Category Archives: Scrapbook Page Layouts

Heartfelt Noteworthy Days Layout

Posted in Birthday Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Shape Punches, You-Pick-It Promo by

Creative Memories offers great promotions throughout the year, and their current You-Pick-It Promo has 3 incredible gift options that you can select for FREE with a purchase of $150! All three choices are wonderful, and you might fight it difficult to select one. But no worries – with higher priced purchases, you can select more than one gift. Don’t delay – the promo ends, Sunday, July 20th at 11:59pm CT.

The freebie items include:
Rainbow Dots Collapsible Bag Set (Mini + Medium Bags) — compact, colorful and great for organizing

Rainbow Dots Deluxe Collapsible Bag — roomy enough for all their crop-day must-haves

Heartfelt Noteworthy Days Bundle — ideal for meaningful, memory-filled pages

Please click here for an overview with more details about the promo and the freebie items.

Please click here to place an order.

With your purchase through my website link, you’ll be enrolled in my Customer Rewards Program to receive gifts from me! When your purchases total $200 in July, August and September, I’ll mail an exclusive set of papers, embellishments and laser borders to you.

I used the Heartfelt Noteworthy Days Collection that’s one of the You-Pick-It Promo freebie items to create my layout above. I love the color palette of blue, plum, turquoise and gold, and the watercolor style stickers are gorgeous! The collection includes a pack of designer paper, a designer mat paper pack, stickers, Plum Serif ABC/123 Letter Stickers and Island Waters Serif ABC/123 Letter Stickers. The items in this set also coordinate with the Noteworthy Days Collection that is currently available for purchase. To add a touch of fun to my layout, I used the Celebration Cake Punch that is also available for purchase.

To Create My Layout:
1. Cut a 2″ x 12″ strip from blue heart paper and adhere to the left side of a sheet of Bright White Cardstock. Cut a 3/4″ x 12″ strip from plum hearts paper and adhere next to the blue strip.
2. Cut a 10-1/2″ x 8″ piece of starburst turquoise paper and adhere to the left center of the page.
3. Crop photos to 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and adhere to the center of the layout.
4. Use the Celebration Cake Punch to punch (4) cake pieces each from gold star, blue strips and plum check papers. Adhere as shown.
5. Cut a 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ strip from gold star paper. Cut the right end into a ribbon and add Plum and Island Waters Serif ABC/123 Letter Stickers for a title.
6. Cut a 3-3/4″ x 1-1/4″ strip from gold star paper. Cut the right end into a ribbon and add lines for journaling.
7. Add stickers using Foam Squares as shown.

You can select the Heartfelt Noteworthy Days Collection as your freebie item with a $150 purchase. Hurry, the promotion ends Sunday, July 20th at 11:59 pm CT. Please click here to place an order and select your freebie!

Happy Scrapping,
Karyn

Postage Stamp Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Scrapbook Page Layouts, Technique Layout, Travel Scrapbook Layouts by

Did you know that Creative Memories offers 8 different decorative blades for its 12-Inch Trimmer? With these unique blades, you can cut a variety of decorative edges. For my Technique Layout & Challenge this month, I challenged myself to use a blade that I don’t use very often – the Stamping Blade. With the 12-Inch Trimmer and Stamping Blade, I created decorative postage stamp embellishments that I used as border pieces on my layout.

Scrapbook layout featuring scenic design elements, decorative postage stamp embellishments, and empty photo slots for customization. Includes a sign reading 'Putting on the Miles' and another sign asking 'Are we there yet?'.

I used paper, stickers and embellishments from the Hit the Road Collection for my page. By cutting apart a sheet of paper with the large scenic design, I was able to preserve the important elements of the paper while also making room for 3 larger photos and journaling. I love how the Stamping Blade added a fun graphic element that created more interest and texture.

Please watch my video for step-by-step instructions and also suggestions on using other types of papers and Trimmer Blades.

Please click here to view my instructional video.

A scrapbook layout featuring decorative elements like a vintage-style sign that reads 'Putting on the MILES' alongside images of a winding road and scenic mountains. The layout includes space for journaling and several photo slots.

Please click below to download a printable instructional handout.

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The materials and tools that I used are available for purchase through my Creative Memories website link at www.creativememories.com/user/karyn. With your purchase, you’ll be enrolled in my Customer Rewards Program to receive bonus gifts from me! Creative Memories is currently offering a free gift with a $150 purchase. There are 3 great gifts available for you to select! Check out the CM website for more details!

Graphic promoting the 'PJ Party Virtual Crop' event on July 25, 2025, featuring names of participating designers and a colorful background with illustrations of diverse characters.

It’s time to register for Creative Life Scrapbooking’s July 25th PJ Party Virtual Crop! I’ll be sharing one of the 7 layouts for this event and teaching how to create the layout during our Zoom session. For each of the 7 layouts, you’ll learn a special technique. And we design the layouts to be versatile so you can use your stash without purchasing special supplies. The layouts are all double-page and have room for multiple photos.

Our special guest designer for this PJ Party is the very talented, Kylie Kingham. For more information about the virtual crop and to register, please see the Creative Life Scrapbooking website at www.creativelifescrapbooking.com.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Hollow Frame Mosaic Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Custom Cutting System, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Technique Layout, Travel Scrapbook Layouts by

Do you love Creative Memories Custom Cutting System? It’s one of CM’s most beloved tools! Today, I’m sharing a technique that you can use with the Custom Cutting System to cut hollow shapes that you arrange to create a mosaic style layout. If you would like 6 more unique ideas for the Custom Cutting System, please consider joining me and two of my designer friends for our Crop Class: Custom Cutting System Edition. Please see the end of this blog post for more info about the class.

For my layout above, I used the Custom Cutting System with the Rectangle Cutting Patterns to cut hollow shapes in a variety of sizes. You could also use any of the other Cutting Patterns to create a similar layout. I arranged the hollow frames into an inter-locking pattern to create an interesting design. I thought that this technique worked well with the new Hit the Road Collection from Creative Memories. The mosaic pattern reminds me of an interwoven highway system in a large city.

I used the leftover solid shapes to create a second layout that is oriented horizontally. You’ll notice that my first layout is oriented vertically. I used the retired Road Signs Mini Trio Punch Set to punch some embellishments for both pages and also added stickers and embellishments from the Hit the Road Collection.

To purchase the tools and materials that I used, please shop with me at: https://www.creativememories.com/user/karyn.

For an instructional demo, please view my video at https://youtu.be/FxlBj2RoBLE.

For printable instructions, please click below.

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Above is a peek at the 6 unique layouts that you’ll receive instructions to create by registering for Crop Class: Custom Cutting System Edition. We share layouts that feature the Circle, Oval, Rectangle, Gemstone and Jumbo Circle Patterns for CM’s Custom Cutting System.

For more information and to register, please click here: https://www.thecreativechatterbox.com/shop.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today!

Karyn

Torn Paper Flurry of Fun Layout

Posted in Scrapbook Page Layouts, Technique Layout, Winter Scrapbook Layouts by

Happy New Year! Are you experiencing some cold wintery weather in your part of the world? It’s frigid cold in my area. Here’s a layout that’s perfect for your chilly winter photos. I tore paper strips with pretty white torn edges that remind me of falling snow or icicles.

I used papers from the Flurry of Fun Paper Pack, an embellishment from the Flurry of Fun Sledding Embellishments and a variety mat with a title from the Flurry of Fun Artsy Add-On Kit from Creative Memories. Are you curious about the Artsy Add-On Kits? Watch the very end of my demo video for a look and explanation. The Flurry of Fun Collection is a beautiful winter collection with lots of blues and touches of red and gray. The Flurry of Fun Snowstorm and Sledding Embellishment Packs are currently out of stock but will be returning sometime in January. You’ll want to watch for their return as they are full of fun winter icons.

I used the Peaks and Valleys Tearing Tool from Creative Memories to tear strips that are about 1/2″ in width from both sides of a sheet of the dotted blue paper, but you can use any tearing tool or a ruler. The swirly blue paper is my background. The title is cut from a variety mat in the Flurry of Fun Artsy Add-On Kit, and I punched the border using the Original Border Maker System with the Mittens and Flurries Border Maker Cartridge all from Creative Memories. The Mittens and Flurries Border Maker Cartridge is extra fun as you can also use the punch debris as additional embellishments.

To see a demo on tearing the strips to get torn white edges on each side and on creating the layout, please view my video.

Please click here to view my demo video on my YouTube channel.


As a special bonus for you, I’ve also created a FREE downloadable/printable handout for this layout! Please click here to download the PDF handout.

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My Customer Rewards Program began anew on January 1st, and I have a new quarterly Customer Rewards Gift ready to share with you. I’m also running a special album promotion in January. Please see below for details.

Please click here to place an order with me through Creative Memories.

PJ Party Virtual Crops with Creative Life Scrapbooking

  • Would you like some fresh scrapbooking ideas that feature techniques or unique features? 
  • Do you like ideas for double-page layouts? 
  • Do you like to use several photos on a layout? 
  • Do you want to use up your scrapping stash? 

If you answered yes to any of these, then you’re going to love the PJ Party Virtual Crops that are hosted by the designers at Creative Life Scrapbooking and special guest designers!

It’s time to register for our January 24th PJ Party!  If the date is bad for you, you’ll be able to watch the recordings.  

Until January 24th, you’ll be able to register for all 4 2025 PJ Parties at a discounted price by purchasing our Combo!  

Please click here for the Creative Life Scrapbooking website.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Triangle Christmas Tree Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Christmas Layouts, Creative Memories Border Maker Ideas, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Technique Layout by

Oh, Christmas Tree, your branches green delight us! For my monthly Technique Layout & Challenge, I used triangle pieces and a variety of small punches and border maker cartridges from Creative Memories to create this beautifully adorned Christmas Tree. It will be great for photos of your family around your Christmas Tree.

I used a sheet of wood grained paper from the Wonderful Day Paper Pack and papers, stickers and a variety mat from the Christmas Charm Collection for my layout. I also used a sheet of Bright White Cardstock. For my tree ornaments, I used a variety of small punches and border maker cartridges and a few of these are currently available as BOGO items for CM’s Holi-Deals. You’ll find the Piece-by-Piece Mini Trio Punch Set and the Mirrored Scallops Border Maker Cartridge as BOGO items. The Ribbons and Bows Border Punch is not part of the BOGO sale, but it is in limited quantity in the Last Chance section. The Bears Chain Border Maker Cartridge is a current item. I also used the retired Ornaments Chain Border Maker Cartridge and the retired Christmas Quartet Mini Punch for the remaining ornaments. You can easily substitute other border maker cartridges for these pieces.

For complete instructions and a demonstration, please view my YouTube video. After you view my video, please subscribe to my channel and click on the bell icon to receive notifications when I add new videos.

Please click here to view my video.



Creative Memories Holi-Deals will end at noon CT on December 20th or while supplies last. In addititon to the BOGO items, there are other selected items at 30-40% off! Please shop early for the best selection.

Please click here for my Creative Memories website link.

Don’t forget to check out the fun Holly Days feature at Creative Life Scrapbooking! The designers are sharing a new holiday layout each day from December 1st-7th. And we’ve offered a Holly Days Sketch Book with measurements for the layouts.

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.  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.  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

Creating Dimension & Texture on Scrapbook Layouts

Posted in Creative Life Scrapbooking, Family Scrapbook Layouts, Heart Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts by

I used the Denim Revival Collection from Creative Memories in some fun ways to add dimension and texture to my layouts. I’m a gal who loves her blue jeans! I can wear them every day and dress them up when I need. But mostly when I think of denim, I think of my favorite pair of Levis that are worn in just perfect and frayed on the bottoms. I used this inspiration to create fringe details that give my Denim Revival layouts a warm and fussy feeling.

The Denim Revival Collection from Creative Memories is full of great denim prints and great neutrals in a variety of shades and patterns. I love how the distressed shades of brown and tan complement the denim prints and make great contrast for creating fringe! Just like our blue jeans, you can dress these papers up or down to create many different kinds of feminine and masculine layouts. Plus, the denim papers can be paired with many of our other CM collections. The Denim Revival Embellishments, Stickers and Variety Mats contain great everyday titles and icons that can be used for most any kind of layouts.

For my first layout, I used the Custom Cutting System with the smallest heart from the Gemstones Cutting Patterns to cut a heart from a denim paper. I used the Micro-Tip Scissors to cut out the center of the heart and add snips to both the inside and outside edges to create fringe. To see a demo, please view my YouTube video. (After you finish watching my video, I would greatly appreciate if you would also subscribe to you channel.)

To create the hearts on the left and right, I used the Custom Cutting System with the smallest heart from the Gemstones Cutting Pattern to cut two hearts from cardstock. I cut fringed strips and adhered them at an angle to create the heart on the left. I filled the heart on the right with scraps and used my Brown Dual-Tip Pen to add faux stitching to create a patchwork heart.

For my second layout, I created more fringed pieces to add texture and interest. The border on the left is 4″ x 12″, and the border on the right is 2″ x 12″. The fringed strips are 3/4″ x 12″. I used the Square Punch from Creative Memories to punch 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ squares and used the Micro-Tip Scissors to cut my snips to make fringe.

For tips on cutting the fringe pieces, please click here to view my video.

I created my last layout for Creative Life Scrapbooking and shared it for Featured Project Friday on July 19th. You can find a printable handout with instructions on our Creative Life Scrapbooking website at www.creativelifescrapbooking.com. I also created a video demo for CLS on how to create my large fluffy fringed flowers. You can view that video on our Creative Life Scrapbooking YouTube channel.

Please click here to purchase the Denim Revival Collection and other Creative Memories items.

I so appreciate your purchases through my Creative Memories website link, and I offer a generous Customer Rewards Program. I have a great third quarter Custom Rewards Gift to share with you for your $150 purchases in July, August and September!

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Chevron Grid Layout with Creative Memories 12″ Trimmer

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

If you scroll through my blog posts or Pinterest Board, you’ll see that over the years I’ve shared several layouts with a chevron feature. But the technique that I’m sharing today is unique in that I also show how to cut top and bottom pieces for a chevron border or grid. It’s so easy to cut these pieces using the 45-degree angle on the Creative Memories 12″ Trimmer!

For my first layout, I used the Full of Wonder Collection with Bright White and Dark Sea Green Cardstock. I started with 3-3/4″ x 12″ pieces of designer paper that I folded in half on the long edge and cut on the 45-degree angle at 1-3/4″. My photo mats are 3-3/4″ x 5-3/4″. I used the same measurements to create the golf layout below during my video recording. Please see my YouTube channel for a demonstration of how to cut the top, middle and bottom chevron pieces.

Please click here to view my demonstration video.

My second layout features an additional column and an extra row of chevrons. For this layout, I cut strips of designer paper to 2-3/4″ x 12″, folded the strips in half on the long edge and cut at 1″ intervals on the 45-degree angle. My photos mats are 2-3/4″ x 5″, and the center strips are 3/4″ x 5-3/4″ and 1″ x 5-3/4″. Please view my video for a demonstration on cutting the chevron pieces.

Please take note when using designer papers with a directional pattern. Please experiment with scrap paper first so you know how to cut the directional paper. You’ll want to cut with the pattern upside-down. (You’ll notice in my layout above that one of my wave pieces was cut up-side down.)

For this layout, I used the Summer Break Collection with Bright While and Blue Cardstock. I cut variety mats for the straight center strips in the middle of the layout.

Please click here to view my demonstration video.

If you haven’t yet purchased Creative Memories 12″ Trimmer, you might be interested in the Complete Trimmer Bag Bundle that launched yesterday (August 5, 2024). With this bundle you’ll receive the 12″ Trimmer, NEW Photo Trimmer, NEW Rainbow Dots Trimmer Bag (not sold separately), All-Purchase Scissors and Micro-Tip Scissors at a discounted price. There are also two additional bundles to consider.

(The new Trimmer Bundles sold out quickly yesterday and are on back-order. Please place your orders NOW to reserve yours when they come back in stock at the end of August. As CM is taking pre-orders and the Trimmer Bag is a limited-edition item, these bundles will likely sell out before they come back in stock at the end of the month.)


The NEW Photo Trimmer replaces CM’s old Personal Trimmer and has many great updates including a larger surface to cut up to an 8″ x 10″ photo. It will be available for purchase separately on August 26th. For more info, please see the CM website.

Please click here to see and purchase Creative Memories items.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Perfectly Patriotic Punched Frame Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Patriotic Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbook Page Layouts, Summer Scrapbook Layouts, Technique Layout by

I hope that you’ve been having a wonderful summer so far! Mine has been busy with visiting family and a two-week stay by my granddaughter. I can’t wait to relive all of the fun when I scrapbook my photographs! The layout below will be perfect for some of my photos from our Independence Day celebration.

For my layout, I used the Perfectly Patriotic Paper and Stickers from Creative Memories and also the older Double Star Punch and the Fireworks Punch. This is a super versatile technique that you can use with any other shape punches and materials! Some of my croppers have made this layout using other punches such as the Firecracker, Sunshine, Rainbow, Striped Umbrella, Pineapple, Duck, Daisy and Bumblebee Punches.

For a video demonstration of how to create this layout, please see my video at Karyn Crops on YouTube. Make sure to scroll through my channel and subscribe as I have now shared 43 different technique videos!

Please click here to view demonstration video.

Creative Memories launched a new promotion on Monday. With a $150 purchase, you can select one of four exclusive product bundle for free! The bundles feature unique items that won’t be available for purchase and have a retail value of $42.50-$43.50. With larger purchases, you can select more than one free bundle!

It’s great to stock up on basic items like Page and Tape Refills, Cardstock, Peekaboo Pockets and Foam Squares during promos like this! Photo Prints also count towards your purchase total!

Please click here to visit CM website and purchase.

Please join me and my scrappy friends at Creative Life Scrapbooking for our next PJ Party Virtual Crop on Friday, July 26th! We’ll create 4 double-page layouts together on Zoom and share pre-recorded videos for 3 more layouts. The layouts are designed to be versatile for easy paper and tools substitutions, hold several photos and include a unique feature or technique! The Zoom sessions will be recorded for later viewing. We will also host a private Facebook group for sharing where you’ll see hundreds of different versions of our layouts shared by participants.

Please click here to register for the PJ Party.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today! Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

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