Hello! And a VERY happy (inter)National Scrapbooking Day to you, my creative friends! I’m delighted to be here today, celebrating along side you. I can think of no better hobby to celebrate. After all, not only does scrapbooking offer us an amazing and always-evolving creative outlet, it also also allows us to document our lives and unique stories in the process. That’s a pretty impressive way to use those creative juices, if you ask me.
What to Expect
To begin, I thought I’d give you a little roadmap of what to expect over the next 12 hours. We’re hosting hourly blog entries, which include hourly project ideas from our design team members, as well as hourly giveaways from our fabulous industry partners. How’s that for every-hour-on-the-hour-awesome?! The fun begins now and runs through 9:00 pm EST.
Pocket Play
As I mentioned before, scrapbooking is always evolving, which I love. I know many creatives are like me, in they like to keep the ideas and options coming. Right now, one such scrapbooking evolution has come in the form of pocket scrapbooking—an approach I thoroughly enjoy. I adore the way the divided-pocket pages look when blended in with the traditional pages found in my album. And I’m a big fan of the added photos I can incorporate when creating in this way. So, to celebrate the day, I thought I’d share one of my latest pocket pages.
Project Life App
Being a busy mom who is often on the go, I find time to scrap when I can. I’m thankful for on-the-go options like the Project Life App on my phone (currently available on Apple; coming soon to Android). Whether I find myself in the doc’s waiting room for another long spell (my baby doc is always running behind) or sitting without internet for hours on a plane, I often turn to this form of documenting. I then print my layouts using either Persnickety Prints or my Epson Artisan 1430 Printer (LOVE!).
Optional Embellishing
Once my layouts are printed, I will sometimes slip them directly into my album and other times I’ll add a few sprinkles on top using bits from my stash.
Combining Resources
Sometimes, I intentionally leave areas of my Project Life design empty on my phone and add other supplies/cards from my personal stash at home. This way I can mix and match to make my designs my own, just as I would if I were traditional scrapbooking.
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Pocket Choices
Whether you choose to go with digi pockets or work with the real deal, you have some excellent options to choose from. Here are just a few of my favorite pocket brands:
* Brag Books by Fancy Pants Designs
Enjoy Your Day
It’s not every day we can say we’re celebrating the holiday of our hobby. I hope you enjoy all that today’s festivities have to offer. More importantly, I hope you continue to enjoy your creative journey, whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker, or another creative -er.
Cheers!
9:00 AM GIVEAWAY!!!
Scrapbook & Cards Today is very excited to work with some of the industry's best companies who always come together to celebrate with us and with YOU! To kick off this great day, look at these amazing prizes they've put together just for you!
"Happy National Scrapbook Day from all of us at BoBunny! We are excited to offer you a chance to win this fabulous prize from BoBunny! This prize contains ALL the beautiful BRAND NEW Penny Emporium papers, the must have Penny Emporium Noteworthy, Penny Emporium Layered Chipboard and our amazing copper Glitter paste!"
"One winner will enjoy a shopping-spree to Paper Smooches stamps! Fifty dollars is what you will have to spend at our online store...there are many super fun stamps and dies to choose from!" ~ owner, Kim Hughes
"Gossamer Blue's May 2015 Main kit is filled with the latest products, bright and bold colors, and easy to use embellishments that will make documenting your memories pure joy! We hope you have an incredible and product National Scrapbook Day!" ~ Lori Gentile, owner of Gossamer Blue
Amazing prizes 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!
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!
Next hour join design team member Laura Vegas! See you at 10:00 am!
oh wow!! Happy NSD! Great inspiration! Great prizes!
Posted by: Laura Turcotte | May 02, 2015 at 09:32 AM
Love all the embellishments!
Posted by: Frances | May 02, 2015 at 09:51 AM
happy NSD and what a great start to the party with such an awesome prizes giveaway!
Posted by: Paperpapier | May 02, 2015 at 09:53 AM
So happy it is NSD! I hope your website can take all this activity. I keep getting error messages, but I kept trying until I could get in. It is well worth it.
Posted by: Laurie H. | May 02, 2015 at 09:53 AM
Oh my what a fun-filled day! HAPPY NSD!!!!
Posted by: Brandi R | May 02, 2015 at 09:54 AM
Happy NSD!!! What fantastic prized-thanks so much for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Rachel Kokes | May 02, 2015 at 09:55 AM
Happy NSD!
Posted by: Rosanne | May 02, 2015 at 09:57 AM
What a way to celebrate NSD...hope everyone enjoys it and thanks for those wonderful prizes from the sponsors...off to visit you all on FB now
Posted by: furrypig | May 02, 2015 at 09:58 AM
What a great way to kick off NSD! Fabulous prizes ahead! Thank you SCT!
Posted by: Angela A | May 02, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Would love these prizes!!! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Posted by: Colette | May 02, 2015 at 10:00 AM
What a wonderful collection of prizes, thanks for the change.
Posted by: Karen | May 02, 2015 at 10:03 AM
HAPPY NSD! Greetings from Mongolia!
Posted by: Shinetsetseg | May 02, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Great collection of prizes. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Donna W | May 02, 2015 at 10:05 AM
would love to win-great products
Posted by: Barb | May 02, 2015 at 10:05 AM
Fabulous giveaways. Happy NSD.
Posted by: Marcia scantlin | May 02, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Happy NSD! Hope to get lots of inspiration today! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kim Olea | May 02, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Happy NSD! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Alma D | May 02, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Thank you for the chance to win any of the prizes today! Happy NSD to all!!
Posted by: Donna Sue | May 02, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Happy NSD! Fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: zubmomi | May 02, 2015 at 10:09 AM
happy NSD!
Posted by: nirvana valerio | May 02, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Happy National Scrapbook Day to all!
Posted by: CathyL | May 02, 2015 at 10:12 AM
Happy NSD. This is a great opportunity to get motivated and get new ideas. - 2 thunbs up!
Posted by: Myra | May 02, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Fantastic giveaway! Happy NSD!
Posted by: crystal | May 02, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Fantastic way to start the NDS. Thank you for the chance to win such fabulous goodies!
Posted by: BEth Williams | May 02, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Happy NSD to all your scrappers out there!!!
Posted by: Charlene Gillingham | May 02, 2015 at 10:18 AM