Family – Creative Memories Blog

Be Somewhere Over the Rainbow With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on June 16, 2021June 21, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

A fresh rain drizzles down onto Earth. You look outside and see the sun peeking through the misty clouds. It’s then when you witness an arc of hues stretched across the sky — this sight to behold is a rainbow! A rainbow’s refracting radiance has inspired art, poetry, songs and myths… and let’s add layouts to the list! Make your own hue-tiful rainbow with this spring scrapbook layout!

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!

Feature At-Home Fun With These Fast, Fabulous and Easy Staycation Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Krislyn Mattei

Of course, birthdays, anniversaries, promotions and other big life events are very special… but so are life’s “everyday” moments, like quality time spent at home. These lovely little moments can definitely have big meaning, and when you want to pay homage to at-home adventures, the Staycation Fast2Fab™ Album can let you do that quickly, easily and beautifully! Blog contributor Krislyn Mattei proves just that with these four easy Staycation scrapbook layouts — each one adding a bit more decorative detail! Give them a go and see how fast (and fabulous!) they are to put together!

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!

Grid Homey Memories With This COVID-19 Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 16, 2021April 19, 2021 by Noreen Smith

With everything going on in the world this past year, many of us have found ourselves spending a lot more time at home. Perhaps you’ve picked up a new hobby or expanded on a current one, whether it would be gardening, scrapbooking, making music, sewing, woodworking and more! Many schools have gone from in-person learning to virtual sessions, and even a hybrid of the two. Maybe you’ve found yourself around the kitchen table more or taught your kids some cooking and baking tips. Video calls graciously give us the ability family, friends and co-workers from the comfort of home. And in light of these times, people have pushed through and found ways to connect with one another… determined to still make memories. And that’s just what blog contributor Noreen Smith did with her COVID-19 scrapbook layout by gridding some at-home memories with the Staycation collection! What memories have you had within the walls of your home this past year?

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.

Feel at Home, Sweet Home With This Farmhouse Chic Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by melissaullmann

Home, sweet home — there is something nostalgic, comforting and inviting about the place we call home. It’s the abode where we sit down to gather and eat around the table, the spot where we entertain friends and family, a setting where we enjoy our home goods and decor — it’s the place we make our own. And as the old adage goes, “There’s no place like home.” In fact, that’s just what the Homestead collection is all about! Inspired by rustic designs from home interiors (with hints of industrial accents!), these products construct a happy foundation for your moments of quality time spent at home, summer and spring, days out on the farm or ranch and more. Ready to see its charm? Then invite this farmhouse chic scrapbook layout into your album today!