Hello and happy interNational Scrapbook Day 2017! The best holiday there is :) For this layout I was inspired by the card created by Mendi Yoshikawa on page 69 of the Spring 2017 issue.
I love lots of color and the rainbow really spoke to me. So I decided to enlarge the rainbow shape and use it as a focal design element on my layout.
Supplies: Patterned paper, die cuts, Thickers, mini alphabet stickers, washi tape: Oh My Heart by Paige Evans / Pink Paislee; Cardstock, pen adhesive: American Crafts; Die cut machine: Silhouette Cameo 3; Cloud punch: Fiskars; Sequins: Craft supply; Modeling paste: Liquitex; Stencil: The Crafter's Workshop
I started by looking through the Silhouette Design Store for a rainbow cut file and used design id 73628.
Tip: I die cut each segment of the rainbow from a different color of patterned paper found in my Oh My Heart collection with Pink Paislee and then hand stitched through the center of each piece using the same color of thread as the paper for added texture and dimension.
Next I went on a search for some fun clouds and found a cute set of five of them by Lori Whitlock (design id 11654). I die cut a bunch of different sized clouds from textured white cardstock and then stitched around the edges using white thread. I also punched some smaller clouds from vellum.
Tip: For the background, I die cut a whole bunch of tiny raindrops from smooth white cardstock and then used a stencil and modeling paste to create a rainlike texture on top. Then I brought in some mixed media and used the packaging technique to apply blue watercolors over the background. Next I backed the cardstock with an ombre blue paper again to mimic rain.
Once all of the elements were ready (the shapes, the background, and the photo, which is my son's Kindergarten picture) I pieced and adhered them together to create a fun page inspired by the card!
Notice the fox die cut tucked into the photo layer - my son's name is Fox so it had to be done :) For the finishing touch I added sequins to the mix for a pop of shine.
Thank you so much for joining us today! I hope it's been inspiring day for you!
5:00 PM GIVEAWAYS!
Each hour our wonderful partners are joining us to celebrate this day and to celebrate you! This hour we have prizes from American Crafts and Your Next Stamp!
Happy National Scrapbooking day to all SCT readers! Your Next Stamp is excited to join the celebration! We have a fabulous new release today and would like to invite you to join our new release blog hop tonight at 10pm EST! Sneak peeks are going on all day and we’ve included some of the new products in our SCT prize package today! Enjoy your day!
- Whatnot Sentiments Eight Stamp Set
- Butterfly Border Die - releasing today!
- Good Vibes Stamp Set - releasing today!
- Enchanted Forest Gumdrops
- Crystal Clear and Sparkle Gumdrops
- Magical Pastel Gumdrops
Hello from American Crafts! This American Crafts stash is a craft-lovers' dream: Three different paper collections, game-changing tools, darling stickers, Thickers, and much more. Add celebrity designers Amy Tangerine, Maggie Holmes, Jen Hadfield, and Dear Lizzy to your craft room and let the crafting possibilities begin!
Giveaway Includes:
Tools:
- We R Memory Keepers Mini Alphabet Punch Board
- We R Memory Keepers Banner Punch Board
Paper Grab Bags:
- Pebbles: Jen Hadfield Simple Life (12 x 12, double-sided)
- Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes Chasing Dreams (12 x 12, doubled-sided)
- Bazzill: Specialty Foil Paper Cardstock (12 x 12, single sided)
Thickers:
- Dear Lizzy: Gold Alphabet
- AC: Darling
- Amy Tangerine: Stickers (62 piece)
Miscellaneous:
- AC Oh Goodie: Vintage Clothespins (12 pieces)
- AC @Whittles: Screenprinted Clothespins
- AC Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots (2 packages)
- AC: Pink Craft Scissors (3 piece, varying sizes)
- Amy Tangerine: Washi Tape (6 piece)
- Amy Tangerine: Rubber Shapes (10 pieces)
- Amy Tangerine: Grab Bag (131 pieces)
- Amy Tangerine: Rub-on Transfer (2 piece)
- Amy Tangerine: Watercolor Resistant Cards
- Pebbles: Days of the Week Clothespins (7 pieces)
- We R Memory Keepers: Photolights 5 x 7 Backlit Frame
- We R Memory Keepers: Photolights Printable Backlit Film
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Thank you so much American Crafts and Your Next Stamp 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 in our second 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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Love this!
Posted by: Luchie | May 06, 2017 at 05:02 PM
I love all the layering. Overall a beautiful page!
Posted by: Kiylee Davis | May 06, 2017 at 05:03 PM
Great giveaways! Thank you so much to all the sponsors for the great prizes. So generous!
Posted by: Dawn M | May 06, 2017 at 05:03 PM
Oh I just love the rainbows! The prizes are also awesome.
Posted by: Gabriella B | May 06, 2017 at 05:04 PM
What a lovely introduction to YNS. I wasn't familiar with this stamp company but will definitely use the link to check them out. American Crafts are one of my favorite companies with an every growing lineup of innovative tools and products.
Posted by: Cherie | May 06, 2017 at 05:04 PM
LOVE the rainbows!!! great samples
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Pannell | May 06, 2017 at 05:04 PM
I love the stitching on the rainbow, WOW!
Posted by: Dawn Brittain | May 06, 2017 at 05:06 PM
This is totally my style. Love the rainbow of colors on both the card and layout! Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Denise Coulter | May 06, 2017 at 05:06 PM
O.M.G Paige!!!!!! No words! I think this is my new favorite page of yours! Just fantastic! And Thank you guys for the giveaways, fab prizes! Happy NSD X
Posted by: Zsoka | May 06, 2017 at 05:06 PM
The rainbow motif is inspiring.
Posted by: Vicky Roark | May 06, 2017 at 05:06 PM
Love the rainbow 🌈. Trying to figure out how it could be replicated without a cutting machine???? Thanks for making me think a little.
Posted by: Terri Burritt | May 06, 2017 at 05:08 PM
Oh Wow such a beautiful sunny and bright layout during all this rain and dull days we have been having. Truly a page to brighten anyones day. Stunning!!! Thank you Paige for this Beautiful rainbow when we most needed one. Happy Spring!! Thank you for this much needed ray of sunshine.
Posted by: BevB | May 06, 2017 at 05:09 PM
I am blown away by all of the fantastic projects I'm seeing today!
Posted by: Tona | May 06, 2017 at 05:09 PM
I'm getting this rainbow cut file and must try this on my scrapbook page. So colorful and inspiring. This giveaway is another winner.
Posted by: Sue Alger | May 06, 2017 at 05:10 PM
Fabby colorful rainbow splashed against the white space! Thankful for chances to win in today's fun & excitement!
Posted by: Bev Gerard / TexasGrammy | May 06, 2017 at 05:11 PM
Paige Evans is amazing!! Love everything she does!!
Posted by: Debby | May 06, 2017 at 05:12 PM
Wow! Such a neat package to make any scrapper happy! A scrapbook room could always find a home for all of these!
Posted by: Sandy Carveth | May 06, 2017 at 05:12 PM
WOW - that rainbow is GORGEOUS! It's so eye-catching. Happy NSD!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | May 06, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Love the rainbow lay out! Both sponsors are giving great prizes! Thanks to you for organizing this NSD event and thanks to the sponsors for being generous.
Posted by: Colleen Halpern | May 06, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Happy Int’l Scrapbook Day! The rainbow layouts are gorgeous! I would love to win the American Crafts and Your Next Stamp amazing prize package. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cindy P. | May 06, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Gorgeous page Paige! LOL. That's dedication to do all that hand stitching! What a fun day it is today!
Posted by: Carol Jones | May 06, 2017 at 05:16 PM
Who doesn't like rainbows? Or awesome prizes for that matter? Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win a prize from these amazing sponsors!
Posted by: Marianne | May 06, 2017 at 05:16 PM
Oh my goodness! Such amazing details on this layout! Wow!!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | May 06, 2017 at 05:18 PM
So many great ideas today. Hoping I get to work on some of those layouts tomorrow. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. You guys rock!
Posted by: Renee | May 06, 2017 at 05:19 PM
Beautiful rainbow!
Posted by: Barbara Swindell | May 06, 2017 at 05:19 PM