Tag Archives: Hit the Road

Postage Stamp Scrapbook Layout

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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

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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