Want to receive notification of my blog posts in your email inbox? CLICK HERE to subscribe! Got Extra Mats? Let’s Use Them Up! Can I be honest with you? I think mats might be one of the most UNDER-USED supplies in a scrapbooker’s stash. You buy a collection, you use the papers, stickers and embellishments…
Interwoven Zig Zag Paper Technique Sometimes the most eye-catching scrapbook details come from simple techniques that transform basic supplies into something unexpected. This week’s Scrapbook Live episode comes straight from my VIP Customer Vault, and we’re playing with a fun paper-weaving concept using interwoven zig zag strips to create texture, dimension and visual interest on…
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…
Simple & Effective Layouts: Easing Back into Scrapbooking Not all scrapbook borders need to be complex to be beautiful. While Creative Memories offers so many wonderful paper tools for crafting intricate page details, sometimes a clean, simple design is exactly what a layout needs. As I ease back into my scrappy routine after a couple…
Scrapbooking Fun with the Gingerbread Border Punch This week’s Scrapbook Live project is a cozy, two-page layout created using the Gingerbread Border Punch and the Gingerbread Fun collection. It has room for a LOT of photos, plenty of space for the adorable embellishments in the collection, and a structure that’s easy to adapt for other…
Simple Concept – Stunning Results! This week’s Scrapbook Live layout is inspired by a project from the Creative Memories Blog. It first caught my eye in the marketing photos for the new Gingerbread Fun collection, and I instantly loved the concept. When it finally appeared on the blog, I knew it was the perfect chance…
