Monday, May 13, 2019

From Creative Memories blog

Weekly Sketch Round-Up May 6-10


It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. It’s even easier to get caught up in a routine. Sometimes, life can be so busy that we forget to do the things that we love — such as scrapbooking and crafting. But, by scheduling some time and dedicating yourself 100% to your projects during that allotted time, you’d be surprised with how much you can get done! Need some projects to work on during your scrapbook time? Check out these project ideas in today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up!

Sketch #1


Looking for step-by-step instructions on how you can create this layout? Check out this blog post!

Sketch #2


Want to learn how to create this layout? Get step-by-step instructions here!

Sketch #3


Sketch #4


Try to schedule a little bit of time to scrapbook this week — even if it’s just half an hour! You’d be surprised with how much you can get done in a short amount of time!

Thursday, May 9, 2019

From the Creative Memories Blog

Take a Fresh Approach to Mother’s Day with this DIY Card


They say when it comes to giving gifts, it’s the thought that counts. What better way for a crafter to show how much they care than with a DIY card? With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn how to create a fun, spring-themed DIY Mother’s Day card that mom is sure to love! Find out how in today’s post! 
You can create this card using any Creative Memories collection! But to create this project with the products shown, you will need:
To get the exclusive NSD Project Recipe™ Kit and Gift Embellishments, contact me or go directly to my CM order page https://www.creativememories.com/cm/RebeccaRansdell
instructions
Step 1: Cut a card base out of White Cardstock measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. Use the Scoring Blade with the 12-inch Trimmer to score at 2-3/4″ from each end. This will create a gate fold card.
Step 2: For the front of the card, cut two pieces of Evergreen Cardstock to measure 2-5/8″ x 4-1/8″ and mount them on the two front panels of the card. Cut two pieces of the daisy patterned paper to measure 4″ x 2-1/2″ and mount them on the two front panels, leaving an equal border of the Evergreen Cardstock showing.

Step 3: Cut a piece of the striped patterned pattern to measure 1″ x 4″ and cut a flag end in to one side. Tip: Use the embellishment flags as a guide to cut the flag — just trace and cut! Adhere the striped strip to the right hand side of the card being sure to have adhesive only on the paper that overlaps the right hand side and not at all on the paper that will overlap the left side (otherwise the card will be adhered shut). Use some of the NSD Embellishments to add a greeting and a cute little bee with some Foam Squares.
Step 4: For the inside of the card, cut a piece of Evergreen Cardstock to measure 4″ x 5-1/4″ and adhere to the middle panel of the inside of the card. Then, take the yellow hexagon patterned paper and cut a rectangle measuring 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and adhere that to the middle of the Evergreen Cardstock. Use a cute little bee to embellish the bottom corner. Journal as desired.
No matter who you make this card for, they’re going to love the thought and attention to detail that you put into it. It’s a beautiful card that can be used for a multitude of spring and summertime occasions, especially Mother’s Day! What other crafty ways do you celebrate Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Creative Memories has great card stock that has an 80-pound paper weight, the perfect thickness for scrap booking, card making and all your other crafts. It coordinates wonderfully with the paper collections. Like all Creative Memories card stock and designer papers, it’s photo-safe (acid-free, lignin-free and bleed resistant) so it’s perfect for creating projects that look beautiful and will last for years to come. Check them out today.  https://www.creativememories.com/cm/RebeccaRansdell

Monday, May 6, 2019

Weekly Sketch Round-Up April 29-May 3



Why do we love sketches so much? Is it the fact that they help break us out of a scrapboooking rut? Maybe it’s the fact that although we all see the same sketch, what we do with it varies completely depending on our taste, our style and our own creative preferences. No matter what the reason is, we love sketches, and if you love sketches too, then you’ll love today’s Weekly Sketch Round-Up! Check it out!

Sketch #1

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Love the Imagine That! border shown above? Get the instructions here!

Sketch #2

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Want to learn how to create this Happy Album layout? Get instructions here!

Sketch #3

Sketch #4

Friday, May 3, 2019

Travel Log Collection

The Travel Log Collection was inspired by overseas sightseeing and everyday explorations and boasts old-world travel themed imagery paired with modern styled elements.  It's perfect for everything from trips abroad to cruises, weekend getaways at the cabin or cottage, road trips and other vacations.