Creative Memories Blog

Plow Through Possibilities With These Farm Scrapbook Borders Featuring The Tractor Punch

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by melissaullmann

Ready for a wheel-y good time? Today’s blog features the Tractor Punch (available for purchase through April 28 at noon CT (AU: 28 April at midnight AET — however, the punch is expected later this summer (AU: winter)) for you to take a ride down memory lane. Want to cultivate some creativity? Then make way for these farm scrapbook borders!

Introducing Scrapbooking 101 Tutorials: Monthly LIVE Streamings for Beginner Scrapbookers!

Posted on April 25, 2023May 17, 2023 by Creative Memories

Calling all BEGINNER scrapbookers, fantastic news — there’s a new LIVE monthly series with Product Development Creative Manager Noreen Smith that’s coming to YouTube and the Virtual Crop Facebook Group and it’s specifically for YOU, a brand-new scrapbooker! (Or if YOU aren’t new to scrapbooking, think of someone who you might like to invite so they can learn the basics and start to scrapbook alongside you!)

On the last Friday of EVERY month at noon CT, Scrapbooking 101 Tutorials with Noreen will give you 30-minute beginner-geared tutorials that will be streaming live at the same time on both channels (recordings will also be available afterward).

April Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Camping Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 by Creative Memories

One, two, three, four — here is a challenge you’ll adore! That’s right, it’s the last week of the month, which means another Completed Album Challenge! And if you’re ready for this new adventure (as well as a camping scrapbook layout) to pitch a perfect, completed album — and then show us what you’ve got on the Virtual Crop Facebook Group — let your creative compass guide you this way! ⬇️

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in April, just completed in April), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedApril2023 for the chance to win!

Let’s Celebrate the Earth: #2023EarthDayBONUS Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Creative Memories

As scrapbookers, we can spend a whole day away crafting, creating and concocting new and innovative projects, which means lots of papers, adhesives, stickers, embellishments and more. But before you throw away those little paper scraps and Tape Runner Refills, make the most out of your materials with an Earth Day scrapbook initiative — practice eco-friendly scrapping with ease by taking part in the latest-and-greatest (and perhaps greenest!) pop-up challenge!

You’ll want to join us in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group today to take on our #2023EarthDayBONUS challenge! It includes 3 sketch challenges (all of which will help you use up paper scraps!) OR you can choose to create a layout of your own that incorporates ladybugs or leaves as an homage to the current Spend/Get Promo (CA | AU)! Use your scraps or feel inspired by ladybugs and leaves — the choice is yours for the chance to win!

So without further ado, let’s get to it!

Be Bold, Be Blue-tiful: Blue Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Creative Memories

Did you know: Worldwide, blue is people’s most beloved hue? And the shade can represent so much — sky and the sea, open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, loyalty, faith, intelligence and sensitivity. Well, you can represent your special memories with blue easy with the Cue the Blue collection! See the A-grade shades in this blue scrapbook layout from blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu.

Find Your Path: Camp Scrapbook Borders With The Trail Sign Punch

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by melissaullmann

We’re mapping out a good time, for today’s blog features the Trail Sign Punch (available for purchase through April 28 at noon CT (AU: 28 April at midnight AET), however, the punch is expected later this summer (AU: winter) for you to find directions on how to piece these camp scrapbook borders together with ease! Point your creative compass toward these adventures now!

Bug Out With These Promo Bundles: Spring Scrapbook Borders and DIY Cards

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

Ohh, goodness, we’re buggin’ out… there are two spring-tastic bundles waiting for you to swoop in and catch! For a limited time, you can get the Unbe-leaf-able Bundle and/or the Ladybugs Bundle FREE with qualifying orders! Each bundle contains two exclusive products you’ll love for creating fresh and verdant layouts of your spring and summer memories, from picnics to backyard BBQs, play dates in the park and visiting botanical gardens (or planting your own!). Buzzin’ and ready to go? Then check out these spring scrapbook borders and DIY cards using the promo items you can earn FREE for a limited time!

For more details, visit: US | CA | AU

Sketch Round-Up April 3-16

Posted on April 16, 2023April 14, 2023 by Creative Memories

Raining outside? Aww shucks, guess you should scrapbook? Oh, it’s sunny outside? Well, bring the brightness in onto your layouts or even try scrapbooking outside on your patio or at a picnic table! No matter the weather forecast, our scrapbooking forecast is always a 100% chance of having fun and creativity! Let these sketches blow their way like a swift wind into your next project to-do list!

April 2023 Virtual Crop

Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Creative Memories

“April showers bring May flowers,” but this weekend will shower possibilities of super sketch challenges and community connection (with a misting of prizes, too!). It’s time to turn up the creative temps — the April Virtual Crop is here!

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.

If you want to know what’s new for 2023 VC’s, you can read about the updated features in this blog post.

Academically Accomplished: Graduation Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by Krislyn Mattei

The first chords of the iconic “Pomp and Circumstance” swell through the air. Tissues are being handed out to wipe happy, emotional tears. Family members get their cameras and smartphones ready to capture this celebration. And then here come the graduates, proudly marching forward to get their well-deserved diplomas. Years of studying, homework and tests, theatrical plays, band or choir concerts, heart-pounding games and athletic meets, science fairs and lab reports… it all dwindles down to this magical, milestone moment. (Congrats!) And we’re saying congrats, as a matter of fact, by featuring this graduation scrapbook layout that says exactly that — the Congrats, Grad! collection (which may result in you throwing your own cap into the air too over its A+ awesomeness).