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Toddler Time Frames: 12 Baby Scrapbook Borders and DIY Baby Scrapbook Embellishment Idea

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

It’s true — children grow up fast. As important it may be to decorate the nursery, babyproof the home and shop for too-cute-to-handle clothes, it’s equally important to document these toddler time frames, tidbits and special moments within the first year (and beyond, too!). Blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has put together not 1, not 2, but 12 baby scrapbook borders that will for sure make for a cute and creative baby book that your little one can cherish for years to come.

Easy Breezy: Coastal Fast2Fab™ Predesigned Scrapbook Layout

Posted on November 30, 2021November 23, 2021 by melissaullmann

We all lead busy lives with our career, side gigs and household tasks, kids and grandkids, extracurricular activities and more. But don’t let your scrapbooking fall to the wayside — it is possible to create a stunning, complete album on your busy schedule! Save time without sacrificing quality with Fast2Fab™ pages! It’s so easy — place your photos on the predesigned pages (some featuring decorative mats, too), add embellishments and stickers for extra personality and pizzazz, write down your captions and voilà, you’re done! Really, you’re done — efficient and beautiful done in a flash. Take a look at this coastal Fast2Fab™ predesigned scrapbook layout that is oh-so easy breezy to put together!

Feature At-Home Fun With These Fast, Fabulous and Easy Staycation Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Of course, birthdays, anniversaries, promotions and other big life events are very special… but so are life’s “everyday” moments, like quality time spent at home. These lovely little moments can definitely have big meaning, and when you want to pay homage to at-home adventures, the Staycation Fast2Fab™ Album can let you do that quickly, easily and beautifully! Blog contributor Krislyn Mattei proves just that with these four easy Staycation scrapbook layouts — each one adding a bit more decorative detail! Give them a go and see how fast (and fabulous!) they are to put together!

Combine Art and Heart With These Scrapbook Border Ideas

Posted on February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

The true mark of a creative crafter is what she’s able to do with the various tools and supplies that are nearby — especially when said scrapper is able to mix and match, blend and beckon different collections to make masterpieces that simply exude an aura of effortless elegance. Blog contributor Krislyn Mattei recently took the Art Nouveau and Love Wins collections and concocted some stunning scrapbook border ideas — check them out below and show off your own creative genius!

Find Silver Linings With These COVID-19 Scrapbook Borders

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

2020 has been full of trials and tribulations for many. Numerous school districts underwent new protocols and moved to hybrid or virtual learning. Wearing masks and being six-feet apart at grocery stores has become a part of the shopping routine. Small businesses felt the weight of being closed upon their shoulders. Family gatherings had to get smaller. Despite the ups and downs that this last year has brought and currently brings, it’s so important to find the silver linings in it all — and that’s exactly what blog contributor Krislyn Mattei did with these COVID-19 scrapbook border she beautifully made with the Love Each Other 2 Theme Pack.

Tie the Creative Knot With These Wedding Scrapbook Borders

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

With the All My Love collection, there are lots of creative and elegant ways to bring perfect harmony to your wedding layouts. These wedding scrapbook borders created by blog contributor Krislyn Mattei unveils how you can bring a little extra detail to your projects to really tie the loved-filled vision all together. Check them out!

Easily Craft a Canadian Experience With This DIY Mini Accordion Album

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by Creative Memories

Intricate, complex layouts always look great, but if you want to get something done simply and quickly (and still looks amazing!), there are other ways to perfectly and proudly highlight your photos and memories. How so, you may ask? Well, that’s where blog contributor Tina Kistinger comes into play! Check out her beautiful DIY mini accordion album with the True North Theme Pack!

Keep Calm and Quarantine On With These COVID-19 Scrapbook Border Ideas

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

What have been the “themes” of your quarantine? Are there certain activities you’ve undertaken (from cooking to reading to even more crafting) while staying at home a bit more? Do you find yourself watching the news more frequently? Or have you tried out video calls and other digital doings to stay connected with friends, family and co-workers? Check out how blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has taken the themes of her quarantine and turned them into memorable COVID-19 scrapbook border ideas!

Document COVID-19 in Your Happy Album With Quarantine Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

It’s no secret we’re living in uncertain and unprecedented times. While most people prefer to scrapbook the more positive times in life, it can be therapeutic to take a moment to commemorate any and all times (even unusual ones), such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out how blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has been filling up her Happy Album with monthly reflection pages in the form of quarantine scrapbook layouts!

Creatively Cradle The First Year With These 12 Baby Scrapbook Borders

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

The first year of a baby’s life definitely flies by as new milestones happen almost daily. But you can document those precious and fleeting moments easily with projects dedicated to each month of your little one’s first year. Take a look for yourself as blog contributor Krislyn recently created 12 baby scrapbook borders to commemorate that adorable timeframe!