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#MayBONUS Challenge: A Method of Self-Care for Processing 2020/COVID

Posted on May 17, 2021January 6, 2023 by Creative Memories

2020 started off like “just another year,” but by March, it proved it was going to be a year like no other. We all found ourselves in a world of “new normals” to adapt to, while at the same time being separated physically from many of our relatives and friends — our support system — as we adjusted to the changes.

Today’s #MayBONUS challenge is one we can all benefit from — it includes 4 SKETCHES focused around a method of self-care for processing 2020/COVID AND an appearance by a renowned special guest who has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, The New York Times and the Today show. Read on to learn more — you’re not going to want to miss out on the #MayBONUS!

Find Silver Linings With These COVID-19 Scrapbook Borders

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

2020 has been full of trials and tribulations for many. Numerous school districts underwent new protocols and moved to hybrid or virtual learning. Wearing masks and being six-feet apart at grocery stores has become a part of the shopping routine. Small businesses felt the weight of being closed upon their shoulders. Family gatherings had to get smaller. Despite the ups and downs that this last year has brought and currently brings, it’s so important to find the silver linings in it all — and that’s exactly what blog contributor Krislyn Mattei did with these COVID-19 scrapbook border she beautifully made with the Love Each Other 2 Theme Pack.

Tell Your 2020 Story With This COVID-19 Scrapbook Layout

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by melissaullmann

2020 has been an interesting year for many people around the world… to say the least. But one major significance (and reality!) of scrapbooking is documenting any and all memories, good times and maybe not so great times. No matter how you’re feeling about 2020, the Love Each Other 2 Theme Pack is here to help boost positivity and hope! Blog contributor Melissa Ullmann recently created a COVID-19 scrapbook layout that commemorates this “new normal” of the times — check it out!

Keep Calm and Quarantine On With These COVID-19 Scrapbook Border Ideas

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

What have been the “themes” of your quarantine? Are there certain activities you’ve undertaken (from cooking to reading to even more crafting) while staying at home a bit more? Do you find yourself watching the news more frequently? Or have you tried out video calls and other digital doings to stay connected with friends, family and co-workers? Check out how blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has taken the themes of her quarantine and turned them into memorable COVID-19 scrapbook border ideas!

Document COVID-19 in Your Happy Album With Quarantine Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

It’s no secret we’re living in uncertain and unprecedented times. While most people prefer to scrapbook the more positive times in life, it can be therapeutic to take a moment to commemorate any and all times (even unusual ones), such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out how blog contributor Krislyn Mattei has been filling up her Happy Album with monthly reflection pages in the form of quarantine scrapbook layouts!

Promote Positivity With These Quarantine Scrapbook Borders and Card

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Creative Memories

Due to COVID-19, 2020 is going to be remembered as a difficult and unusual year for so many. A lot of the year has been filled with a bit of gloom or unsteadiness, and many are looking for the silver lining. As scrapbookers, it’s up to us to find the bright sides in these situations and bring them to life in our albums and projects. Take a look at this DIY quarantine card and quarantine scrapbook border ideas and start thinking about how you can use the Love Each Other Theme Pack to promote positivity!

Document These Historic Times With Quarantine Scrapbook Layout Ideas

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Creative Memories

We are undoubtedly living in an unprecedented time with a quarantine to this magnitude, and it’s making quite a few of us do a bit of reflecting. Although these aren’t perhaps the happiest days of our lives, it’s still important that we look for the silver lining and do what we can to record and capture these moments. Check out these quarantine scrapbook layout ideas and consider creating a layout of your own!