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These Natural Scrapbook Projects Are Endlessly Exquisite

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by melissaullmann

There’s no need to sift through the rough to find the diamond that is the Emerald Gemstone collection! This collection is filled with many solid sensations, crystal-clear winners and true treasures! Plus, when you add the Gemstone Chain Border Maker Cartridge into the mix, you’ll uncover a whole world of creative possibilities and bedazzling borders to polish off your projects! Enjoy these absolute gems and find your next natural scrapbook projects below!

Take a New Angle With These Triangle Scrapbook Projects

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Are you in need of a new creative angle for your upcoming layouts and projects? Well, triangle this out for size — the Mirrored Triangles Border Maker Cartridge! Whether the cut-out border is kept in tact with its reflected symmetrical detail or sliced in half to showcase its pretty points (or whatever creative style and innovation suits your fancy!), this BMC is a geometric go-to winner. See for yourself with these triangle scrapbook layouts — three borders and a card!

Play With Shades in These Tonal Scrapbook Borders

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

There are so many tranquil tones and tints to play with when you create with the Natural Disposition collection due to its earthy palette of slate, brown, steel and light blue, mint and more! But even with the serenely soft shades, (and use of the Bridge Border Maker Cartridge!) your designs can really pop off the page! See for yourself in these totally terrific and tonal scrapbook borders!

Manifest Masculine Masterpieces with these DIY Cards and Scrapbook Borders

Posted on January 29, 2020January 27, 2020 by melissaullmann

Have you come up with some classic creations using the Genuine collection yet? Drawing inspiration from traditional menswear fabrics, tailor-made textiles and rugged, natural elements, this collection gives all your projects a down-to-earth yet dapper look. Not only can you create authentic layouts, but also fun DIY cards and scrapbook borders that have an incomparably iconic look. Check them out!

Make Great Fall Scrapbook Borders with Border Maker Cartridges & Punches

Posted on September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 by Krislyn Mattei

Do you have a layout that just doesn’t seem tied together yet? Try adding a border! Borders are a great way to drive home the theme of the layout and make everything look like it’s all on the same page (pun intended). If you’re creating autumn layouts and want to see how to make fall scrapbook borders, you’re in luck! The Garland and Pumpkins Border Maker Cartridges and On the Vine Border Punch will help you create fall scrapbook borders you can be proud of. Read on to learn how to make three borders with them!

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Winning Sports Borders

Posted on August 22, 2017August 16, 2017 by Krislyn Mattei

Whether you play the game or cheer in the stands, sports of all kinds offer some of the most exhilarating moments of our lives! Capture all the excitement of game day by snapping pics of the action, the players and teams. Try to include wide shots of the venue and close-ups of determined and focused faces. Add programs & ticket stubs, and journal all the highlights. Then pull it all together on your page layout with some action-inspiring borders.

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A Little Note

Posted on August 15, 2017August 10, 2017 by Creative Memories

A little note….is all it will take to put a smile on someone’s face.

Create this card, and the daisies will dance right off of it– and you are guaranteed smiles!

It doesn’t have to be for any special occasion, just a random act.

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Serve Up a Slice of Summer

Posted on July 24, 2017July 19, 2017 by Krislyn Mattei

Make your summer pages reflect the colorful fun of the season! Here are a few borders served up with the beachy Slice of Summer Collection, Scallop Burst Border Punch, and Footprints and Sprout Border Maker Cartridges.

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Mixin’ It Up with Mix & Match

Posted on July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by Krislyn Mattei

There are SO many fun ways to play with the Mix & Match Collection!

These papers and embellishments are endlessly versatile and will make your page layouts and projects come to life when you just need that certain pop of color.

Try these borders out, check out the variations that follow, and then see what you come up with!

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Vacation Borders Take Flight!

Posted on June 22, 2017June 20, 2017 by Krislyn Mattei

It’s that time of year…time for family vacations! So much of the fun is in the planning and the getting there. Why not start your vacation pages with pictures of the eager adventure-bound faces on the plane and stories and memorabilia of the travel plans?

Here I’ve paired the Gallivant collection with the Jumbo Jet Border Maker Cartridge to create some easy vacation borders.

Wherever your adventures take you this summer, I hope you enjoy the journey!

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