Flurry of Fun | Karyn Crops

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Today I’m sharing two layouts that almost represent this age-old adage. My first layout is a snowy version, and my second layout is a tropical version – a little bit of ying and yang. But you can use this technique to create layouts for any themes using any papers.

I used the Original Border Maker System from Creative Memories with two different styles of border maker cartridges to create punched semi-circles with pretty scalloped edges. For the center part of my hollow rings, I used a knock-out or negative space style BMC. And for the punched edges, I used a chain style BMC for my first layout and an edge style BMC for my second layout.

I used the Sun-Soaked Collection with the Footprints BMC (retired) and the Citrus Slice BMC for my layout above. For my first layout, I used the Flurry of Fun Collection with the Mittens and Flurries BMC and Double Fan BMC. All are from Creative Memories.

For a demonstration on how to create my layout, please click here to see my YouTube Video.

For a printable instructional handout, please click below to download.

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Please see my Creative Memories website for most of the items that I used for these layouts. Now is a great time to place an order as CM is offering FREE SHIPPING on purchases of $80+ in the United States until noon CT on March 7th! You might also like to order the National Scrapbook Day 2025 Customer Bundle as I will be using this bundle to create my own exclusive layouts for my Virtual NSD Workshop on April 5th.

Please click here to register for my Virtual National Scrapbook Day Workshop.

Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

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.

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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