Creative Memories Blog

Create a DIY Circle Tag Mini Album with the Magic Awaits Collection

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by Creative Memories

Everyone loves their scrapbook albums, but sometimes, you want to make your memories even a little more mobile. There are plenty of ways you can do this, but how about putting them on your keychain to take with you wherever you go? (Yes, please!) Blog contributor Tina recently took the Magic Awaits collection and created her own DIY circle tag mini album — check out how she did it!

Hop into Action with this Easter Scrapbook Border

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

The Easter season is here! This time is filled with all sorts of idyllic shades and iconic imagery, which gives you a dye-namic theme to work with for your layouts and projects! Want to decorate your spring projects with a beautiful Easter scrapbook border? Then let’s hop to it and read on to learn how!

Creative Memories Virtual Card Crop #1

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Creative Memories

Welcome to the first Virtual Card Crop! It’s going to be a wonderful afternoon of cardmaking and creativity, as well as the opportunity to win card kit prizes! You ready? Then let’s get started!

P.S. If you’d like a quick walk-through of what to expect before you jump in, you can get the 411 on Virtual Card Crops in this blog post, including how to participate, supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.

Vote Scrappie the Bear for President!

Posted on April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 by Creative Memories

For over 20 years, Scrappie the Bear has been the official mascot of Creative Memories. He’s spent the past two decades spreading the joy of scrapbooking to creative people across the globe. His love for the crop is unmatched, and he won’t rest until the entire world understands the importance of memory preservation. Now, he’s taking on a brand new challenge — running for President.

Promote Acceptance and Spread Love with this Autism Awareness Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Noreen Smith

Chances are you know (and love!) someone with autism, as the Autism Society estimates that currently 1 in 59 individuals are affected by autism. Although we now know much more about autism than we did when it was first identified, there is still much work to do. In 2008 the United Nations declared the second day of April as World Autism Awareness Day, and now the entire month of April is dedicated to promoting autism awareness, acceptance, information about services and supports, as well as a better overall understanding of neurodiversity. See how blog contributor Noreen came up with this beautiful autism awareness scrapbook layout in this blog post!

Get the 411 on Virtual Card Crops!

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Creative Memories

Are you looking for a new opportunity to get inspired and create some crafty cards? Then get ready, because we’re about to host our first-ever Virtual CARD Crop! And the really great news? We’ll be holding them every Wednesday in April so you can keep coming back for more fun. Want to learn the ins and outs on what it’s all about? Read on for the information you’ll need on this exciting new cardmaking challenge!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up March 23-27

Posted on March 29, 2020March 27, 2020 by Creative Memories

Are you looking for some extra inspiration to pump you up and get you through some downtime? You’re in luck — today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up has four great project ideas for you to take on and make your own. Check them out and let your creativity soar!

Count Your Blessings with this Easter Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

How are you getting geared up for the Easter season? How about gearing up with this Easter scrapbook layout using the Easter Blessings Theme Pack and the Baroque Frame Punch!

Embrace the New Season With These Spring Scrapbook Spreads

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

A change of season is like a change of scenery — it’s an inspiring breath of fresh air that can give you a creative kickstart. Take a look at how the change of seasons inspired blog contributor Krislyn Mattei’s creative process and how it led her to design two innovative and crisp spring scrapbook spreads!

Stay Connected with this Puzzle Scrapbook Layout Idea

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

Connection is key, especially in this day and age. Thanks to technology, we all have more correspondence and networks than ever, but how many quality connections do you have? They can consist of the people who matter the most — friends, family, your (scrapbooking) community. There are so many benefits to staying connected, and this puzzle scrapbook layout idea is a perfectly positive way to pay homage to your valued relationships. Read on to learn how to create it for yourself!