Category: Sketch

Someone once asked me why I love flamingos? The answer is simple, when you think of a flamingo, you can't help but smile! So, when Creative Memories released the Summertime Collection, you can imagine I couldn't wait to open it up and create with the flamingo paper and stickers! Take a look at the FUN… Continue reading FUN with Flamingos!

This project is all about layers, folded layers! And what better way to fold than using our Creative Memories "Magic Trimmer"! This layout is a bit fancier than I normally create as it has lots and lots of layers, but the design itself is pretty simple if you look at the clean lines. You could… Continue reading Folded Layers

Happy September! I invite you to pop on over to the Creative Life Scrapbooking Facebook Page where the below sketch is our SEPTEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE! Scroll below for both my traditional and digital samples and a short little video on how to make 'MAGIC' Banner Cuts (both traditionally and digitally) Stay tuned all month to… Continue reading September Sketch Challenge

In honour of National Scrapbook Day (tomorrow), I have a FREE Gift for you! When Creative Memories releases 8x8 albums a few times  year, I don't always jump on board, but this time I sure did! I LOVED all 4 Album Covers and I knew they would pair perfectly with the new Theme Packs! Theme… Continue reading 8×8 Theme Pack Album & FREE Cut Guide!

Welcome to our Creative Life Scrapbooking Pajama Party featuring Theme Packs from Creative Memories! Pop by our Creative Life Facebook Page each hour for a new Theme Pack to be featured! And I'll be here for the 6:00PM ET hour that is all about some Puppy Love and the #AWORLDOFHEARTS movement that is sweeping across… Continue reading A World of Hearts

Hello! I hope everyone is staying well and enjoying a slower pace right now and finding new ways to connect with friends and family. With many of us using up our stash, I have a flashback to the very first Border Maker Cartridge for you, combined with the newest graphic papers and Dot Pens! I… Continue reading Back to Basics Border

Hello! Hello! Well, Happy, Happy Leap Day! I hope you spend a little of your EXTRA DAY to enjoy some album making! I sure am! I am spending the day with 46 "Crop Girls" for my LEAP DAY CROP in London, Ontario! Be sure to check out my Facebook Page for some photos of today's… Continue reading “The Lily Pad” – Happy Leap Day!

I LOVE a photo mat! In fact, I rarely complete a layout with unmatted photos! The problem with that is, I go through a lot of cardstock - I mean a lot!  Until I discovered the MAGIC MAT Technique! "Magic Mats" let you create FOUR perfect photo mats from ONE sheet of 12" x 12"… Continue reading Magic Photo Mats!