Creative Memories Blog

Enjoy New Thills With This Amusement Park Layout: Scrapbook Paper Folding Technique and Design

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by melissaullmann

Amusement parks, theme parks, water parks… all of these parks are tickets to a great time! And within these moments of magic, whether it’s for your first time or 100th, make for some of the best memories and photo ops… which only means it’ll make way for some thrilling layouts! Get in line and marvel at this amusement park layout for starters. (Psst, it features a dynamic scrapbook paper folding technique and design to really bring on the excitement!)

Say Ka-Bloom to Two Flower Scrapbook Layout Ideas With No Leftover Paper Scraps

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by Creative Memories

Have you ever finished up a project and wondered what to do with those tiny bits of leftover paper? Do you throw them out or let them sit on your craft, waiting patiently for months for a scrappy purpose? Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu challenged herself to have minimal (in fact, close to nil!) extras behind, which she was successfully able to do by creating two flower scrapbook ideas that work off of each other! Give them a go today!

Take A Magical Ride With This Amusement Park Layout

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by melissaullmann

Going to an amusement park is fun at any age — you can ride a zooming 360-degree corkscrew roller coaster or a slow-and-steady and high-in-the-sky Ferris wheel, enjoy sugary cotton candy, cool lemonade and deep-fried corn dogs and even play games and simply people-watch! And that’s just the magical experience you can enjoy over and over again with the Sparks of Magic collection! And it’s not perfect just for amusement park adventures — it’s also a happy reminder for memories of days at the fair, carnivals, water parks, birthday parties and so much more! Take a creative ride with this amusement park layout and let your imagination have fun!

Store a Treasure Trove of Natural Wonders: Easy Scrapbook Layout

Posted on July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 by melissaullmann

Eons and eons of water, fire and ice have sculpted our planet into an incredible work of art and birthed spectacular scenery. Throughout the world, we can explore the depths of giant crystal caves, hike our way through gorgeous national parks, hit the waves at vast beaches and so much more. Many outdoor destinations are just downright jaw-dropping… and, of course, beg for a photo op! Take a look at this easy scrapbook layout and imagine what natural wonders you show off!

Illuminate Bright Ideas With These Summer Crafts: Scrapbook Borders and Card

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by melissaullmann

Early dawns, longer sunlit days, shorter nights — summer is a sun-soaked sensation of a season! Whether you’re in the Northern Hemisphere currently enjoying fun-in-the-sun memories or in the Southern Hemisphere dreaming of warm-weather delights, the Summertime collection will have you walking (and crafting!) on sunshine all year round! Check out these summer crafts — scrapbook borders and a card — and illuminate bold ideas that really turn up the heat!

Welcome Your Memories With This Farmhouse Scrapbook Idea

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Farmhouse style is warm and approachable, just like the feeling that most people want in their home for themselves and for their guests! And that’s exactly the sentiment you get with the Homestead collection with its designs of reclaimed wood and rustic accents, greenery, neutral hues and more. Combine these elements with the Roundabout Recipe Template, and you’ll loop together a stunning layout that is sure to welcome your photos and precious homestead memories. Take a peek at this farmhouse scrapbook idea to see how!

Fabricate an Embroidery Scrapbook Technique — it’s Sew Stunning

Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by Creative Memories

Raise of hands — who knows how to embroider? With simple stitches, this form of art allows you to make decorative pillows for your sofa, custom handbags, clothing, tablecloths, towels and more. Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu learned how to embroider from her grandmother, and paid tribute to this historic pastime by creating this embroidery scrapbook technique — it’s sew stunning! Hoop to it!

Highlight Hue-tiful Memories With This Blue Layout

Posted on July 26, 2021July 21, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Ahh, blue. A hue which oftentimes hails a first-place ranking as humanity’s most preferred shade. This primary tone calls to mind feelings of calmness, serenity, tranquility and peace. And it’s also a primary pigment and top-notch tinge within the Botanical Burst collection! See for yourself with this blue layout and let your creativity flourish with this Grade A shade!

Sketch Round-Up July 12-25

Posted on July 25, 2021July 21, 2021 by Creative Memories

Here’s today’s agenda for you: scrapbooking, of course! Corral your trimmer, adhesives, pens, stickers, papers and more, for it’s time for another Sketch Round-Up with a lineup of innovative ideas, pretty projects and dynamic designs! Let’s go!

Go Wild for Paw-some Animal Tracks Crafts

Posted on July 23, 2021July 21, 2021 by melissaullmann

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Animals are everywhere in this world, from snow-covered mountains to the thick depths of a forest and even your very own backyard! Animals are awe-inspiring, and if you have photos and memories regarding to hiking, nature walks, trips to the zoo and camping (especially when paired with the Happy Camper collection, like these animal tracks crafts do!), then the Animal Tracks Border Maker Cartridge is a paw-some tool you’ve got to add to your craft room! Go wild!