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Dynamic Duo: Create Both Simple and Decorative Scrapbook Layouts With The Boho Escape Collection

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Noreen Smith

Sometimes, you only have mere minutes to create and other times you can squeeze in a bit more and add that extra sticker or two. Luckily, no matter how much time you have, you can take the same basic supplies and groundwork and come up with multiple crafting opportunities! Blog contributor Noreen Smith recently used the beautiful Boho Escape collection and the new Mirrored Triangles Border Maker Cartridge to create two layouts — a more simple scrapbook layout and an elevated (and simply fabulous!) decorative scrapbook layout! Dive into this dynamic duo below!

Tell Tales of Your Time Off With This Vacation Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

It may be early in the year, but who is already feeling like they could use a tropical vacation? Whether you have a trip planned in the near future or want to reminisce on one from year’s past, this softly super vacation scrapbook layout is just what you need to seas your tropical moments and turn them into a sun-filled (and fun-filled! craft adventure. Bring on the sunscreen… and your creativity!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up Jan. 4-8

Posted on January 10, 2021January 7, 2021 by Creative Memories

It’s been a busy week of scrapbooking — between the recent product launch and the first Virtual Crop of 2021, we’re guessing you have been spending quite a bit of time in the craft room! (Applause to you!) But, are you still craving some new projects to try out? If so, you’re in luck — we have four beautiful project ideas for you to try out in today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up! (Psst, they all bring on some totally tropical thrills!)

Win Your Choice of a Mandala Burst Border Punch or Pineapple Punch: Virtual Crop Challenge #6

Posted on January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 9: 1pm CT

The bad news? It’s time for the last Virtual Crop challenge of the weekend. The good news? You have until 11:59pm CT on Sunday to submit all your layouts in order to be eligible for prizes. (Yippee!) Let’s end in the best way possible — here is Challenge #6!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Boho Escape Prize Pack: Virtual Crop Challenge #5

Posted on January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 9: 11am, 1pm CT

These Virtual Crops are a monthly highlight for so many (us included!). Four challenges are down and two to go… but there is still plenty of time to show off your scrapbooking skills, techniques and lovely layouts! Get ready, it’s time for Challenge #5!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Boho Escape Album Cover: Virtual Crop Challenge #4

Posted on January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Saturday, Jan. 9: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

Welcome back to the Virtual Crop! Who’s ready for another awesome day full of scrapbooking? Well, that’s exactly what’s in store, so let’s kick it off with Challenge #4!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Gee, Golly! Card Kit: Virtual Crop Challenge #3

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Friday, Jan. 8: 5pm CT | Saturday, Jan. 9: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

We’re almost done with the first day of the January Virtual Crop! Be sure to set your alarms for 9am CT, because that’s when Challenge #4 and the second day of the Virtual Crop will begin! But until then, let’s finish the day strong — here’s Challenge #3!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Boho Escape Prize Pack: Virtual Crop Challenge #2

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Friday, Jan. 8: 3pm, 5pm CT | Saturday, Jan. 9: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

You all did a great job with Challenge #1! If that’s any indication of how this weekend will go, we’re in for a real treat! Keep the creativity coming — here’s Challenge #2!

For a refresher on VC instructions, get the 411 on Virtual Crops here.

Win a Mirrored Triangles Border Maker Cartridge: Virtual Crop Challenge #1

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Creative Memories

Friday, Jan. 8: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm CT | Saturday, Jan. 9: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT

Welcome to the first Virtual Crop of 2021! (Hooray!) Are you ready for a weekend filled with crafting, creativity and the chance to win some awesome prizes? Well, let’s get to it, because it’s time for Challenge #1!

If this is your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you would like a quick step-by-step guide of what to expect before you jump in, you can get ALL the details on Virtual Crops in this blog post, including how to participate (in our Virtual Crop Facebook Group), supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.

Take a Bite of Sweetness With This Fruit Scrapbook Border

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Creative Memories

Who doesn’t love a juicy piece of fruit? There are so many fabulous fruits out there in the world, and so many ways to enjoy them — whirled up in a smoothie, chopped up for a salad, placed atop an ice cream sundae and in its simplest form, eaten plain! Each sweet morsel has its own set of origins or where its zest and aroma taste best, and blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu was just recently thinking about that notion with tropical fruits she had in Hawaii! It inspired her to produce a fruit scrapbook border with the new Boho Escape collection — take a look at this sweet treat!