Well hello there and welcome to our 6th birthday party! For the next 6 days we will have inspiration, tips, tricks, techniques and of course presents! And for six days we also want to celebrate YOU, our wonderful readers. Thank you for visiting us each day, thank you for picking up Scrapbook & Cards Today at your local store or getting it to your mailbox in 28 countries and thank you for all you love and support over these six years. I've said it many times, you are the reason we do what we do! And on the heels of an amazing Crop & Create education event in Winnipeg with 150 women, we are more inspired then ever before...so let's party!
Today we have six beautiful birthday cards and a few tips to share with you from a very talented group of our favourite designers...
Card by Kimber McGray
Kimber's Tip: When your in a rush to make a birthday card for a friend or family member, start with a sentiment sticker and a few pre-made embellishments that will make your card pop. I love the Pebbles 3D circles. They add a ton of interest with no effort.
Kraft ticket strips from Maya Road layered over vivid teal and yellow Jillibean Soup pattern paper add a neutral base for the embellishments. Finish the card by adding a sentiment sticker to the card and tucking small sticker flags with birthday icons along the sides of the kraft tickets.
Happy Birthday SCT!
Card by Lisa Kisch
Happy Birthday SCT! Save on those letter stickers by using the words on Birthday themed papers-- like this one from American Crafts. A black pen line draws your eye to where it needs to be! ~ Lisa
Card by Sheri Reguly
When using punches or die cuts, I love to layer my pieces using adhesive foam to add dimension. Combining a variety of different colors and materials adds additional interest, as well as a unique personalized touch! Congrats on 6 great years!
Hello, it’s Virginia here, wishing a very Happy 6th Birthday to SCT! You are amazing, may you keep inspiring all of us for many years to come! I love using my sewing machine on my paper crafts projects. Here is quick tip I’d like to share to keep those loose sewing threads clean:
Here is a beautiful card from Kelly Goree from our latest special issue, CardMaps Today 2! Note the beautiful faux stitching - just a pen and a ruler!
And from Leica Forrest...happy birthday SCT! 6 years is an AWESOME milestone! I have enjoyed following you on my iPad daily as I take the kids to their sports. Being free and accessible on all mobile devices for free ROCKS my world.
Of course, what is a birthday without a present right? Sooooo, we have a present for YOU! One lucky winner will receive this...
Just leave a comment below by Friday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m.! Good luck! Be sure to join us tomorrow for Day Two of our birthday celebration!
~ Catherine
Cute cute stuff!! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Judy Cartwright | March 26, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Love these cards, thank you! you have inspired me to go make some cute birthday cards!! love it!!
Posted by: laura m | March 26, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Jeannie (blue) | March 26, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!!! Looking forward to many more years of scrapping inspiration!!!
Posted by: Selenaintx | March 26, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Happy 6th Birthday! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kathy Steenburg | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Happy 6th birthday. I'm with Leica. I so appreciate the access with my ipad and the ability to to save your magazine to my library. Love being able to take them with me everywhere!
Posted by: Lori Poffenroth | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Great card ideas and sewing tip - love it - and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Liz Rempel | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Congrats on 6 great years..You have inspired me numerous times and I always look forward to learning new tricks and tips for card making!
Posted by: Shelley Smith | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Happy 6th birthday SCT!!! And may momre!!! Love the cards ladies! :)
Posted by: Nicole N. | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Happy 6th Birthday, SCT!!
Fantastic cards!!
Posted by: Piali | March 26, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Happy 6th Birthday! Great cards today!
Posted by: Sue Bankston | March 26, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Happy birthday. Cool give away..Thank sfo rthe chance to win. Looking forward to everything this week.
Posted by: Chelle K | March 26, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Beautiful cards!! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | March 26, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Wow! Six already!?! What a great reason to celebrate!
Posted by: Renee | March 26, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Happy Birthday SCT. Thanks for the tip on thread ends.
Posted by: Darla | March 26, 2012 at 02:02 PM
Beautiful cards! Happy Birthday SCT!!! I cannot wait to see more projects to celebrate this creatively joyous occasion. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | March 26, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Happy Birthday. I haven't known you for the full 6 years but the couple I have, have been great!
Posted by: Robin Mowat | March 26, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Oh boy!! I'd love a present like that!
Posted by: B. Poteraj | March 26, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Beautiful cards! Happy Birthday! I'm new to making cards & new to your site! Loving it!
Posted by: Lyn Gill | March 26, 2012 at 02:04 PM
Happy 6th Birthday. Thank you for so many years of inspiration and fun.
Posted by: Helen | March 26, 2012 at 02:04 PM
Happy birthday! It's amazing that you have done so much in so few years.
Posted by: Natasha G.P. | March 26, 2012 at 02:04 PM
All of those cards are amazing! Happy Birthday to you! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tiffany M | March 26, 2012 at 02:04 PM
Happy Merry Birthday!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bonnie Cooper | March 26, 2012 at 02:04 PM
That is a great pad of paper. I'd love to be able to use it for a couple of mini albums. I've never made any, but am going to try a couple.
Posted by: sharon gullikson | March 26, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Wow! 6 Years Old. Congratulations! Great companies last! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sue Alg | March 26, 2012 at 02:07 PM