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Scrap Shotz Merry and Bright Giveaway

December 10, 2025 1 Comment

WINNER – Congratulations to Lori Domes! This week’s lucky winner!!!! Our Scrap Shotz holiday giveaway is here, and we’re so excited to celebrate the season with a festive prize bundle you are going to love! Creative Scrapbooker Magazine has teamed up with the amazing team at Scrap Shotz to bring one lucky winner a Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas prize package overflowing with cheerful holiday crafting goodies. Prize Package Includes: Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection – 12×12 Collection Kit – 6×8 Paper Pad – Bits & Pieces Ephemera Pack – Journal Bits Ephemera Pack – Foam Stickers – Chipboard Stickers – Decorative Brads Pack – Sticker Book – Washi Tape Set – Glossy Enamel Dots – Enamel Dot Sheet – Page Pieces Kit – Sticker Sheets – Tags / Cut-Apart Sheets SN@P! 6×8 Red Flipbook SN@P! Pocket Pages / Page Protectors Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops Ranger…

In Layouts

The Good Life Scrapbook Layout

October 12, 2025 2 Comments

Welcome to The Good Life, where naps are an art form and texture steals the show! Designer Desiree Saskiw captured her pampered feline’s best “I run this house” poses in a warm, layered layout that’s equal parts cozy and cool. Desiree reached for her Ranger Distress Grit Paste – Crypt and the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Honeycomb Stencil to create that perfectly imperfect background texture. The subtle raised hexagons add just enough grunge to balance out the soft, snuggly photos — proving that even the fluffiest cat deserves a little edge. The layout’s fiery oranges and vintage neutrals come together with Simple Stories and DCWV patterned papers, plus a sprinkle of Tim Holtz Idea-ology stickers and dimension from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. The result? A purr-fectly balanced mix of grit, warmth, and feline fabulousness. So grab your stencils, your pastes, and maybe your favorite nap buddy — because The Good…

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Win a Simple Stories Prize Package! 🎃✨

October 1, 2025 No Comments

Congratulations to this week’s lucky winner – Tamera Gullett It’s treat season, and we’ve got something special for you! Creative Scrapbooker Magazine has teamed up with Simple Stories for a giveaway you don’t want to miss. One lucky winner will take home a Simple Stories prize package filled with goodies from the Spooky Things and Fun Times collections. From Halloween fun to everyday celebrations, this bundle includes patterned papers, stickers, chipboard, embellishments, and more. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, cardmaker, or paper-crafting enthusiast, these collections are packed with everything you need to make your projects shine. ✨ Click here to enter to win. ✨ Don’t wait — contest closes Friday, October 3rd at MIDNIGHT MDT!. Enter now for your chance to bring home this Simple Stories prize and add some spooky-fun magic to your craft room! Good luck my friends! Is your Creative Scrapbooker Magazine collection missing a gem? Don’t let…

In Mini Albums

Happy Day Mini Album Tutorial with Simple Stories

May 16, 2025 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans!Today, I’m excited to walk you through the process of creating a Happy Day Mini Album using the Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Collection from Simple Stories. Along with adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. This cheerful project is filled with florals, fussy cut layers, and beautiful butterfly details—perfect for celebrating any special moment. Let’s dive in! Cover Page – Mini Album Front Design To create the base and cover of this Happy Day Mini Album, I used the Scalloped Rectangles Layering Die Set by Tonic Studios and the Marigold Gingham paper from Simple Stories. I layered in: *Bits & Pieces *Ephemera *Fussy cut accents from 2×2/4×4, 3×4 Elements, and Captured papers *Enamel Dots for added texture Page 1: Happy Bike Ride This page features a bike tag from the Tag Elements Paper. I added a sentiment from the Bits & Pieces collection for a joyful pop. Page…

In Cards

Create Beautiful Holiday Cards with Stamping on Patterned Paper

December 12, 2024 No Comments

Want to make your holiday cards extra special this year? Stamping on patterned paper is such a fun and simple way to create unique designs that wow your friends and family! In this latest Technique Tasters video, Karla Yungwirth from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine shares her step-by-step process for making gorgeous Christmas cards full of color, sparkle, and festive charm. Karla uses some of her favorite crafting tools and supplies from brands like Unity Stamp Co., Lindy’s Gang, Simple Stories, and more to create cards that are full of layers and personality. Whether you’re a seasoned cardmaker or just getting started, you’ll pick up lots of ideas to try in your own crafting. Here’s What You’ll Learn: How to stamp on patterned paper to create eye-catching backgrounds. Tips for layering stamps, inks, and embellishments for that perfect holiday look. Fun ways to use shimmer sprays, embossing powders, and adhesives to add…

In Halloween

Halloween Magic Layout with Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st Collection

October 22, 2024 No Comments

In the spirit of Halloween, Tracy McLennon crafted this captivating scrapbook layout using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection. This project, featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, brings the spooky season to life with layers of vintage Halloween elements and bold pops of orange and black. In Tracy McLennon’s Halloween layout, the Bits & Pieces Ephemera from the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection plays a key role in bringing vintage charm and detail to the page. These ephemera pieces include nostalgic Halloween icons like witches, jack-o’-lanterns, owls, and spooky sentiments, adding a playful and whimsical feel to the design. The cardstock stickers from the Simple Vintage October 31st collection further enhance the layout with bold, dimensional elements. From pumpkins to bats and vintage-inspired typography, these stickers provide the perfect finishing touches. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and E-Z…

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Win the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection Prize Pack!

October 9, 2024 No Comments

Congratulations to this week’s lucky winner – Marilyn Massoud Get ready to add some festive cheer to your holiday crafting projects with the incredible Simple Stories Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection This prize pack is the perfect companion for creating stunning scrapbooks, handmade cards, and DIY decorations to celebrate the season. 🎄 The prize package includes the following must-have products from the Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection: 6×8 Snap! Binder – A beautifully designed binder to store your holiday memories in style. Washi Tape – Add a decorative touch with classic, festive designs of this washi tape. Enamel Dots – Bring extra dimension and shine to your crafts with these vibrant dots. Bits & Pieces – Ideal for embellishing your cards and layouts with vintage holiday designs. 12×12 Collection Kit – Includes patterned papers, stickers, and everything needed for creating seasonal magic. Chipboard Stickers – Fun, dimensional stickers to give…

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Create a Shimmery Scrapbook Layout with Therm O Web Transfer Gel Duo

August 13, 2024 2 Comments

Check out this gorgeous 12×12 scrapbook layout designed by Heather Fischer! Heather has truly outdone herself with this stunning layout, where she masterfully combines a variety of techniques to add foil to her project using the must-have Therm O Web Transfer Gel Duo. The result? A layout that shimmers and shines with every detail. To start off, Heather created the base of her layout using patterned paper, ephemera, and sticker elements from the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Cottage Field Collection. The foundation of this layout is elegant and versatile, offering a perfect canvas for the foiling techniques she used. The magic begins with the Therm O Web Transfer Gel Duo, applied through the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Spots Layering Stencil directly onto the Simple Stories patterned paper. After allowing the gel to become tacky, Heather applied Therm O Web Deco Foil Color Harmony Shades of Gold Transfer Foils. The results…

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Simple Stories Simple Vintage Essentials Color Palette and Katelyn Spencer

June 10, 2024 1 Comment

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! For today’s blogpost, I’m sharing with you how I created these beautiful vintage Inspirational Tags. To create these tag, I used the Simple Vintage Essentials Color Palette Collection from Simple Stories Aswell as a variety of adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. You’ll want to grab a cup of your favourite beverage and learn how to create my Inspirational Tags. To start, we’ll create the wander tag. Choose one of the tags off of the Blue & Purple Tags out of the Simple Vintage Essentials Color Palette Tags Kit from Simple Stories. Sand the edges of the tag. Next, you’ll need the Purple Collage paper out of the Simple Vintage Essentials Color Palette Collection from Simple Stories. Fussy cut out the paper the purple flowers, purple circle, key and strip with words. Cut the strip with words to 5/8” x 3 ¼”. Sand the edges of…

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Simple Stories Fresh Air Collection Giveaway

April 10, 2024 No Comments

WINNER – Deb Duryee Hands up if you would like to win the Simple Stories Fresh Air Collection! Absolutely you do! This fabulous collection is packed full of all the things you need for your next paper crafting project! The Prize Package will include the following products from the Simple Stories Fresh Air Collection: – Fresh Air Collection Kit – Bits & Pieces – Washi Tape – Enamel Dots – Stamp – Chipboard Frames – Journal Bits – Decorative Brads – Page Piece – 6×8 Patterned Paper Pad – Layered Chipboard – Sticker Book – Rub ons – Stencil – Chipboard Stickers CLICK HERE to enter your name to win this collection of stamps and stamping block! The contest closes on Friday, April 12th at midnight MDT. Good luck everyone Subscribe or order your copy of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine today! CLICK HERE