{"id":88174,"date":"2023-07-01T09:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/?p=88174"},"modified":"2023-06-30T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T19:05:00","slug":"gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Up For A Grand Red, White And Blue Finale: 4th of July Scrapbook Layouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy (early) Birthday, America!<br><br>Each year as the fourth day of July rolls around, many celebrate good ol\u2019 USA\u2019s big day in star-spangled spirit with grill outs, fireworks and sparklers, parades, family vacations, red-white-and-blue regalia and more spectacular shenanigans! Our very own <strong>Creative Memories Product Designer Jaclyn Robertson and blog contributor Sachiyo Omitsu <\/strong>wanted to add a flare for the festivities with these 4th of July scrapbook layouts that will make sparks this Independence Day and for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fireworks Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"88177\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/usofyay_layout_1080x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"USofYay_Layout_1080x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fourth of July-themed scrapbook layout .\" class=\"wp-image-88177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-800x800.jpg?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-648x648.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Layout_1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout by Jaclyn Robertson \u2014 Creative Memories Product Designer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create this layout you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. of Yay Paper Pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. of Yay Laser Cut Borders <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/cue-the-blue-variety-mat-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cue the Blue Variety Mat Pack<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/cue-the-blue-variety-mat-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/cue-the-blue-variety-mat-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Navy &amp; Night Shimmer Solid Cardstocks<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/square-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Square Punch<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/square-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/square-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">12-inch Trimmer<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Repositionable Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Foam Squares<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"112\" data-attachment-id=\"81752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2022\/11\/09\/theyre-a-piece-of-cupcake-to-make-birthday-scrapbook-borders-and-diy-card\/instructions-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" data-orig-size=\"468,112\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Instructions-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png 468w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions--300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions--150x36.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Use a piece of Navy Solid Cardstock as the base for the layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Cut the white star outline designer paper to 11-1\/2\u201d x 11-1\/2\u201d. Adhere to the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Keep the leftover strips from the white star outline designer paper \u2014 flip over to use the plaid pattern and adhere on top of the red scallop laser-cut borders. Place and adhere on the top and bottom of the page as shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> To create the \u201cfireworks,\u201d use the outside edge of the medium Circle Custom Cutting System Pattern with the Red Blade and cut three circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Cut the circles in half to measure about 2-1\/2\u201d inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Cut in half once again. Then, lining up with the 45-degree angle on the 12-inch Trimmer, cut in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Adhere on the page as shown, balancing the patterns throughout each firework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 8: <\/strong>Taking the dark blue firework laser-cut border, cut three bursts to adhere to the middle of the fireworks. Adhere with Foam Squares to add dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 9: <\/strong>With the Starry Night Shimmer Solid Cardstock, cut three circles by using the inside edge of the medium Circle Custom Cutting System Pattern with the Red Blade. Adhere as shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 10: <\/strong>Crop four photos into 4\u201d circles using the outside edg of the small Circle Custom Cutting System Pattern with the Red Blade. Adhere on top of the larger circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> Journal as desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighthouse Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"88176\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/usofyay_sachiyo_layout_1080x1080\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fourth of July-themed scrapbook layout with a decorative paper lighthouse.\" class=\"wp-image-88176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-800x800.jpg?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-648x648.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USofYay_Sachiyo_Layout_1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout by Sachiyo Omitsu \u2014 Creative Memories Independent Advisor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create this layout you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. of Yay Paper Pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. of Yay Laser Cut Borders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Navy, White &amp; Canary Solid Cardstocks<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/shop-all\/decorative\/cardstock.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/black-sans-serif-abc123-stickers.html\" target=\"_blank\">Black Sans Serif ABC\/123 Letter Stickers<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/black-sans-serif-abc123-stickers.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/black-sans-serif-abc123-stickers.html\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/firecracker-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Firecracker Punch<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/firecracker-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/firecracker-punch.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/circle-custom-cutting-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\">Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/circle-custom-cutting-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/circle-custom-cutting-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">12-inch Trimmer<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/12-inch-trimmer.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\">All-Purpose Scissors<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/all-purpose-scissors.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/tape-runner-901.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Repositionable Tape Runner<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/repositional-tape-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Foam Squares<\/a>&nbsp;or (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.ca\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Canada<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememoriesau.com\/foam-squares.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"112\" data-attachment-id=\"81752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2022\/11\/09\/theyre-a-piece-of-cupcake-to-make-birthday-scrapbook-borders-and-diy-card\/instructions-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" data-orig-size=\"468,112\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Instructions-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions-.png 468w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions--300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Instructions--150x36.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Cut out a 1\u201d frame from a piece of Navy Solid Cardstock. Set aside the middle piece for Step 3. Cut a piece of the waves paper to 11-3\/4\u201d x 11-3\/4\u201d and add to the frame. Use this as the base of this layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Cut the following segments for the lighthouse \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balcony: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the Firecracker Punch to punch five firecrackers from the navy plaid paper. Trim the bottom side as shown. Use one of the bottom pieces for the lightning rod. Cut a piece of the navy plaid paper to measure 1\/2\u201d x 2\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"88203\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/closeup2-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2.png\" data-orig-size=\"805,405\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"closeup2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2.png\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88203\" width=\"403\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2.png 805w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-800x405.png 800w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-648x326.png 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/closeup2-382x192.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Watch Room:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut a piece of White Solid Cardstock to measure 1-1\/2\u201d x 2\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dome:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut a circle using the inside of the medium Circle Custom Cutting System Pattern with the Red Blade from the navy stars paper. Cut the circle in half.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tower: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut the bold red-and-white stripes paper to measure 3\u201d x 7\u201d. Mark at 3\/4\u201d from the sides as shown below. Cut from the marked point to the other end to make a trapezoid. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lighthouse Bottom:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut a piece of navy plaid paper to measure 3\/4\u201d x 4\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"425\" data-attachment-id=\"88195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/step-2_3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"367,425\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"step 2_3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3.jpg\" data-id=\"88195\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3.jpg 367w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3-130x150.jpg 130w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-2_3-166x192.jpg 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"946\" data-attachment-id=\"88223\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/lighthousestep2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"532,946\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lighthousestep2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1.jpg\" data-id=\"88223\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1.jpg 532w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lighthousestep2-1-108x192.jpg 108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Assemble the lighthouse and add to the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Cut two 4\u201d x 6\u201d mats and one 4\u201d x 4\u201d mat from the piece of Navy Solid Cardstock that you set aside in Step 1. Cut two 3-3\/4\u201d x 5-3\/4\u201d mats and one 3-3\/4\u201d x 3-3\/4\u201d mat from the star outline paper. Add to the navy mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"705\" data-attachment-id=\"88197\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/step-4_1-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"781,705\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"step 4_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1.jpg\" data-id=\"88197\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1.jpg 781w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1-768x693.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1-648x585.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_1-213x192.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"88198\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/step-4_2-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"step 4_2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-1024x576.jpg\" data-id=\"88198\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-648x365.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2-341x192.jpg 341w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-4_2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Mark at 1\u201d from the left-bottom corner of Canary Solid Cardstock. Draw a pencil line connecting from the marked point to the top-left corner. Cut along the line. Insert the top-left corner of the cardstock under the lighthouse and trim the excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"88200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/img_8485\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3024,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;IMG_8485&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1683558115&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;IMG_8485&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_8485\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;IMG_8485&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1024x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"88200\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1200x1200.jpg?crop=1 1200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-800x800.jpg?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-648x648.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-1230x1230.jpg 1230w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_2-192x192.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"88199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2023\/07\/01\/gear-up-for-a-grand-red-white-and-blue-finale-4th-of-july-scrapbook-layouts\/processed-with-moldiv-311\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3024,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE (2nd generation)&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Processed with MOLDIV&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1683558147&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016393442622951&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Processed with MOLDIV&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Processed with MOLDIV\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Processed with MOLDIV&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1024x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"88199\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1200x1200.jpg?crop=1 1200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-800x800.jpg?crop=1 800w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-648x648.jpg 648w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-1230x1230.jpg 1230w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/step-5_1-192x192.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Adhere laser-cut borders and mats, using Foam Squares on some for added dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How are you celebrating the occasion? Will you be making these 4th of July scrapbook layouts to commemorate the festivities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>P.S. Are YOU a member of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/CreativeMemoriesVirtualCrop\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Project+Post&amp;utm_campaign=Virtual+Crop+Invitation\">Virtual Crop Facebook Group<\/a>?<\/em>&nbsp;<em>It\u2019s your go-to place for&nbsp;<strong>MONTHLY Virtual Crops<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>MONTHLY Completed Album Challenges<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>WEEKLY&nbsp;LIVE STREAMING of Fast &amp; Fun Projects with Noreen<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>LIVE QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials&nbsp;<\/strong>and so much more!<\/em>&nbsp;<em>We hope you\u2019ll join<\/em>&nbsp;<em>our community of more than 33,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts<\/em>&nbsp;<em>\u2014 you\u2019ll feel right at home!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy (early) Birthday, America! Each year as the fourth day of July rolls around, many celebrate good ol\u2019 USA\u2019s big day in star-spangled spirit with grill outs, fireworks and sparklers, parades, family vacations, red-white-and-blue regalia and more spectacular shenanigans! 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