Creative Memories Blog

Sample Grade A Shades with this Vibrant Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 by melissaullmann

The Rainbow Rush collection is meant for layouts that stand out in an album and catch the eye of everyone flipping through the pages. Bland and boring, it’s not! It’s a collection that stops people in their tracks as all the happy hues and trendy tones boast a big-time wow-factor. This vibrant scrapbook layout is another example of the jaw-dropping projects you can make with Rainbow Rush. Check it out!

Kick Creativity into Gear with these Rustic Scrapbook Borders

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

Have you been looking for a way to put some new border ideas in motion? Are you hoping to kick your creativity into gear? Well, we’ve got the tool you need to do just that! The Gears Chain Border Maker Cartridge shifts your spreads into high gear – just look at these three ideas for rustic scrapbook borders! All that’s left is for you to get ready, set and GO!

Add Industrial Ingenuity to Your Desk with these DIY Sticky Note Holders

Posted on August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by Creative Memories

The best part about having the crafting bug? You can come up with unique ways to tackle all sorts of everyday challenges — some of which you didn’t even realize needed tackling! Someone who enjoys the imaginative art of DIY sees an entirely world of possibilities when it comes to their day-to-day life, and blog contributor Tina is no exception. She recently took the Memoirs & Memories collection and created handy DIY sticky note holders that look great on any desk or workspace. Check it out!

Create Botanical Beauty with this Exclusive Floral Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

Do you want to add a festive floral feel to your layouts? For a limited time only during the Cardstock Buffet, you can get your hands on the exclusive Botanical Bliss Paper Pack FREE when you purchase six or more packs of limited-edition cardstock, including three NEW textured cardstock options! The Botanical Bliss Paper Pack is only available during this promotion, so you won’t want to miss it! Now… shall we take a look at how you can create a beautiful floral scrapbook layout using this paper pack? Perfect, let’s go!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up August 12-16

Posted on August 18, 2019August 16, 2019 by Creative Memories

Finishing a scrapbook layout comes with a mixed bag of emotions. More than anything, you’re proud of yourself and happy with what you’ve created. But there’s also a small, nagging voice in the back of your head that’s saying, “Now what?!” It can be tough to know where to go once you’ve put together a project to be proud of but we have the answer for you — the Weekly Sketch Round-Up! Take a look at the four sketches below and let them guide you to your next layout, spread, border, card, whatever!

Get Classically Crafty with these Vintage Scrapbook Borders and Card

Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

Nothing resonates quite like the good times of the great oldies. Sure, the new is always exciting, but everyone loves a little bit of nostalgia, especially when it comes to scrapbook layouts. If you’re looking to add some traditional flair to your projects, then you’re going to love these projects made with the Memoirs & Memories collection! Check out these DIY vintage scrapbook borders and card to learn how to add a little bit of old-school cool to your projects!

Create HAPPY layouts with Scrapbook Page Kits!

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by CreativeMemoriesHappyAlbum

Bring some sunshine to your Happy Album pages with Kit #20! This blog post is filled with scrapbook inspiration, easy-to-follow directions and a new sketch perfect for your photo journal. Its bright patterns and adorable embellishments set the scene perfectly for all your adventures and stories! Grab your Happy Album, a cup of coffee and let’s get crafting!

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Store and Show Your Tiny Treasures with this Vintage Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by melissaullmann

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if you need more than that to tell the whole story? While scrapbooking may seem limited to a two-dimensional plane, your creativity jumps off the page in new ways with Memorabilia Pockets! You get to share every bit of every chapter as these transparent pockets allow you to store and display small notes, special messages, coins, pet tags, stamps, medals, military tags, badges and more in your scrapbook layouts. Take a look at how Memorabilia Pockets are used to add authenticity to this vintage scrapbook layout below!

Send Pops of Personality with these DIY Rainbow Card Ideas

Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by Marja Deeth

Let’s be honest, there’s a time and place for a plain, simple card. But for those other times and other places, we want the sentiment with the style! There’s nothing like a fun, spunky card that showcases the thought and effort that was put into making it. Taking your creativity to the top is easy with the happy hues of the Rainbow Rush collection! It’s the perfect place to start as you make your DIY rainbow card ideas a reality and send pops of personality and pizzazz to friends and family!

Find Your Happy Place with this Vintage Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by melissaullmann

Often when we reminisce, we can’t help but smile. Taking the time to look back on previous chapters of our lives can be one of the main reasons we scrapbook and the Memoirs & Memories collection helps you do just that. It plays on feelings of nostalgia while adding a lived-in look to your albums. See the sepia-inspired style of Memoirs & Memories in the vintage scrapbook layout below and imagine which scene from your life you want to highlight!