By Creative Memories
February 20, 2025

The Official Guide To Creative Memories’ Pens

Photos capture the memories, but it’s the thoughtful journaling on the scrapbook page, brought to life by the perfect pen, that completes telling the story. At Creative Memories, we know that the right pen is more than just an instrument; it’s the voice that gives your memories a personal touch. It adds context, emotion and transforms a simple caption into a cherished piece of your story.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of Creative Memories’ variety of pens. We’ll explore the different types available — from photo-safe journaling pens to vibrant decorative options — and share tips on how to use them to enhance your scrapbook layouts. Get ready to discover the power of the pen!

And don’t forget to keep reading until the end — we’ve got a fun quiz waiting for you, and you could win one of two fantastic albums!

— Why Choose Creative Memories’ Pens? —

Do you ever worry about your journaling fading or smudging over time? You’re not alone! That’s why we’ve taken steps to ensure our pens are as long-lasting as your memories. Here’s what sets Creative Memories pens apart:

Archival Quality: We understand the importance of preserving your photos and journaling, and we ensure that every element of your scrapbook contributes to that preservation by testing for archival safety. The premium inks we select are permanent and do not smear or transfer after 20 seconds. We prioritize photo-safe inks, which means if the ink comes in contact with photos, it will not cause any damage to your photos. We offer pens with inks that are acid-free and won’t harm your layouts over time.

Superior Materials: We carefully select the materials for our pens, ensuring they meet our high standards for quality and performance. From the smooth-flowing ink to the durable pen barrels, we choose components designed to last. We use water-based ink, which utilizes water as its main solvent acting as a carrier for pigments. Unlike conventional inks that rely on plastic or PVC, these inks incorporate organic co-solvents, making them significantly more environmentally friendly. You won’t find pens that skip, bleed or dry out quickly here!

Variety of Styles: We know that everyone has their own unique style, which is why we offer a variety of pen types. From micro-tip for detailed journaling to thicker diameters for bold captions, you’re sure to find the perfect writing tool to express your creativity. 

Premium Feel: We believe that quality you can feel makes a difference. Our pens are designed for comfortable writing and a smooth ink flow, making journaling a joy. The rich, vibrant colors and consistent lines will make your memories truly shine.

With Creative Memories pens, you can add those special finishing touches to your scrapbook layouts with confidence, knowing your words will last a lifetime.

— Explore Our Line of Pens —

Our carefully curated pen collection is designed to harmonize beautifully with our papers and albums, ensuring a polished and professional look for your memory-keeping projects. From precise journaling pens to bold and colorful options, these writing tools bring personality and vibrancy to your stories. Consider our convenient pen sets, perfect for everyday journaling and adding a splash of color to your pages. For personalized messages and captions, our diverse selection of pens offers a variety of line weights and ink colors, allowing you to customize your layouts with effortless style. Each pen is chosen for its quality and performance, reflecting Creative Memories’ commitment to superior craftsmanship and lasting value.

Beyond everyday writing, our specialty pens elevate your journaling to a truly archival art form. Discover pens with unique ink formulations, such as our Shimmer Brush Pen or metallic inks. These exclusive Creative Memories pens add a touch of distinction and permanence to your treasured memories, and are often available in convenient sets. Explore our assortment of pen types for various journaling styles that’re ideal for preserving precious details within your layouts.

Check out the pen range here:

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— Pen Styles —

Dual-Tip Pens:

Perfect for: Anyone who loves versatility and wants to add a personal touch to their layouts! Its dual-tip design offers amazing flexibility: The 0.5mm fine tip is ideal for delicate details and precise journaling, while the 1.2mm round tip lets you create bolder lines, add weight to your titles or make your journaling really pop. Effortlessly switch between fine lines for dates and captions and thicker strokes for decorative accents or titles. Plus, the photo-safe, fade-resistant and water-based pigment ink ensures your memories are preserved beautifully. When storing your pens, make sure the cap is always tightly secure so ink does not dry out. You will need to store horizontally so ink does not all move to one end of the ink barrel.

Micro Tip Pens:

Perfect for: Scrapbookers who love to add those special little details. With its ultra-fine 0.2mm tip, this pen allows for precise journaling and intricate decorating, making it ideal for journaling on your favorite mats and adding delicate accents to your layouts. The ink is photo-safe, fade-resistant and water-based and will preserve your ink for generations.

Dot Tip Pens:

Perfect for: Scrapbookers who love versatility and a touch of whimsy. Like our popular Dual-Tip Pen, the Dot Tip offers two distinct writing options with the same photo-safe, fade-resistant and water-based pigment ink, ensuring your memories are preserved beautifully.

This innovative pen features a fine 1.0mm tip, ideal for journaling, writing headlines and detailed drawing. With the dot tip, you can create a variety of dot sizes simply by adjusting the pressure. Press and hold the tip to your page and watch as the dot expands! Perfect for adding bold decorative accents, playful doodles and unique embellishments, the Dot Tip Pen is a must-have for any scrapbooker looking to add a touch of personality to their projects. 

Shimmer Brush Pens:

Perfect for: Creative Memories’ Shimmer Brush Pens are perfect for scrapbookers who want to add a touch of sparkle and shine to their creations. These pens feature the same photo-safe, fade-resistant and water-based pigment ink you love from our traditional pens, but with a fun and festive shimmer! The delicate brush tip allows for beautiful designs and painting. Simply remove the black ring, give the pen a gentle squeeze to activate the shimmering liquid ink and you’re ready to brush or paint your way to stunning scrapbook pages.

Want to see the pen in action? Watch this clip to best understand how to get it started and best use it on your pages!

Creative Memories ? Shimmer Brush Pen: How-To with Product Expert Noreen Smith!

Looking for a pencil option to mark your layouts? Don’t worry, we have that covered! Check out the Photo Labeling Pencil to outline your images in a photo-safe manner ahead of your cuts to prep them with any template. The Photo Labeling pencil has a soft, non-toxic graphite to allow your markings to seamlessly outline and wipe off.

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Collecting the dual tip and dot tip colors? Check out the Rainbow Pens Bundle to get six unique pens of each style with a coordinating Rainbow Dots fabric pen bundle to store or easily take your pens on the go!

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Ready to test your knowledge of pens? Take The Official Guide to Creative Memories Pens Quiz to be entered to win a 12×12 Orange Sorbet Brilliant Suns Shimmer album cover! Two lucky winners will receive an album.

8 responses to “The Official Guide To Creative Memories’ Pens”

  1. I would love to see you make an ideas book, focusing strictly on things that you can do with the pins on each page… I have a bunch of pens and could buy more because I love buying them, but then I never use them because I don’t think about what I could do with them other than just journaling.

  2. I would like you to bring back bold tip pens because they work well for calligraphy printing. I used them a lot.

  3. I think it is time for Creative Memories to come out with calligraphy pens… again. I have a set from YEARS and YEARS ago (old CM) but they are dying and I would really like to get another FRESH set.

  4. I prefer calligraphy writing on my page
    , do you see them in the future?
    I love your fine tip and have a dull tip as well.
    Definitely need more ideas to use other than journaling

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