I absolutely love the Creative Memories Jumbo Circle Template, part of their iconic Custom Cutting System. This versatile tool has been around for years, and for good reason—it’s one of those “must-have” pieces that opens up endless creative possibilities. From framing photos to building unique border ‘rings’, the Jumbo Circle is a true workhorse in any scrapbooker’s toolkit. If you don’t already own it, you are definitely missing out on a game-changing way to add variety and precision to your layouts!
Over the years I’ve created several videos on my YouTube channel that showcase different ways to make the most of the Jumbo Circle Template. Whether you’re looking for beginner-friendly tips or advanced techniques, these videos will help you see just how much this one template can do. Below, I’ve gathered a few key tutorials to get you started, along with extra tips to help you punch in the round, cut perfect frames, and add decorative touches with ease.
Marking the Angle Reference Points on the Jumbo Circle
If you’ve ever tried using your Creative Memories Jumbo Circle Template with border punches, you know that precision is key for getting a clean, balanced design. One of the easiest ways to make the process smoother is by marking the angle dots on your template so they’re quick and easy to see. In the printable handout and demo video below, I will walk you through a simple technique for adding permanent marker lines to your template, using the gray 13×13 Creative Memories Trimming Mat as a guide. This little prep step will save you time, improve your accuracy, and help you create beautiful, punched designs in the round with confidence.
PDF Handout: Marking the Angle Reference Points on the Creative Memories Jumbo Circle
Video: Marking Angle Reference Points on the Jumbo Circle Pattern
Punching in the Round: Using the Jumbo Circle with Border Maker Cartridges
The video below demonstrates how to use the Jumbo Circle Pattern with Border Maker Cartridges (BMCs) to create a “punch in the round” effect. This technique lets you add a fun, decorative border around a circle, giving your scrapbook pages a unique ring or circular mat for photos.
It’s important to note that BMCs are sized differently than the classic blue and white stand-alone border punches from Creative Memories. Because of this, you’ll want to reference this video as a starting point for experimenting with your favorite cartridges and adjusting your approach as needed.
Keep in mind that not every BMC will punch smoothly in the round. Some designs work better than others, and you may need to test which cartridges give the best results. You might also find it helpful to adjust which Custom Cutting System blade you use when cutting your initial circle, depending on the border design you’re working with.
Punching in the Round: Using the Jumbo Circle Template with Stand Alone Border Punches
The video below is a helpful starting point for learning how to use Creative Memories stand-alone border punches with the Jumbo Circle Pattern. These classic blue and white punches are slightly larger than the Border Maker Cartridges, so the approach is a little different—you’ll want to mark your template every 30 degrees and carefully center your punch on each mark before punching around the circle. This method allows you to create beautiful, continuous circular borders that frame your photos and journaling in a unique way.
As with the BMCs, not every stand-alone punch will give you perfect results when used in the round. Some designs may leave small wedges or require extra fussy cutting to tidy up the pattern after punching. It’s always a good idea to test a few punches on scrap paper before committing to your final layout.
Note: Frame Style punches (such as Petal Frame, Baroque, Arches, and Geometric) are sized differently than standard stand-alone punches. For those, you’ll want to reference the Border Maker Cartridge video above as your starting point.
Jumbo Circle CCS Pattern Video YouTube Playlist
I have various videos that I have made using the Jumbo Circle CCS pattern. Be sure to check them all out on YouTube.
