Hello dear SCT friends, Emily here! Are you enjoying the festivities of the day? Are you getting a lot of scrapping done? If you're just joining us now, be sure to start at the beginning of today's festivities here!
One of my favorite parts of each new issue of the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine is the Inspiration Gallery. I find so much inspiration from both long-time friends and new-to-me scrapbookers. The Spring issue was no exception, I found a great two page spread called, "Grow," by Leigh Odynski. I used to do two page spreads a lot, but in the past few years, I've really moved away from them because I don't take as many photos. But this layout made me WANT to do a two-pager. The design was amazing– graphic, but with lots of texture. The balance between the pages was perfect, and I knew I had the perfect series of pictures to test out the design.
I pretty much copied Leigh's spread, element for element. I made my own tags because A: I didn't have all the matching ones, and B: I'd made a layout for the winter issue with tags and it was enjoyable to revisit tags. If you've never made your own tags, I challenge you to add one today to your creating! I loved the texture that her bows and small little bits added, I feel like they made the design work. I even took inspiration from Leigh's title! Totally different season, but similar word.
I'm so happy with how her inspiration got these pictures scrapped, they'd probably still be sitting on my phone had I not had this opportunity to share the amazing talent our readers share with us in every issue! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, I hope you get a lot done!" ~ Emily
Your challenge: Create a layout with tags! At least 6! Share your 5:00 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!
5:00 pm GIVEAWAY with Cocoa Daisy and Paper Smooches!
"You're going to love every single thing about our SOLD OUT Day in the Life: May kit. With delightfully humorous cards designed by Leah Riordan of Mommyish Graphic Design, you'll to be able to find the perfect cards for your not so perfect everyday. Exclusive die cuts designed by Jaimee Kaiser of Just Jaimee are included, as well as flair from Panda Eight, wood veneer words, and exclusive Cocoa Daisy stamps. You'll also get some shiny enamel dots, two alphabet sheets from Simple Stories, and a double sheet of phrases and letters from the Starshine collection by Shimelle. We always include four 6x6 sheets of our exclusive papers for you to add in some extra color and fun. With this month's paper design, you're going to get even more variety than you'd expect! Happy interNational Scrapbook Day SCT readers!" ~ Cocoa Daisy
Today's winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to use to shop at the to their heart's content! Paper Smooches stamps are one of a kind, hand drawn images that are whimsical, unique and super fun to create with! Happy interNational Scrapbook Day!
Amazing prizes Cocoa Daisy and Paper Smooches, thank you! For an opportunity to win this hour's prize package be sure to leave a comment below by Sunday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. All winners will be announced on Monday, May 16th!
Thank you friends for taking the time to thank today's sponsors on their Facebook pages. They appreciate hearing from you! :)
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Join Lisa Dickinson at 6:00 pm along with our friends from Doodlebug Designs and Pebbles Inc.! Also be sure to visit our website for another chance to win a second $100 mystery box!
I love the use of tags on those layouts. What a great idea!! And what a super give-away. They just get better with every hour that passes!
Posted by: Linda Huber | May 07, 2016 at 05:08 PM
Great take on the inspiration layout! I love tags. They are a great base for a collection of embellishments.
The May kit by Cocoa Daisy is gorgeous! I went to their site and I love their products! I had never heard of them before. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. Paper Smooches is a fun company. Great images! Such super sponsors.
Posted by: Bunny Dobbie | May 07, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Pretty layouts! I love the tags and the way the photos are layed out. Thanks for sharing and for another amazing giveaway.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | May 07, 2016 at 05:15 PM
Such wonderful inspiration! Great use of tags! Love all the details!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | May 07, 2016 at 05:15 PM
I have a lot of tags that are just lying around. This will help me use them a lot.
Posted by: Deepa Lakshman | May 07, 2016 at 05:15 PM
Love the layout. Great use of the embellishments. What generous sponsors you have, Cocoa Daisy with all the embellishments, paper and everything you need to create beautiful layouts and cards. Paper Smooches $50.00 gift certificate to buy what you want and need. Great.
Posted by: Bevb | May 07, 2016 at 05:20 PM
Love the use of these colorful tags on both projects. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win these amazing prizes!
Posted by: Cynthia Baldwin | May 07, 2016 at 05:21 PM
Great layouts! When I scrolled down the blues in the giveaway grabbed my attention right away. Great kit!
Posted by: Carie Nixon | May 07, 2016 at 05:22 PM
great layout idea and you two rhymed titles, LOL! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp! happy Int'l Scrapbooking Day!
Posted by: SueB of Blondin Blogs | May 07, 2016 at 05:24 PM
Nice job with the scraplift Emily! Love all the tags and the colours you used and how they all compliment each other. TFS!
Posted by: Teresa Medeiros | May 07, 2016 at 05:25 PM
What a fun colorful layout and a great use of tags! Love this prize
Posted by: shartl | May 07, 2016 at 05:28 PM
Love this one.
More pictures and less embellishments.
So often the embellishments take over
the page and you can hardly find the pictures.
thanks for sharing.
Happy NSD
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | May 07, 2016 at 05:29 PM
Thanks for sharing the inspirational layout. Your leadership to celebrate NSD is appreciated.
Posted by: ava gavloski | May 07, 2016 at 05:34 PM
Love this layout with emphasis on the photos and embellishments in a supporting role
Posted by: Laurie Black | May 07, 2016 at 05:35 PM
I love using tags on layouts and cards! Thanks for a chance to win great prizes.
Posted by: Nancy Wilcox | May 07, 2016 at 05:40 PM
Wow, love your layout!!! this challenge sounds so fun!!! thanks for the fabulous inspiration this hour!!!
Posted by: Linsey R | May 07, 2016 at 05:42 PM
Amazing!!! Love this!
Posted by: Tammy Kist | May 07, 2016 at 05:45 PM
Love the layout/ love the tag border. Thanks for the opportunity to win these great prizes.
Posted by: Jenell S | May 07, 2016 at 05:45 PM
Great use of tags in the layout!
Posted by: justasiam | May 07, 2016 at 05:46 PM
Beautiful layouts and fab giveaway!
Posted by: Rachel Vass | May 07, 2016 at 05:50 PM
Love the layouts and such a great challenge.
Love Cocoa Daisy and Paper Smooches. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Nina Chow | May 07, 2016 at 05:51 PM
wow! both layouts are stunning - i think i'll take a go at this challenge :)
Posted by: kat | May 07, 2016 at 06:01 PM
The projects today are all so amazing! Such wonderful inspiration! Thanks for all the ideas and for the chances at amazing prizes from your generous sponsors!!!!
Posted by: Lynne Gaudet | May 07, 2016 at 06:01 PM
More cork, I am really getting inspired to finally put something together thank you!
Posted by: margret | May 07, 2016 at 06:02 PM
Thanks for the inspiration such beautiful work . Thank you for sharing and sponsoring such great giveaways!
Posted by: Debbie Rollins | May 07, 2016 at 06:05 PM