Thanksgiving Turkey Scrapbook Layout

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

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends and followers in the USA! I hope that you enjoy a memory-making day filled with your loved ones. Thank you so much for following my blog and for your support of my small business. I am grateful for you. To celebrate the holiday, I created a fun Thanksgiving layout with some funky turkeys and a free downloadable handout.

For my layout, I used the Autumn Cottage Paper, and Stickers, Variety Mats, Vellum Paper, and Layered Border Embellishments from Creative Memories. This collection is now sold out, but you may still find some pieces from your favorite CM advisor or substitute with other materials. To create the turkeys, I used the Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns, Festive Light Bulb Punch and the Flames and Drops Punch all from Creative Memories. The Festive Light Bulb Punch is also sold out with the company, but please reach out to your CM advisor. The Flames and Drops Punch was an exclusive punch that had been available through a past promotion.

I so appreciate your purchases through my Creative Memories website link, and I offer a generous Customer Rewards Program. I’ll be mailing my 4th Quarter Customer Rewards Gifts at the end of December. You’ll receive a gift from me for your $150 in purchases for the 4th Quarter.

As a little Thanksgiving gift for you, I created a free printable handout with my layout instructions. I hope that you enjoy creating my funky turkeys!

ThanksgivingTurkeyLayoutHandoutDownload

Happy Thanksgiving!
Karyn

Log Cabin Hearts Layout & Black Friday Promo

Posted in Autumn Scrapbook Layouts, Black Friday, Christmas Layouts, Technique Layout by

Ho, ho, ho! Black Friday has come early to Creative Memories! CM’s annual Black Friday Promo began yesterday on Monday, November 11th. It’s scheduled to end on November 22 at noon CT, but the promo bundles are likely to run out before the end date. To get your choice of a freebie bundle, don’t delay!

With a $150 purchase, you can select from one of three FREE promo bundles. The bundles are full of exclusive items that won’t be available for purchase otherwise. And all three are great choices! With larger purchases, you can select more than one bundle. Will you select the Enchanted Snow Globe, Cookie Exchange or Christmas on the Coast Bundle? Please click here to place your purchase.

For my monthly Technique Layout & Challenge, I’m sharing two versions with a quilted log cabin heart design. l love this design for both Thanksgiving and Christmas layouts, but it will be great with any type of layout and collection. Just follow my cutting guide to cut strips and adhere them in a heart pattern.

For my first layout, I used the 12-Inch Trimmer and Autumn Cottage Collection from Creative Memories. This collection is sold out with Creative Memories, but many advisors have some in their inventories. I started by cutting a 1″ hollow frame from the brown/teal plaid paper and adhering a 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ piece of Bright White Cardstock. The center strip is 12″ x 4″, and the wood paper squares are 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″. My photos mats are 4″ x 4-1/2″ and 3″ x 3″. I used a Brown Dual-Tip Pen to add faux stitching to my hearts and layout as shown. The small plaid prints on the Autumn Cottage Variety mats were the perfect scale for my hearts. Please see the diagram below for the sizes of the strips for the hearts.

I used the same measurements and technique for my second layout. For this page, I used the Christmas Charm Collection, Bright White Cardstock, and a Black Dual-Tip Pen all from Creative Memories. The Christmas Charm Paper is momentarily sold out but will be back in stock soon.

Please view my YouTube video for a demonstration on how to create my layout.

Please click here to view my video.

I so appreciate your purchases through my Creative Memories website link, and I offer a generous Customer Rewards Program. With your $150 purchase for Black Friday, you will also receive a free 4th Quarter Customer Rewards Gift from me. Don’t delay in ordering for Black Friday! The promo bundles won’t last long.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Please click here to place an order with Creative Memories.

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

Embossed Vellum Leaves Scrapbook Layout

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One of my favorite parts of autumn is when the leaves start to turn color, and my yard turns into a kaleidoscope of orange, yellow, green, red and brown. I love taking photos of the pretty fall colors and taking hikes in the changing forest. I created the layout below for some of my fall hiking photos using the Autumn Cottage Collection and Autumn Cottage Vellum Papers from Creative Memories.

I used the old Maple Leaf, Simple Leaf, and Five Leaf Punches from Creative Memories to punch leaves of different shades of Autumn Cottage Vellum. I used the Multi-Purpose Tool to add embossed details to the leaves and layered the leaves to create my symphony of fall colors. You can recreate this layout using any leaf punches.

Please see my YouTube video for measurements and a demonstration on creating this layout. Please click here to view my instructions.

You may purchase the Autumn Cottage Collection and more through my Creative Memories website link.

I’ll be sharing some of my own exclusive layouts during my Virtual Croptoberfest Workshop on September 27th and 28th. There will be recorded video instructions, printable handouts and Zoom sessions. I’m also hosting a private FB group for more fun and sharing. If you can’t be live with me on Zoom, please register to get access to the FB group and instructional materials.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today!
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

Racetrack Scrapbook Layout

Posted in Creative Memories Border Maker Ideas, Masculine Layouts, Outdoor Scrapbook Layouts by

The Revved Up Collection is such a fantastic addition to the Creative Memories product line! It’s great for all who have photos of motorsports from car racing, car shows, classic cars and hot rods to motorcycles and dirt bikes! Without the stickers and embellishments, the papers are great for any kind of masculine layout.

I used the Revved Up Collection with the Gear Wheel Border Punch and Tire Tracks Border Maker Cartridge to create this layout for some of my husband’s late model race car photos. I used the border punch and border maker cartridge to punch around large circles that I cut using the Custom Cutting System with the Jumbo Circle Pattern. I also used CM’s White and Cranberry Cardstock.

Please see my YouTube video for a demonstration of how I punched these pieces.

Please click here to view my instructional video.

If you like this layout, make sure to see the Revved Up layout that I shared here last week.

All of the tools and materials that I used are currently available through my website link at Creative Memories. While you’re at the website, always make sure to check out the NEW section to see the most current items and promotions.

Please click here to view Creative Memories products & purchase.

When you shop with me, you’ll see my name and photo in the upper left corner of your screen and also during the check-out process. When you make a purchase with me, you will automatically be enrolled in my generous Customer Rewards Program.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn