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Create Easter Mini-Baskets and DIY Easter Cards with the Easter Blessing Theme Pack

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Noreen Smith

Easter celebrations may look a lot different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And even though most of us will be staying at home and practicing social distancing this holiday weekend, we can still still bring a bit of fun to the Easter dinner table with sweet mini treat baskets, in addition to sharing the joy of this delightful season by making and sending DIY Easter cards to loved ones who can’t be with us. Thankfully, all you need to make both the mini-baskets and cards are the Easter Blessing Theme Pack, the Spring Leaf Chain Border Maker Cartridge, Blank Cards or White Cardstock and a few basic tools. Check the beauties out below!

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.

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!

Sprout in a Special Way with these Spring Borders & DIY Card

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by melissaullmann

Almost everyone has a smile on their face during the springtime (except for maybe people with pollen allergies). The Spring Medley collection captures all the positive vibes of spring – translate this happiness to your pages and projects with these spring borders and a DIY card idea. Read on to find out how!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up Feb. 3-7

Posted on February 9, 2020February 7, 2020 by Creative Memories

Are you finding yourself bored with the winter blues? Feeling cooped up due to the colder weather and being stuck inside? Try looking on the bright side — more time indoors means you have more time to crop! Check out the four sketches in today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up and use them to stay busy this week!

Spread the Love with these DIY Valentine’s Day Photo Projects

Posted on February 6, 2020March 20, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

What are your Valentine’s Day traditions? Do you love spending the day doing special things with your significant other? Maybe you use it as an opportunity to pamper yourself at the spa or with a massage. Or do you take the time to give all your affection to your kids or grandkids, doing something fun for the holiday? No matter what you do that day, blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has some fun DIY Valentine’s Day photo projects for you to try. Take a look!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up Jan. 27-31

Posted on February 2, 2020January 27, 2020 by Creative Memories

When you create a layout using a sketch as your template, what types of modifications do you add to make it your own? Do you stick on extra stickers or embellish with extra embellishments? Do you swap out photos for mats or vice versa? No matter what kinds of variations you make, as long as it’s something you love, you can’t go wrong! Check out the four sketches in this Weekly Sketch Round-Up and get inspired!

Manifest Masculine Masterpieces with these DIY Cards and Scrapbook Borders

Posted on January 29, 2020January 27, 2020 by melissaullmann

Have you come up with some classic creations using the Genuine collection yet? Drawing inspiration from traditional menswear fabrics, tailor-made textiles and rugged, natural elements, this collection gives all your projects a down-to-earth yet dapper look. Not only can you create authentic layouts, but also fun DIY cards and scrapbook borders that have an incomparably iconic look. Check them out!

Creating a DIY Floral Card Using the Floral Circle Punch

Posted on January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Creative Memories

Have you checked out the Floral Circle Punch yet? It creates a 6″ repeating ring and plants petals aplenty that work great for photo frames and mats to backdrops for embellishments and more. There are so many beautiful things you can create with this punch, including a full floral circle and a DIY floral card! Read on to learn how to create those two projects and add pretty petals to your projects!

Send Thankful Thoughts with these DIY Thanksgiving Card Ideas

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Creative Memories

Thanksgiving is all about counting your blessings and being grateful for the loved ones in your life. If you want to express your appreciation for them in a heartfelt and meaningful way, a Thanksgiving card is a fun and festive way to do so. With the ThankFULL Theme Pack, you can create wonderfully warm and deliciously detailed DIY Thanksgiving cards that show just how much you care. Take a look!