Hello SCT fans! I am so excited to be on the blog today for interNational Scrapbook Day! Who would have thought there would be a whole day just for us paper crafters!
Today is all about inspiration from our readers! I chose this amazing layout by Bea Valint from the inspiration gallery in the spring 2017 issue.
There are so many ways to draw inspiration from this page. When I look for inspiration, I look at a page almost like a sketch rather than copying it directly. I chose to go with two obvious elements in this page - the large circle focal point, and a whole lot of florals!
I diecut a large circle from my patterned paper much like Bea did on her page, and added a whole lot of fussy cut flowers to the top left and bottom right edges. It's a lot of work, but really looks great in the end!
Tip: I didn't have a large photo for my page, so twisted things up by using a 4x6 photo and moving my title beside my photo instead. When you look at a page like a sketch, it's easy to find what you have on hand and make it work, instead of feeling like you "have" to do it just like the original.
Supplies: Patterned paper, alphabets, stickers - American Crafts
Thank you again for joining me this hour and for joining the SCT team all day long as we share how much we are inspired by YOU, our amazing readers!
9:00 AM GIVEAWAYS!
Each hour our wonderful partners are joining us to celebrate this day and to celebrate you! This hour we have prizes from Simple Stories and Therm O Web!
Happy (inter)National Scrapbook Day, friends! We’re super pumped to celebrate with Scrapbook & Cards Today by offering one lucky reader an assortment of products from our new Summer Days collection. Celebrate all things summer with Simple Stories’ new Summer Days collection! From frolicking flamingos and perky pineapples to flirty florals in sunlit shades, Summer Days is everything you need to capture your sunny memories. But wait, there’s more! Everyone wins today - hooray! Head over to the Simple Stories blog for some special iNSD *free* printables! Be sure to also follow along with us on Instagram!
At Therm O Web, we love being part of iNational Scrapbook Day! From our Super Tape adhesives, to tape runners, Deco Foil and now Gina K. Designs products..there is truly something for everyone to include in their pages! Be sure to visit our Facebook page for another chance to win as we join our friends at Scrapbook & Cards Today in celebrating a day that is all about preserving your memories and sharing your story in your pages!
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Thank you so much Simple Stories and Therm O Web 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 6:00pm 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!
We want to see what you're doing today! Please tag us at #sctmagazineinsd2017!
Wow - beautiful pages! And great giveaways, too! Happy NSD!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | May 06, 2017 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful layouts! Inspiring! I am in my craft room for NSD! Love the products-many thanks to all the partners!! Looking forward to seeing the posts today! Happy NSD!
Posted by: Bev | May 06, 2017 at 09:06 AM
Happy NSD! In my scrapping room playing all day! Thanks for the inspiration giveaways!
Posted by: Pam Montri | May 06, 2017 at 09:09 AM
Such wonderful layouts! I wish I could say I would be able to create all day in my craft room but family obligations take priority. I hope to stayed tuned during the day (if possible). Great companies offering wonderful giveaways! Thank you Therm O Web and Simple Stories!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 06, 2017 at 09:11 AM
GORGEOUS page!
Happy NSD to all!
Posted by: Agnes | May 06, 2017 at 09:11 AM
Wow---loving those layouts, and those prizes!! I am itching to get scrapping!!
Posted by: Laura Gauthier Turcotte | May 06, 2017 at 09:12 AM
Amazing layouts! Amazing give-a-ways! Thanks for an amazing day of fun and inspiration!!!
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | May 06, 2017 at 09:14 AM
Wow fabulous prizes, love your layout Nicole
Posted by: Tammy paul | May 06, 2017 at 09:14 AM
I must have the Summer Days collection in my life! Both layouts are gorgeous. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Carolyn Johnson | May 06, 2017 at 09:16 AM
Thank you -- generous prizes.
Posted by: lisa808 | May 06, 2017 at 09:20 AM
Great layouts and prizes!
Posted by: missgailly | May 06, 2017 at 09:22 AM
That layout is gorgeous! Thanks for the sketches and chance to win great prizes!
Posted by: Gail Alcorn | May 06, 2017 at 09:23 AM
I love this layout!! I would love to win this Summer Days Collection.
Posted by: Cecile Baer | May 06, 2017 at 09:24 AM
Love Simple Stories!
Posted by: Sharon P. | May 06, 2017 at 09:24 AM
Great lay out using great products,love them both and your blog!.
Posted by: Michelle | May 06, 2017 at 09:24 AM
I think this is my new favourite "holiday"! Great layouts :)
Posted by: Kristen Kirkland | May 06, 2017 at 09:25 AM
Yay! Lovely pages!
Posted by: Ana V | May 06, 2017 at 09:27 AM
Lovely layouts and more great prizes.
Posted by: Sue LD | May 06, 2017 at 09:27 AM
What an awesome collection from Simple Stories! I've been wanting to try their product lines. Such fun!
Posted by: Casandra Bennett | May 06, 2017 at 09:29 AM
Wow! Love how you took the LO idea and made it your own!
Posted by: Heather | May 06, 2017 at 09:29 AM
Such adorable inspiration and the prizes are so much fun!! I can't wait to see what my own layout looks like with such a great jump off point!!
Posted by: Shawnna Silvius | May 06, 2017 at 09:29 AM
Gorgeous layouts ladies. What amazing ideas. Thanks forthe chance to win from these wonderful sposnors!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | May 06, 2017 at 09:29 AM
Gorgeous layout inspiration(s)!! I love today! :)
Posted by: Jennie Thompson | May 06, 2017 at 09:30 AM
Simple stories is my favorite. That layout is awesome. I am an hour behind here in Louisiana.
Posted by: eva k walker | May 06, 2017 at 09:31 AM
I love how Nicole took the original layout and created her own by just thinking of how the sketch could be adapted for her style. So pretty. Love this day. Thanks!
Posted by: Vicki | May 06, 2017 at 09:34 AM