Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog: {inter} National Scrapbook Day 2015

Hey everyone, it’s Laura Vegas here! I didn’t realize until I was halfway done with this layout that I had created a two page layout, using lots of 3x4” photos and accent cards, for my NSD project last year. It’s how I love to scrap, so I guess it makes sense that you would see this type of design a lot from me.

Supplies: Cardstock – American Crafts; Patterned paper: Simple Stories; Alpha stickers: Jillibean Soup; Mist: Studio Calico; Die cut machine: Silhouette; Font: 2Peas Class Act; Sewing Machine: Singer

If I make a two page layout, you can bet there is going to be a TON of photos on it. I love putting the focus on the photos, telling the entire story with those photos, and if I can get these pages done quickly, than that’s just an extra bonus.

I wanted to scrap these photos of a little golfing adventure we took with the girls several years ago (or 8 years!), and printed out twelve 3x4” photos and one 3x3” photo. I lined up all of my 3x4” photos, along with a few 3x4” project life cards, along the top and bottom of my two page spread. I’m a huge fan of collages and linear pages, so lining up photos and papers is my favorite way to start my pages.

Across the center of the two pages, I added in 4” strips of a more neutral patterned paper, knowing that I would want my title to stand out against it.

I love die cutting my titles, using my Silhouette Cameo, as it allows me the freedom to make my title as big, or as little, as I want. And I also love that it lets me use additional patterned papers, getting more color and patterns onto the page.

The majority of the time, I will also die cut my title pieces from either black or brown cardstock, as well as cutting the pieces from my patterned papers. I like to layer the pieces together, slightly offsetting them, so that it adds a little dimension to my title.

While I do love my embellishments, I often finish layouts and realize that I didn’t even use any actual embellishments on my page. This entire two page layout is made up of photos and patterned paper (and a few alpha stickers), and I love it!

Happy {inter} National Scrapbook Day!

~ Laura Vegas

10:00 AM GIVEAWAY!!!

It's hour two and our friends from Bella Blvd. and Maya Road are here to join in on the NSD fun! Look at these fantastic giveaways!

"Do you need a little color in your life? Just Add Color(TM) is up for grabs along with Riley(TM) our cute new kitty cat and Rover(TM) the pup! Happy {inter} National Scrapbooking Day!" ~ Bella Blvd.

"Fresh colors, office style, florals and a touch of whimsy are the inspiration for latest Maya Road Classic Card Kit. Work of Heart is full of wonderful products and exclusives to make it easy for you to create your own works of heart. We know that your creative time is important to you as is creating beautiful things to share with others!" ~ Maya Road

Amazing prizes from amazing companies for an amazing day! For an opportunity to WIN these prizes, please leave a comment below by Saturday, May 9th! Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 13th! Good luck!

We would love it if you could take a moment to thank all our partners on their facebook pages today including this hour's partners:

Bella Blvd.

Maya Road

A "thank you" goes such a long way and we know how much they appreciate it! Why not "like" them while you're there. We sure do!

Be sure to join Sheri Reguly at 11:00 AM!