Spring – Creative Memories Blog

Buzzin’ With Detail: Bee Scrapbook Borders And DIY Card

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Black and golden stripes, translucent wings and a signature furry body, bees are a common sight in many gardens around the world. Bees are an important invertebrate in the animal kingdom — we need them to pollinate the food we eat, as well as the many trees and fragrant flowers to provide habitats for wildlife. Well, if you want to pay homage to these little winged creatures, then the Bumblebee Punch will make for un-bee-lievable projects. See for yourself with these bee scrapbook borders and DIY card!

Chase Butterflies And Your Memories With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on.
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.

The sight of bright butterflies swiftly dancing across gardens and landing on freshly bloomed flowers is a welcome sign that springtime has returned. And an activity that many of us did as kids (or even to this day!) is to chase butterflies… and then safely releasing them back to fly off into the warm air, of course. Well, chase your springtime memories for years to come with this spring scrapbook layout. It’s sure to make your heart flutter!

Honey-comb Through Your Memories With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 5, 2022May 3, 2022 by Creative Memories

Do you know why bees makes hexagon shapes in their hives? The short answer: Hexagons enable the bees to make very efficient use of space while using as little wax as possible, holding the maximum amount of honey and pollen! Well, what better to combine the hexagonal nature of bees than with the Embossed Hexagon Punch?! Plus, when you add in the Bumblebee Punch and Endless Meadows collection, you’re sure to be buzzin’ with beautiful layouts! See for yourself, as blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu integrates all of these items into one spectacular spring scrapbook layout!

Combine Complementary Creativity With This Blue and Yellow Sunflower Scrapbook Layout

Posted on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

Blue and yellow combos look balanced, peaceful, dynamic. And it’s easier than ever to achieve this brilliant aesthetic with the Heart to Help Paper Pack! The warmth, radiance and golden glints of yellow stands out against, yet complements, with the vivid and cool tones of blue to make your photos and memories pop with pizzazz and panache! Combine your special moments together with this sunflower scrapbook layout that is sure to catch everyone’s eye!

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Awaken Your Senses: Spring Scrapbook Layout With The NSD 2022 Collection

Posted on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Spring is a time of renewed senses. Sure, wintertime is great with flurries of fun, brisk adventures and snow that sparkles like diamonds, but springtime is a whole different ballpark that we love! You can open your windows and let the fresh air whoosh with inviting warmth through your home. You can hear the birds happily chirping songs and serenades and can see an abundance of too-cute baby rabbits and ducklings. Nature dons new attire, from the blanketing, luscious green grass to itty-bitty tree buds, and perfumes scents of earthy rain (aka petrichor) and the fresh sweetness of roses, lilacs, honeysuckles and more. Well, if your senses are awakened and ready for the season, then tap into this fresh start by creating this spring scrapbook layout!

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Buzzin’ With Detail: Bee Scrapbook Ideas With The NSD 2022 Collection

Posted on April 14, 2022April 12, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Sweet as can bee! Buzz-worthy project ideas! Do your own sting! Hive-five designs! It’s all here (and more!) with the NSD 2022 collection and coordinating Bumblebee Punch! See for yourself with these bee scrapbook ideas, and imagine what other themes (flying kites, visiting farmers’ markets, gardening, nature walks and more!) that you can dream up that will scream “Spring has sprung!”

Create A Bouquet Of Memories: Spring Scrapbooking Layout With Rose Scrapbooking Border

Posted on March 24, 2022March 23, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

From a hidden botanical gardens to local parks, bustling farmers’ markets and soaring conservatories bursting at the seams with fragrant blooms, there are so many places and opportunities to stop and smell the roses (or lilacs, peonies, tulips, daisies and more!) come springtime. This spring scrapbooking layout is in full bloom for this budding season and features a rose scrapbooking border that will put the petal to the metal!

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Feel The Flower Power: Flower Scrapbook Layouts

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe

Showers of sun-kissed flowers. Beautiful botanical layouts. Bloomin’ border beauties! It’s all possible with the current promo going on now! For a limited time, you can earn exclusive Everyday Décor Theme Packs & the Rose Garden Border Punch FREE with qualifying orders! Talk about flower power! Want to see how you can put these items into action?! Then take a look at these two flower scrapbook layouts that feature these exclusive products — they’re great for photos and projects of everyday spring and summer moments like kids hosting lemonade stands, picnics in the park, chasing fireflies, gardening and more — see for yourself!

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Be All Sunshine And Smiles With This Spring Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Ahh — the warmth of sunny, bright days not only feels good, but in moderation, is good for you, too! Scientifically, sunshine has a lot of benefits for our bodies, like strengthening the immune system, promoting vitamin D levels (also dubbed the “sunshine vitamin”), increasing serotonin (which boosts happy thoughts and keeps the mind calm and focused) and more. Psst, just don’t forget some sunscreen to stay protected! Well, to put these feel-good, walking-on-sunshine, sunny disposition vibes to action, check out this spring scrapbook layout!

Have a Green Thumb of Fun With This Garden Scrapbook Layout

Posted on March 9, 2022March 4, 2022 by Krislyn Mattei

Basil and begonias. Tomatoes and thyme. Petunias and paprika peppers. Growing your own plants, vines, fruits, herbs and flowers can be so rewarding… so why not show it off?! No need to curb (or rather, herb) your enthusiasm, for this garden scrapbook layout is growing with plenty of possibilities that you’ll want to cultivate right away!