Wave A Wand-erful And Pretty Presence With This Princess Themed Scrapbook Layout

Once upon a time…

Actually, the time is now — create layouts and projects with the dreamy and delightful Enchanted Princess collection! It’s perfect for focusing on your little one’s fairy tale moments, princess-themed birthday parties and sleepovers, amusement or theme park trips, playing dress up and other magical and momentous times worth remembering. (Don’t forget there’s also the Enchanted Wizard collection for other spellbinding sensations, too! Check out the blog we posted last week on it here!) Dote on your pretty-as-a-princess memories with this princess themed scrapbook layout that is simply wand-erful!

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Sketch Round-Up May 22-June 5

Whether you’re currently embracing humid and hot days or cool, brisk days (depending on where you are in the world, it’s summertime in North America while Australia is experiencing the start of winter), we can always set aside a little (or a lot!) of time to scrapbook, get together with fellow creatives and try out new techniques! No matter the location, no matter the weather, take advantage of some fresh ideas with the Sketch Round-Up!

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Love A Laid-Back Lifestyle: Fast2Fab™ Predesigned Summer Scrapbook Spread

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…”

Whether that means reading for pleasure at the beach, laid-back BBQs in the backyard, lazy days at the pool, stress-free vacations, gardening, laying in freshly mowed grass to watch the clouds blow by and more, we’re all about summer’s glorious and gratifying three R’s — renew, relax and recharge! And scrapbooking can be as easy-breezy as a summer’s day, too, especially with Fast2Fab™ options! Kick back relish this Fast2Fab™ predesigned summer scrapbook spread to get a thrill for the chill.

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Marvel At Magical Moments With This Wizard Themed Scrapbook Layout

We’re stepping into a fortress full of wizardry and spellbinding potions — and perhaps a broomstick, sword, shield and a sorcery trick or two — for today marks a magical, mystical making with the Enchanted Wizard collection! (Psst, today also marks the launch of the Enchanted Princess collection — but more on those fairy tale marvels soon!) Get your creative wand (or CM goodies and tools!) at the ready and cast a scrapbooking spell with this wizard themed scrapbook layout — it’s perfect for memories of fantastical family trips to amusement parks, themed birthdays, imagination-filled playdates and more.

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Show A Patriotic Palette With This USA Themed Scrapbook Layout

“Ev’ry heart beats true
‘neath the Red, White and Blue”


Have you ever wondered why America salutes the hues of red, white and blue? Well, it has been said that Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, explained that those shades have a lot of significance — red signifying hardiness and valor, white representing purity and innocence and blue denoting vigilance, perseverance and justice. And this patriotic palette has clearly stood the test of time! Check out the stars-and-stripes power from Home Office’s Product Development Creative Manager Noreen Smith with this USA themed scrapbook layout!

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

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!

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Shop Our May “SALE” While You Still Can!

We broke the news in April that there is a NEW “Sale” dropdown on the website in the Last Chance category and we kept on with the deal delights in May with another batch of must-haves! (And come on, who doesn’t love a good deal?!) This iteration includes a plethora of products that span a scrapbooking spectrum from teens to tropical vibes, springtime to staycations… and so much more! But if you want to take advantage of these discounted deals, you’ll want to grab ’em before May 30!

Remember: You’re going to want to be sure and bookmark the page because it’s going to be refreshed regularly with current products that will be discounted for a period of only 30 days at a time — or until they sell through

If you haven’t already seen the May additions, sneak a peek at them below, then check out the projects to get inspiration on how you can use these discounted products in your scrapbooks! This is a great time to shop our stash and make these must-haves yours!

Note: Not all products used in the projects are still in stock. The projects are for getting ideas on how you can use the discounted products.

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May Completed Album Challenge PLUS 8×8 Custom Paper Albums

Here’s something that may make your day — the May Completed Album Challenge is underway in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group! There are so many types of albums out there in CM’s gamut of goodies — from traditional 12×12 albums to quick Fast2Fabs™, smaller 8×8 bookcloths and today’s special standout — 8×8 Custom Paper Albums! (Psst, they do indeed count toward the monthly Completed Album Challenges!) Make one for yourself (or as a gift!) and make sure to enter for the chance to win!

Do you know others who’d love to get more than a fair share of scrapbooking ideas and inspiration? Invite your scrapbook friends to join the Virtual Crop Facebook Group this week to get inspired by all of the completed albums!

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in May, just completed in May), 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 #CompletedMay2023 for the chance to win!

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Sketch Round-Up May 8-21

Do you have a crop or retreat coming up? Or maybe you finally have some “me time?” Well, why not tap into the Sketch Round-Up to give your brain a creative boost… and to add some awesome ideas to your albums! Have at it!

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Happiness Comes In Waves: Summer Scrapbook Layout

Sunshine, tan lines. Sweet treats, beating the heat. Grillin’ time and chillin’ vibes. No matter the rhyme or reason, summer is pretty cool (like an awesome pair of sunglasses or a dip in a pool, ocean or lake). So wave in your happiness and happenings after a day out in perfect weather with this summer scrapbook layout!

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