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It’s A Campsite Delight: Seek An Outdoor Escape With This Camp Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 25, 2023May 23, 2023 by Creative Memories

Camping can open doors to inspiring, fresh air adventures while also creating memories to last a lifetime. Whether it’s an old-fashioned tent, modern RV, pop-up camper, rustic cabin or lakeside cottage, you can get an up-close, immersive experience with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life… and perhaps enjoy some fishing, hiking, toasting marshmallows over a crackling bonfire, cooking burgers and hotdogs over charcoal grills, stargazing and more. And with the U.S. Memorial Day observance just around the corner (and for many, the unofficial start of summer!), it’s the perfect time to tap into blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu’s camp scrapbook layout!

Embellishments Buffet: Scrapbook Borders and DIY Cards

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

For a limited time, you can purchase limited-edition embellishments packs AND have the opportunity to earn exclusive Vivid Melodies Heart Sticker Packs and Mauve & Violet Metallic Dot Tip Pens FREE! You’ll love these limited-edition embellishments packs for ALL sorts of projects — from camping trips and hiking memories to visiting art museums, autumnal adventures, everyday moments and so much more!

PLUS, when you purchase 6+ limited-edition embellishments packs, you’ll enjoy the freebies as the perfect complement to your layouts of anniversaries, birthdays, kids, pets and more — the limits are endless for the pristine projects you can create using products from the Embellishments Buffet! Looking for somewhere to start? Let these scrapbook borders and DIY cards inspire you!

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Travel New Distances: Camping Scrapbook Borders With The Comfortable Camper Border Punch

Posted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by melissaullmann

Do you have travel plans this year? Perhaps a camping trip or two? Camping with family is a wholesome, great way to reconnect with each other (and nature!), whether it’s residing in a pop-up tent, RV, cabin or cottage! It’s time to go off the grid and commemorate your campfire stories with these camping scrapbook borders featuring the Comfortable Camper Border Punch!

April Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Camping Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 by Creative Memories

One, two, three, four — here is a challenge you’ll adore! That’s right, it’s the last week of the month, which means another Completed Album Challenge! And if you’re ready for this new adventure (as well as a camping scrapbook layout) to pitch a perfect, completed album — and then show us what you’ve got on the Virtual Crop Facebook Group — let your creative compass guide you this way! ⬇️

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in April, just completed in April), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedApril2023 for the chance to win!

Find Your Path: Camp Scrapbook Borders With The Trail Sign Punch

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by melissaullmann

We’re mapping out a good time, for today’s blog features the Trail Sign Punch (available for purchase through April 28 at noon CT (AU: 28 April at midnight AET), however, the punch is expected later this summer (AU: winter) for you to find directions on how to piece these camp scrapbook borders together with ease! Point your creative compass toward these adventures now!

Scout Around Your Memories With This Camping Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 10, 2023April 11, 2023 by melissaullmann

There’s something so special and satisfying about unplugging and enjoying moments in the midst of fresh air, cool streams and lakes and tall trees. From birding with binoculars to daytime (or nighttime) hikes, campfire songs and ziplining, there are so many activities to do in our great outdoors — and at any age (hello, Boy and Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, as well as adults!) So, after the backpacks and hiking boots are put away until next time, make this camping scrapbook layout to preserve these memories!

Pitch A Perfect Layout With This Camping Scrapbook Idea

Posted on April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by melissaullmann

We’re embracing the great outdoors, RV road trips, kayaking down a river, fishing with family, bonfires with s’mores and camping and staying in cabins, tents or cottages, because today is all about the Set Up Camp collection launch! And to pitch it all up, enjoy this camping scrapbooking layout with a tent decorative element that you can make in a snap!

March Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Farm Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 by Creative Memories

We’re completely in love with everything that has been happening this year in the scrapbooking stratosphere — incredible Virtual Crops, immense community connections, blazin’ Beginner Classes, shared creativity… and continued Completed Album Challenges! If you’ve completed an album in March, then you’ll want to show us what you’ve pieced together in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group for a chance to WIN! Need an idea that is outstanding in its field to finish out your latest album? Take a look at this farm scrapbook layout!

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in March, just completed in March), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedMarch2023 for the chance to win!

Rooted In Rural: Farm Themed Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 13, 2023March 12, 2023 by melissaullmann

Farm living is the life for us — and an a-neigh-zing new collection! It’s time to reveal your rural roots, for the On the Farm collection is ready to be cultivated. Inspired by classic red barns, organic vegetables and grains, fresh-cut flowers, farm animals and acres and acres of green pastures, it’s perfect for tractor pulls, gardening, milking goats and cows, collecting eggs in the chicken coop, weekend getaways in the countryside, farm-themed birthdays and more! Yeehaw! Round up your country charms with this farm themed scrapbook layout.

Wave Hello To The Season With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 by Krislyn Mattei

Wave hello to spring — literally — for today’s blog features a wavy, warming and wonderful design that is as soft and sweeping as an easy-going breeze on a springtime day. What are some sensations you like to do during this time of year? Enjoying walks or yoga in the park? Jumping in rain puddles with the kiddos or grandkids? Visiting farmers’ markets for fresh veggies, fruits, flowers and herbs? Taking a stroll through a rose garden? The budding memories and nature’s hue-tiful canvas of pastel possibilities are endless — just like this spring scrapbook layout!