Noreen Smith

Create a Magical Theme Park Scrapbook Layout in Five Fast & Easy Steps!

Posted on February 28, 2020February 25, 2020 by Noreen Smith

You might look at the Magic Awaits collection and immediately think of amusement parks and carnivals, but the daring designs and popping palette of bright red, yellow and black make it a versatile collection that can be used for lots of different occasions! Blog contributor Noreen Smith used photos from her son’s birthday party at an indoor playground with Magic Awaits Fast2Fab™ Refill Pages and was able to put all the fun of his special day into a spread in just five steps. And the bonus? A two-page layout was completed in about 15 minutes! Here’s how:

Make Sweet DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts with Daydreamer and the Floral Circle Punch

Posted on February 4, 2020March 20, 2020 by Noreen Smith

Who doesn’t love a nice little gift or keepsake on special occasions? It’s a simple way to spread some love and they’re guaranteed to get your guests and friends excited! Blog contributor Noreen Smith is a party keepsake aficionado and she’s got a couple of DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for you to try! Check them out!

Create Shimmery DIY Party Decor with Cheers and Graduation Theme Packs

Posted on December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 by Noreen Smith

Whether you’re having an epic New Year’s Eve gala or a quiet dinner party to celebrate the coming of the new decade, you’ll definitely want to have some elegant party decorations for the occasion! And when you combine the new Cheers and Graduation Theme Packs with some shimmery cardstock and a few handy tools, it’s easier than ever to create countdown-worthy DIY party decor to ring in the new year! Check out these ideas and start making some for your own get-togethers!

Get Ready for 2020 with this DIY Desk Calendar

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Noreen Smith

It’s hard to believe that a new year — and a new decade! — is just a few weeks away! As is tradition, with a new year comes a renewed commitment to getting organized. Often, this resolution (and every other one) falls flat on its face a few weeks into the year, but the 2020 Desk Calendar helps you stay on top of all the important dates and events at a glance in an easy and fun way! Best of all, it’s super cute, quick and easy to assemble and makes a fantastic gift! Check it out below and learn how to put together this DIY desk calendar!

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Need to Quickly Create Multiple Scrapbook Layouts? Do it with a Twist!

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Noreen Smith

When you want to get pages done fast, it’s good to have a few tried-and-true layouts that you can turn to again and again. Those layouts are even better when you can simply modify this or change that to suit whatever photos you’re using. The single-page layout idea below is super versatile, accommodates five photos and can magically turn into something else by just giving it a twist! Check it out!

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Make Melodies with this Simply Symphonic Scrapbook Layout Idea

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Noreen Smith

When it comes to layouts, every scrapbooker needs an “ace in the hole.” Experimenting with new project ideas and challenging yourself is great, too, but it can be time-consuming. When you just want to put something together quickly, there’s nothing like having a simple scrapbook layout idea in your back pocket. Check out Noreen Smith’s go-to scrapbook layout — maybe it will become yours as well!

Create Simple, Yet Stunning DIY Cards for Any Occasion!

Posted on September 5, 2019September 9, 2019 by Noreen Smith

Who says you need a special occasion to send someone a card? With the right papers and a little bit of creativity, you can create a card that’s appropriate for any event, celebration or occasion! Want to see an example? Blog contributor Noreen recently took on the challenge of coming up with some DIY card ideas that are as versatile as they are striking — check them out!

Create Three Versions of One Rainbow Scrapbook Layout with this All-In Method

Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by Noreen Smith

The new Rainbow Rush Collection has so many stunning papers and embellishments that you might have a hard time narrowing down which ones to use for your layout. Instead of going back and forth, trying this and that, why not use them all? Blog contributor Noreen Smith used the same all-or-nothing method and photos to create three very different — yet equally bea-hue-tiful — rainbow scrapbook layouts! Check them out!

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Settle Into Sun-Soaked Scrapbooking with these Pre-designed Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Noreen Smith

Fast2Fab™ pre-designed pages are the answer to getting pages done fast! You can complete pages in as little as 10 minutes — just add photos, journal and BAM you’re done! If you want to get more creative, you can spend a little extra time decorating your pages with embellishments and stickers! Want to learn how you can use a Fast2Fab™ album to create a quick summer scrapbook layout? Let’s take a look at two pre-designed layouts that beat the heat and come from the Citrus Summer Fast2Fab™ Refill Pages!

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Create DIY Father’s Day Cards that Dad Will Love

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Noreen Smith

Father’s Day is just around the corner in North America — do you have your card picked out? If not, don’t panic – you can make a custom Father’s Day card for your dad that reflects his personality and passions! These three cards all use simple paper shapes cut to the same size, but with a few small changes, they turn into completely different cards tailored just to Dad! Learn more about how to create these DIY Father’s Day cards below and show some love to the main man in your life.

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