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