Hello! It's Jen Gallacher joining you as we come close to wrapping up interNational Scrapbook Day! If you're joining us for the first time, be sure to check out our first post today here!
I chose Richard Garay's beautiful "Today is the Day" card on page 70 of the Spring 2016 issue. I loved how gorgeous this card was so I knew that I wanted to use it to create an 8 1/2" x 11" layout.
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill, American Crafts; Patterned Paper, Ephemera: My Mind's Eye; Leaf Die Cut: Echo Park Paper; Paper Clips: Doodlebug Designs; Gold Doily: American Crafts; Black Photo Corners: Thermoweb; "XOXO" and Label Sticker: Simple Stories; Enamel Dots: Echo Park Paper; Ribbon: source unknown
Here are the things I was "inspired by" from his card:
- White foundation with a colored, background. Although I used a patterned paper.
- Cluster of flowers. Mine are die cuts: both manual and ephemera.
- Brush script sentiment. Mine is a sticker from Simple Stories.
While I used a different colors scheme and went with a layout rather than a card, using Richard's card helped my layout come together quickly. Look for scrapbooking inspiration in places besides other scrapbooking pages. It might surprise you where it comes from!
Your challenge: Use a card to inspire elements for a layout! Be sure to share the card with us too! Share your 8:00 pm challenge with us three ways: by email at ideas@scrapbookandcards.com, by uploading it to our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram @sctmagazine by May 15th! If you do, you'll be entered to win a one year subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine and a $100 mystery box prize!
8:00 pm GIVEAWAY with Richard Gary and Echo Park!!!
"Happy National Scrapbook Day! The Richard Garay retail line made it’s debut at CHA in January 2016. We invite you to enter the world of Richard Garay and be inspired by all the amazing & high quality products! Together we can make amazing happen!" ~ Richard Garay
Celebrate International Scrapbooking Day with this NEW "Party Time" collection from Echo Park Paper. We thought it would be fun to give away a collection kit and an ephemera pack to one lucky winner so you can celebrate with us! Hop on over to our blog this weekend for lots of additional challenges and prizes.
Thank you Richard Garay and Echo Park Paper! Amazing prizes! For an opportunity to win this hour's prize package be sure to leave a comment below by Sunday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. All winners will be announced on Monday, May 16th! Thank you also for taking a minute to pop over to their Facebook pages and let them know how great these prizes are!
Good luck everyone! Join us in our last hour for an exciting exclusive announcement and one more prize package! And of course, we hope you're still crafting the day away!
Oh! I’m first. Beautiful cards.
PARTY TIME!!!! Happy NSD!!!!
Wow – thanks for introducing me to Richard Garay – LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it – now Echo Park I already knew … and always love!
I just love your layout based on the lovely card. You did a fabulous interpretation. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Amazing card and layout! Absolutely love them both! Thanks for the fun today and happy NSD everyone! The prize packs look fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
A new twist. Scrapbook a layout based on a card. Very cool idea. Thanks for the prizes too – I’m loving NSD
Great idea to turn a card layout into a scrapbooking layout. Love this collection – fun colours!
Yay!
What a great day it has been so far. Thank you for the chance to win so many great prizes and thank you for all the inspiration.
Love the inspiration you got from the beautiful card! Amazing layout!! NSD is so much fun and you learn new things all day long! Thanks for yet more fabulous prizes!
So much fun
in this collection!
Happy NSD every one!
Carla from Utah
So ready for summer celebrations!.Thank you!
What a way to think outside the box. Love how you took elements from the card and used it on a layout.
Once again great prizes and fabulous ideas for my scrappy time
I love that collection from Echo Park! Would love to win :-)
Thank-You for this inspiring idea!!
I absolutely love the Party Time Collection from Echo Park!
Wow, what a great prize pack! I love the projects shown using these goodies! A perfect way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day!
Taking inspiration from a card is very creative. Love the idea.
A big thank you to Richard Garay. I just saw his embossing folders on another website. Love them.
What can I say about Echo Park. Love all the lines that they have come out with and bought them all too.
Amazing day of giveaways and inspiration!!! Thanks for sharing!!
So pretty…would love to win – thanks for making iNSD so much fun!
Oh I love that soft watercolory look
What a beautiful layout!
That is gorgeous!!!
Just so gorgeous! Love Jen’s work!
Love that card and what a great idea to use a card as inspiration for a layout. Great prizes – thanks for the chance to win!!
Lovely project,
love all the colors.
Carla from Utah
Such a beautiful card to get inspiration from! The layout turned out gorgeous!! Wish I had half the talent of the SCT design team! Thanks again for sharing and the chance at more wonderful prizes!
What a great take on the card Jen! So great to see how people interpret inspiration pieces they find.
I’m going to have to look up Richard Garay! This is the second new designer I’ve learned of today thanks to you folks and the fun I’ve had. Thanks so much!
wow!! stunning card inspired a stunning layout!
Beautiful backgrounds! Thanks for another great NSD!
Beautiful layout! I’ve always been a fan of Jen’s work!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, love these giveaways! Thanks!
This is just beautiful! It really highlights the gorgeous photo!!
i love how you created a layout using a card for inspiration. beautiful Jen!
Gorgeous layout and cards
Love that party line! So cute, and a beautiful layout by Jen!
Fun to see how you translated a card into a layout!
Beautiful card and fabulous page! Thanks for all the inspiration today!
Wow, these cards are beautiful! I love the layering and colors used. Thanks for another great giveaway.
I am new to Richard Garay products. Love what I see. Gorgeous layout and I love this card.
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful card from beautiful inspiration!! Love your projects Jen!
The gold doilys are a wonderful add on! Thanks again to the sponsors for the wonderful prize packages!!
Love this layout! The details from the tucked in doily to the paperclips are great touches. Happy Scrappy Day!
Wow, gorgeous layout! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love the layout you created inspired by this lovely card.
Beautiful layout inspired by a beautiful card!!
Amazing Party pack. Love it. Thanks Richard Garay and Echo Park!
OMG Fabulous layout! and fabulous prizes!! I love all the NSD inspiration.