Easy ways to make handmade Cards

If you like sending out pretty cards but don't like spending $4.99 per card (and more!), or if you love making cards but don't know where to start, I think you'll love this Creative Memories new Everyday Card Kit.

It has everything you need to make 12 greeting cards

to keep on hand for special occasions or greetings

I recommend using Creative Memories Tape Runner for the paper parts

and Creative Memories Foam Squares to make the embellishments "pop"!

It comes with a variety of sentiments so you're not stuck with cards you won't use.

You can order the Everyday Card Kit on my website:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

This photo shows how many leftover pieces you get when you finish the 12 cards that come in the Kit! Isn't that a lot? So you can keep going and make many more cards using your own cardstock, or you can make matching gift tags, or just use the leftovers in your albums or for future card projects. The Kit also comes with a super pretty and sturdy box to keep all of this in.   Jenny Korhorn shared this photo and said "It took me 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete all 12 cards! And, I love all the extra bonus pieces that came with it, too!"  

Happy Scrappin'

and Happy Card Makin'

DL

How to add pockets to your scrapbook

I'm so excited about Creative Memories new 4x6 Peekaboo Pockets! 

They are self-adhesive, clear, photo-safe and stackable!

You can also use them by themselves or make an accordian fold out.

The pack includes both horizontal and vertical.

Here is a quick video on how to add pockets to your scrapbooks:

Aren't these just the BEST?!!  You can order them on my website:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

Happy Scrappin'

Creative Memories Pocket Pages

Ohmygoodness I'm soo excited about this new development from Creative Memories! 

They have redesigned the Large Pocket Pages so they are better than ever. Now they have the Jeeping edge on the outside just like all our other Refill Pages. Your albums will have a uniform look. PLUS the new pages come in 8.5x11 and 12x12.

If you digital scrapbook, you can put your 12x12 prints directly into the Pocket Pages.

If you prefer to scrapbook on 12x12 printed Paper, you can put those directly into the Pocket Pages.

If you like to mix and match, you can do that too!

Personally, I love the 8.5x11 size for memorabilia. They fit perfectly into the 12x12 albums!

THREE CHEERS FOR CM!!

(Can you tell I'm excited?)

Here is a quick video and you'll see just how awesome they are:

You can view or order Pocket Pages on my website:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

They are also redesigning the Multi-Pocket Pages to have jeeping on the edge too but those aren't ready yet -- those are still wonderful though as I use them in every album and have had no problems.

Enjoy and Happy Scrappin'

DL

Outback Journey Bundle by Creative Memories

Australia Day is January 26, and to celebrate our Australian friends, Creative Memories has designed a limited-edition Outback Journey collection inspired by the unique Australian wildlife and flora!  It's perfect for vacations, summer, camping, outdoors, hiking, gardening, nature walks, spring and of course any Australian adventure!

The 12x12 album cover features an Australian-native golden Wattle flower design in three foil colors on a Fern bookcloth material. (pages sold separately)

Limited-edition Australia-themed papers feature Australia-native flowers, cute Aussie creatures and other patterns inspired by Australian culture and nature. Perfect for vacation photos in Australia to themes such as outdoors and camping, zoo, hiking, desert outings and more.  Here, take a look:

For a limited time you can get the Bundle and save $10. (while supplies last)
You can find all this on my website:  creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

G'day mate and Happy Scrappin'

DL

Creative Memories Valentines Scrapbook

Share your love story with the new Bee Mine Collection!
This must-have love and valentine collection is the perfect backdrop for fairy-tale romance with its vibrant palette of pinks, peaches, amber yellow and ultra-trendy periwinkle.

It's cheerfully flirtatious designs feature hearts and smooches, honeybees and honeycombs, gemstones, "I love you" sentiments, love-me-nots and more.

I'm excited to use these for my Valentine craft projects, cards and page layouts.
Also will be great for weddings, proms, engagements, and little kid albums.

The collection includes a NEW Periwinkle Album Cover with an adorable foiled bee design,
Paper Pack, Stickers and NEW Layered Embellishments! 

Cupid's Arrow is the newest Bordermaker Cartridge that perfectly complements this collection:

  I'm In Love!

You can find this collection on my Creative Memories Advisor website:
creativememories.com/user/donnalyn 

Happy Scrappin'

Creative Memories Border Maker Cartridges

Let your layouts be struck by Cupid's arrow with the newest Border Maker Cartridge: Cupid's Arrow! Perfect for layouts and projects with themes of love, babies, hunting and much more!

Here is a handy chart of all of the current Cartridges available for Creative Memories Border Maker System.  Which ones are your favorites?  Share over on my Facebook page!

To shop for these you can visit my Creative Memories Advisor website:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn
Happy Scrappin'

Creative Memories Archiver's Heritage Album

Introducing the new Creative Memories Archiver's Heritage Collection!
Perfect for your vintage photos and family memories.

This collection features a palette specially designed to enhance black and white and sepia photos, this collection features timeless themes such as antique clocks, flowers and vintage furniture to perfectly complement family photos and memorabilia.  It's palette of warm neutrals range from cream and brown to gray and black make this collection so versatile for other projects as well.

Take a look at the Paper Pack:

And something else NEW that I'm totally excited about...Peekaboo Pockets!  The new Peekaboo Pockets are clear, photo-safe pockets that allow you to slide photos, journal mats or artwork into the pockets and use the adhesive strip to easily attach them to your page or album binding. Yay for pockets!!

You can find all of the Heritage Collection on my Creative Memories Advisor Website:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

Happy Scrappin'

Creative Memories Join Special

Join as a Creative Memories Advisor between January 1 - March 31, 2018, and get your FREE Creative Memories Shoulder Bag with your first order (excludes digital orders) in the month after you sign up. For example, sign up in January and place an order of any size in February to receive your free gift. 

I would be honored to have you join my Team...you can find out more info or join on my Creative Memories Independent Advisor website:  creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

Marnie from the Home Office modeling the beautiful exclusive CM Advisor Bag!

Creative Memories SALE Coupon Code

For each order of $50+ spent in GOING GONE on my website, you'll get an INSTANT $20 coupon to apply to your cart at checkout.  This offer starts at 1pm PST today!!
Dec 18-Dec 31, 3pm CST

To redeem, once you've hit the qualifying purchase amount you will need to add code GONE20 in the Discount Codes box on the View Cart page and click "Apply Coupon."
Orders can include products from other sections, but you will need to include Going Gone products totaling $50 or more for the system to accept the GONE20 code.

There is a limit of one coupon per order, but there is no limit on the number of qualifying orders you place.

Offer is available while supplies last.  All sales are final.
Here is an example of an exclusive product that we are able to order in GOING GONE (While Supplies Last) in the US:  Some beautiful Stickers, Paper and Mat Packs direct from Australia CM!  "Winds of Winter"  which I think are perfect for scrappin' and card makin' in the Pacific Northwest...I love the rain clouds and the rain drops, also the animal tracks, and winter scenes....I can't wait to order these myself!

Thank you for shopping my link. I hope you enjoy this savings!!

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

Happy Scrappin'

DL

Creative Memories has coffee?

Why yes, yes we do!

There is a nostalgic story on how we are able to offer coffee.  I hope it warms your heart as much as it did mine.  

Caleb Hayhoe, CM's owner and CEO

Caleb's great-grandfather and his brother started one of the first coffee and tea companies in Canada. In the 1890's they created Flowerdale Tea and Mountain Blend Coffee and delivered the products door-to-door using sleighs in the winter and carts in the summer. The business grew steadily over several generations, becoming a household name across Canada. Here are some scenes of the offices of Flowerdale Tea and Mountain Blend Coffee taken in the 1930's:

Caleb's grandfather was president of the business until it was sold to Nestle in the 1970's when Caleb was a young boy.  It has always been Caleb's dream to buy back the family business and share his family's coffee brand. That dream is now realized! Mountain Blend is back, certified Fair Trade and Organic, and will only be available through Creative Memories! 

Considering I always serve coffee at my Coffee Crops, I'm super happy to be helping Caleb with this dream. It's the least I can do after he rescued CM, kept it in the USA and brought back all the products that I love!! 

There are also a couple of Advisor Exclusives that won't be on my website but will be available to order directly through me or your CM Advisor (if that's not me). A cozy CM blanket and new CM coffee/cocoa mugs just in time for Winter! 

I absolutely adore Creative Memories and I am so very grateful for Caleb, Marnie, and everyone at the home office who are creating amazing scrapbook albums, scrapbooking supplies, cardmaking supplies, crafting supplies, archiver supplies and now...Coffee!!

Happy Scrappin'

DL

New Creative Memories Collection Imagine!

Look what just launched today!!

I'm soo excited about this new

Creative Memories "Imagine" Collection!!!

perfect for vacation photos,

birthdays,

graduations,

fairs,

theme parks,

carnivals,

parties

and more!!

a gorgeous new 12x12 album cover:

two new Paper Packs:

Sticker Pack and Laser Cut Embellishments:

Imagine Mat Pack (variety of mats and journaling boxes):

Just "imagine" the possibilities!!

There is even a pre-decorated Fast2Fab 8x8 Album in the collection. Perfect for gift giving or a fun autograph album or something you or a child could put together in just an hour or less (just add photos and you're done!):

You can find this collection and more on my Creative Memories Independent Advisor website, while supplies last:

creativememories.com/user/donnalyn

Happy Scrappin',

DL