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Marvel at This Magnificent Mandala Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 by Creative Memories

Mandala, (Sanskrit for “circle”) not only flaunts as a beautifully artistic, geometric design, but can also be a powerful spiritual symbol used in ceremonial rituals, worship, sacred art and meditation. For blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu, her children have created many painted crafts based on dot mandalas, so she was inspired to turn that circular concept into an eye-catching (and elegant!) mandala scrapbook layout — featuring the dazzling Mandala Burst Border Punch, of course!

Perfect the Pine With This DIY Christmas Tree Garland

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Creative Memories

Who says scrapbook supplies can only be used for scrapbooking? For a creative person, these supplies are a blank canvas for all sorts of unique projects, including Christmas decor! Garlands are such a festively fun way to deck out your home — wrapped around a tree, atop the mantlepiece, down the banister and more — and blog contributor Tina Kistinger decided to give the good ol’ fashioned garland her own crafty twist as a mini DIY Christmas tree garland using Creative Memories products!

Shake Up the Season With This Snow Globe Scrapbook Layout

Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Creative Memories

The snow globe — the ultimate knick-knack for anyone who adores the beauty of winter. And whether it’s a once-a-year seasonal decor item, a cherished childhood trinket or something you gaze upon in a gift shop (after swirling around, of course), these shakeable souvenirs whisk your into a magical, whimsical winter wonderland no matter where you are! Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu and her family are big fans of snow globes, which inspired her to create a festive snow globe scrapbook layout that mimics the emblem of the real thing — check it out!

Adorn Your Home With These Autumnal DIY Paper Pumpkin Garlands

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Creative Memories

Pumpkins are a symbol of fall — we can bake them, carve them and perhaps get a whiff of them in a scented candle. You can also decorate with them… in garland form! (Yes, really!) Blog contributor Tina Kistinger was feeling the DIY spirit, so she created these DIY paper pumpkin garlands that will make your home look gourd-geous and festive. Check it out below!

Send Warm Thoughts With These Quick and Easy DIY Summer Cards

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Creative Memories

Summer is one of the busiest seasons of the year — there are so many places to go and things to do. Even with this hustle and bustle, it’s always good to schedule in and set aside a little crafting — and that includes making simple, yet stunning cards! Blog contributor Tina Kistinger recently came up with some quick and easy DIY summer cards with Electric Summer that can be put together in no time. Check them out!

Get Ready for 2020 with this DIY Desk Calendar

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Noreen Smith

It’s hard to believe that a new year — and a new decade! — is just a few weeks away! As is tradition, with a new year comes a renewed commitment to getting organized. Often, this resolution (and every other one) falls flat on its face a few weeks into the year, but the 2020 Desk Calendar helps you stay on top of all the important dates and events at a glance in an easy and fun way! Best of all, it’s super cute, quick and easy to assemble and makes a fantastic gift! Check it out below and learn how to put together this DIY desk calendar!

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Put the Bow on the Dough with DIY Gift Card Holders

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by Creative Memories

Gift cards take the guess work out of gift-giving. Whether it’s for a niece who’d rather pick out her own clothes or a co-worker you don’t know that well, a gift card covers all the recipient bases! The only drawback is that it can seem a bit impersonal. Thankfully, blog contributor Tina has a solution for that with her DIY gift card holders idea! Check it out!

Add Industrial Ingenuity to Your Desk with these DIY Sticky Note Holders

Posted on August 20, 2019September 9, 2019 by Creative Memories

The best part about having the crafting bug? You can come up with unique ways to tackle all sorts of everyday challenges — some of which you didn’t even realize needed tackling! Someone who enjoys the imaginative art of DIY sees an entirely world of possibilities when it comes to their day-to-day life, and blog contributor Tina is no exception. She recently took the Memoirs & Memories collection and created handy DIY sticky note holders that look great on any desk or workspace. Check it out!

Add Holiday Spirit to Your Home with this DIY Christmas Tree Paper Craft

Posted on October 19, 2018October 18, 2018 by Creative Memories

Although it’s only October, it’s almost time to start getting ready to decorate your home for the holiday season. Most everyone has traditional holiday decorations like wreaths and ornaments, but what about DIY Christmas decorations? If you’re a Creative Memories® fan, you’re likely a crafty person and have the ability to create some beautiful decorations. Need an idea of where to start? Check out this DIY Christmas tree paper craft that you can make using the Season’s Greetings Paper Pack!

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9 Steps to Create a Magic Fold-Up Card Album!

Posted on May 13, 2018May 11, 2018 by Creative Memories

Looking for a unique card for someone? We’ve got the perfect thing for you, and you’ve probably never seen anything like it before – a magic fold-up card album! Sound intriguing? Let’s check it out!

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