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Hello Darlin’ Scrapbooking Workshop
What a great collection Hello Darlin' is!! It is a perfect combinations of red, white and blue great for documenting all those Summer events! It will be great to help highlight all the fun things this Summer. You could scrapbook years past or get them ready in advance...
How about a little about me….
Greetings, scrapbooking enthusiasts! I have noticed there are a bunch of new people around here so I thought it might be time to reintroduce myself! Hi there, I'm Chris, the founder of Chris' Creative Life. I'm a lifelong lover of photos and memories, and have been...
Dream Maker Scrapbooking Workshop
Dream Maker collection is here to help celebrate National Scrapbooking Month! This collection has a wonderful subtle rainbow theme with lots of gold accents. This collection has a sweet theme that feels very versatile for scrapbooking so many different occasions from...
Change of Scenery (alternative) Scrapbooking Workshop
I wanted to share some exciting news with you! Close to My Heart is hosting a National Scrapbooking Day celebration in May and they have just released several bundles for scrapbooking, cardmaking and a mini album. As someone who loves scrapbooking, I'm always on the...
Get Creative with Close to My Heart Cardstock: A Step-by-Step Guide to Chris-ifying Your Scrapbooking Layouts
Are you a scrapbooking enthusiast looking for new ways to add some fun and creativity to your layouts? Look no further than Close to My Heart cardstock and my unique process of "Chris-ifying" your scrapbooking creations. In this video tutorial, I'll guide you through...
Hey Handsome Scrapbooking Workshop
Are you a fan of scrapbooking and looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the special men in your life? Look no further than my new Hey Handsome scrapbooking workshop! This workshop features the latest collection from Close to My Heart, which is full of...
Cosette Scrapbooking Workshop
I have to say that when I first saw the Cosette collection, I was not sure what I was going to do with it. But I am in love with the end results and how the workshop turned out. I guess it is good to get a push outside your comfort zone 😉 The layouts are so beautiful...
Luck of the Garland: How to Create a St. Patrick’s Day Decoration
Luck of the Garland: How to Create a St. Patrick's Day Decoration! Creating a St. Patrick's Day garland with cardstock and speciality paper is an easy and affordable way to add some holiday spirit to your home. With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you...
Flower Shoppe Scrapbooking Workshop
I could not let the Flower Shoppe collection from the Annual Idea Book sell out and not create a scrapbooking workshop for the products. It was very fun to play with all the bright colors while we are still in the grey days of Winter. It was so lovely to finally get a...








