The Technique It’s always fun to explore new ways to use our core Creative Memories tools—and the Border Maker System is as essential as it gets! In this week’s Scrapbook Live demo, we’re revisiting a technique to create BMC Border Blocks that I originally shared in January 2021 for Creative Life Scrapbooking. This technique works…
The Layout For this week’s layout, I took a trip down memory lane and pulled a design from my vault—one I originally created several years ago when the beautiful Spiced Plum collection was featured in a Secret Box. That box included some stunning 12-inch borders, but only one of each design, which posed a fun…
The Layout I absolutely love the clean and simple design of this layout—it’s amazing how just a few thoughtful details can instantly capture the fun and festive feeling of a birthday celebration. That said, I have to admit that using only two photos on a layout often feels a bit limiting, especially when you have…
The Layout When I’m looking for ideas for Scrapbook Live, I love diving into the Creative Memories Blog—especially older posts from years past. There’s something inspiring about rediscovering layouts I haven’t tried yet! Since I knew I’d be working on my April 2025 monthly layout this week, I needed a design that could hold multiple…
The Layout Double Rickrack Gradient Layout A couple of years ago Creative Memories released the Totally Tonal packs of paper in various shades that matched their line of cardstock. Within each pack there was a gorgeous gradient paper, and I created this layout for my customer group to showcase a fun say to play upon…
Want to receive notification of my blog posts in your email inbox? CLICK HERE to subscribe! The Layout I just adore the colors of the Staycation (2021) collection, and this layout has been on my to-do list since it debuted on the blog four years ago! I need a February 2025 monthly layout, and I…
Want to receive notification of my blog posts in your email inbox? CLICK HERE to subscribe! The Layout This layout is from January 2019 on the Creative Memories blog, back in the day when CM had the Happy Album Kits. Monthly they would release page ideas using the kits and this one caught my eye…
The Border I think I might be in my circle era! This border definitely has plenty of them! The Sun-Soaked collection from Creative Memories is hard to resist. The colors are vibrant, the artwork gorgeous and all the little details just make me smile. BUT – this Bubble Border can be done with more than…
The Layouts Sometimes quick, easy layouts are just what the doctor ordered when you have a case of “I-gotta-get-this-album-done!” Or maybe a case of the early morning “my-coffee-hasn’t-kicked-in?” And while these eight layouts were designed by Creative Memories to teach beginner scrapbookers the basics, they are perfect for even the most seasoned crafters to get…
The Technique I am overrun with sports photos. Like OVERRUN! What I desperately need are different ways to showcase all of the glory that is year after year of youth sports. I love sport layouts that convey action and movement within the design of the page itself and determined that the millions of lacrosse photos…
