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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What a fun day of inspiration and giveaways! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chris Cross | May 06, 2017 at 02:29 PM
What a bright, colorful and happy layout from Stacy. I'm loving these challenges and the inspiration. Thanks!
Posted by: Vicki | May 06, 2017 at 02:29 PM
Wow! I love the layout. Such vibrant colours.
Posted by: Manon | May 06, 2017 at 02:29 PM
Loving these products! Oh happy day!
Posted by: Jacqui | May 06, 2017 at 02:34 PM
such pretty colours
Posted by: Judi McMurray | May 06, 2017 at 02:34 PM
Love the bright pretty flowers on the black and white!
Posted by: Dawn Brittain | May 06, 2017 at 02:37 PM
I love coming here for the gorgeous inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Jessicak | May 06, 2017 at 02:37 PM
Great inspiration! I love the use of the frame in Marielle's card.
Posted by: Robin Ramirez | May 06, 2017 at 02:39 PM
Bold and beautiful layout - Thank you to your sponsors for these amazing prizes today. Happy NSD day
Posted by: Heather Wehrli | May 06, 2017 at 02:39 PM
I love to see how designers take inspiration from other projects and create beautiful things. Wonderful projects!
Thanks for the chance to win! Both Jillibean and Paper Smooches are awesome! Happy iNSD!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | May 06, 2017 at 02:39 PM
Very bright and cheery and I love this amazing group of prizes this hour!
Posted by: Mel H | May 06, 2017 at 02:40 PM
Such beautiful colors-- thanks for the chance to win great products.
Posted by: Jennifer Steadman | May 06, 2017 at 02:40 PM
Love the black and white with the colorful flowers on the LO. Jillibean and Paper Smooches doesn't get much better for scrapping.
Posted by: Sue Alger | May 06, 2017 at 02:41 PM
What a great way to celebrate the day! Thanks!
Posted by: Cori Gilroy | May 06, 2017 at 02:41 PM
great pages and great produces thanks for the chance
Posted by: Dawn McC | May 06, 2017 at 02:42 PM
Happy NSD! We're out having a late lunch after buying a new dishwasher, but I can't wait to get home & create!
Posted by: Stephanie Rodgers | May 06, 2017 at 02:45 PM
I love Marielle's gorgeous card! Happy Int’l Scrapbook Day ! It would be so fabulous to win the Jillibean Soup and Paper Smooches prize packages. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cindy P. | May 06, 2017 at 02:47 PM
I love all the elements on these LO's & card!! Fabulous prizes :)
Posted by: Charlene O | May 06, 2017 at 02:47 PM
Both the card and the layout are simply gorgeous! Those colorful flowers against the black and white really pop!
Posted by: Margaret | May 06, 2017 at 02:48 PM
I love the ribbon techniques!
Posted by: Vicky Roark | May 06, 2017 at 02:51 PM
I see a lot of beautiful cards! I like the idea of getting inspiration for a layout from a card! Wonderful ideas for cards and layouts! Keep them coming.... Love all the giveaway sponsors too!!!
Posted by: Shannon Miller | May 06, 2017 at 02:51 PM
Wow, love this layout!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Tona | May 06, 2017 at 02:52 PM
SO beautiful! Great idea to take inspiration for a layout from a card! Thanks!
Posted by: Noreen Smith | May 06, 2017 at 02:53 PM
I love the card and the layout...they are so colorful!
Posted by: Lynn Ekstrom | May 06, 2017 at 02:54 PM
Love, love that layout, thanks for sponsoring SCT
Posted by: Valerie W | May 06, 2017 at 02:55 PM