Join me LIVE on Facebook on Friday at 12pm PT RESCHEDULED! I will be going LIVE on my Facebook page at 12:00pm PT on Friday, February 27th, 2026. If you can’t join me for the FB Live, the recording will be available to watch later on Facebook, or you can find it on my YouTube Channel. I will…
This week on Scrapbook Live, we’re diving into a layout sketch from the Creative Memories blog that makes the perfect warm-up project for the February 2026 Virtual Crop kicking off Friday afternoon. If you love starting a crop weekend with something simple, satisfying and low-pressure, this is it. Why Start with a Sketch? Sketches take…
Scrapbook Live: Frame Punch Tool Tips This week on Scrapbook Live, we’re diving into Frame Punch Tool Tips—how these tools work, how to avoid common mistakes, and a few creative ways to get more mileage out of them. Frame punches can feel intimidating at first, but once you understand the logic behind them, they become…
Scrapbook Border Pairs – the Perfect Duo! It’s the last Friday of the month, which means Scrapbook Live is all about borders. For this session, I’m revisiting a Creative Memories blog ideas from 2019 that feature “border duos”—a coordinating pair of borders designed to work together. These duos can be used at the top and…
Cats, Dogs and Everything in Between For this episode of Scrapbook Live, I will be creating a single-page layout inspired by a project from the Creative Memories blog. The original layout features the Ruffin’ It collection, Creative Memories’ latest pet-themed release. If you’re someone who’s been hoping for more pet-focused designs—especially cat-specific ones—you’re not alone.…
When a Good Sketch Feels Like Too Much The original Creative Memories sample uses multiple layers, angled pieces, and lots of pattern changes. That creates movement and excitement and shows off all the lovely papers in the paper pack — but it can also compete with your photos if you’re not careful. Instead of copying…
The Summer You-Pick-It Promo is HERE! I would be remiss if I didn’t share with you that Creative Memories’ big summer spend/get promo is now LIVE on the CM website! For every $150 US that you spend, you can select one of three fun gift bundles! Bundle #1 – Rainbow Dots Tote Bundle Bundle #2…
The Layout I originally created this two-page layout for my customers as a way to showcase a fun but often overlooked technique — using a knockout-style Border Maker Cartridge to create a decorative square page mat that becomes the anchor point for your photos. I use 2×2 squares in various paper patterns to create a…
Creative Memories Blog Layout for the Inspiration! I am a total sucker for rounded corners, so this two-page layout from the Creative Memories blog has been on my must-make list ever since it debuted with the Life at the Lake collection. There’s just something about those soft, curved edges that instantly makes a page feel…
I’ve had my eye on this project for a while — it’s one of those layouts that instantly grabs your attention and feels destined to become a true showstopper in an album. The original design was created with Creative Memories’ Emerald Gemstone collection (now retired), but I couldn’t resist re-imagining it with the Silver &…
