Happy {inter}National Scrapbook Day everyone! Stacy Cohen here with a scrapbook page to share. I always love an inspiration challenge. When I was flipping through the Inspiration Gallery of the Winter 2016 issue and stumbled upon the beautiful "Love" card by Marielle LeBlanc on page 65, I knew I had found my inspiration piece! I was immediately taken by the bold watercolor flower paper and the striking red bow. Here is Marielle's gorgeous card:
I used the column of watercolor roses and the big bow on Marielle's card as inspiration for a scrapbook page. Tip: I decided to do a mix of crisp black and white juxtaposed with vibrantly-colored flowers and leaves.
I combined hand-cut flowers from American Crafts' Color Me Pretty paper (part of the Lovely Day collection) with hand/die-cut flowers from Vicki Boutin's new flower stamps and dies set. I had fun coloring in all the flowers and leaves - - some with watercolors, some with markers, and others with colored pencils. Once I started coloring and painting I didn't want to stop. I have enough leftover colored flowers to make another layout! Of course I had to add a big, bold bow to my layout.
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned paper: American Crafts and Fancy Pants; Ribbon: Stampin? Up; Stamps and die: Vicki Boutin for American Crafts; Flower: Prima; Die-Cut: Crate Paper; Other: lace, watercolors, markers and colored pencils.
I hope all the projects and giveaways on the SCT blog today inspire you to get crafty!!
2:00 PM GIVEAWAYS!
Each hour our wonderful partners are joining us to celebrate this day and to celebrate you! This hour we have prizes from Jillibean Soup and Paper Smooches Stamps!
We're thrilled to be a part of the big interNational Scrapbook Day 2017 Festivities with our friends at Scrapbook & Cards Today and offer this amazing prize for one lucky reader! Start right here for a chance to win our new Jillibean Soup Bowl of Dreams collection - Capture all your hopes and dreams with the Bowl of Dreams collection. This collection is filled with wishful feathers, dream catchers and swirly dots and washed with cool hues.
If you are looking for inspiration to get you started or help you complete those layouts this weekend, head over to our blog for sketches created by Kristine Davidson and Summer Fullerton, free cut file down loads, color and product challenges and more giveaways!!!
Paper Smooches loves scrapbookers and we are excited to celebrate iNSD with you! One winner will receive a shopping spree at our online store with a value of $50.00. If the Scrapbook & Cards Today fans order from us on May 6th or May 7th...and include a note in the comment section that says SCT - we will include a free Thank you die (value of $5.99) with your order.
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Thank you so much Jillibean Soup and Paper Smooches 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 at this 2:00 pm hour! Be sure to join us each hour until 6:00 pm 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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These are so very elegant. Nice gifts for to give to someone, who appreciates classy.
Posted by: margret hill | May 06, 2017 at 02:04 PM
WOW! This is stunning! Love your layout and the inspirational card. Happy NSD!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | May 06, 2017 at 02:05 PM
Great card and layout. Thank you to the generous sponsors for the prize this hour.
Posted by: Helen Van Daalen | May 06, 2017 at 02:06 PM
I LOVE how you used a card as inspiration for a page!!
Posted by: Tammy | May 06, 2017 at 02:07 PM
Love the bows! Happy NSD and thanks to the sponsors!
Posted by: Denise Turner | May 06, 2017 at 02:09 PM
The bow is awesome!
Posted by: Barbara Swindell | May 06, 2017 at 02:10 PM
Oh, how I love that big black bow... it gives such a stunning contrast just like Marielle's deep orange bow on her card. Awesome work!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | May 06, 2017 at 02:10 PM
Oh my goodness, what wonderful prizes...when I look at the prize packages I just start thinking about all the fun stuff I could make!
Posted by: Gabriella B | May 06, 2017 at 02:11 PM
Wow! I love Marielle's card and how Stacey was inspired to make a gorgeous card as well!
Posted by: Lee-Anne Thornton | May 06, 2017 at 02:11 PM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Rachel | May 06, 2017 at 02:12 PM
You always have such amazing sponsors and prizes!!! This is no exception!! Love both Paper Smooches and Jillibean Soup. The card is soft yet bold and just beautiful. That scrapbook layout has me swooning....I love the black and white with those bold flowers in bright colors. Just beautiful.
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | May 06, 2017 at 02:15 PM
Definitely the bow makes a statement. Beautiful page. Great prizes. Thanks
Posted by: Jdmorena | May 06, 2017 at 02:16 PM
I am loving all the projects!
Posted by: Giorgia Rossini | May 06, 2017 at 02:17 PM
Wow! That card is gorgeous! Thanks again for the generous giveaways! These prizes are AWESOME!!
Posted by: Elise Smith | May 06, 2017 at 02:19 PM
Love that card technique...happy scrapbookers day!
Posted by: Jurist Tran | May 06, 2017 at 02:21 PM
Awesome card and layout!!!! Thanks to the wonderful sponsors!
Posted by: Cornelia (fun stamping) | May 06, 2017 at 02:22 PM
I am loving all of this great inspiration! Happy NSD day!!
Posted by: Jackie P | May 06, 2017 at 02:23 PM
WOW that bow is awesome, love the colour. Another awesome prize from Jillibean Soup and Paper Smooches Stamps. Can it get any better? Love these companies and such a generous prize. Thank you and Happy Scrapping!!
Posted by: BevB | May 06, 2017 at 02:23 PM
HI I am Jennifer. I am presently in a nasty divorce from my husband of 14 years. I haven't been able to scrapbook since his friend committed suicide and spurred on all this mess. I told myself that I was not going to miss out on NSD and that I needed to spend today just being creative. Of course I may spend more time organizing my stash in its new space than actually crafting but I am still happy to be here and doing this for me. Hope everyone has a great day!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 06, 2017 at 02:24 PM
Thank you Jillibean Soup and Paper Smooches for your generous gifts.
Posted by: lisa808 | May 06, 2017 at 02:24 PM
Well, that's just stunning. The colours are magnificent.
Thanks to Jillibean and Paper Smooches.
Posted by: Rona Yardley | May 06, 2017 at 02:24 PM
Awesome! Love to win.
Posted by: Renee Keeney | May 06, 2017 at 02:25 PM
Great colors on the layout and more wonderful prizes!
Posted by: Jill Rugg | May 06, 2017 at 02:26 PM
Love these layouts and the prizes too! Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Carolyn Johnson | May 06, 2017 at 02:26 PM
Wow! B&W plus the bright Summery blossoms -- fabulous! Thanks for a fun day of inspiration & opportunities as well! Happy Nat'l Scrapbooking Day!
Posted by: Bev Gerard / TexasGrammy | May 06, 2017 at 02:29 PM