Monthly Archives: May 2024

Sunshine Mandala Circle Punch Layouts

Posted in Family Scrapbook Layouts, Outdoor Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Borders, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Summer Scrapbook Layouts by

Who loves FREE scrapbooking tools and materials? Right now, during Creative Memories current promotion, you have your choice of 2 FREEBIE bundles to select from with a purchase of $135US. You can opt for the Scenic Lighthouse Bundle or the Hello Sunshine Bundle, or with a $270US purchase you can get both bundles for free! The promo is scheduled to end at noon CT on May 31st or while supplies last.

The Scenic Lighthouse Bundle is very lovely with a pack of 3 watercolor sticker sheets and the single Lighthouse Punch. It will be great for layouts of your scenic shoreline photos. But the Hello Sunshine Bundle is my favorite of the two. I love the bright fun colors and super cute icons in the Hello Sunshine Embellishments, and I love the versatility of the Sunshine Mandala Circle Punch. You can use it to punch decorative circles, borders and corners.

For my first layout, I used designer papers from CM’s Summer Break Paper Pack, Canary and Tangerine Cardstocks, and Hello Sunshine Embellishments. I cut a hollow frame from Canary Cardstock and adhered a 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ piece of designer paper. I used the Sunshine Mandala Circle Punch to punch two borders from Canary and Tangerine Cardstocks. Please view my video for a demonstration of how I punched the borders. I used the Custom Cutting System with the largest Circle Pattern and Blue Blade on the inside edge to cut the circles for the borders. And I used Foam Squares to adhere the embellisments.

To create my second layout, I used papers, a variety mat, a sticker and an embellishment from the Summer Break Collection and also the Hello Sunshine Embellishments. I used the Sunshine Mandala Circle Punch to punch decorative circles from Canary Cardstock. I used the Custom Cutting System with the smallest Circle Pattern and the Green and Blue Blades on the outside edge to cut circles from designer paper and Pumpkin Cardstock. Please view my video for a demo on punching the decorative circles with the Sunshine Mandala Circle Punch.

Please click here to view my demonstration video.

The Summer Break Collection is available for purchase through my Creative Memories website link and with a $135US purchase, you can receive the Hello Sunshine Bundle for FREE! Don’t delay in ordering as the bundles could run out before the end of the promotion period.

Please click here to place an order.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Dotted Rainbow Scrapbook Layout Created with Dot-Tip Pens

Posted in Children Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Summer Scrapbook Layouts by

Many of us view our scrapbooks as dairies of our daily lives. We chronical the good times, the bad times and everything in-between to help us preserve our memories and create a lasting legacy for our families. We add journaling along with our photographs to tell our stories.

For your journaling, you’ll want to use pens that are photo-safe, fade-resistant and bleed-proof. Creative Memories offers a variety of Dual-Tip, Dot-Tip and Micro-Tip Pens that offer these qualities and are also quick drying to prevent smearing. Right now, you can purchase the Rainbow Pens Bundle that includes a mix of Dual-Tip and Dot-Tip Pens in fun colors and a free Fabric Pen Holder!

One of my cropping buddies recently asked me to share ideas for using the Dot-Tip Pens. The Dot-Tip Pens have a fine-point for journaling and also a round dot tip for making perfect dots. With a quick tap of the dot tip, you can make small dots. And by pressing the dot tip longer and harder, you can make larger dots. The dots make fun accents to a cluster of stickers and/or embellishments and can be used instead of epoxy dots or gemstone embellishments. I used several Dot-Pen Pens to create a colorful rainbow that is the focal point of my layout below.

I used the Jumbo Circle Cutting Pattern as a guide to create my first row of dots and then added more dots in more colors. The Bright Delight Paper, Foam Stickers and some of the cardstock are from our most recent 2024 Secret Box #2.

For measurements and a step-by-step demonstration, please see my YouTube video.

Please click here to view video instructions.

The Secret Box #2 is available for a limited time while supplies last. So please don’t delay on purchasing.

Please click here to purchase Creative Memories pens, the Secret Box and other scrapbooking supplies.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Quick & Easy Scrapbook Layout using Shape Punches

Posted in Family Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Spring Scrapbook Layouts, Technique Layout by

I love making pretty pages, and often these pages will be intricate and layered with lots of fine details – like my recent exclusive National Scrapbook Day layouts! But pretty pages can also be quick and easy too, and that’s what I’m sharing today. This is a great technique to use with your Shape Punches.

To create my layout, I used the Custom Cutting System, Jumbo Circle Pattern, Cap & Diploma Punch and the You Graduated Paper and Embellishments all from Creative Memories. I started by cutting a circle using the Custom Cutting System with the Jumbo Circle Pattern and Red Blade on the inside edge from Black Cardstock. From the remaining cardstock, I punched graduation caps using the Cap & Diploma Punch. I adhered the punched-out caps with Foam Squares and added photo mats and embellishments.



To see a step-by-step demonstration, please view my technique video on my YouTube channel. Please also make sure to subscribe to my channel to see more of my videos.

Please click here to view my instructional video.

I used the same technique to create my second layout. This time I used materials from the Creative Memories 2024 NSD Kit and the Fresh Flower Punch also from CM. I used Blue Cardstock for my photo mats and added pen details with a Dual-Tip Pen.

All of the tools and materials that I used for these layouts are currently available with Creative Memories and can be purchased through my website link. While you’re on the site, make sure to check out our new Summer Break Collection and Cardstock Buffet. CM is offering some fun bright cardstock colors through the Cardstock Buffet, but the colors will only be available for a short time.

Please click here to view my Creative Memories website.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today and happy scrapping!
Karyn