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Channel Your Inner Homebody With This One-Page Home Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 10, 2022January 7, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

Break out the board games, build a blanket fort for a movie marathon, craft a DIY project, bake some treats… we are hunkering down at home, ready to relax and unwind (and to wear fuzzy jammies to really bring on the comfy vibes!). Day-to-day schedules can be full of busy, on-the-go to-dos, but today’s blog is all about kicking back and making memories at home! Have a go at this one-page home scrapbook layout and share the details of your delightful dwelling experiences!

Find Your Happy Place With This Home Themed Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

“Home, a spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.”

Give your memories a comforting, at-home greeting today and every day with the recently debuted Welcome Home collection! Inspired by meaningful time spent with friends and family and homey happenings, these scrapbooking supplies will furnish a solid foundation for photos of birthday parties, game nights, gardening, parties in the backyard, celebrations with loved ones and so much more! Open your albums to this home themed scrapbook layout and get ready for some inviting detail!

Finesse an Aura of Flora With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

It’s time to stop and smell the flowers… and fresh scrapbooking opportunities! Why’s that? Because the Botanical Burst collection has bloomed like wildflowers on the CM scene! These mix-and-match supplies were inspired by full-bloomed florals and fresh foliage (Hint: You’ll find cherry blossoms, field mustard, hydrangeas and leaves with their corresponding hues of pink, yellow, blue and green, respectively!) that can sprout a garden of great layouts based on the outdoors, spring and summer, gardening, kids, birthdays and so much more!

This collection features four album covers, as well as four paper packs and four sets of foiled and embossed embellishments (and all of these in the four hues listed above)! Even better, if you want ALL the decorative products, you can in one click with the Botanical Burst Buy-It-All Decorative Bundle… and you’ll also get two BONUS complementing sticker packs that are ONLY available through this bundle (not sold separately)! Enough talk already, let’s put the petal to the metal with this spring scrapbook layout!

Encircle Endearment With This Family Scrapbook Layout Idea

Posted on May 6, 2021May 5, 2021 by melissaullmann

Circles — a rather simple shape, but one the oldest geometric symbols that commonly represents unity, infinity and timelessness, among others. And guess what? You can recreate those sentiments of wholeness over and over again with the new Circle Cutter! Plus, when you add the Homestead collection into the mix, like this family scrapbook layout idea, you can see how circles can really unify and pull together a layout! Circles = unity. Family = unity. (It totally makes sense!) Round up your supplies and creativity and let’s get started!

Pay Homage to the Comforts of Home With This Farmhouse Chic Scrapbook Spread

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by melissaullmann

Dorothy was spot-on: There’s no place like home. Sure, when you look at it from the outside, a home is just a “house.” A building of bricks and wood. Maybe a yard. But a home is more than that — it’s a place to build and craft memories with family, friends and furry acquaintances over time. It’s a feeling of love, comfort, happiness and care. But no matter what or where you call home, this farmhouse chic scrapbook spread is set to construct a solid foundation for your at-home memories!

Cook Up Creativity With This Family Scrapbook Spread

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Fish Fridays. Grandma longing over her soul-warming chicken noodle soup to a kitchen novice baking a chocolate cake for the first time. No matter the meal or level of cookery and skills, being in the kitchen can dish out a ton of fun and smile-worthy memories (and hopefully some pretty tasty food, too)! Ready to whisk into action, work up a creative appetite and serve up a two-page layout? Then check out this family scrapbook spread — it’s a feast for the eyes!

Boast a Beautiful Bond With This Family Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by melissaullmann

Family is everything. They’re the ones (whether by blood or not) who have your back and pick you up when you need support, the companions who love you no matter what, the folks who cheer you on as you celebrate successes in life and the people who laugh with you and strive to see you smile. And when you want to give a shout-out to those who are near and dear to your heart, this family scrapbook layout will surely wrap up these special sentiments with its comforting-meets-charming allure.

This Farmhouse Chic Scrapbook Layout Builds a Happy Home for Your Memories

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by melissaullmann

Sure, it takes hands to build a house… but it takes heart and love to build a home. And if you want to pay homage to the caring comfort, laughter, special memories and more from within the walls and beams of your home, then the charm of the Homestead collection can construct just that! See how various mats from this refreshingly rustic collection builds a beautiful presence for your precious homely happenings.

Commemorate Time Spent Together With This Family Scrapbook Layout

Posted on December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 by Creative Memories

With the 2020 lockdown, many people found themselves spending more time than usual with their immediate family members. Lots of people transitioned to working from home. Kids adjusted to virtual learning. Perhaps there have been more shared meals and meaningful conversations around the table. Game and movie nights have picked up in popularity… and these are just a few examples! While this time can certainly be challenging, it can also leave you with a deeper sense of appreciation for the loved ones in your life. Blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu learned a lot about her appreciation for her friends and family this year, and she decided to show her gratefulness with a family scrapbook layout made with the Natural Disposition collection. Check it out!

Enhance Your Happy Place With This Outdoor Scrapbook Layout

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by melissaullmann

Where is your happy place? Do you have somewhere that you like to go whenever you find yourself needing a pick-me-up? Or perhaps your happy place when you get together with family, interact with your passions or just relax in solitude? Regardless of where, what or who it is, the Natural Disposition collection carries plenty of positivity to help you replicate that peace and joy that your happy place provides. Learn all about how you can use it by creating this outdoor scrapbook layout!