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Have A Reason For The Seasons: Seasonal Paper Buffet

Posted on September 23, 2022September 22, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

Autumn, winter, Christmas… it’s all here and ready for your layouts with the Shades of the Season Paper Buffet Promo! It’s exactly that… thoughts of crisp nature walks, yuletide carols and winter wonderland adventures! Even better? When you purchase 6+ of the 12×12 Shades of the Seasons Paper Packs (12/pk), you have the opportunity to earn exclusive Shades of the Seasons Cardstock Sampler Packs (10/pk) FREE! For real! Get promo details: US | CA | AU

Get in on three seasonal Paper Buffet layouts down below… it’s the reason for the season!

Buzzin’ With Detail: Bee Scrapbook Borders And DIY Card

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Black and golden stripes, translucent wings and a signature furry body, bees are a common sight in many gardens around the world. Bees are an important invertebrate in the animal kingdom — we need them to pollinate the food we eat, as well as the many trees and fragrant flowers to provide habitats for wildlife. Well, if you want to pay homage to these little winged creatures, then the Bumblebee Punch will make for un-bee-lievable projects. See for yourself with these bee scrapbook borders and DIY card!

Say Va-Va-Bloom With This Pink Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Quite simply, when you mix red and white, you get pink! But the hue is more complex than that — in varying amounts of red and white, you can get an array of intensities and emotions, from subtly sweet light sensations to deep magentas and energetic hot pink. Whatever the shade of pink, it’s a fashion (and scrappin’!) statement! And you can definitely see its eye-catching nature in the Vivid Melodies Jazzberry products! Get ready to say “Va-va-bloom!” with this pink scrapbook layout!

Your Admission To Animal Awesomeness: Two-Page Zoo Themed Scrapbook Spread

Posted on July 21, 2022July 20, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Modern zoos strive to educate visitors of all ages about the wondrous wildlife from around the globe, as well as conservation needs and simply fostering an appreciation for wildlife and vegetation in general. And zoos house many thrilling experiences and family fun — up-close encounters with cold-weather and desert-dwelling creatures, feedings, funny water shows, taking a trip on a safari train, educational programs for the kiddos like story time and crafts, as well as for those a bit older like assisting zookeepers and gardeners… and more! Once you’re through the gate, enjoy the day and come back home, make this your ticket to remember the animal awesomeness! Just admit your creativity with this two-page zoo themed scrapbook spread!

Grow A Jungle Of Creativity With These Zoo And Animal Scrapbook Borders and DIY Card

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Are you looking for a bundle that meets all the koala-fications for you to creative wonderfully wild projects? Then feast your eyes on the What A Zoo, Too! Buy-It-All Bundle — it includes the decorative products in the What A Zoo, Too! collection and the complementing tools, plus BONUS What A Zoo, Too! Puffy Stickers (4/pk) that are ONLY available through this bundle (item not sold separately; this bundle is while supplies last). Are you roaring and ready to see these items in action? Then take a look at these zoo and animal scrapbook borders and DIY card!

Terrific And Photorealistic: Texture Paper For Scrapbooking

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by melissaullmann

Dramatic dimension. Alluring aesthetic. Pretty patterns. What do these ingredients make? The latest Totally Tonal Textures collection! As a reminder, each quarter in 2022, new Totally Tonals will be released, and this quarter, we’re talking about all things texture — summer, zoo and autumn — in photorealistic designs! Well, if you’re keen on this iteration, then check out these three layouts that are definitely terrific and photorealistic! (And after you see these stunning sensations, you’re going to want these texture paper packs for scrapbooking NOW!)

Cast Your Memories Into The Spotlight With This Red Carpet Themed Scrapbook Layout

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by melissaullmann

Who loves a good party? Whether you’re turning 18 or 88, birthday parties and celebrations are full of music, food, games, photo ops with props, fun, and of course, the star of the birthday show! Well, today we are shining the spotlight on a red carpet themed scrapbook layout — literally — with a DIY spotlight design! So bring on the confetti, balloons and raise your glasses to this showstopper!

A Remembrance To Those Who Have Fallen: Memorial Day Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

On the last Monday of May, many Americans commemorate Memorial Day — an observance that was first established (then called Decoration Day) years after the Civil War, in 1868, as a time to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Fast forward to today, and people hold family gatherings, visit cemeteries or memorials and participate in red-white-and-blue parades. We salute to the military personnel who sacrificed their lives for our freedom with this Memorial Day scrapbook layout.

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.” — Barack Obama

Handy How-To’s for Creative Memories Products

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by Creative Memories

Today’s blog post is a real How-To-tastic treat — we’ve got 11 handy how-to’s for using Creative Memories products that are part of the main line! Whether you’re new to CM and would like to learn how to insert pages into our albums and use a Tape Runner or have been with us for a while but could use a refresher on how to use our tools like the Original Border Maker System, you’re going to love it!

A Country of Charisma: Canada Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Noreen Smith

From the snowcapped British Columbia mountains that skiers and snowboarders zoom down to the Instagram-worthy turquoise depths of Lake Louise, the vast landscapes of sturdy elk grazing the plains and the urban charm of Toronto and Montreal with their piercing skyscrapers and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, there’s so much variety to Canadian culture and character. There’s a sense of wonderment no matter where you go in The Great White North! And if you want to pay homage to this more than eh-OK country, then you need the Canadian Pride collection. And as you can see in this Canada scrapbook layout, it’s definitely full of Canadian charisma and national nuances!