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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.

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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

Croptoberfest 2024 Scrapbook Layout

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

I’m dedicating this layout to everyone who has joined me for my Virtual Croptoberfest this year. Last weekend we met on Zoom to chat and create my exclusive Croptoberfest layouts. And the fun is continuing as everyone is completing and sharing their layouts in our private Facebook group. You can still join the fun by registering for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop!

After completing my Croptoberfest layouts, I had a small amount of paper and cardstock leftover and challenged myself to use it to create a last layout.

I used the only full leftover sheet as my background and cut scraps into strips to create my diagonal borders. I used the Rustic Truck and Garland Banner Border Punches to create some fun layered borders for the layout. If you love these punches, you’ll want to join my Virtual Croptoberfest to see a few different ways to use them.



For instructions and tips on completing this layout, please click here to view my YouTube video. While you’re on my channel, please make sure to subscribe and click on the bell icon to receive notifications when I add new videos.

To join my Virtual Croptoberfest, please click here for access to my exclusive layouts and instructions.
You’ll receive printable handout instructions, recorded video instructions and access to a private Facebook group for the event. My Croptoberfest layouts are exclusive and are for personal use only with no sharing.

To purchase Creative Memories items, please click here.

To register for the Creative Life Scrapbooking November PJ Party Virtual Crop, please click here.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Vellum Circles Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Croptoberfest Layouts, Fall Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Technique Layout by

Lately we’ve been seeing more vellum from Creative Memories. Currently CM offers the Autumn Cottage Vellum Paper Pack, Something Blue Vellum Paper Pack, Serene Waters Vellum Paper Pack and the Cue the Blue Vellum Paper Pack. Each pack contains 5 sheets of different colors and some have designs.

As I’m often asked for ideas on using vellum, I decided to play with the new Autumn Cottage Collection and created the layout below that features the vellum from the collection.

I used the Circle Punch from Creative Memories to punch 1-3/4″ circles from a sheet of the Autumn Cottage Designer Paper and the Autumn Cottage Vellum Paper. I adhered the circles in rows and used the Vellum Tape Runner Refill to adhere the vellum circles. My photo mats are 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. I used the new Garland Banner Border Punch layered with Autumn Cottage Stickers to create some decorative pieces for the layout.

Please view my demonstration video for tips on assembling the layout, using the Vellum Tape Runner Refill and tips for the Garland Banner Border Punch.

Please click here to view my video.

All of the tools and materials that I used can be purchased using my Creative Memories website link. With your purchase, you’ll be enrolled in my Customer Rewards Program to receive gifts, freebies and product credits from me.

Currently Creative Memories is offering FREE SHIPPING on purchases of $80+ in the U.S. The FREE SHIPPING PROMO ends at noon CT on Friday, September 6th.

Please click here to purchase Creative Memories items.

Karyn’s Croppers 2024 Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop:

Please join me for my 2024 Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop! I’ll share instructional video recordings and printable handouts for my own exclusive page layout designs and will host sessions on Zoom. We’ll also have a private group in Facebook for sharing and interacting. Plus, we’ll have fun with a few games and door prizes!

I’ll use the 2024 Croptoberfest Customer Bundle and the Rustic Truck Border Punch both from Creative Memories to create my layouts. You may substitute with other tools and materials.

My Croptoberfest layouts are for personal use only.ย  The layouts are exclusive to this event and are not to be shared with others or on the web including Pinterest.

I’ll have a Zoom session on Friday, September 27th beginning at 6 pm CT and a Zoom session on Saturday, September 28th beginning at 6 pm CT.ย  If these dates are bad for you, you will still have access to the page class recordings, printable handouts, and the private Facebook group for the event.

Please click here to register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today!
Karyn

Fall Scrapbook Layouts

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Creative Life Scrapbooking, Croptoberfest Layouts, Fall Scrapbook Layouts, Halloween Scrapbook Layouts by

Before we get too far into the winter season, I want to share a few fall layouts that I created this year. I originally shared these layouts with Creative Life Scrapbooking as I’m one of the 7 designers on the CLS team. Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook as we share new layout ideas each week, and our annual Holly Days feature will begin on December 8th.

My first layout is full of fun owls! I used the Owl Build-A-Punch from Creative Memories to create this grid style layout. I used paper from the 2023 Croptoberfest Kit and Accessory Paper Pack for the squares and a variety mat and stickers from the Autumn Harvest Collection. I also used the Leafy Vine Border Punch. By changing the placement of the eyeballs, I created different expressions on the owls. Unfortunately, the Owl Build-A-Punch is now sold out, but hopefully many of you were able to purchase it earlier this fall.

For a printable PDF handout with instructions, please see the Creative Life Scrapbooking website.

To view a demo of the Owl Build-A-Punch, please see the Creative Life Scrapbooking YouTube channel. Please also subscribe to our channel to see many more quick demo videos.

Look close! For this layout, I used the Owl Build-A-Punch (sold out) to create black cats for Halloween! With just a few strokes with a fine tip silver pen, I transformed the owls into cute cats. I also love how the pumpkins mimic cat eyes! The layout is topped off with a border that I punched using the Original Border Maker System and the Bats & Stars Border Maker Cartridge. I used papers from the Sunflowers Field Paper Pack and Black Cardstock.

For printable PDF instructions, please see the Creative Life Scrapbooking website.

For my last layout, I was inspired by the cover of a Southern Living magazine to create my gorgeous layered pumpkin embellishment. For this layout, I used papers and stickers from the beautiful Autumn Harvest Collection. I love the unexpected shade of blue in this collection! It’s a bright and fun alternative to green. I also used the 12-Inch Decorative Trimmer, Pumpkin Patch Frame Punch (now sold out), Leafy Vine Border Punch and the Sweet Blossom Trio Punch (exclusive).


Instructions for this layout, can also be found on the Creative Life Scrapbooking website.

To purchase some of the tools and materials that I used for these layouts, please see my Creative Memories page. I so appreciate your support of my business!


Make sure to like and follow our Creative Life Scrapbooking Facebook Page as our annual Holly Days feature will begin on December 8th. For seven consecutive days, the CLS designers will each share a new winter holiday layout!

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Jumbo Square Frame Fall Layout

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

I was happy when Creative Memories recently introduced a new jumbo cutting pattern and also brought back an older pattern to our Custom Cutting line. The Jumbo Square Frame and the Jumbo Wavy Frame Custom Cutting System Patterns help us create interesting backgrounds for our layouts. The patterns are easy to use with our Cutting Mats and blades, and the pieces can be cut apart to create even more patterns.

I used the Custom Cutting System with the new Jumbo Square Frame Pattern and paper and stickers from the 2023 Croptoberfest Kit to create the layout above. I also used White and Navy Cardstocks and a Navy Dual-Tip Pen to add faux stitching. These items are currently available to purchase through my Creative Memories website link. I appreciate your purchases and offer a generous Customer Rewards Program.

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For a step-by-step demonstration of how to create this layout and also other ideas for using the Jumbo Square Frame Pattern, please view my YouTube video.

For my Monthly Technique Layout & Challenge, please use either the Jumbo Square Frame or the Jumbo Wavy Frame to create a layout. Share a photo of your layout in my Facebook group, Karyn’s Croppers, for an entry into my Monthly Door Prize Drawing.


Please Click Here to View Instructional Video.

Please Click Here To Share your Layout Photo.

It’s also time to register for Creative Life Scrapbooking‘s fall PJ Party Virtual Crop! During the PJ Party, my scrappy friends and I will share exclusive layouts with printable handouts and live instruction on Zoom! All sessions will be recorded and shared for viewing at your leisure. Each layout features a technique or unique feature and is designed to be versatile to work with any papers. We also make suggestions for how to substitute tools. For more information and to register, please see our website at www.creativelifescrapbooking.com.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Croptoberfest Layout with Hollow Circles

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It’s one of my favorite times of the year – the start of the fall scrapbooking season! As the kids are back in school and summer vacations are over, we all start to settle back into our old routines and get back to our regular scrapbooking. To celebrate the season, Creative Memories releases a special Croptoberfest Collection each year, and this year’s Croptoberfest materials are really beautiful in shades of blues and browns with cute owl accents.

I used materials from the 2023 Croptoberfest Kit and Mini Embellishments to create the layout above. The adorable Owl Punch was released at the same as the Croptoberfest materials, and it coordinates beautifully with the collection. The Owl Punch has been so popular that it’s already in low quantity, so please purchase it right away if you love it.

I also used the current Field Fence and Leafy Vine Border Punches and the retired Simple Leaf and Pinecone Punches to complete my layout.

Please see my YouTube channel for a demonstration of how to punch the hollow vine circles and also how to use the Owl Punch.


This page is one half of a double-page layout that I created for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop on September 23rd. For my workshop, I created 4 double-page layouts and one single-page layout. These are exclusive layouts that I won’t share elsewhere and are for your personal use only.

All of the class sessions will include printable instructional handouts and pre-recorded video instructions. We’ll meet on Zoom on the 23rd to create the layouts together. But if you can’t be on Zoom with me, you will still get access to the instructional handouts and videos.

Register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop:

Please click here to register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop.

Purchase Croptoberfest Collection:
Please click here to purchase the tools and materials.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop!

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I’ve just opened registration for my 2023 Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop, and I hope that you can join me!  

  • I’ll be using the 2023 Croptoberfestย Customer Bundleย from Creative Memories to create my own exclusive layouts that I’ll share with you during the workshop.ย ย 
  • There will be instructional video recordings and printable handouts for the exclusive layouts.
  • I will host Zoom sessions on Saturday, September 23rd.ย 
  • We’ll also have a private group in Facebook for sharing and interacting.ย 
  • If you can’t participate on Zoom, you’ll still have access to the recorded videos, printable handouts and the private Facebook group.
  • Plus we’ll have fun with a few games and door prizes!

I’ll use theย 2023 Croptoberfest Customer Bundleย and theย Field Fenceย andย Leafy Vine Border Punchesย to create my layouts. Theย Owl Punchย is optional. When I complete my layouts, I’ll share a supply list.ย  You may substitute with other tools and materials.

2023 Croptoberfest Customer Bundle, $47

Theย Croptoberfest Customer Bundleย and Owl Punch will be available for purchase beginning on August 28th.ย  There has been a huge positive response to these materials, and the items could sell out quickly.ย  I recommend purchasing as soon as possible.ย 

Click Here to Order Supplies

Please note that my Croptoberfest layouts are exclusive items and are not to be shared with others or on the web including Pinterest.

Click Here to Register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and I hope that you can join me!

Karyn

Fall Layouts with Maple Leaf Recipe Template and Custom Cutting System Acorns

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

Today I’m sharing two layouts that I created with the Maple Leaf Recipe Template from Creative Memories. The recipe templates are so versatile and can be used to create many different patterns and layouts. For my layouts, I selected not to use the diagonal sections around the outside of the template but rather just the center leaf.

For my first layout, I used the Croptoberfest 2022 Project Recipe Kit and 2022 Croptoberfest Mini Pack Embellishments. If you love these materials, please consider joining me for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop on October 15th. We’ll be live on Zoom, but the page classes will be recorded, and I’ll provide printable handouts for the 6 exclusive original layouts that I’ve designed for this event. Please click here to register now.

I used the Maple Leaf Recipe Template to trace my large leaves, and I used the Custom Cutting System with Oval Patterns to create my fun acorns. I used the Pure Brown Dual-Tip Pen to ink the edges of all of the paper pieces of this layout.

For detailed instructions and a step-by-step demonstration on how to create the acorns and this layout, please view my video on YouTube.

Please share your version of this layout to my Facebook group, Karyn’s Croppers for an entry into my October Door Prize.

I created and shared my second layout with Creative Life Scrapbooking on Facebook. For this layout, I used the Maple Leaf Recipe Template and the new Golden Harvest Collection from Creative Memories. This is a gorgeous fall collection with beautiful, foiled embellishments and fun layered border embellishments. For instructions to create this layout, please see my original post to Creative Life Scrapbooking.

All of the tools and materials that I used are available to purchase through my Creative Memories website link. I appreciate all of your orders and offer a generous Customer Rewards Program.

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Register for my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop

Thank so much for visiting with me today!
Karyn

2020 Croptoberfest Layouts

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Creative Memories Border Maker Ideas, Croptoberfest Layouts, Fall Scrapbook Layouts by

This past weekend would have been the date for my annual October weekend retreat. I’ve been hosting weekend retreats for 18 years now, and we typically fill up my hotel space with 50 croppers three times a year. Due to the pandemic, I replaced this year’s October retreat with a virtual event. Although we missed being together in person, the virtual option is a good substitute that has allowed others from places far and wide to also participate. During our Scrap & Chat sessions on Zoom, we were able to visit and meet 68 croppers from all over the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand!

I taught page classes for 6 original layouts that I created with the Croptoberfest Bundle from Creative Memories, and Kim Scott with Forever, shared instructional videos on how to create my layouts digitally. I also shared an additional Page Class, Demonstration Videos, Sketch Challenges, Scrap & Chat Sessions, Door Prizes, a sale of discounted and discontinued products, and a few games. We had such a fun time, and I hope that you’ll consider joining us for my next virtual event. (Stay tuned.)

Below are photos of the original layouts that I created. I’m offering access to the instructional videos and handouts on how to create these layouts for a $15 fee. With the fee, you’ll receive access to a private Facebook group that contains the page class videos, demonstration videos and an instructional handout for each layout. With these materials, you’ll be able to create the layouts at your leisure. During the recorded page classes, I also share tips and techniques and demonstrate how to use Creative Memories tools.

Pay $15 fee for instructional videos and handouts.

If you’re a digital scrapbooker or would like to learn how to scrapbook digitally, Kim Scott, will be holding classes that include instructions on how to create my layouts digitally. Please contact me if you are interested in those, and I will connect you with Kim.

I used almost every piece of paper, cardstock, stickers and embellishments that are included in the exclusive Croptoberfest Bundle from Creative Memories to create these layouts. You will only have a few small pieces leftover.

(Unfortunately these materials are now sold out. However, you can use any other materials that you have to create the layouts.)

To purchase access the instructional videos and handouts on how to create these layouts, please pay the $15 fee using my Pay Pal link. This is a great opportunity to participate in a personal scrapbooking class with me!

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Thanks so much for your interest in my layouts! Have a scrappy week!

Karyn