Valentine’s Day with the CK Dream Team
02/09/2010 at 11:30 am | In General Inspiration, Holidays | 4 CommentsTags: Cindy Tobey, CK, CK Dream Team, color palettes, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, dogs, Dream Team, gifts, Holidays, Kim Jackson, Laura Vegas, pets, Scrapbook, scrapbook pages, Scrapbooking, Suzy Plantamura, Valentine's Day, valentines, Wendy Sue Anderson
Yesterday, Megan Hoeppner showed you how to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer with quick and easy valentines. Today, with some help from a few of our CK Dream Team members, you’ll discover fabulous ways to celebrate the love in your life through scrapbooking and sharing photos. Whether you’re into romance or not, these fun projects are sure to make your heart happy.
While Cindy Tobey made her gorgeous “Love” page to commemorate Mother’s Day, you can easily make this layout to celebrate your family on Valentine’s Day. Her color combo makes for a beautiful break from the traditional—simply combine red, pink, and black with vivid splashes of turquoise and green.
Speaking of colors, Wendy Sue Anderson’s super-pretty “Love Birds” page puts a new spin on a romantic tale. Yellow for Valentine’s Day? Absolutely!
Always up for a challenge, Suzy Plantamura proves that Valentine’s Day is a great reason to scrapbook not only your family and friends but your pets too. There’s no better day to recognize those who show you unconditional love. (And take note: Suzy used yellow too.)
Feel like being extra-crafty this week? Laura Vegas’s adorable handmade photo holders will add some Valentine’s Day pizzazz to your desk. Plus, they make great gifts.
Whatever your reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day, challenge yourself to make scrapbooking and photo-sharing a part of your holiday.
Thanks for stopping by!
—Kim Jackson, senior editor
Weekly Warm-Up: A Quick Valentine & a Free Download
02/08/2010 at 11:01 am | In Holidays, technique, weekly warm up | 6 CommentsTags: cards, chocolate, CK, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, creative editor, handmade cards, love notes, Megan Hoeppner, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, scraps, techniques, Valentine's Day, valentines, weekly warm up
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is definitely in the air this week. Why limit your Cupid creativity to one special someone when it’s easy to spread a little sweetheart-joy to the masses? This project idea is quick to create and requires only a few scraps and a bag of chocolates to complete. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Prepare your scraps.
Use a heart punch, stencil, or die cut to cut hearts from scraps of patterned paper. Fold 6″ x 3″ scraps of cardstock in half to create card bases, and cut scraps of ribbon to go across the front of the cards.
Step 2: Add ribbon.
Adhere assorted ribbon strips to the center of your card front.
Step 3: Add the heart.
Adhere the heart to the card. Note: A little bling addition is optional.
Step 4: Put a surprise inside.
Adhere a small chocolate bar to the inside of the card to complete your treat.
Giving Ideas
Share your little chocolate delights in any of the following ways:
- Put them in your neighbors’ mailboxes.
- Send them to school with your kids.
- Give them to co-workers at the office.
- Share them with your church companions this week.
- Hand them out to people you come in contact with this week—clerks, letter carriers, newspaper deliverers, and more.
There’s nothing like a little random act of kindness to make you and your recipient feel great!
Free Download
For an even faster love-note option, download our free Valentine’s Day design on our website. With it, you can either print and create heartfelt greetings, or you can prepare an e-sentiment to send and share with those you love across the World Wide Web.
Happy Valentine’s Day Week!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor
More on the CK Scrapper Bowl Commercials
02/05/2010 at 6:44 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 Comments
The big game is getting closer. And the CK Scrapper Bowl commercials are getting us even more excited. Check out this one—themed on “Why I Love Scrapbooking.” We love the humor.
And don’t miss this commercial either—our team loves her thoughts at the end: there’s no wrong way to scrapbook, and every layout is a part of the page creator. So true!
You can enter your own commercial for the chance to win a prize. But hurry—entries must be received by Sunday. Find out more here.
To participate in the rest of the CK Scrapper Bowl events, visit here.
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
CHA 2010: Trendy Looks
02/05/2010 at 4:00 am | In Hot Trends, product | 153 CommentsTags: Bazzill Basics Paper, CHA, CHA 2010, CHA trends, CHA-Winter 2010, CK, CK Flower Power, Cosmo Cricket, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, free downloads, Free Font Friday, GCD Studios, giveaway, Kiki Art, Little Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories, Maya Road, Megan Hoeppner, Melissa Frances, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, trends
When it comes to trend spotting, the CHA show floor is a happenin’ hot spot of activity, with fresh trends as far as the eye can see. To wrap up our CHA Winter extravaganza, we want to share two of our favorite show-floor trends with you today. (Our Friday guest blog spots will reconvene next week.) Both looks we’re going to focus on are fashionably fabulous and sure to make any paper project shine. So trend trackers, are you ready to check them out? All right, let’s take a look at some of the hottest looks out there.
Look #1: Handmade Flowers
Spring was definitely in the air at this winter show. Handmade blooms were popping up all over place.
These pretty posies made from cardstock were on display at the Bazzill Basics Paper booth. We love how they fill in the open area in the corner of this layout.
The Melissa Frances booth took the flowers off the page and into the window with these beautiful flower balls. How sweet would these look hanging in a craft room or nursery?
Cosmo Cricket has an idea for dressing up a gift box in botanicals. They rolled paper rosettes from patterned paper for a bright dash of dimension.
The fine folks at Little Yellow Bicycle filled a vase with doily designs and paper-cut flower shapes. Any brunch gathering can be taken to the next level with these on display.
Look #2: Dress Forms
At first glance, it was easy to confuse the CHA show floor with a NYC runway. Dress forms were around every corner. What a wonderful way to display the latest and greatest paper lines!
GCD Studios knew how to welcome its booth guests with this lovely dress form on display right at their entryway.
Make a mini album for any fashionista in your life with this fantastic dress-form album from Maya Road.
Making Memories launched a new jewelry line this CHA, so it only seems appropriate to adorn that area of their booth with a stylish dress-form display. We loved how they draped the pattern around the shape.
These are just two of the many wonderful trends we spotted this show. For more of what’s hot, make sure you watch our “Hot Spot” column each issue in the magazine.
Comment to Win
So, what trend is your favorite right now, whether it’s from CHA or something else you love? Leave a comment on this blog post by February 7, 2010, and you could win this great prize package with new releases from Kiki Art.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, Creative Editor
Free Font Friday
P.S. Don’t miss Free Font Friday! To accompany our flower trend, today you can download the CK Flower Power font for free here.
All Aboard! It’s Time for CK’s CHA Cute Booth Tour
02/04/2010 at 4:00 am | In General Inspiration, product | 166 CommentsTags: booth tour, Brittany Beattie, CHA, CK, Couture Cardstock, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Cute Booth Tour, Graphic 45, Jillibean Soup, Joannie McBride, Kim Jackson, Margie Romney-Aslett, Megan Hoeppner, Pink Paislee, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, The Girls Paperie, Unity Stamp Company
Tickets. Tickets, please. This is the CHA Express, and we’re ready to embark on the 2010 Cute Booth Tour. This CHA, each of the CK editors in attendance (Brittany, Joannie, Kim, and I) selected our favorite happy places and captured short videos of some of the booth highlights. Plus, we added one bonus booth, simply because we couldn’t resist including one more dose of show-floor bliss. So grab yourself a seat near the window, and get ready to see some of the cutest booths on the CHA block. All aboard!
Stop #1: The Girls’ Paperie, Joannie McBride’s pick
This sweetie-pie place is full handmade paper delights, including paper garlands, the sweetest little street of houses you’ll ever encounter, and a special guided tour by Ms. Margie Romney-Aslett, the creative talent behind this new line!
Stop #2: Unity Stamp Co., Megan Hoeppner’s pick
As you likely know, I’m a bit of a bird nerd. So when I saw the stuffed bluebird perched on the picket fence in this wonderland, I knew instantly that it had my vote.
Stop #3: Couture Cardstock, Brittany Beattie’s pick
One look at this amazing booth and you’ll fall in love with your cardstock all over again. This impressive location was adorned with incredible cardstock creations, including dresses, shoes, and even an Eiffel Tower.
Stop #4: Graphic 45, Kim Jackson’s pick
Step back in time with this vintage hot spot and discover the limitless possibilities for transforming just about anything from old to new with little more than a sheet of debonair paper.
Stop #5: Pink Paislee, a group bonus pick
There’s no way we could leave out this bright spot out of our Cute Booth Tour. It’s packed with handmade pizzazz. From stitched chicken wire to a charming sitting area, this place was definitely worth visiting.
Well, that concludes the Cute Booth Tour for this show. Did you have a nice time? What spot(s) captured your heart? Rather than leave your tour guide a tip, we’d love to have you leave your feedback in the form of a comment by Monday, February 8, 2010. And the tip may end up being yours, as we’re giving away a fabulous CHA prize package from Jillibean Soup to one lucky tour attendee. Check the “Giveaways” tab on Tuesday, February 9 to see if you’re our winner.
Now, exit to your left and watch your step. We want to see you back on this tour bus again next CHA.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor
Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: The Organization Issue (with a special 20% Discount)
02/03/2010 at 4:00 am | In organization, product | 36 CommentsTags: Brittany Beattie, CK, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, organization, Scrapbook, scrapbook organization, Scrapbooking, Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks
Do you have a friend who always knows exactly what you need? She knows precisely which style of earring best suits your face. She knows the perfect accessory to complement the new skirt you bought. She even knows when you need a Founder’s Favorite Gotta-Have-It sized ice-cream creation from Cold Stone Creamery. Yes, she’s amazing, and you can always count on her to deliver exactly what you need.
At Creating Keepsakes, we aim to be that friend in regard to your scrapbooking pursuits. That’s why our team is excited to announce that there’s a new publication from the editors of Creating Keepsakes. The same editors and designers you love in the monthly issues of CK are delivering just what you need when you need it in our newest publication series. It’s the Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks magazine publication presented by Club CK, and the first special issue (there will be four issues each year) is on sale now!
The first issue is all about organization, because we figure that around this time of year, your goals to finally get your scrapbooking items organized are becoming a little overwhelming. We’re here to help you simplify that process and make it fun! In this issue, you’ll learn how to
* organize your supplies in totes and bins,
* utilize your home space to find a scrapbooking nook that will hide in any room,
* organize your supplies to create an album in an evening,
* organize a crop,
* streamline your scrapbooking process,
* and so much more!
And just like your friend who offers to pick up the tip when you need a sanity-restoring dinner getaway, we’ve got a special treat in store for you. Just enter promo code TIPSB when ordering your copy here, and you’ll receive a 20% discount just for following our blog.
Enter to Win
The eye-catching ideas in this post all came from the issue. If you can guess who created them, you can enter to win one of three copies of the issue. Just post your guesses (labeling the designer by the number on each photo) in the comments section of this post by February 8, 2010. I’ll even give you a hint that the three designers come from this list of amazing designers:
* Joannie McBride
So head out and pick up a Founder’s Favorite from Cold Stone Creamery, and then enjoy its deliciousness while you savor the appetizing ideas in this issue of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks.
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
P.S. For more chances to win a copy, check out many of the blogs of our Dream Team members and contributing writers listed in the navigation bar on the right side of our blog.
CK Scrapper Bowl Commercials
02/02/2010 at 7:57 pm | In Onine Event | 8 CommentsTags: Brittany Beattie, CK, CK Scrapper Bowl, commercials, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, okanogangirl, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, why I love scrapbooking
This just in!
Our first “Why I Love Scrapbooking” commercial has been submitted as part of the CK Scrapper Bowl. We absolutely love it! (Especially the captions—they’re a must read.) Get inspired by Amanda (aka okanogangirl in the CK message board), and create your own commercial today.
And as a surprise gift for Amanda on submitting the first video, she’ll be receiving this prize: 10 organization folders from The Scrap Rack (in honor of her comment about the “messy shelves” in the background), a Making Memories album (in honor of all her pages for her family), and beautiful blooms from Bella Blvd (because they never die).
Keep the videos coming! You can enter through Sunday, February 7, 2010.
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
This just in!
Our first “Why I Love Scrapbooking” commercial has been submitted as part of the CK Scrapper Bowl. We absolutely love it (especially the captions—they’re a must read). Get inspired by Amanda (aka okanogangirl in the CK message board), and create your own commercial today.
Check back later in the week on this post, and we’ll share more videos as they come in.
And as a surprise gift for Amanda on submitting the first video, she’ll be receiving this prize: 10 organization folders from The Scrap Rack (in honor of her comment about the “messy shelves” in the background), a Making Memories album (in honor of all her pages for her family), and beautiful blooms from Bella Blvd (because they never die).
Keep the videos coming!
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
CHA-Winter 2010: Designer Interviews
02/02/2010 at 4:00 am | In General Inspiration | 9 CommentsTags: 7gypsies, American Crafts, April Foster, Brittany Beattie, CHA, CHA 2010, CHA-Winter 2010, CK, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Elizabeth Kartchner, interviews, Paula Cheney, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, Studio Calico
Each year as I walk the show floor at CHA, I’m always in awe of how the paper and product designers come up with such great looks. I took the chance to interview a few of them and find out more, and I’m happy to share the clips with you today.
Curious how Studio Calico came up with the designs for the Anthology Collection? April Foster shares the story behind it.
It’s always fun to chat with Elizabeth Kartchner, and I couldn’t resist asking her about how she came up with her new Dear Lizzy collection for American Crafts. (A special thanks to Erin Payne for filming the video.)
In this video, Paula Cheney shares her inspiration for creating the new Vintage Recipe Holder by 7gypsies. I love it!
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
Weekly Warm-Up: Why Do You Love Scrapbooking?
02/01/2010 at 1:08 pm | In Onine Event, weekly warm up | 5 CommentsTags: blinkies, Brittany Beattie, CK, CK Scrapper Bowl, CK Scrapper Bowl 2010, commercial, commercial contest, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, Scrapper Bowl, weekly warm up
The CK Scrapper Bowl has begun! Each day this week, you’ll find articles at the CK Scrapper Bowl site featuring scrapbooking tips from the coach’s playbook, recipes for the big game, creative challenges, and more. Here’s the starting lineup of the articles:
* Monday: The “Are You Ready for Some Football?” article provides a blitz of great ideas for sports pages.
* Tuesday: Our “Get a Quarter Back” article teaches money-saving ideas for your scrapbooks.
* Wednesday: Move down the field one yard at a time–our “Yard Lines” article shares five ways to incorporate fabric into your albums.
* Thursday: Run the X and O plays from the coach’s playbook using ideas for scrapbooking relationships with loved ones in our “XOXO” article.
* Friday: Check out the “Red Zone” article for color tips to help you add a touch of red to your scrapbook pages.
* Saturday: Use the ideas in our “Touchdown” article help you scrapbook your successes.
* Sunday: Wrap up the week by catching the post-game action in our “On the Sidelines” article for great border ideas for your pages.
Create Your Commercial about Why You Love Scrapbooking
In conjunction with the CK Scrapper Bowl festivities, we’re hosting a commercial contest. After all, I’m sure most of us are as excited about the commercials during the Super Bowl as we are about the game itself. In that spirit of the love of commercials, we hope you’ll participate by creating your own video for a weekly warm-up!
Submitting is easy—and it’s sure to be fun! Here’s how:
1. Create a 60-second commercial about why you love scrapbooking.
2. Upload your video to YouTube.
3. Provide the URL link for your YouTube video in the comments section of this article.
Our CK team will select favorites throughout the week to highlight in the following categories:
* Best Comedy
* Most Heart-Warming
* Most Dramatic
* Best Documentary
* Best Romantic Comedy
* Best Action
* Most Professional Execution
We’d love to have you join the festivities for the CK Scrapper Bowl! To get started, you can even download two free blinkies and the CK Scrapper Bowl logo to use on your projects.
We can’t wait to see your commercials about why you love scrapbooking!
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
Special Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Kartchner
01/29/2010 at 4:13 pm | In fonts, guest blogger, product | 315 CommentsTags: 7gypsies, Anthology, CHA, CHA 2010, CHA-Winter, CHA-Winter 2010, CK, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Elizabeth Kartchner, Glimmer Glam, Glimmer Glaze, new product, product, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, Studio Calico, Tattered Angels, The Girls Paperie, Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz Alterations, Vintage Receipt Holder
Today’s guest-blog post is a video special! Check out Elizabeth Kartchner’s favorite product picks from CHA–Winter 2010.
Comment to Win
Leave a comment on this post by February 1, 2010, and you could be the lucky winner randomly selected to win a kit of CHA-release product goodies!
Free Font Friday
Don’t miss this week’s free font: CK Doodling. You can download it free here.
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