Scrapbooking Sketch

Woweeee, it’s December! Where did 2023 go?! No matter what, we hope this year has been filled with awesome adventures, fun festivities, momentous memories and superb scrapbooking! (And worry not, we still have memories to go until 2024!) To document those delightful days and miles of smiles, take an afternoon to scrapbook or be inspired by these four sketches that would make a lasting impression on your 2023 albums and layouts (or whenever, really!).

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Nov. 20-Dec. 3

Life is beautiful. Scrapbook it! 

A nostalgic link to the past, scrapbooks — whether a jam-packed 12×12 album or a smaller 8×8 Paper Album or anything in between — hold everything from pretty paper and foiled embellishments to newspaper clippings, movie stubs, crinkled handwritten letters and candid shots of loved ones we wouldn’t want to lose. And with the upcoming U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, it’s the perfect time to dish out, celebrate and preserve what is meaningful and to practice gratitude for a life well-lived and true-story experiences. Feast on these four sketch ideas and think of memories you would give thanks to with this rendition of the Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Nov. 6-19

Water improves your skin, exercise strengthens your heart, fruits and veggies have beneficial minerals and vitamins… and scrapbooking is good for the soul! And we’re prescribing you with a delightful dose of four sketches for the latest Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Oct. 23-Nov. 5

Hey, good lookin’. Whatcha got scrapbookin’?! What has been on your creative to-do list lately? Prepping festive borders? A birthday celebration layout? A two-page spread of everyday moments at home with family? A card to a loved one who could use a smile? No matter the theme, project type or amount of details or decorative elements used, we’re so happy you’re integrating your imagination and innovation! If you need a few more ideas to round out your lovely lineup, then be inspired by these four designs (with general and Christmas designs)!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Oct. 8-22

From seasonal outings to celebrations, family-fun moments to festive observances, there’s always something going on in life, right!? But no matter how big or how small, save those sentiments or special times by scrapbooking! Need an idea (or two, or three or four)? Then check out the latest Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Sept. 25-Oct. 8

Have you been making this a September to remember? We hope so because any season, month, week or day is a good time to treasure your memories. Make your mark on your monumental (or even mini!) moments with these four sketch ideas!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Sept. 11-24

Even though the Worldwide Virtual Crop is wrapping up its global greatness, (remember, you DO have until Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 11:59pm CT for a chance to walk away a worldly winner!), we’re never done sharing sketch sensations, boundless beauties, creative concoctions and more! In fact, keep that motivation moving forward with four ideas that will impress any scrapper, from Beginner begetters to Advanced artisans! 

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Aug. 28-Sept. 10

School is cool… and so is this edition of CM’s Sketch Round-Up series! Each sketch is a show-and-tell of A+ memories, whether it’s around academics or extracurriculars! Show off your school spirit (and scrappy skills and creativity!) now!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up Aug. 14-27

Bright borders or muted marvels? Two-page stunners or simplistic layouts? Hunkering down in your pajamas at home or going out to a retreat with friends? No matter the rhyme or reason, place or project, scrapbookers love to be creative! Test out your skills and follow along with these four ideas that will be a perfect to-do (or multiple to-do’s!) to add to your scrappy agenda this weekend and next week!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up July 31-Aug. 13

Borders? You bet. Two-page spreads and single-page layouts? Of course. DIY cards. Yup. They’re all here (and other innovative and awesome crafts!) on the CM blog. We’ve compiled together a few fresh ideas for you to get started — get ready, get set and get to checking out this rendition of the Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up July 17-30