This week looked a little different than usual. Most of my time was spent preparing for foot surgery—getting the house ready, moving my craft supplies upstairs, catching up on paperwork, and scheduling content so I could step away and focus on recovery. Surgery was originally expected to be a quick 45-minute procedure, but it turned Read More
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Saturday Sketch with Jen | July 25, 2026
**This is pre-recorded on Friday, July 24 due to the surgery** Every Saturday, I’ll share a scrapbook sketch and show you how I turn it into a completed layout. For today’s layout, I used PageMaps November 2023 sketch to put Adeline’s photos on this page. I have some photos that I know that is Read More
Easy 12×12 Scrapbook Layout Using the Free Spirit Collection
I had fun creating this travel-inspired 2-page layout during Facebook | YouTube LivE! I loved using the Navy cardstock for the mats and adding white lines by using white gel pen to create a “border”. They really make your photos stand out! This layout is perfect for traveling, camping, adventures and even everyday memories! What Read More
School Years Collection Available NOW!
School memories are special! From the first day of school to graduation, every moment is worth saving. The NEW School Years Collection is here! 🎉 Create beautiful school scrapbook pages with: 🎒 School Years Collection – Matching paper and embellishments 📖 School Years Album Kit – Everything you need to make a school album 📄 Read More
Week in Review: One Chapter Ends, Another Begins | July 18, 2026
💙 Personal We attended Miss Emma’s 4th birthday party last weekend and can’t believe she’s already 4 years old! 🎉 Grandpa entered the final stage of hospice care about two weeks ago and passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening. His funeral is set for Thursday afternoon. On Friday the 17th, Connor, our oldest son, Read More
Saturday Sketch with Jen | July 18, 2026
Every Saturday, I’ll share a scrapbook sketch and show you how I turn it into a completed layout. For today’s layout, I used Inspired Blueprints Sketch #9 to document the unforgettable moment when Ashton found out his last name had officially been changed to ours. The excitement on his face and the hug that followed Read More
Why I Joined Creative Memories
Because every photo deserves a story. People have asked why I joined Creative Memories. The answer is simple… I wanted to help people preserve their memories while using products I truly enjoy. Here are a few reasons why it felt like the right fit for me. 📸 The company is focused on preserving memories. Read More
🎉 The Secret Is Finally Out!
I’ve been keeping a little secret… And now I can finally share it! About two weeks ago, I announced that I would be closing my chapter with Stampin’ Up! That decision wasn’t easy, but it gave me the opportunity to really think about where I wanted my creative journey to go next. And today… 🥁 Read More
4th of July | Layout #2
During last night’s LIVE over on Facebook & YouTube, we continue off from Sunday night’s LIVE – 4th of July pictures. This time I used Stars Stencil that was from Close to my Heart with 3 different ink pads – {Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler and Crushed Curry}. Unfortunately, that has retired, but I do have Read More
395 Photos Later… My Honest Thoughts on the Epson PictureMate PM-400
One of the questions I’ve been asked lately is how I’m printing all of my photos for scrapbooking. The answer? My Epson PictureMate PM-400! As I’ve been diving back into memory keeping, I’ve been printing photo after photo… and I have to say, this little printer has completely impressed me. My Results So Far 📸 Read More
4th of July Layout
YEAH!! Last night was my first LIVE back after about 2 1/2 months of break – originally because of London trip during the first part of May, then when I returned home; a few days I fractured my right foot for the 3rd time – yes in the same area! Doctor had ordered me on Read More
Week In Review: Big News & Back to LIVE | July 4, 2026
Hi friends! Some weeks quietly change the direction of your life. This was one of those weeks. After months of praying, thinking, questioning, and processing, I finally shared the news that I’ll be stepping away from Stampin’ Up. If I’m being honest, I expected to feel sad. Instead, I feel peaceful. That surprised me. I Read More
