Hello SCT friends! I hope you are enjoying interNational Scrapbooking Day, SCT style! A full day of inspiration! I wanted to add to the fun with a layout that I've created, inspired by a layout in the Fall 2016 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today titled Book Club by Marcia Dehn-Nix. I loved the large building element to her page, assuming it's a library; it really drove the message of the layout home.
My page revolves around a desert vacation so I wanted a large element depicting that.
TIP: I used a large cactus cut file and created the page around that element, keeping the colour choices bright and patterns fun! Adding a bit of faux stitching also frames the layout perfectly. Thank you Marcia Dehn-Nix for the inspiration!
~ Marla Kress
1:00 PM GIVEAWAYS!
Each hour our wonderful partners are joining us to celebrate this day and to celebrate you! This hour we have prizes from Close To My Heart and Echo Park!
This InterNational Scrapbooking Month, Close To My Heart is offering you a new, easy way to make coordinating layouts to preserve your memories. The Live Beautifully Cut AboveTM layout kit comes with everything you need to create five two-page layouts. With pre-printed base pages, die-cut paper pieces, stickers, and gold foil accents, this kit will help you preserve the moments that matter most in practically no time at all. As part of the Scrapbook & Cards Today celebration, one lucky winner will win the full kit for free!
This kit is only available this month, while supplies last. You can buy the layout kit alone or get a discount by buying it as part of an album bundle. And if you love the look of these pages, be sure to check out the coordinating Live Beautifully paper packet and My Acrylix® Live Beautifully stamp set at www.closetomyheart.com Come visit us on Facebook to connect with us and see even more art inspiration!
Hello and happy interNational Scrapbook Day from Echo Park! We happy to introduce an incredible travel collection from Echo Park Paper. The “Go. See. Explore.” collection features planes, trains, and automobiles in bright and happy colors. This gorgeous collection is perfect for documenting your vacation plans, travel destinations, and road trips. The collection kit features 12 double-sided patterned papers and a sticker sheet. Also included in this prize package are the coordinating Ephemera shapes perfect for layering on your layouts. Spend your day exploring with this new release that’s all about your next adventure.
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Thank you so much Close To My Heart and Echo Park for an amazing prize package! For an opportunity to win each hour's prizes, be sure to leave a comment below by Saturday, May 13th! Winners will be announced on May 15th! Good luck!
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Thank you for joining us this hour! Be sure to join us each hour until 6:00pm today for inspiration, tips and techniques from our team and of course PRIZES! If you’re just joining us, welcome and be sure to start at the very beginning for our 8:00 am challenge!
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So much wonderful inspiration and prizes!
Posted by: Dawn Brittain | May 06, 2017 at 01:01 PM
I love when layouts have different elements.
Posted by: Cindy | May 06, 2017 at 01:03 PM
Wonderful inspiration, and I love the look of the Echo Park collection!
Posted by: Marianne | May 06, 2017 at 01:04 PM
Thanks for the great layouts and chance to win beautiful prizes.
Posted by: Jennifer Steadman | May 06, 2017 at 01:05 PM
Just returned from work and able to join the fun. Thanks for great prizes from great companies!
Posted by: Tammy Schifer | May 06, 2017 at 01:10 PM
Echo Park is one of my favorite brands ever. I need to put on my thinking cap for using a large element in a layout soon. The large element makes a big statement.
Posted by: Vicky Roark | May 06, 2017 at 01:11 PM
I love the buildings - such a striking image that works so well with the title. And the little HELLO on the door - love it! Great job taking the inspiration and running with it. The huge cactus is lots of fun. Happy NSD!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | May 06, 2017 at 01:12 PM
What great give aways! I really like the Go See Explore! Thanks to both sponsors. Love you folks!
Posted by: Colleen Halpern | May 06, 2017 at 01:13 PM
This day is so exciting. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: margret hill | May 06, 2017 at 01:13 PM
Super layout, fantastic prizes from great companies, thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.
Posted by: pt | May 06, 2017 at 01:13 PM
Just started a travel page - thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: Barbara Swindell | May 06, 2017 at 01:15 PM
Love all the scrapbooking love!! great prizes and great ideas!
Posted by: Kathy Gautreau | May 06, 2017 at 01:15 PM
Such fantastic layouts & prizes!
Posted by: Tona | May 06, 2017 at 01:18 PM
Thanks for all the inspirations!
Posted by: Giorgia Rossini | May 06, 2017 at 01:18 PM
Great prize giveaways. Happy NSD!!
Posted by: Patti Grogan | May 06, 2017 at 01:19 PM
CTMH kits are great. They help you to create beautiful pages very easily. And, who doesn't like Echo Park. EP always has wonderful papers and embellishments.
Posted by: Sue Alger | May 06, 2017 at 01:19 PM
Love CTMH and their kits! Thanks for the prizes and Happy iNSD again!
Posted by: Wanda R. | May 06, 2017 at 01:21 PM
Thank you to two great sponsors for two great prizes! It's been so wonderful to see all of the great layouts and inspiration!
Posted by: Judy Stiles | May 06, 2017 at 01:22 PM
Love Close to my Heart!!
Posted by: Cecile Baer | May 06, 2017 at 01:23 PM
Love both companies and prizes. I'm taking a cruise next month so it will come in handy.
Posted by: Jdmorena | May 06, 2017 at 01:25 PM
More inspiration! Love the papers! Thanks again sponsors and scrapbookandcardstoday.com!
Posted by: Pam Montri | May 06, 2017 at 01:28 PM
Fun layouts and prizes! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Carolyn Johnson | May 06, 2017 at 01:29 PM
Such beautiful layouts and awesome prizes from Close To My Heart and Echo Park, how very generous of them. This is a great day. Happy Scrapbooking to all. Thanks to your generous sponsors and to you SCT for all that you do.
Posted by: BevB | May 06, 2017 at 01:30 PM
Your first layout made me smile....I just pulled out photos of my boys enjoying books to do with the sketch you posted at 8:00 am , how funny. Enjoying my day with you so far!!!
Posted by: Gabriella B | May 06, 2017 at 01:33 PM
Inspiring Marla!!!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | May 06, 2017 at 01:34 PM