Monthly Archives: September 2025

Fall Scrapbooking Layouts

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Croptoberfest Layouts, Fall Scrapbook Layouts by

My husband and I are planning an autumn trip, and I can’t wait to hit the road and explore old towns full of antebellum history, quaint shops and antiques, historic bed and breakfast homes and farm-to -table restaurants. I’ll be watching for apple orchards, pumpkin patches, flea markets, fall festivals and hiking trails along our way and hopefully taking lots of fall photos!

I’ve recently created a few autumn layouts that are ready for the photos that I’ll take on our trip and they’re perfect for your fall photos too! I created the layout above for Creative Life Scrapbooking. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to see our daily posts. You can find the printable instructions for my scarecrow layout at our Shop at www.creativelifescrapbooking.com.

I used the new Grateful Harvest Collection from Creative Memories to create my layout. I also used the Wheatfield, Songbirds and Wood Fence Border Punches along with the Chrysanthemum Punch. Please see my Creative Memories website link to order your supplies.

You’ve already seen one of my Bonus Layouts for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop (my post from September 9th), and here’s a teaser photo with snippets of my other layouts. I used the Croptoberfest 2025 Project Bundle and Croptoberfest 2025 Project Receipt Kit from Creative Memories to create (4) double-page layouts and (2) bonus layouts for my event. I also used the new Chrysanthemum Punch, the Leafy Vine Border Punch and the Custom Cutting System with a variety of cutting patterns. These layouts and their instructions are exclusive to those who register. I’ll be hosting sessions on Zoom on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th to create the layouts together. Everything is recorded for those who can’t join on Zoom.

For more information and to register: https://forms.gle/uPEoa7CrQMk663Rf6

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Punched Hollow Frame Layout Using Border Maker Cartridges

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Creative Memories Border Maker Ideas, Croptoberfest Layouts, Fall Scrapbook Layouts, Outdoor Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Borders, Technique Layout by

Fall is right around the corner, and I was anxious to play with Creative Memories new fall collection! I used a fun technique to create a beautiful layout with the new Acorn & Leafs Chain Border Maker Cartridge and Grateful Harvest Collection.

I used only one double-sided sheet of the Grateful Harvest Tone-on-Tone Papers to create the gorgeous layout above. I folded the sheet in half on the diagonal and punched using the Border Maker System with the Acorns & Leaf Chain Border Maker Cartridge. (Please use a chain-style border maker cartridge and only use designer paper. Cardstock is too heavy for this technique.) You’ll want to watch my video for instructions and tips.

Please click here to view my demonstration video.



I used the new Rich Cocoa Ink Pad to distress the outside edges of a sheet of Bright White Cardstock, the center piece of paper and also the 4″ x 5-7/8″ photos mats and embellishments. I also used the ink to add a smear of the rich cocoa color to the caps of my acorns. I cut a variety mat to 6-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ for the title piece. Lastly, I used the new Chrysanthemum Punch to create some layered flower embellishments that I also inked.

You may purchase the items that I used at www.creativememories.com/user/karyn.

To create my second layout, I used the Follow the Trail Chain Border Maker Cartridge with the Wandering Wild Collection (both from 2025 Secret Box #3) and a sheet of the new Caramel Cardstock. Again, I used the Rich Cocoa Ink Pad to ink the edges of the cardstock pieces. My photo mats are (1) 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ and (2) 5-1/4″ x 3-3/4″. The journaling piece are 3-3/4″ x 3/4″.

Please click below to download a printable instructional handout.

KarynCropsTechTue74HandoutDownload

It’s time to register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop!

For the workshop, I’ll share printable instructions and recorded videos to create several of my own exclusive Croptoberfest layouts. There are (4) double-page layouts, (1) Bonus double-page layout and (1) Bonus single-page layout. I’ll also host sessions on Zoom on September 26th and 27th to view my instructional videos together. You’ll be able to crop along and ask questions. Below is a look at the Bonus Single-Page Layout that I created.

Please register now so you’ll have plenty of time to order your supplies! For a Supply List and complete information, please see my registration form.

Please click here for Virtual Croptoberfest Registration Form.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn