1:00 pm iNSD with Megan Hoeppner

Hello and happy (inter)NSD! I hope you’ve been having fun thus far. I just love days dedicated to creativity. Seeing all of the projects floating around out there is something special. I spend much time screen-shotting, pinning, and more—continuing to build my library of ideas. Call me biased, but one of my favorite places to find ideas is in our magazine. Our readers are so imaginative! As soon as I laid eyes on this submission to our Inspiration Gallery by Suzanna Lee, I wanted to create. 

One reason I love a good scraplift is because I can go in with a very definite plan—not always the case when I create from scratch. Having a plan makes it easy to have a handful of supply possibilities ready going in.

The first thing that, ahem, hopped out at me about Suzanna’s page were here cute pattern-on-pattern bunnies, which she die cut. Wanting a similar look, I turned to punches.

Find a complete step-by-step tutorial for creating Mr. Cottontail on my website, as well as a bonus bunny project.

Beyond the bunnies, here are a few more similarities.

1.    The theme. But this sketch would work well for ANY theme that includes lots of pics). I did change up the title a bit.

2.    The handwritten journaling along the bottom. While I’m not a huge fan of my handwriting, I try to add at least a bit to every page I create. I LOVE seeing my grandma’s script on things and hope my own grand babes will feel that way about my work someday.

3.    Suzanna did such a nice job sprinkling in subtle details. I didn’t add the exact same accents, but I did add dress the base grid up a bit with stickers, a doily, and such.

4.    The column of color down the side of Suzanna’s page really caught my eye. I created a similar design, stitching a strip of patterned paper to the right side of the layout.

All in all, I adore the way my page turned out. It allowed me to get several favorite photos on a single layout, and since I began with an awesome inspiration springboard, it didn’t take me days to create. Thank you, Suzanna, for putting my creative wheels in motion! I think our pages make a good team!

To see how I scrapbooked the rest of my easter photos (well, made a small dent, at least) check out my blog for the pocket page companion to this lead layout. 

Happy (inter)NSD, creative friends! I hope you enjoy celebrating such a worthwhile hobby and art!

Your challenge: Pull out those punches and create a paper pieced project to put on your layout! Share your 1:00 pm challenge with us three ways: by email at [email protected], by uploading it to our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram @sctmagazine by May 15th! If you do, you'll be entered to win a one year subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine and a $100 mystery box prize!

Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, Editor-in-Chief, Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine 

 

1:00 pm GIVEAWAY with BoBunny and Therm O Web!!!

Happy International Scrapbook Day and happy crafting to all of you from all of us at BoBunny! We're pleased to share a Secret Garden prize package today that includes a 6x6 paper pad, brads, buttons and chipboard!

Happy interNational Scrapbook Day SCT readers! We’re giving away one each of our brand new Deco Foil colors: Pewter, Copper, Spring Green, Lilac, Deep Blue, Aqua and Champagne along with our NEW Deco Foil Adhesive Pen and one each of our New Deco Foil Designer Stencils! We also have a brand new blog we’d love you to check out!

For an opportunity to win this hour's prize package from BoBunny and Therm O Web, be sure to leave a comment below by Sunday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. All winners will be announced on Monday, May 16th! Please also take a moment to give a hearty "thank you," a smile or a wave to all of today's sponsors! They love seeing you on their Facebook pages. If you don't already "like" them, it's a great way to keep up to date on all the amazing inspiration they provide with their products!

BoBunny

Therm O Web

Good luck everyone! Join Marla Kress next hour along with Stampin' Up! and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L!

Comments

[Becca Yahrling]

Love these layouts! What I really love is more than one photo, which really helps tell the story. And who doesn't love bunnies?!
And a huge thanks to Bo Bunny and therm-o-web for their generosity today.

[barb macaskill]

What a darling layout!! So sweet and the pastels are lovely!! TFS!

[Kathi Desmarais]

What a beautiful layout! Love all of the inspiration going on today. Thank you all for your designs!

[Michelle C]

That's some fantastic inspiration! Love the layouts! Thanks for sharing!

[Bevb]

Bo Bunny is one of my all time favorites, such beautiful quality, I love it all. I have never used Therm o Web foil, but would love the chance to. Thanks for another great opportunity to win.

[Jean Marmo]

These are just gorgeous!!

[Anita Giesbrecht]

thanks to all the sponsors for the great prizes

[Helen Van Daalen]

Both layouts are great and I love how they can use numerous photos. Thank you for the chance to win.

[Laura Gauthier Turcotte]

wow---more great layouts! loving all the photos! thank you for the chance!

[Michelle Gallant]

Fabulous prize! Those LO's are lovely!

[Mary Holshouser]

those bunnies are darling.
I've never tried stitching on paper - too afraid
I'll make a mess.
Great layouts.
thanks for sharing.

[Debbie vassal]

Beautiful layout happy scrapbooking day,

[Robin Buchholz]

Gorgeous layouts, love the layering and dimension! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.

[Amy Cooley]

Wonderful prizes this hour! Thanks!

[Deepa Lakshman]

I love the paper pieced bunnies. These are so cute.

[Cynthia Baldwin]

Awesome design - love both layouts! Thanks for the chance to win these cool iNSD prizes! :)

[Wendy Reale]

I love the cute bunny tutorial - thanks for sharing!

[Paperpapier]

I love to use punch to create embellishment, added foam tape to pop it up a bit for some texture feel. Great layout sample and oh, what a superb prize pack giveaway to lucky commentors.

[Linda Huber]

These lay-outs are both great. I love the difference between the brighter colors and the pastel colors. Each looks like an original! And the prize package is great. Bo Bunny and foil! what more could you ask for?

[Denise Bryant]

Love those adorable bunnies! I'll be making some of those! Beautiful pages!
Awesome prize package too! Thanks BoBunny and Therm o web!

[justasiam]

I would love to win this prize!

[Lynne Gaudet]

Love the projects!!! So nice to see everyone getting inspiration from each other!!! Thanks for the chance at more wonderful prizes this hour!!!

[Trisha Dlubac]

Love everything! Thanks for the chamce!

[Tammy Kist]

SO super duper cute!!!

[Charlotte Brochu]

Love, love, love! Thanks SCT for hosting this awesome giveway!