More Than Just a Back to School Layout This week on Scrapbook Live, we’re revisiting a layout you may recognize from my first preview of Creative Memories’ new Die Cutting & Embossing System! The original version is a back-to-school layout featuring the School Years collection, but the design is much more versatile than its theme…
The new Creative Memories Die Cutting & Embossing System is here, and we’re taking a closer look at how it works—and, more importantly, some of the little tips and tricks that can make using it even easier! I’ve had the opportunity to play with the machine and dies, and while the basic concept is pretty…
It’s Time to Stretch Our Creative Muscles! Creative Memories’ August Virtual Crop starts on Friday, August 14th, so we’re kicking off the weekend with a little sketch warm-up during Scrapbook Live! If you haven’t worked with a sketch in a while, this will be a great refresher before the four new Virtual Crop sketches are…
Got scraps? This is the layout for you! This week’s Scrapbook Live is features a layout that first appeared on the Creative Memories blog in 2022 and I’ll admit, I have no idea how this one escaped my attention for so long! As soon as I came across it, I knew it deserved a second…
It’s Time for Winter in July! It’s hot as heck outside here in Arizona, so naturally I found myself drawn to a cool winter layout from the Creative Memories Blog while looking for inspiration for this week’s Scrapbook Live. Beyond the snowy photos, what immediately caught my eye was the use of a knockout-style Border…
Welcome back to Scrapbook Live! After taking a couple of weeks off for vacation, I wanted to ease back into creating with a layout that’s simple, adaptable and full of opportunities to talk about one of the topics I get asked about most often — choosing papers. This week’s inspiration comes from a Creative Memories…
Older Designs Remade with New Tools If you have the Creative Memories Custom Cutting System (CCS) Border Cutting Tools sitting in your craft room, this week’s Scrapbook Live is YOUR session. I’ve been revisiting some layouts I originally made with the 12-inch Decorative Trimmer — which is now retired — and figuring out how to…
It’s Time to Bash Your Mat Stash! If you’ve ever pulled a mat pack out of your stash and thought “okay… now what do I actually DO with these?” — this week’s Scrapbook Live is for you! I have a single page layout from the CM Blog to share with you today that uses mats…
Punching in the round: Not just for border punches Have you ever looked at your Creative Memories shape punches and wondered if you could do something MORE with them? Something beyond punching basic shapes? Well, THIS is the week we find out — because we are punching in the round! This Wednesday on Scrapbook Live,…
Memories Matter Virtual Crop Fundraiser Join us on June 20th for a special Virtual Crop featuring 15 exclusive scrapbook layouts. Your entire $35 registration fee will be donated directly to the Alzheimer’s Association (and may be tax-deductible depending on your personal tax situation). Learn more! Sunlit Border Punch – I just can’t get enough! Sometimes the best…
