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 ideas@scrapbookandcards.com, 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!
Great ideas on those layouts, especially the tags. And more fantastic prizes! Thanks SCT!
Posted by: Elizabeth C | May 11, 2016 at 09:18 AM
Great ideas and prizes! What a great hour! Lol
Posted by: Keri Postma | May 11, 2016 at 04:32 PM
love the idea of the tags all in one row - going to try that on one of my pages. another fantastic prize from coco daisy would really love to win this.
Posted by: heather Wehrli | May 11, 2016 at 04:40 PM
Love love love! :) thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: Meg | May 11, 2016 at 06:04 PM
I really love the clever way these layouts used partial tags for journaling and decoration.
Posted by: stampnk | May 11, 2016 at 10:31 PM
There are so many great layouts! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Megan El-Hossari | May 11, 2016 at 10:51 PM
Fun and inspiring! Keep it up.
Posted by: Kelly malacko | May 11, 2016 at 11:07 PM
love all the layouts and the tags. So inspirational and creative. Thanks for sponsoring today's events..
Posted by: Marlene F. | May 12, 2016 at 12:05 AM
I love how both layouts use the tags - definitely have to give this idea a try! WOW another great prize - you guys are definitely the best, thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Brenda | May 12, 2016 at 12:40 AM
Both LO's are gorgeous, LOVE LOVE LOVE those tags!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 12, 2016 at 04:34 AM
I love the tags...great inspiration!
Posted by: Therese | May 12, 2016 at 05:31 AM
A great scrap lift. Would love to win this generous giveaway!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 12, 2016 at 09:08 AM
Such a fun idea to use tags on these layouts! I'm definitely doing this! Thank you to your generous sponsors - you have some amazing giveaways!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | May 12, 2016 at 09:43 AM
Great idea for using tags!
Posted by: Barb Slater | May 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
i really like the simplicity and color choices.
Posted by: Susan Mealiea | May 12, 2016 at 10:22 AM
My fingers are crossed :). I could totally use this giveaway to help replenish my diminishing craft stash.
Posted by: Maria Miller | May 12, 2016 at 04:54 PM
I adore your take on the layout! It's got more OOMPH :). That's a very good thing. I'm going to try this challenge, but I've never used that many tags on a layout before. Thank you for the inspiration to try.
Posted by: Sandy Lewis | May 12, 2016 at 05:53 PM
I love the way you use tags as flags and journaling cards! Such a great idea! I definitely need to use up some of my drawer full of tags!
Posted by: Jennifer Stahr | May 12, 2016 at 07:40 PM
Great colours. Fun layouts!
Posted by: Kerri C. | May 12, 2016 at 11:12 PM
Great inspirations! Oh I gotta get some tags out to play! TFS and inspiring!
Posted by: Kristina CraftyPaws | May 13, 2016 at 09:35 AM
Woohoo!!! I love the use of the tags on this layout!!! This is an awesome idea because I have a lot of unused tags in my stash!!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | May 13, 2016 at 11:42 AM
that cocoa daisy kit is gorgeous!!! would love to have it!!!
Posted by: Carrie Anderson | May 13, 2016 at 03:55 PM
What a great layout and wonderful giveaway. Thanks!
Posted by: Heather Parry | May 13, 2016 at 04:11 PM
Love the title of the layout because the best memories I have were never planned events.
Posted by: Cara Feeney | May 13, 2016 at 07:03 PM
Wow! The prizes just keep on coming! Though I'm very late getting through all the posts from Saturday, I must say 'Bravo'! Another great job SCT! AMAZING sponsor support!
Posted by: Sandy Clinton | May 13, 2016 at 09:13 PM