Creative Memories Blog

Sketch Round-Up Jan. 10-23

Posted on January 23, 2022January 19, 2022 by Creative Memories

Sketches are two-fold winning wonders… how so? Well, for one, you can develop stunning projects without having to go to the trouble of designing a page completely from scratch — the blueprints are right there for you to work off of! On the flip side, sketches also allow you the freedom to include whatever tickles your scrapbooking fancy and means most to you — little knick-knacks and memorabilia, handwritten stories, special photos and embellishments, stickers and borders that add a punch of personal pizzazz and signature style. Whichever side to sketches you lean toward (or maybe a combo of the two!), they’re a surefire way to get the creativity flowing! Let’s see what you put together with these innovative ideas below.

Snuggle Into Storytime With This Infant Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 21, 2022January 19, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Long before babies understand a single word, most li’l ones love to hear their parents, grandparents and siblings (and really, anyone!) read out loud. Storytime combines soft snuggles, bright and eye-catching pictures, fascinating voices and sounds, and of course, you! It’s a sweet and relaxing way to bond with baby. As an added bonus, a 2019 study found that babies who are read to every day are exposed to 78,000 words each year (or by the time they reach the five-year-old mark, around 1.4 million words cumulatively from storytime!), which could mean a positive impact on their future language skills! Well, let’s get comfy and creative, for it’s time to button up your memories like a cute onesie and make this so-in-love infant scrapbook layout!

These Baby Jammies Scrapbook Borders and DIY Card Are Darling Cutie Pies

Posted on January 20, 2022January 18, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Babies are so cute with their squishy cheeks, soft skin, tiny fingers and toes and wide eyes. And when you think they couldn’t possibly get any cuter, you get to dress them up in teeny-tiny dresses, overalls, rompers and jammies! Well, enjoy special moments with your own little bundle of joy or newborn grandkids, nieces and nephews, and then make these baby jammies scrapbook borders and DIY card that everyone will go gaa-gaa for!

Make One-of-a-Kind Layouts with the Australia Map Recipe Template

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Kylie Kingham

Crikey! Have you seen the new Australia Map Recipe Template?! If you have ever visited Australia or have the pleasure of living there, it’s a must-have for making one-of-a-kind layouts like today’s project for your authentically Aussie memories! And with Australia Day right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to try it out!

Two-Page Bundle of Joy: Newborn Scrapbook Spread

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Our hearts are pitter-pattering and we’re cooing with delight — the latest collection, Lullaby Lane, is a complete bundle of joy! Inspired by the newest cute-as-a-button family member, these baby-themed scrapbooking supplies celebrate those big “firsts,” like first words and first tooth, as well as baby showers and baby announcements, cousin playdates, mealtime messes, splish-splashing fun in the bathtub and more. Swaddle your blissful baby beginnings with this two-page newborn scrapbook spread. (It’s pretty aww-dorable!)

Take On the #2022JanuaryBONUS Challenge with Totally Tonal Duos

Posted on January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 by Creative Memories

You know what’s tone-ally amazing? The new Totally Tonal Duos! These vibrant-meets-versatile products feature trending hues and designs to help facilitate simple coordination for your layouts with combinations spanning a rad rainbow spectrum.

The Totally Tonal Duos will be available throughout Q1 (while supplies last), but you won’t want to wait to get them because right now, when you purchase 8+ Totally Tonal Duo Paper Packs and/or Border Stickers, you can earn Prismatic Simple Cuts Paper Packs and Stickers FREE!

For promo details, visit: US | CA | AU
Also, we recently posted a blog that shows how to use the Prismatic Simple Cuts Paper Pack and Stickers — the freebies in this promo — that you’ll definitely want to check out!

Since we’re in the tone zone, it’s only fitting to have a #2022JanuaryBONUS challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group featuring these Totally Tonal products (but hey, you can use ANY CM products you have on hand for this challenge!). Check out the sketch below and let your bright delights come to life!

Win Your Choice of 1 Album Cover: Virtual Crop Challenge #6

Posted on January 15, 2022January 14, 2022 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 15: 1pm CT

My, oh my… where has the time gone? It’s hard to believe we’re already on the final sketch of the January Virtual Crop, but fret not — you still have until 11:59pm CT on Sunday to submit as many challenges (the more, the merrier… and the more chances to win!) as you want. Drumroll, please — Challenge #6 has been posted!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get all the details about Virtual Crops here.

Win Your Choice of 1 Paper Pack + 1 Mat Pack + 1 Sticker Pack: Virtual Crop Challenge #5

Posted on January 15, 2022January 14, 2022 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 15: 11am, 1pm CT

Innovation, ideation, intrigue — it’s all here and all because of you and your superb scrapbooking skills! We can’t wait to see what you dream up with another two-page beauty with Challenge #5!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get all the details about Virtual Crops here.

Win Your Choice of 1 Punch: Virtual Crop Challenge #4

Posted on January 15, 2022January 14, 2022 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 15: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

Today is gonna be a great day, and that’s because it’s the second day of the January Virtual Crop! Yay! Corral your supplies, grab a beverage and show off your creativity — here we go with Challenge #4.

For a refresher on VC instructions, get all the details about Virtual Crops here.

Win Your Choice of 1 Album Cover: Virtual Crop Challenge #3

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by Creative Memories

Friday, Jan. 14: 5pm CT | Saturday, Jan. 15: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

Talk about a day of pretty projects and personal connections! We’re definitely feeling the love (and the love of scrapbooking!) at this January Virtual Crop. While we’re on our last sketch of the day, don’t forget Day Two of this virtual extravaganza starts at 9am CT tomorrow with three more challenges to undertake!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get all the details about Virtual Crops here.