Good morning SCT friends! This is our 11th annual InterNational Scrapbooking Day celebration! We hope you're ready for a fun and inspiration filled day that will last a full 12 hours! Whether you are checking in now and then or have the opportunity to join us each hour we are SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! Sit back, get a little comfortable and we'll get this party started!
When the media team discussed some plans for today we thought about what we love about this industry/hobby we're a part of. We love the stories our photos tell, we love all the products we have the opportunity to work (and play!) with, we love the art of learning new techniques and we love ALL the inspiration that we're surrounded by. And that last thought brought us to today's theme... "inspired by." Our team works hard each issue to inspire our readers everywhere but you know what? Our team is also very inspired by our readers and their own peer group too. So that then led us to ask our team to choose a layout from the new Spring issue and create a layout based on what "inspired" them about that layout. Each hour you'll see a new project from the team and each hour we'll put out a challenge to you. In the end, we're together celebrating this amazing day dedicated to all of us papercrafters!
Here's when our team will be stopping by to share their "inspired by" artwork:
9:00 am Stacy Cohen (you're here!)
10:00 am Sheri Reguly
11:00 am Cathy Zielske
12:00 pm Virginia Nebel
1:00 pm Megan Hoeppner
2:00 pm Marla Kress
3:00 pm Nicole Nowosad
4:00 pm Nancy Damiano
5:00 pm Emily Pitts
6:00 pm Lisa Dickinson
7:00 pm Vicki Boutin
8:00 pm Jen Gallacher
9:00 pm we close the day with an exclusive announcement!
Exciting right? But WAIT there's more! If you've followed us for awhile then you know we like to celebrate these days in a BIG way and if you're joining us for the first time today, then you're about to find out how big! We've invited all of our partners to join the iNSD celebration today which means every single hour you'll see multiple prizes from our amazing sponsors! All giveaways will be open until next Sunday, May 15th so there is plenty of time to share these posts with your friends. We hope you will.
Want one more little piece of information? We're going to do a fun giveaway some time today on both our Facebook page and on Instagram feed (@sctmagazine) so be sure to go "like us" so you can have an opportunity to win there too! We will also have one more chance to win on our website HERE!
Ready to get started? Let's go! Kicking off our day today is design team member Stacy Cohen!
"I was completely WOWED by Paige Evans’ beautiful “Rome” layout the minute I saw it! What really caught my eye were the brightly colored circles arranged across the page. I love how Paige used different circle sizes and added some fun buttons to the mix.
pg 64 - layout by Paige Evans
For my “inspired by” layout, I knew I wanted to focus on vibrant circles like Paige did, so I got out my alcohol inks, watercolors and watercolor paper and went to town. Here is my “inspired by” layout:
To make the circles, I first painted rows of rainbow colors on watercolor paper. I tried to get them in order of how I was going to place them on the page so that could get some 2-toned circles for a slight ombre effect.
Once the paper was dry, I die-cut the circles using stitched circle steel dies. A circle cutter or circle punches would also work.
I cut a strip of white cardstock about 5.5 inches wide by 12 inches tall, then I added the circles with 3D foam adhesive. I cut off the edges of the circles to get straight lines on both sides. I then adhered the circle strip to my background cardstock and I was ready to complete my page!
I hope everyone is having a crafty National Scrapbook Day!" ~ Stacy
Your challenge: Pull out those paints or watercolours and create a layout using at least three different colours! Share your "9:00 am 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 15! If you do, you'll be entered to win a one year subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine and a $100 mystery box prize!
9:00 am GIVEAWAY - Pink Paislee and Heidi Swapp!
C'est La Vie is a sophisticated, new paper collection from Pink Paislee featuring bright colors, rustic textures, and chic typography. Fun new products like mirror stickers, cork glitter heart stickers, and beautiful spiral notebooks allow you to easily create on-trend, upscale projects in a flash. Ooh la la! Enter to win a selection from this beautiful C'est La Vie collection!
The Heidi Swapp Memory Planner™ is the perfect combination between a daily calendar, your busy to-do list, and a life journal. The Memory Planner™ will help you organize and document daily activities and preserve precious memories all at the same time! There is even a place to showcase your favorite photos of the month. Accessorize your Memory Planner™ with coordinating and super cute embellishments to highlight all of your life’s events!
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! Good luck! Please 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!
Good luck everyone! Be sure to join us in an hour when Sheri Reguly stops in! And don't forget to check out our website for more ways to win a $100 mystery box HERE!
Two of my fave designers! Love!
Posted by: Jen A. | May 10, 2016 at 12:54 PM
Oh, my goodness.....I love the brightly colored rainbow array of circles!!!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis in ID | May 10, 2016 at 01:20 PM
Absolutely love everything about this layout!!
Posted by: Jamie Larsen | May 10, 2016 at 01:35 PM
Awesome!!
Posted by: Shae C | May 10, 2016 at 02:09 PM
I won the Pink Paislee kit and love it!
Posted by: Nadine Taillefer | May 10, 2016 at 02:30 PM
Very nice layout,thanks..
Posted by: Maryam crafter | May 10, 2016 at 06:46 PM
Absolutely love the bright colors on this layout. So fun, cute and colorful. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. And great giveaways from two great companies. What a fun start!
Posted by: Dorina D | May 10, 2016 at 08:53 PM
Love those beautiful, vibrant colored circles. Appreciate that you took the time to explain your technique.
Posted by: Diane | May 11, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Both layouts are just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Elizabeth C | May 11, 2016 at 09:01 AM
Love the bright colors you used!
Posted by: Tricia T | May 11, 2016 at 09:56 AM
Great job! You made the day really fun and inspirational!
Posted by: Kim Vogt | May 11, 2016 at 01:21 PM
oh I just love Heidi & Pink Paislee's designs!! :) thanks for the chance!! :)
Posted by: Meg | May 11, 2016 at 02:30 PM
Heidi Swapp products are totally awesome. love all the circles. Thanks for the opportunity to win..
Posted by: heather Wehrli | May 11, 2016 at 03:54 PM
EEEK! LOVE THIS! Paige is so amazing with what she does with paper and great to see her new line. Pink Paislee is on my wishlist to scrap my recent visit to Paris. what can I say about Heidi Swapp....another amazing woman. Thank you!
Posted by: Julie B | May 11, 2016 at 04:52 PM
I love the awesome combination of the watercolour & circles. Beautiful page!
Posted by: Sandy Clinton | May 11, 2016 at 06:47 PM
Fab prize package. Would love to win it.
Posted by: Sheryll Matheson | May 11, 2016 at 10:24 PM
I just love these fun circles and colorful designs. Your NSD celebration was full of great inspiration and the best giveaways!
Posted by: stampnk | May 11, 2016 at 10:25 PM
What a prize! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kelly malacko | May 11, 2016 at 10:41 PM
I swooned when I saw both Stacey's and Paige's layouts featuring circles! Circles are a happy shape and so versatile in design. Well done! I was sad that I couldn't participate actively during iNSD because I was on a long drive home ... but it was after eight straight days of scrapbooking with my fave scrappy sisters!!! Awesome prizes from Pink Paislee and Heidi Swapp - thanks so much for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Amber McCuaig | May 11, 2016 at 11:16 PM
Love both of the layouts! I definitely want to get out my watercolors (actually distress inks) and make a circle border for a layout. Thanks for the inspiration and what a wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Brenda | May 11, 2016 at 11:27 PM
LOve the layout. Great colours.
Posted by: Marlene F. | May 11, 2016 at 11:57 PM
loooooove!
Posted by: Erika Hayes | May 12, 2016 at 01:26 AM
So much inspiration it's almost overwhelming!!! I will definitely be referring back to this post often, I love water colors! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 12, 2016 at 04:26 AM
The layout is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and the great prize!
Posted by: Therese | May 12, 2016 at 05:13 AM
Great idea Stacy! I'm going to play with my watercolors today and copy your fabulous layout.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 12, 2016 at 08:57 AM