Decorate Ornamental And Sentimental Memories With This Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Any time can be the most wonderful time of the year, but especially now since the latest Christmas collection, Christmas Cheer, is making a pit-stop to CM like Santa and his team of reindeer! Combining the traditional trimmings of red and green with the brisk winter tidings of blue, these merry and magical products are Claus-itively perfect for layouts and photos of visiting Santa and his helpful elves at the mall, baking cookies, decorating the perfect Christmas tree, wrapping gifts and opening them on Christmas morning, Secret Santa exchanges, ice skating and more!

Psst! Get all the decorative products in the Christmas Cheer collection, in addition to the Candy Cane Stripe Border Maker Cartridge and Nutcracker Border Punch, plus the EXCLUSIVE Santa Embellishments and Festive Ornament Build-A-Punch (punch coming individually in November) with the Christmas Cheer Buy-It-All Bundle (but only until Oct. 13 at noon CT or while supplies last)! Talk about a great gift for yourself!

Ornament your seasonal sentiments today with this Christmas scrapbook layout! (Christmas will be here before you know it!)

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Reflect On Yuletide Moments All Year Round: Christmas Scrapbook Layout

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol”

The tree and twinkling lights may be down, sparkly ornaments carefully tucked away into boxes, halls “undecked” and iconic carols vanished into the air until next December, but the heartfelt, happy memories of Christmastime can last forever — especially in a stunning Christmas scrapbook layout! Remember the good tidings of comfort and joy with friends and family for years to come with this seasonal sensation.

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Deliver Merry Magic With This Christmas Scrapbook Layout: Letters To Santa

Every year, thousands and thousands of children write letters to Santa Claus in the hopes of winning the jolly North Pole resident over by convincing him they are worthy of certain requested gifts to be under tree on Christmas morning. To capture the merriment of this childhood rite of passage, blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu delivered an idea that is a perfect make-your-spirits-bright package! Put your stamp of approval on this Christmas scrapbook layout!

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Tweet With Glee: Cardinal Scrapbook Borders And DIY Christmas Card

“Cardinals appear when angels are near.”

To some, spotting a cheerful cardinal means that a loved one is watching over you. These vibrant visitors also offer a bright spot of scarlet in the whites of winter — and they’re a symbol of hope and joy, especially during the Christmas season. Well, if you’re wanting a treat (or tweet!) this season, then take a peek at these cardinal scrapbook borders and DIY Christmas card!

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Ornament Your Memories With This Christmas Scrapbook Layout

The Christmas tree — a staple in many homes for families to hang ornaments, tinsel and lights from the festive firs, but did you know…

  • The first decorated Christmas was in Riga, Latvia, in 1510.
  • The first printed reference to Christmas trees appeared in Germany in 1531.
  • Using small candles to light a Christmas tree dates back to mid-17th century.
  • Every year since 1947, a tree has been given from Nordmarka, outside of Oslo, to Trafalgar Square in England. The gift is an expression of good will and gratitude for Great Britain’s help to Norway during World War II.

No matter the symbolism, a Christmas tree is a big part in many homes! And it can be part of your home (or album!) with this Christmas scrapbook layout!

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Mat Your Merry Makings With This Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Mats draw attention, frame memories add layered dimension to your photos and storytelling. And when you throw merry-and-bright makings into the mix, you’re in for a presence that is a scrapbooking present for your albums! See how mats add layers of comfort and joy to this Christmas scrapbook layout — and make it today so you’re prepped and ready to print photos by the time jolly ol’ St. Nick comes to town.

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This Christmas Scrapbook Layout Is Baking Spirits Bright With a Gingerbread House Craft

Sweet, spicy, full of Christmas spirit and style… gingerbread houses! Did you know an early form of gingerbread can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who used it for ceremonial purposes? And another fun tidbit: The popularity of gingerbread houses rose in the 1800s when the Brothers Grimm wrote the (well, not-so-Christmassy) fairytale of Hansel and Gretel, as the two children stumble upon a house made entirely of sweets. Well, no matter the history, these cookie-walled structures are a creative and tasty way to celebrate the Christmas season for kids and adults alike by decorating them with frostings and icings, gumdrops, festive sprinkles, peppermints, chocolates other candied elements. And whether you’re building the house from scratch or using a kit, blog contributor Kylie Kingham has a Christmas scrapbook layout with a cute gingerbread house craft to pay homage to the sweetly spiced tradition!

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Light Up Your Memories With This Christmas Scrapbook Layout And Candle Craft

Candles enhance the atmosphere of a home — from placing nearby a window at Christmastime to Hanukkah and Kwanzaa — and are a glowing glimmer of decoration and celebration. (And they’re honestly just wonderful scents of goodness all year round!) Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu was feeling the festive fragrance and made this Christmas scrapbook layout with a candle craft upon it — will you be making it to light up your special moments?

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Get On Board With The Latest Chalk Pen for Scrapbooking Projects

Although many classrooms nowadays have glossy whiteboards or boards with interactive smart technology, there’s something about chalkboards and blackboards that evoke a classic, old-school aesthetic. And nowadays, chalk lettering is becoming quite the trend, from chic cafes to farmers’ market to your friend’s modern farmhouse kitchen to write down grocery lists and other reminders. Well, it’s time to chalk up your writing game — literally — with CM’s White Chalking Pen! If you have ever wanted to write or draw on a dark piece of paper or cardstock, you can! It mimics the appearance of written chalk (without any of the chalk dust haze lingering in the room!) and it’s photo-safe, too! Grab a blank paper slate and start doodling and drawing today with these scrapbooking projects that feature this brand-new chalk pen.

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All Is Calm And All Is Bright With These Nativity Crafts: Christmas Scrapbook Borders And Card

From family to family, there can be so many Christmas traditions. Decorating the tree. Baking cookies with grandma. Driving around to see the twinkling lights. Listening to classic yuletide songs. Wrapping and opening gifts. Sending out cards. Attending a Christmas mass. Whatever it is that you and your family does, there’s so much to enjoy about this most joyous time of year. And if you have some very special Christmas memories to highlight this year, check out these Nativity crafts — two Christmas scrapbook borders and a DIY card — and make a stable foundation for your season!

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