My completed tracking sheet for the April 2026 Art of Memories Event.

For the 4/28 Art of Memories challenge, we were asked to create a layout using only the papers and elements from a provided Pickleberrypop collaboration Mystery Box Kit. We were also challenged to use at least 4 of 8 techniques on a provided list, and I used #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. To...

For the 4/27 Art of Memories challenge, we were asked to use a maximum of 7 elements to make a cluster, and then repeat that cluster multiple times in a single layout. Papers didn't count toward our 7 elements. To create this layout, I used reginafalango's Jardin Public Bundle. I selected a...

For the 4/24 Art of Memories challenge, we were asked to use a provided template freebie by Heartstrings Scrap Art around the theme of whatever art means to us. I decided right away that I wanted to feature photos of some handmade cards that I've made. So I started with my photos and brought...

For the 4/23 Art of Memories challenge, we were asked to find a quote related to April or spring to be the inspiration for our layout. And to create a "pizza" in any shape, filling it with "ingredients" of elements, to go with the quote. Plus use at least one photo and one piece of text or word...

For the 4/22 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to create a new digital scrapbooking layout using the free acrylic alphabet provided by Palvinka Designs and featuring her products. To create this layout, I selected Palvinka Designs' Joyful January Collection. Winter collections don't have...

For the 4/21 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to play with negative space, by using a sketch and leaving lots of empty space so our layout could breathe. We were also asked to keep a dominant color throughout the layout (in my case, green), and to use only products by Simplette Scrap...

For the 4/20 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to use at least 3 brushes, overlays, or transfers, and at least 1 title or piece of word art, and products by Chunlin Designs. To create this layout, I started by selecting a dark blue paper from the Phases Bundle by Chunlin Designs. I...

For the 4/17 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to select an image we wanted to use, upload it to an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, and ask the AI to create a short caption to use as the journaling. To create this layout, I started with my photos. This little girl is clearly active...

For the 4/16 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to create a layout with a gallery of 3 to 5 emotive images, and to optionally include words or a title for each of those images. To create this layout, I started with a chunky white oval frame from Blue Heart Scraps, that is part of a...

For the 4/15 Art of Memories Challenge, CarolW Designs provided us with a free mini kit, containing 9 elements + 1 paper, and we were asked to create a layout using all 10 items. To create this layout, I started with the provided paper, and layered 3 copies of the blue stamp on it. I added my...

For the 4/14 Art of Memories Challenge, we were given a mask and asked to use it in a layout. To create this layout, I selected the Love My Life Collection by Dutch Dream Designs. I picked a pale green patterned paper for the background. After that, I clipped a darker green watercolor look...

For the 4/13 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to create a layout based on pop culture. I decided to make a layout based on my favorite three albums from the 1990s. To create this layout, I started with the three album covers. I made them all the same size and positioned them in a...

For the 4/10 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to create a balanced layout featuring one large photo and cluster in one corner, and a smaller cluster in the opposite corner, with or without a photo. To create my layout, I started with a kit that has a variety of patterned papers...

For the 4/9 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to use a photo as the entire background in black and white, blend one or more patterned papers into the photo, highlight at least 2 parts of the photo in frames and in color, and use at least two clusters. To create this layout, I started...

For the 04-08 Art of Memories Challenge, we were given four templates of faces and asked to pick one that inspires us and to transform it into our own artistic expression in whatever way we wished. To create my layout, I started by selecting one of the faces. I used solid papers and masked by...

For the 04-07 Art of Memories Challenge, we were presented with a tic-tac-toe grid of 9 squares, and each square had a suggestion for something to include in a layout. We were asked to choose any 3 contiguous squares, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and make a layout using those items...

For the 04-06 Art of Memories Challenge, et designs provided us with the Fresh Air Mini Kit, and challenged us to "use it all" -- every single paper and item in the kit -- in a single layout. To create my layout, I started by looking at everything in the kit, and then selected the paper that I...

For the 04-03 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to create a scrapbook layout featuring at least one big extracted photo and we were given the option of using a template provided by TirAmisu Design. To create my layout, I started with the template, which has a place for the large...

For the 04-02 Art of Memories Challenge, we were asked to design a layout along a single line from edge to edge, using 3 of the 5 papers and 7 of the 12 elements from the provided kit, and including at least 1 cluster and 1 word art. I decided to orient my layout along a vertical line. I...