Hello! It's Jen Gallacher joining you as we come close to wrapping up interNational Scrapbook Day! If you're joining us for the first time, be sure to check out our first post today here!
I chose Richard Garay's beautiful "Today is the Day" card on page 70 of the Spring 2016 issue. I loved how gorgeous this card was so I knew that I wanted to use it to create an 8 1/2" x 11" layout.
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill, American Crafts; Patterned Paper, Ephemera: My Mind's Eye; Leaf Die Cut: Echo Park Paper; Paper Clips: Doodlebug Designs; Gold Doily: American Crafts; Black Photo Corners: Thermoweb; "XOXO" and Label Sticker: Simple Stories; Enamel Dots: Echo Park Paper; Ribbon: source unknown
Here are the things I was "inspired by" from his card:
- White foundation with a colored, background. Although I used a patterned paper.
- Cluster of flowers. Mine are die cuts: both manual and ephemera.
- Brush script sentiment. Mine is a sticker from Simple Stories.
While I used a different colors scheme and went with a layout rather than a card, using Richard's card helped my layout come together quickly. Look for scrapbooking inspiration in places besides other scrapbooking pages. It might surprise you where it comes from!
Your challenge: Use a card to inspire elements for a layout! Be sure to share the card with us too! Share your 8:00 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!
8:00 pm GIVEAWAY with Richard Gary and Echo Park!!!
"Happy National Scrapbook Day! The Richard Garay retail line made it’s debut at CHA in January 2016. We invite you to enter the world of Richard Garay and be inspired by all the amazing & high quality products! Together we can make amazing happen!" ~ Richard Garay
Celebrate International Scrapbooking Day with this NEW "Party Time" collection from Echo Park Paper. We thought it would be fun to give away a collection kit and an ephemera pack to one lucky winner so you can celebrate with us! Hop on over to our blog this weekend for lots of additional challenges and prizes.
Thank you Richard Garay and Echo Park Paper! Amazing prizes! 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 also for taking a minute to pop over to their Facebook pages and let them know how great these prizes are!
Good luck everyone! Join us in our last hour for an exciting exclusive announcement and one more prize package! And of course, we hope you're still crafting the day away!
Love that card and what a great idea to use a card as inspiration for a layout. Great prizes - thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Wanda Radler | May 07, 2016 at 08:57 PM
Lovely project,
love all the colors.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | May 07, 2016 at 08:58 PM
Such a beautiful card to get inspiration from! The layout turned out gorgeous!! Wish I had half the talent of the SCT design team! Thanks again for sharing and the chance at more wonderful prizes!
Posted by: Lynne Gaudet | May 07, 2016 at 08:58 PM
What a great take on the card Jen! So great to see how people interpret inspiration pieces they find.
I'm going to have to look up Richard Garay! This is the second new designer I've learned of today thanks to you folks and the fun I've had. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Bunny Dobbie | May 07, 2016 at 09:00 PM
wow!! stunning card inspired a stunning layout!
Posted by: Kat | May 07, 2016 at 09:01 PM
Beautiful backgrounds! Thanks for another great NSD!
Posted by: Denise | May 07, 2016 at 09:03 PM
Beautiful layout! I've always been a fan of Jen's work!!
Posted by: Dawn W. | May 07, 2016 at 09:05 PM
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Alma D | May 07, 2016 at 09:06 PM
Wow, love these giveaways! Thanks!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | May 07, 2016 at 09:10 PM
This is just beautiful! It really highlights the gorgeous photo!!
Posted by: Gina | May 07, 2016 at 09:16 PM
i love how you created a layout using a card for inspiration. beautiful Jen!
Posted by: Kristine Davidson | May 07, 2016 at 09:18 PM
Gorgeous layout and cards
Posted by: MaryAnn | May 07, 2016 at 09:22 PM
Love that party line! So cute, and a beautiful layout by Jen!
Posted by: Sarah | May 07, 2016 at 09:22 PM
Fun to see how you translated a card into a layout!
Posted by: CathyL | May 07, 2016 at 09:24 PM
Beautiful card and fabulous page! Thanks for all the inspiration today!
Posted by: Sue McRae | May 07, 2016 at 09:27 PM
Wow, these cards are beautiful! I love the layering and colors used. Thanks for another great giveaway.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | May 07, 2016 at 09:30 PM
I am new to Richard Garay products. Love what I see. Gorgeous layout and I love this card.
Posted by: Ruby Marchand | May 07, 2016 at 09:33 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Michelle Gallant | May 07, 2016 at 09:35 PM
Beautiful card from beautiful inspiration!! Love your projects Jen!
The gold doilys are a wonderful add on! Thanks again to the sponsors for the wonderful prize packages!!
Posted by: jennifer reynard | May 07, 2016 at 09:37 PM
Love this layout! The details from the tucked in doily to the paperclips are great touches. Happy Scrappy Day!
Posted by: Donna Digby | May 07, 2016 at 09:37 PM
Wow, gorgeous layout! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Tona | May 07, 2016 at 09:39 PM
Love the layout you created inspired by this lovely card.
Posted by: Sue D | May 07, 2016 at 09:44 PM
Beautiful layout inspired by a beautiful card!!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | May 07, 2016 at 09:45 PM
Amazing Party pack. Love it. Thanks Richard Garay and Echo Park!
Posted by: LindaHAZfun | May 07, 2016 at 09:45 PM
OMG Fabulous layout! and fabulous prizes!! I love all the NSD inspiration.
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | May 07, 2016 at 09:49 PM