze us! You’re all given the same sketch to work with, but you all create something totally unique and original — bravo! We can’t wait to see what you do with Challenge #5!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.