Club CK Blog

CK Happenings: May 20 - May 26, 2013

2013-05-20T19:27:00Z

Club CK Scrappers,

We at Creating Keepsakes are grateful for the readers that are part of Club CK; for the creativity you share, the enthusiasm you have for the hobby, and your dedication to preserving your memories and improving the craft. As we move our focus towards online initiatives, we are evaluating all aspects of our business.

One area we feel we can combine and improve is the Club CK newsletter. We currently have a bi-weekly newsletter (Creating Keepsakes Newsflash - CKNF) that provides similar and at times identical information as the Club CK newsletter. To make better use of resources and provide the best information possible, we are discontinuing the Club CK newsletter with this newsletter (the May 22, 2013 issue) as the final one you will receive.

Instead, we would love to have you subscribe to the Creating Keepsakes Newsflash (CKNF) newsletter where you can receive the latest news regarding Creating Keepsakes magazine, blog, Pinterest, and other media offerings. To subscribe, click on this link and provide your name and email address. This simple process ensures you continue to receive information pertinent to the hobby you love and Creating Keepsakes magazine.

We look forward to seeing you around the Creating Keepsakes community.

Stacy Croninger

Digital Managing Editor

Here's what's going on in Club CK this week:

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Gala, available through noon (MST) Friday, May 24, 2013.

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Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

Chalkboard Art!

and

Scrapbooking Boys & Men: Rough & Tough Techniques

and on CK.com

Scrapbook Your Memories with this Free Photo Props Download

and

Scrapbook How To: Color-Blending Technique

1-Hour Scrapbook Challenge: Boys & Men Stenciled Sentiments

2013-05-16T15:20:00Z

This Challenge is now closed!

Winners for both the 1-Hour and extended challenges have been notified and listed below.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Welcome to this week's scrapbook challenge! We're happy you were able to stop by.

All this week on the editor's blog, we are promoting our latest special issue, Scrapbooking Boys & Men. If you haven't had a chance to check out the daily posts, be sure to drop by the blog. We'll be having a special post this Friday (May 17th) so don't miss out.

To go along with promoting this masculine issue, we've created some fun stenciled sentiments to use specifically on your layouts about the boys & men in your life.

Challenge:
Download these free stenciled sentiments and use them on a page about your handsome loved one. You have until 12:00 pm (Mountain Standard Time) today (May 16th) to create your page, upload it to the gallery, and leave a comment here. Be sure to include a link in your post.

One lucky winner will be selected to win free scrapbook product.

And the winner is....SandyP

Here's a link to her layout.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

SandyP, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

Extended Challenge:
Don't stress if you can't meet the 1-Hour deadline. You can still participate in the extended version of this challenge. You have until 9:00 am (Mountain Standard Time) on Monday, May 20, 2013 to create your page, upload it to the gallery, and leave a comment here. Be sure to include the link in your post.

And the winner is....irmz

Here's a link to her layout.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

irmz, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

One lucky winner will be selected to win free scrapbook product.

Have fun creating!

Scrapbooking Inspiration: May 13, 2013

2013-05-13T15:22:00Z

The Club CK gallery is full of inspiring scrapbook layouts, projects, and cards. Each week a few of the Creating Keepsakes magazine editors and Club CK moderators spend some time perusing the gallery for the most inspirational layouts. Here are few of their picks from this past month.

Love this Memory by mungerre

CK Senior Designer Neko Carrillo says, "Cute nautical theme."

Wow by SandyP

Club CK moderator D'LeeBug says Sandy P's layout lives up to it's name. Fantastic design with the large circle surrounded by smaller circles. The arrow gives the viewer a starting place, which leads the eye around to end with the most important photo on the page.

Traveling to Brazil by Barbara

CK Joannie McBride says, "What a great layout! LOVE the photos and captions on the photos to document stops made on the trip."

Longwood Gardens by Nicole Samuels

CK Kerri Miller likes the simple graphic design used in this layout. Plus it’s fun to see photos cropped at different angles to go along with the design.

New Kicks SG Challenge by 3froggies

Club CK moderator Laurie I love this LO by 3froggies. The cameras, chevrons, and polka dots are so current, and the fun subject and angles add to the playfulness of the LO!

I Want to Be... by Probyte

Club CK moderator D'LeeBug says Probyte's layoutd shows a fantastic technique for using your inks. Her sketchy plaid is a vibrant punch of colour without distracting from the photos.

A Beautiful Day by Kristin

CK Stacy Croninger Loves that the photo is the star of this layout. What an amazing picture!

Framed by Rachel Alles's

CK Natalie McConnell Loves the clever title choice and the playful photos.

Happy Day by Jennifer

CK Joannie McBride thinks this layout is super cute! From the title to the embellishments, this layout screams happy :)

No Wheelchairs in heaven by blsd2scrp

Club CK moderator D'LeeBug says blsd2scrp's layout is a very moving LO about her life with MS. What a brave thing to do, to scrap about something that's such a difficult part of her life! But what a blessing for those around her, to better understand her and what it means to have MS. Also, Scrapbooking is about memory keeping, and future generations. MS is known to run in families, so the likelyhood is, someone down the line will have the same struggles. Can you imagine what a comfort this would be for that person? Knowing that a grandmother had the same struggles? And knowing what a full life she lead?

CK Happenings: May 13 - 19, 2013

2013-05-13T14:41:00Z

If you're a scrapbooker looking for exciting scrapbooking challenges, informative forum posts, and beautiful scrapbook layout inspiration, Club CK is the place to be!

1 -Hour Scrapbook Challenge!
When: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time)

Please check back on Thursday morning for complete details!

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Bowling Alley, available through noon (MST) Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Check out the challenges and swaps hosted by Club CK members just like you:

Challenges:

Weekly Challenge (May 12-18)
Hosted by mll

and

Progressive Challenge # 3 (5/13/13)
Hosted by Laurie

and

Issue Challenge # 2 (May/June 2013)
Hosted by Brown eyed girl

Check out all the current challenges here!

Swaps:

May Flower Swap
Hosted by JenniferV2

Check out the current list of swaps here!

Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

Frivolous Friday: BasicGrey and Scrapbooking Boys & Men
(leave a comment on the editor's blog by Friday, May 17th for a chance to win)!

and

Scrapbooking Life's Lessons: Free download

and on CK.com

Free Graduation Sentiments Cutting File

and

Scrapbook How To: Gesso Brick Technique

Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, tips, techniques, and free downloads!

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Have a great week!

1-Hour Scrapbook Challenge: Stamped Background

2013-05-09T15:30:00Z

This challenge is now closed.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this scrapbook challenge! The winners of the 1-Hour and extended challenge are listed below.

Come back this Thursday (may 16th) for another scrapbook challenge). Hint: It will be from the new special issue Scrapbooking Boys & Men).

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Happy Thursday! I hope you had a chance to stop by the editor's blog last Saturday to participate in the scrapbook challenges for National Scrapbook Day.

It was a fun day, and we enjoyed looking at the layouts everyone shared with us.

Thank you for checking out today's 1-Hour Challenge. I'm excited to see what you all do with this one :)

On page 66 of the May/June 2013 issue, we share tricks for stamping on your layouts. Piradee Talvanna used a variety of sentiments to design her background.

Everyday by Piradee Talvanna, as seen in the May/June 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes.

Challenge:

For this challenge, we want you to create your own stamped background. You can use one large stamp several times, or an assortment of smaller stamps.

Ink, emboss, watercolor, or pencil in your stamped images. The only requirement is that it has to be a background and not just an accent on your page(s).

You will have until 12:00 pm (Mountain Standard Time) to upload the layout to your gallery and leave a comment here with a link to your page.

And the winner is....Cards4Ever

Here's a link to her layout.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

Cards4Ever, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

Extended Challenge:
Even if you can't participate in the 1-Hour version of the challenge, we'd love to have you participate.

Just upload your layout to the gallery and leave a comment here with a link to your page by 9:00 am (Mountain Standard Time) on Monday, May 13, 2013.

And the winner is....Becky

Here's a link to her layout.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

Becky, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

CK Happenings: May 6 - 12, 2013

2013-05-06T15:22:00Z

If you're a scrapbooker looking for exciting scrapbooking challenges, informative forum posts, and beautiful scrapbook layout inspiration, Club CK is the place to be!

1-Hour Scrapbook Challenge!
When: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time)

Please check back on Thursday morning for complete details!

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Chic, available through noon (MST) Friday, May 10, 2013.

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Check out the challenges and swaps hosted by Club CK members just like you:

Challenges:

Celebrate Your Scrapbook Evolution
Hosted by MrsFussyCut

and

May Color Challenge
Hosted by ScrapHappyLady

Check out all the current challenges here!

Swaps:

Postcard Swap
Hosted by FLCindyScissorhands

Check out the current list of swaps here!

Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

Share Your Creating Keepsakes Issue or Favorite Project

Free National Scrapbook Day Sketches and Digital Templates!

and on CK.com

Free Cutting Template created by Kim Watson

and

Scrapbook How To: Using Paper Scraps

Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, tips, techniques, and free downloads!

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Have a great week!

Scrapbooking Inspiration: May 6, 2013

2013-05-06T14:57:00Z

Important Details by Lindsan

CK Senior Designer Neko Carrillo loves the hexagon pattern.

Be You by elseepe

CK Deena Boese loves the vertical column of circular embellishments running down the center of this layout. Very eye-catching against the dark background!

Little Man by Itarbox

CK Graphic Designer Sandy McDougle loves how the arrows and chevrons direct the eye to the photo.

Week 14 by Trace

CK Stacy Croninger loves the color combo and great journaling.

Hello Little Baby by ocmath

CK Megan Hoeppner enjoys how the baby is the focus plus the color palette is fun and playful.

Change my Mind by kelsterjean

Club CK moderator GLOANN loves the way she did a mask of hexagons and then filled in some of them with cut hexagon frames for some good dimension.

Watching Football by zakirahzakaria

Club CK moderator Erika H loves the way the bold pattern is peeking from behind the ledger paper—great way to add a little vibrancy to your layout! "I also love that the small photos are clustered together to make a great focal point which is wonderfully off-set title which is pulling the pops of colors from the pattern that is peeking out."

Georgia in Bloom by earlofoxford

CK Kerri Miller says, "I love that you don’t always have to scrapbook photos of people. Plus I find the color combination on this layout very appealing.

Lucky Me by JJsMomSteph

CK Stacy Croninger loves the playful photo and how the accents direct you to the photo.

Art Class by Laurie

CK Kerri Miller loves that she used the same colors as her daughter did in the photo. Art mimicking art.

National Scrapbook Day 2013: Scrapbook Challenges and Giveaways!

2013-05-04T09:00:00Z

Good morning! Come join us over on the Creating Keepsakes blog for a day filled with scrapbook challenges and giveaways! The festivities start at 8:00 (Mountain Standard Time).

Challenges are scheduled for 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm.

Each challenge will include a giveaway, so don't miss out!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

CK Happenings: April 29 - May 5, 2013

2013-04-29T15:10:00Z

If you're a scrapbooker looking for exciting scrapbooking challenges, informative forum posts, and beautiful scrapbook layout inspiration, Club CK is the place to be!

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Storybook, available through noon (MST) Friday, May 3, 2013.

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Check out the challenges and swaps hosted by Club CK members just like you:

Challenges:

Progressive Challenge # 2
Hosted by Laurie

and

Weekly Layout Challenge: April 28 - May 4
Hosted by Gayle

Check out all the current challenges here!

Swaps:

Altered Stick Pin Swap
Hosted by Hattie

and

May Die Cuts
Hosted by Ciri

Check out the current list of swaps here!

Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

NSD Countdown: Scrap- lift Inspiration with Dream Team Members and Contributing Writer and Contributing Editor

And be sure to stop by the editor's blog on Saturday, May 4 for free downloads and prizes!

and

Latest & Greatest: May/June 2013

Win a selection of scrapbooking products featured in the digital version of the May/June 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes.

and

Frivolous Friday: Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win these products!

and on CK.com

Scrapbook your memories with this free spring cutting file, created by Kim Watson.

and

Scrapbook your memories with this free quiz card download, created by Deena Boese.

Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, tips, techniques, and free downloads!

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Enjoy your week!

Scrapbooking Inspiration: April 29, 2013

2013-04-29T14:25:00Z

Happiness by gsy

CK Senior Designer Neko Carrillo loves the talk bubbles!

Healing by Lindsan

CK Stacy Croninger likes the simplicity and beautiful journaling.

Sh by Mary

CK Kerri Miller is inspired by the fun use of triangles in this layout. It’s a simple design element that carries a punch.

5 Friends Forever by mcbuff

CK Graphic Designer Sandy McDougle loves the cute photo and happy products.

Keiran by KeelyB

CK Deena Boese loves the fun idea of the layering multiple scallops to create a background.

The Rock by Chrissy

CK Joannie McBride likes how Chrissy blended the photo into the background. The chevron patterns give the page a sense of motion, which compliments the action in the photo.

Little Notes by Moongirl

Club CK moderator Erika H LOVES the way Moongirl preserved the precious notes by photographing them and making them the focus of her layout! Not to mention the design is fabulous – I am adoring the hand drawn circles to add the repetition of the handwriting in the notes pulling the layout together so nicely!

2 Years by NatalieKW

CK Kerri Miller really likes the colors used in this layout. Although very colorful with lots of patterns, they complement the photos well.

Create What You Love by heather

Club CK moderator Patty C is inspired by this fun wall hanging. The happy colors and mix of techniques are sure to give your creativity a jumpstart!

Catch of the Day by cozienook

Club CK moderator Laurie loves this layout by ScrappinEweRobyn. "I especially like how she creatively adapted a 12x12 sketch to fit an 8 1/2" X 11" page. I also love all of the embellishments she used to create so much texture and dimension on her layout."

Post your project to the Club CK gallery today, and it may show up in the next project spotlight! Plus, other community members will be able to enjoy the inspiration you post throughout the week! Your page may even be picked up for publication in an upcoming issue of Creating Keepsakes.

1-Hour Scrapbook Challenge: May/June CK Sketch

2013-04-25T15:30:00Z

This challenge is now over and both winners have been announced below. Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge. Join us next week for another fun challenge. Look for details in the CK Happenings post on Monday, May 6th.

Happy Thursday! Thanks for stopping by to check out the 1-Hour Challenge.

The May/June 2013 issue arrived on newsstands this past Tuesday, April 22nd. We're excited to share our latest CK Sketch with all of you, and want to see your take on it.

Challenge details (with a twist):
Create a layout using this single page sketch, plus use one additional technique from any other layout within the print version of the May/June 2013 issue.

Once you've created your layout, upload it to your gallery on the club. Leave a comment here telling us what additional technique you used (and include the name of the layout and page it's located on), along with the link to your page.

You will have until 12:00 pm today (Mountain Standard Time) to upload your layout/comment.

One lucky winner will be given a box full of scrapbook supplies!

And the winner is....Cards4Ever!

Here's a link to her page.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

Cards4Ever, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

Extended challenge:
If you are unable to participate in the 1-Hour Challenge, you can still get in on the extended challenge. Simply follow the instructions above, and upload your layout/comment here by 9:00 am (Mountain Standard Time) Monday, April 29, 2013.

One lucky winner will be given a box full of scrapbook supplies!

And the winner is....ScrappinEweRobyn!

Here is a link to ScrappinEweRobyn's layout.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge!

ScrappinEweRobyn, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

CK Happenings: April 22 - 28, 2013

2013-04-22T14:42:00Z

If you're a scrapbooker looking for exciting scrapbooking challenges, informative forum posts, and beautiful scrapbook layout inspiration, Club CK is the place to be!

1 Hour Scrapbook Challenge!
When: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 10:30 am (Mountain Standard Time)

Check back Thursday morning for all the details!

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Nouveau, available through noon (MST) Friday, April 26, 2013.

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Check out the challenges and swaps hosted by Club CK members just like you:

Challenges

Weekly Layout Challenge: April 21-27
Hosted by GLOANN

and

April Scraplift Challenge
Hosted by Beachgal

Check out the current list of swaps here!

Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

Frivolous Friday!
Leave a comment on the blog by this Friday (April 26th) for a chance to win these products.

and

Scrapbook How To: Putting Those Stamps to Use

and on CK.com

Scrapbook How To: Create Water Color Flowers

and

Download this Free Scrapbook Photo Checklist: May/June 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine

Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, tips, techniques, and free downloads!

Have a great week!

Scrapbooking Inspiration: April 22, 2013

2013-04-22T14:00:00Z

All the Right Moves by mcbuff

Club CK moderator D'LeeBug thinks the angle Janet set everything at really highlights the fun and momentum in the photos. And the b/w photos are complemented by the sherbet colours. The table jumping is still very much momentum based. And the "right" in the title is accented by the "right" angle.

Perfect Pair by Moongirl

CK Deena Boese adores this fun and clever photo idea! And those little photo tags? Adorable!

Happiness by Tronesia

CK Joannie McBride loves the adorable photos and the trendy colors Tronesia used.

These are Days by christineirion

CK Stacy Croninger thinks the summer colors are perfect for the photo.

Perfect Life by Chrissy

CK Kerri Miller likes the trendy color combination used in this layout. The yellow jacket in the photo pops off the page as a result.

Mustache Gang by DLeeBug

Club CK moderator Erika H loves the way this layout all ties together. Title, embellishments and even the photo—splendid.

Slow Food Italy by blbooth

CK Megan Hoeppner really likes the small photos that support the theme of the layout and that the accents tie in so nicely.

Simply Perfect by 3froggies

CK Stacy Croninger loves the way the photos are the focus and loves the balance the accents add.

Happy Together by fpeets

Club CK moderator Patty C loves the eclectic feel of this page. The mix of product, along with the gorgeous photo, make this layout a stand out!

Just Chillin by snowman

CK Joannie McBride really likes the use of accents Snowman featured on her page to spotlight a recent trip to Vegas. It's easy to see exactly what this layout is about.

CK Happenings: April 15 - 21, 2013

2013-04-15T14:00:00Z

If you're a scrapbooker looking for exciting scrapbooking challenges, informative forum posts, and beautiful scrapbook layout inspiration, Club CK is the place to be!

Don't forget we have a new location for our Free Font Fridays!

Visit the editor's blog each Friday at noon (Mountain Standard Time) to download the current Free Font!

Download this week's free font: CK Ashley Alpha, available through noon (MST) Friday, April 19, 2013.

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Check out the challenges and swaps hosted by Club CK members just like you:

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Don't miss these other fun and inspiring posts on the CK Blog and the Creating Keepsakes website:

on the editor's blog

Frivolous Friday: Win these products!

Leave a comment on the blog by this Friday, April 19, 2013.

and

Look for the Photo Within the Photo

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and on CK.com

Free Sketch and cutting file by Laina Lamb

and

Scrapbook How To: Create Fabric Flowers

Be sure to check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, tips, techniques, and free downloads!

Enjoy your week!

Scrapbooking Inspiration: April 15, 2013

2013-04-15T14:00:00Z

ls by Mary

CK Megan Hoeppner adores the funky look and product mixture on this page. The patterns and geometric shapes imbedded in this layout really make it come alive.

what i see by schnerbear

CK Natalie McConnell really appreciates a unique perspective. This layout is clever, insightful, and gives a fun perspective to look back on.

Springtime makes me smile by KeelyB

CK Stacy Croninger adores the happy colors and cute accents.

PL Insert - Pre Graduation by Stacia

CK Deena Boese is drawn to the fresh look of this pocket page. The fun citrus colors paired with crisp white look fabulous!

Day at the Park by lovetoteach23

CK Natalie McConnell has a thing for polka dots and loves how this layout uses a combination of large and small dots that compliment each other instead ot distract from the photos. Good job!

Little Dude by Kathy

CK Joannie McBride likes the use of all the products Kathy used to spotlight her little dude. Adorable page!

I will never forget by Rachel Alles

CK Stacy Croninger likes the clusters and the way the journaling works with the accents.

Friend by RoqinElvis13

CK Megan Hoeppner thinks this is a fun use of mixed media on a layout, and especially likes how the banner in the corner helps create a sunhine impression!

Easter 2013 by Heather Landry

CK Stacy Croninger enjoys the linear design used and the wonderful journaling.

Not Tired by BeachGal

Club CK moderator Laurie loves this layout from Devra (BeachGal). She incorporated so many new trends and techniques in this fun, bright layout. Devra achieved a perfect balance in the placement and quantity of her embellishments to draw the eye right to the sweet picture of her son. The colors and patterns all work together so well.