On the Bright Side | Karyn Crops

Happy March! Spring is almost here, and I’m already seeing some of my earliest bulbs and perennials beginning to bloom — such a welcome sight!

This year, I’ll be using the NEW Spring Equinox Collection from Creative Memories to document all of my spring blooms and sweet spring memories. The colors and patterns are absolutely beautiful for the season!

For my Monthly Technique & Challenge Layout, I used the Spring Leaves Frame Punch to create a hollow frame with punched corners — and it makes such a gorgeous accent for a spring page! It adds beautiful detail while still keeping the layout light and fresh.

For this layout, I used the NEW Spring Equinox Collection along with Songbird Blue Cardstock from Creative Memories — such a fresh and cheerful combination for spring!

I created beautiful, punched corners using the Spring Leaves Frame Punch, which add such an elegant, detailed touch to the page. Be sure to watch my video for tips on creating those punched corners and a demonstration of the NEW Cutting Mat Layout Ruler to help create my hollow frame.

To finish it off, I added touches of white to brighten the layout and give it extra depth and dimension. It really makes the design pop!

For my second layout, I used the exclusive Sunbeam Frame Punch from the 2026 Secret Box #1 to create the punched corners of my hollow frame — such a fun and unique detail!

I paired it with the On the Bright Side Collection and used Bright White Cardstock to help temper the bold, cheerful colors of the papers. The white really balances everything and keeps the layout feeling clean and fresh.

You can purchase all of the tools and materials I used at Creative Memories. Thank you so much for shopping through my CM website link — I truly appreciate each and every purchase!

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To view my demonstration video, please click here.

Please click below to download my printable handout.

PunchedCornersHollowFrameHandout Download

National Scrapbook Day 2026

Registration for my 2026 Virtual National Scrapbook Day Workshop is now open! I am creating my own exclusive layouts for my event and will share demonstration videos with printable handouts for the layouts. We’ll have Zoom sessions on May 1st and 2nd to watch the videos and create together.

I’m using the 2026 National Scrapbook Day Project Bundle, Sunflower Chain Border Punch and Spring Blooms Build-A-Punch to create my layouts. I’ve also used extra sheets of Bright White, Caramel and Blue Cardstock. I’ll share the complete Supply List once I’ve completed my layouts. Please note that I’m using the chickens in a minimal way for my layouts.

Please click here to register for my 2026 Virtual National Scrapbook Day Workshop.

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Happy Scrapping!
Karyn

Brrr! It’s a blistery 8 degrees here in central Illinois today—absolutely perfect weather for scrapbooking! I’m hunkered down and busy designing layouts that I’ll be teaching at my upcoming weekend scrapbooking retreat on February 12–15. But I also have some other layouts to share with you right now, so you can start creating today!

For my February Technique Layout, I created a beautiful wintery design in shades of blue and tan using the new Winter Bliss Collection from Creative Memories. I also used the Custom Cutting System with the Jumbo Circle Pattern, along with the Gingerbread Border Punch, Dancing Snowflakes Border Punch (sold out), and Ice Skate Punch (retired)—all from Creative Memories. This layout is easily adaptable using any papers and any combination of punches you have on hand.

👉For a step-by-step demonstration, be sure to watch my YouTube video. At this time, there is no printable handout available for this layout.

Last week, Creative Memories introduced the NEW On the Bright Side Collection, featuring the Whimsical Scallop Border Punch. I was delighted to create the marketing layouts for Creative Memories using this cheerful new collection. I loved working with the joyful color palette and playful paper designs—they’re such a treat to create with!

👉You’ll find step-by-step instructions for recreating this layout on the Creative Memories blog.

The Winter Bliss Collection, Gingerbread Border Punch, On the Bright Side Collection, and Whimsical Border Punch are all available for purchase through my Creative Memories website.
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Do you love your Border Maker System and love playing with your Border Maker Cartridges? You’re going to have a lot of fun creating this layout that I created for Creative Life Scrapbooking! I made this super cute layout to showcase photos of me with friends and family wearing our holiday sweaters and t-shirts. I have a fun collection of Life is Good t-shirts that I love wearing during the holiday season. The sweaters on this layout would also look adorable created in shades of blue for a cozy winter-themed layout.

👉You can find the instructional handout in the Shop section of the Creative Life Scrapbooking website.

Would you love some fresh scrapbooking layout ideas? Join me and my scrappy friends for our upcoming Creative Life Scrapbooking PJ Party Virtual Crop — a fun evening of creativity and connection!

We’ll be sharing 7 double-page layouts, each featuring a unique scrapbooking technique. These layouts are versatile and perfect for helping you scrap your stash!

The virtual crop begins on Friday, January 23rd with our Zoom session. We’ll create 4 layouts together on Zoom, and the instructions for 3 more additional layouts are shared in the private Facebook group for the event. The private group is open so you can begin printing the instructional handouts and creating the Pre-Party Layouts. The Zoom sessions will also be recorded, and you’ll have an entire month to complete your layouts for door prize entries. Plus you’ll enjoy an entire month of inspiration as participants share hundreds of layout examples following the live event!

Special Offer: Register now with our COMBO for all 4 PJ Parties in 2026 and receive a discounted price!