Creative Memories Blog

Weekly Sketch Round-Up July 29-August 2

Posted on August 4, 2019August 2, 2019 by Creative Memories

What part of the scrapbooking process are you currently in? Are you sorting pictures? Picking out papers? Planning out layouts? No matter what step in the process you’re in, there’s definitely something to be gained from the Weekly Sketch Round-Up. Having a set idea of how you want your layout to look before you start creating gives you a major head start and makes the process much easier. Check out these four sketches and see if they help you out, regardless of where you are in the process!

Focus on the Big Picture with this Scrapbook Layout Stencil

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by melissaullmann

Have you ever found yourself wanting a bit of guidance when you sit down to create a layout? Maybe you want some help designing layouts that look polished and professional? Allow us to offer a helping hand with our collection of Recipe Templates! The latest and greatest one, the Frame It Up Recipe Template, is the perfect way to put together layouts worthy of the spotlight — check out these three examples and see for yourself!

Create Your July Happy Album Reflection Layout!

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by CreativeMemoriesHappyAlbum

Grab your Happy Album and scrapbook page kits – it’s time to create your July reflection page! If you’ve been keeping up each month and documenting your happy life, WAY TO GO! I’m loving how easy it is to set aside a little time each month to print my photos and journal about all the awesome memories I’ve made this year. I’m so excited about this month’s layout! HINT: You will learn how to create a secret fold out page that gives you extra room for photos! Keep reading for new journal prompts, a fun layout using Kit #19 (sketch included!) and another giveaway!

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Make the Rock-a-Byes Rock with these Baby Scrapbook Borders

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

Creating a scrapbook layout for a bouncing bundle of joy is truly a magical gift. You’re documenting their earliest moments for them — those precious ones they won’t remember. It’s one of the sweetest and most thoughtful things you can do for a little one, and though they may not know how to show it now, they’ll definitely appreciate it later. No baby layout is complete without a cute baby scrapbook border and these three ideas are perfect for all those early memories. Check them out!

Shine Bright with this Playful Plaid Scrapbook Layout

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

What makes a scrapbook layout memorable to you? Is it the photos on the page? Is it the way the shades in the papers and decorations coordinate and contrast? Or do some layouts just seem fun? No matter what stands out to you, we have a feeling this bright plaid scrapbook layout will certainly pop on your screen! Check out the step-by-step instructions for this rainbow scrapbook layout and learn how to add its optimistic energy to your own albums!

Weekly Sketch Round-Up July 22-26

Posted on July 28, 2019July 26, 2019 by Creative Memories

Scrapbooking is not all fun and games… okay, maybe it is. But it definitely isn’t fun when you sit down to scrapbook and feel uninspired. Thankfully, with the Weekly Sketch Round-Up at your disposal, you can avoid the humdrum and really lean into your imagination! (Psst! You can also use the Search bar and Category dropdown to find specific scrapping ideas for collections or tools.) Take a look at the four sketches posted on our Instagram account this week and keep the creative energy flowing!

Shades Meet Style with these Rainbow Scrapbook Borders

Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by melissaullmann

What do you get when you combine the bright, vivid shades of the rainbow with the artistic, hand-crafted details of a woven basket? An array of stunning rainbow scrapbook borders made with the Basketweave Border Punch, that’s what! The haute hues complement the detailed design of the punch perfectly, making for incredible borders that lighten up any project or layout. Check out these rainbow scrapbook border ideas and see what a breathtaking combination the Basketweave Border Punch and Rainbow Rush collection are!

Take a Dip into DIY with these Nautical Card Ideas

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

Life is better on the water. You spend your days lounging, relaxing and listening to the lapping waves — it’s all so picture perfect and sometimes a postcard just won’t do it justice. In those moments, let DIY do all the work! With the Deep Blue Sea collection, you can fashion some DI-wonderfully water-filled cards that would make any landlubber green with envy. (Side note: Did you know the term is actually landlubber, not land-lover??) Check out these nautical card ideas and try these coastal creations yourself!

Be Bold and Beautiful with this Vibrant Scrapbook Layout

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

They say fortune smiles upon the bold. When you believe in yourself enough to take a risk and venture out of your comfort zone, there’s no telling the rewards you may reap! The same thing is true for scrapbooking. With the papers and embellishments lighting up the Rainbow Rush collection, you can boldly go where no scrapbooker has gone before with its palette-a-plenty and symphony of shades. Check out this hue-heavy rainbow scrapbook layout and see for yourself why it pays to be bold!

Decorate with Delight using these Wedding Scrapbook Border Ideas

Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by Krislyn Mattei

Wedding season is a truly magical time. Weekends turn into wonderful excursions to places near and far as friends and family gather to celebrate the love of two people — the entire season feels like something out of a fairy tale! You’ll have plenty of chances to create enchanting layouts commemorating the nuptuals you attend but how do you add a finishing touch that dazzles as much as the day itself? By trying out one of these wedding scrapbook border ideas, of course! Read on to get step-by-step instructions on four scrapbook borders that spread the love all over any wedding scrapbook layout!