Hello SCT friends! It’s day three of our birthday celebration week. Scroll back through the blog posts to check out the wonderful projects and giveaways from days one and two in case you missed them! Today, we have creative team member Mindy Eggen sharing some gorgeous, magical tags with us that we know you will love! Be sure to read through the entire post so that you can find out what today’s giveaways are!
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Welcome, everyone! It’s Mindy Eggen and I’m so excited to be back on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog during their birthday week with a cute birthday project to share!
I couldn’t resist this adorable new stamp set Decorate Cake from Hero Arts. It has images to create a unicorn birthday cake, and who doesn’t love a unicorn birthday cake? You also can’t have a unicorn without a rainbow. They just go hand-in-hand, right?!
Supplies | Hero Arts: Decorate Cake Stamp/Die Set, Peony Cardstock, Dove White Cardstock, Intensified Black Ink; Gina K Designs: Sparkling Crystal Crystalline Drops; Lawn Fawn: Pretty In Pink Sparkle Hemp Cord; My Favorite Things: Treat Tag, Gold Glitter Cardstock
For simplicity, I kept the design of my tags similar with only minor changes, like the color of flowers. I used my Copic markers to color the unicorn and decorative banner hanging across the cake.
I didn’t want to take away from the adorable stamped image, so I used Peony cardstock from Hero Arts, a nice soft pink. I die cut the cardstock using the Treat Tag from My Favorite Things. A fun way to add sparkle to the tag is die cutting the topper of the tag from Gold Glitter cardstock.
Even though the cardstock is light-colored, the unicorn really pops off the tag and is such a fun way to wish someone a happy birthday!
One other way to add some subtle sparkle to your tags and projects is by using the Gina K Designs Sparkling Crystal Crystalline Drops. You can see in the close-up shots how I applied it over my unicorn and banner.
The finishing touch was a soft element, the Lawn Fawn Trimmings which I added to the top. I layered mine up a few times and tied together with a small bow. The new Pretty in Pink Sparkle Hemp Cord was a perfect finishing touch as it has small strands of silver sparkle in it.
I hope you enjoyed today’s inspiration! I had so much fun making these adorable tags and I may have to keep one for myself!
You can view more inspiration from me over on my Blog, Youtube channel and Instagram.
~ Mindy
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How gorgeous are Mindy’s tags? Now that we’ve been inspired, let’s get to the giveaways!
Creative Memories:
Happy 14th birthday, Scrapbook & Cards Today! We and our customers are incredibly appreciative of all you do — you are constantly inspiring the creative minds around the world, and we can’t wait to see what the next year has in store for you! To celebrate we’re giving away our Family Memories Album Kit—valued at $120! Creating a heritage album for your family has never been easier than with the Family Memories Album Kit! This heritage scrapbook kit includes everything you need to put your family’s history down on pages, including a 12×12 specialty album filled with Spargo Refill Pages, Page Protectors, the Family Tree Laser Cut Embellishments, Laser Border Embellishments, Kraft Photo Corners, a Repositionable Tape Runner and Black Dual-Tip Pen.
Crafter’s Companion:
Happy 14th Birthday SCT Cheers to another exciting year! Today we are giving away our Spectrum Noir Discovery Kits! Develop and hone your artistic skills with these professional Discovery Kits. Hand-picked by talented upcoming artists and professionals, each kit combines expert instruction with all the essential tools you need to get started. Discovery Kits are the perfect way to try a new creative hobby, or experience Spectrum Noir for the first time!
Photoplay Paper:
What an excellent Tulla and Norbert prize package from Photo Play Paper!
To enter today’s giveaways:
Leave a comment below by April 2nd at midnight EST, telling us about your favourite birthday gift ever received! Please also take a moment to visit today’s sponsors with a big “thank you” for today’s prize offering!
Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 3rd! Good luck!
Wow what great prizes for today! My favourite birthday gift was a pair of ice skates when I was about 8. As a child I loved to skate and always seemed to outgrown the ones I had. I remember always complaining that my feet hurt!
My favorite birthday present was a Kodak box camera when I turned 13! I’ve never lost my love for photography, which led to my love for scrapping!
I think that the best birthday present or at least the most memorable one id a pair of real jeans (Levis) for my 12th birthday from my oldest brother. They were the best, not the stretch polyester pants I had before!!
My favorite birthday gift was my first sewing machine when I was 16. I am still selling away……. Thank you for the chance to win and Happy Birthday,!!
Just love these tags. They are really cute.
Favourite bday gifts were leather bags and gloves
When I was a teenager I school…
My favourite birthday gift was a call saying that I had been hired as a teacher! While not a “gift” in the traditional sense, the timing was perfect, and set the course for my whole life.
I love Mindy’s style – those unicorn tags are adorable! Thanks so much to the amazing sponsors of today’s giveaway – love it all and would feel so fortunate to be the lucky winner! My favourite birthday gift ever was my Silhouette Cameo from my husband and kid <3
Happy B’day SCT. My favorite b’day gift(s) are a gold heart locket from my husband & infant daughter, who is now 30, and a handmade b’day card from my mom just a few months before she passed last summer.
A Chatty Cathy doll when I was 4 or 5. Will always remember her????
Me too!
My favorite birthday gift is probably the Nintendo DS Lite I got for my 18th birthday from my parents&then handing my GameBoy Advance to my little brother. And also the George Strait 50 greatest hits CD I got as a complete surprise that year as well from one of my roommates when we moved into our apartment dorms first year, which was about a week after my birthday. I felt bad cause her birthday had been around the same time and I hadn’t even thought about getting her a present.
The best birthday present came from my bestie shegot me the Taylored Expressions blender brushes. BEST FRIEND EVER
My favorite birthday gift was a week end get away at Key West, one of my favorite places.
These tags are just beautiful! My favorite birthday gift I’ve ever received happened just this past week. I turned 50 and my husband and friends threw me a surprise party. My husband then had planned a 5 day camping trip away from all this craziness. Such an amazing birthday.
Wow, what fabulous gifts! My favorite birthday gift was a trip with my daughter to celebrate my 70th. We went to Newport RI and had a fabulous time!!!
Ohhh I love this!! I have this stamp set (Just got it) so I am feeling inspired! My favorite birthday present was when my kids were little and they all made me cards! ???? I wouldn’t trade that time! ????
Love the tags and great prizes today!
My favorite gift was a cabbage patch kid doll when they were very hard to find.
Love thse adorable unicorn tags!! So cute! My favorite birthday gift was a trip to Hawaii in ’74 with my husband. We had such an awesome time & it was 2 weeks of pure relaxation .
I would have to say that my favorite birthday gift was November of 1995. My husband and I had been trying for a baby for 22 months. I had a doctor appointment to discuss IVF on my birthday and found out we were having a baby.
I like the added sparkles on the unicorn’s horn and banner. Thanks for sharing a technique to add sparkle without having to buy glitter paper! My takes vacation every year to be with me on my birthday and that is probably my favorite gift EVERY YEAR! Thanks for the opportunity to win something too.
My favorite birthday gift would have to be my oldest granddaughter, who was born on my birthday fifteen years ago this month! Love those beautiful unicorn tags! Again – Happy Birthday SCT!????
Awesome giveaway! My favorite BD gift was a charm from my sweet sister that passed away in October 2019. The charm says sweet sister.
Wow, what a giveaway. My favorite birthday gift was a scrapbook layout.
Love those tags!!! Need that stamp!! I can’t say what was my best gift ever. Two presents that were pretty awesome was a Hello Kitty onesie just a few years ago from my Mom!! And I got a pink Kitchenaid upright mixer. The colour is really beautiful!!
I really don’t have one gift that sticks out in my mind, but I’ve had many memorable birthday celebrations.
Wonderful prizes again! One of my favorite gifts was when my Mom gave me my Grandma’s button box!
This is a fantastic give away. THANKS! My favorite birthday gift was my first born son who come into this world a few days after my birthday.
My favorite gift is always something my kids make for me. You know it was made with love and care!
I received my favorite bday gift when I was 6 years old. Being from Europe, I got a pair of those short Bavarian leather pants – in red! I proudly wore it to school all the time. until I outgrew it. Happy birthday, SCT!
Happy 14th Birthday! I always love your inspiration!
My favorite gift is a throw pillow with a picture of our family that my daughter made.
What a great prize today! My favorite birthday gift was when I turned 40 – I am a die hard New York Rangers fan and my husband gave me a signed Mark Messier jersey!
One of my birthday gifts that was so memorable was my trip to Nova Scotia. It was simply fabulous!
Happy 14th birthday SCT!! My favourite birthday gifts are the homemade ones from my grandchildren. So adorable! Thanks for the chance to win these amazing giveaways.
One of my favorite gifts was a skateboard when I was 10 years old. I wore that board out that summer.
I guess I have a few favorite birthday gifts. I remember shopping with my mother, around age 22, and she bought me jewelry. That was a first and it is a very nice memory. Love the tags that Mindy made. Always a lot of inspiration from SCT. Thanks!
Wow I love the tags. My favourite birthday was my 60th when my husband had a party for me and all my friends help I was so happy to see so many of my friends that came it was a great BBQ and time i got to have with my friends
My favorite memory of a birthday gift was a surprise coloring book hidden in my bed that I had to make before I went to school as a little girl. It made me so happy to start my day with a present!
I would have to say tickets to see Queen!!!! Hands down the best and most amazing concert I’ve ever been to!!
The tags are so pretty and the giveaways are great!
My favourite gift, is when I got a nice gift card for Michael’s…I was able to buy so many craft supplies.
What a fun birthday celebration! One of my favorite gifts was a pair of diamond stud earrings my son gave me – they were for me to wear at his wedding. Yes, there were tears!
Happy Birthday! My favorite gift was a trip from my husband. We had moved from NY state to Michigan in OCtober. For my birthday in February he surprised me with a trip back to see our friends who planned a surprise party. My kids were in on it and my daughter came home from college to go with us.
Thank you to all of the generous companies sponsoring these prizes!!
My birthday is tomorrow and my two sons who live out of town are home with me and my husband! We’re all together- that’s the best gift!
My best birthday gift might have been the
birth of my daughter. She was born two weeks
to the day before my birthday. That’s been a
long time ago, but she is still a treasure.
Happy Birthday. Best wishes for many
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My favorite birthday gift was last year when my daughter took me to see the Monet exhibit in Golden Gate Park. It was just wonderful!!!
Such cute tags!! generous prizes for this celebration!
My favorite birthday gift ever…so hard! I think when my mom and best friends surprised me..they drove 7 hours!
My baby was born a week before my birthday. Best. Gift. Ever.!
My favorite birthday gift was a fat tire bike topped with a bow and flashers at the shop that helped my husband pull off the surprise!
Always love Photoplay paper and that Spectrum Noir set would be a great gift. My favorite birthday gift was my Kindle. I fought going digital for a long time and now wouldn’t be with out it.
Where do I start!.!?!? My granddaughter saw the Unicorn tags and squealed while saying that they are almost as beautiful as the birthday cake I made her. They look so much alike!
The Discovery kits from Spectrum Noir would be fun as a homeschooling lesson now that schools are closed. She already loves Art so these would be perfect! Thanks to all of your amazing sponsors for the chance to win such awesome goodies! Happy Birthday SCT! So excited to see what the future will bring through you!
My favorite birthday was my 4th Birthday when I got my first cat, Morris! He was all white with blue eyes and a little black swipe on his head! I loved him so much!
Happy Birthday! LOVE Photoplay!!
Happy Birthday ???? ????. My favorite birthday gift is anything from my kids.
Happy Birthday! Hard to pick a favorite….
These tags are just adorable!
My favorite birthday gift was a birthstone ring my parents gave to me many years ago! It’s a white gold ring with an aquamarine stone.
I got diamond earrings from my family for the big mid-life birthday. My first ever diamonds, and I love them.
My favorite birthday gift was a watch I received from my mom and dad, many, many years ago.
Apple Watch. Keeps me moving and on time :)
I guess I would have to say my best birthday gift ever would be my middle daughter who arrived 9 months later. A birthday present that is on of my dearest treasures.
I love the sweet unicorns! Oh gosh a fav. Present? I’m not really sure, I have always loved the small figurines that my grandma would get me as a child.
My favourite birthday gift ever was a sewing machine my husband bought me when I started quilting. It got quite the work out. Thanks for the chance to win today. I started working on my family tree about a year ago as one of my retirement projects. I am just about to embark on a scrapbook of my ancestors. Thanks for the chance to win something that would be so uselful.
Happy Birthday SCT!! One of my favorite Birthday gifts was a gold opal and diamond ring for my 16th birthday! I still have it after 30 years although it doesn’t fit anymore. Thank you team for all the inspiration!