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Make Sparks Fly With This Fireworks Scrapbook Layout

Posted on July 1, 2020July 2, 2020 by Creative Memories

Do you remember where you were the first time you saw a fireworks show? There’s nothing quite like watching fireworks dazzle across the sky (cue all the oohs and ahhs!), and with America’s Independence Day happening this weekend, we reckon there will be plenty of people taking some fantastic fireworks photos. Gather up your Festive Fourth papers and Firecracker Punch, because blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu has a fantastic fireworks scrapbook layout for you to try out!

Tips for Creating Photographic Scrapbook Paper Layouts

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Noreen Smith

The Planes, Trains and Automobiles Paper Packs feature striking papers with photographic scenes on the reverse side. For some scrapbookers, these photographic backgrounds can be tricky to work with — you don’t want to cover up the featured image on the paper, you aren’t sure what size of photos will work on them or maybe you don’t know how to embellish without making them look too busy. But fear not — once you know a few tricks, they can be one of the easiest and fastest ways to create a layout! Check out these tips and examples on how to create stellar photographic scrapbook paper layouts!

Show Appreciation to Loved Ones with this Spring Scrapbook Spread

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by Creative Memories

Due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders, many of us are missing our loved ones. Sure, we can talk to them over the phone or via video chats, but it isn’t the same as being with them and making memories together. Advisor Terrie Moar was missing her grandchildren, so she decided to personally create a layout for each of them, starting with her youngest granddaughter. Check out this spring scrapbook spread she made and ponder if you could make one for a loved one you’re missing!

Frame Good Times With This Photography Scrapbook Layout

Posted on April 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by melissaullmann

Have you ever taken a snapshot and known instantly that it’s going to be a great memory and perfect for your layouts? In order to look back at those pretty-as-a-picture memories, you’re going to need a photography scrapbook layout that does them justice! Take a look at this layout idea and start planning out that next striking snapshot!

Click Into Creativity With These DIY Camera Punch Projects

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Creative Memories

Cameras can be the literal lens to our amazing experiences, adventures and memories — so let’s give them a little more credit with the new Camera Love Punch! This punch gives you all sorts of possibilities you can channel to make picture-perfect projects and layouts. Take a look for yourself with these DIY camera punch projects that blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu made with this snap-happy punch!

Promote Acceptance and Spread Love with this Autism Awareness Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Noreen Smith

Chances are you know (and love!) someone with autism, as the Autism Society estimates that currently 1 in 59 individuals are affected by autism. Although we now know much more about autism than we did when it was first identified, there is still much work to do. In 2008 the United Nations declared the second day of April as World Autism Awareness Day, and now the entire month of April is dedicated to promoting autism awareness, acceptance, information about services and supports, as well as a better overall understanding of neurodiversity. See how blog contributor Noreen came up with this beautiful autism awareness scrapbook layout in this blog post!

Dote On Your Spring Scrapbook Layouts with NEW Dot Pens

Posted on March 4, 2020March 9, 2020 by melissaullmann

Have you seen the NEW Dot Pens?! They feature a fine tip on one end to journal and draw, and a thicker dot tip on the other that you can press and hold to your page to make the dot grow. They’re perfect for adding hand-drawn designs to your projects, and this spring scrapbook layout is a great example! Let’s take a look…

Celebrate Your Outback Outings with this Australian Scrapbook Layout & Border

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 by Krislyn Mattei

The Aussie Adventure Theme Pack provides you with the tools and materials you need to detail all your didgeridoo delights. Take a look at this Australian scrapbook border and layout idea and give your albums an Aussie aesthetic!

Pirouette through Your Pages with this Dance Scrapbook Layout

Posted on December 9, 2019December 16, 2019 by melissaullmann

Do you have a dancer in your family? If your weekends involve high kicks and hair ties, we’ll take that as a yes! Inspired by the graceful movement of a prima ballerina flying across the stage and practiced positions expressing all kinds of personality, the Just Dance Theme Pack kit adds lyrical love to any dance scrapbook layouts you can dream of! Check out this layout and dance your way through the design!

Spread Christmas Cheer with this Christmas Scrapbook Spread

Posted on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 by melissaullmann

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As the season draws nearer, now’s the time to start preparing your Christmas scrapbook layouts so you can fill them with festive photos once the hustle and bustle subsides. Check out this Christmas spread for some ideas and inspiration on how you can bring the spirit of the season to your pages this year!