Birthday Bash | Karyn Crops

I love finding unique ways to use our Creative Memories tools! We make such an investment in our tools, so it’s always exciting when we can discover multiple ways to use them in our projects.

The technique I’m sharing today is a fun and creative way to use our Shape Punches — and it adds such a unique touch to scrapbook layouts!

To create my layout above, I used the Celebration Cake Punch and the Birthday Bash Collection — all from Creative Memories!

After punching the border, I cut it apart using the 45-degree line on the 12-Inch Trimmer and then reconstructed the border onto a strip of Bright White Cardstock.

I love how this technique gives a completely different look to the punch and creates such a fun decorative accent for scrapbook layouts!

For my second layout, I used the same technique with a trio of Shape Punches!

This time I used the Embossed Seashell Punch, Sea Turtle Punch, and Fresh Flower Punch along with the Chasing the Sun Collection from Creative Memories.

You can use this technique with a variety of Shape Punches, but I do recommend first testing the spacing of your punches using scrap paper before creating your final border design. It’s a great way to experiment and see what combinations work best together!

You’ll find all of the tools and materials that I used for both layouts on the Creative Memories website. I truly appreciate your purchases using my CM website link — your support means so much to my small business! And don’t forget that I offer a generous Customer Rewards Program too!

Please click here to place an order using my Creative Memories website link.

For a step-by-step demonstration, please view my instructional video. If you haven’t already, I would appreciate your subscription to my YouTube channel.

Please click here to view my demonstration video.

For a printable instructional handout, please click the download button below.

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Join us for the 2nd Annual Memories Matter Alzheimer’s Fundraising Virtual Crop!

A group of Creative Memories Advisors is once again coming together to host this special event in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year, we raised an incredible amount—and we’re excited to make an even bigger impact this year!

What you’ll get:
For your minimum donation of $35, you’ll receive access to exclusive layouts created by me and 14 other talented advisors. Each layout will include an instructional handout and video.

The instructional materials will be hosted in a private Facebook group. During the week of June 20th, the printable handouts will be shared in the group. On June 20th, the instructional videos will be released according to the event schedule. All instructional materials will be available for you to enjoy and create at your own pace indefinitely.

Scrapbook with purpose and help us make a difference!

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Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

I am LOVING all of the different shaped edges we can create with the NEW Creative Memories Border Cutting Tools! These are truly must-have items for your scrapbook stash. The creative possibilities are endless!

There are two different sets, each featuring unique designs:
1. Waves, Swells, Crests & Arch
2. Zig Zag, Peak, Curves & Ripple

For my layout below, I used both edges of one cutting tool to create a fun and unique design — such an easy way to add interest and movement to your pages!

For the layout above, I used the Zig Zag/Peak Border Cutting Tool with the Red Blade to cut one sheet of double-sided designer paper into these fun, unique shapes!

The Bright White Cardstock background gives the perfect contrast and really makes those shapes pop!

I created this layout using the NEW Birthday Bash Papers, Embellishments & Stickers — such a fun and festive collection!

Please click here to watch my demo video for a step-by-step tutorial and see exactly how it all comes together!

I used the same tools and technique with the NEW Spring Equinox Collection and Baby Blue Cardstock to create my second layout — and I’m loving how it turned out!

The circular photo in the center is beautifully flanked by complementary photos, creating a balanced and eye-catching design. I’ll be adding a bit of journaling around the center photo on each layout to finish it off perfectly.

All of the items that I used for both layouts are available at Creative Memories, and I so appreciate your purchases using my CM website link. Please remember to double check that my name (Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe) appears on your check out screen.

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Please click below for a printable instructional handout for this layout.

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