National Scrapbook Day 3 Day Event! Freebies, Coupon Code and More!

I have some fun and exciting news to share today, to celebrate National Scrapbook Day, which is just days away.   Now, through May 5th, you'll find lots of fun things going on at Scrapbook.com.  Freebies, challenges and giveaways!  You'll find more details on their blog post, here.  To kick things off, I'm showcasing this graduation card, made with this exclusive Scrapbook.com stamp set being offered up for this event, free with purchase.  Visit the Deals/Coupons section to learn more about how you can get this stamp set for yourself, and the Pinkfresh Hello word die as well!  Hurry, though, it's while supplies last and these will go quick.  Also, exclusive Scrapbook.com brand items are 50% off and there are 20 of your favorite craft brands on sale!  See more below, plus a coupon code!

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This stamp set is perfect for so many uses; cards, planners, and layouts, just to name a few.  I love that this set includes dates for 2019 and 2020.  I'll bet your crafty kids would love to decorate their school supplies and binders with these fun stamps!  This stamp set called "Best Year Ever" is yours free with any purchase.  Just shop as you normally would, then add this to your cart.  While supplies last!

This Pinkfresh Studio Hello die is another freebie available with purchase, while supplies last.  This die alone, is valued at over $7.00!  Get it before they're gone!

Although we're celebrating National Scrapbook Day, I wanted you to see how you can stretch this stamp set for cardmaking.   I thought these stamps were perfect, to make a graduation card.

A light gray ink pad, an acrylic block and you can easily stamp a criss cross pattern across a trimmed card panel, mounted to a white A2 sized card.  I added a graduation cap die cut image (cut with my Cricut Explore), tassel and die cut sentiment and border, all popped up on foam circles.

Be sure you're following Scrapbook.com on their social media to stay on top of all the events happening this week.  You'll want to enter the layout challenges (located under the gallery tab) on their website but be sure you've created an account so you can link up your layout challenge photos.  There is a boatload of prizes to be won, generously donated by many of your favorite brands.  You don't want to miss out!  Lastly, use coupon code NSD2019 for 10% off your entire purchase, now through May 5th.

Don't miss the Instagram takeover this weekend at Scrapbook.com on Insta!

I’m listing the products I used throughout this post. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. 

Cricut Explore Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Runner Shop at: Scrapbook.com	WRMK Trim and Score board Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Ultra Refill - Clear Shop at: Scrapbook.com
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting/Emboss Machine Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Lawn Fawn Black Licorice 8.5x11 in 100 lb cardstock Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Black Foam Circles Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Circles Shop at: Scrapbook.com
Neenah Solar White Cardstock 25 pk - 8.5x11 inch Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Neenah Solar White Cardstock 25 pk A2 Card/Env. Set Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Neenah Card Front Solar White 25 pk. Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Premium Scrapbookcom Hybrid Ink - Fog Shop at: Scrapbook.com

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Starting A Scrapbook Layout "About Me"

My friend Nancy suggested I start an album about me.  Actually, she suggested this a long while ago, however, I've finally decided it's time to do it.  I've been making cards for so long, I've sort of lost my "touch" with scrapping.  It wasn't until a weekend crop about a month ago, that I renewed my gusto for making layouts.  I would say it was my son who was the impetus.  Or rather, his nagging, that I get back to making layouts of his achievements.

Also, National Scrapbook Day just happened.  It's such a fun time to focus on the craft.  I plan to enter my layout into a couple fun challenges, one of which revolves around NSD.  Look for those at the end of this post and enter yourself!

Keep scrolling and I'll show you how I made this layout.  

I started by cutting some fun embellishments with my Cricut Explore and Graphic 45 papers.  I used the Floral Embellished cartridge for the designs.

I used my Tombow Dual brush pens to make watercolors on an acrylic block.

This is the technique I used, dipping a toothbrush into the color, then misting my doilies.  I also did some font writing using my Cricut to create the beauty sentiment, along with a Cricut pen in blue.  I added some Ranger Tropical Tangerine Stickles Glitter Glue as well.

What would we do without our crafty friends?  My good friend MariLynn made me some quilled flowers.  They're so tiny so I took my Tombow adhesive dots and cut them into four pieces to stick my pretty little flowers down.  It's a great way to use just a small piece, and extend your stash!

Here's a close-up of the butterfly that I cut with my Explore.  My layout background paper is Graphic 45  Time To Flourish and the butterfly is G45 Sweet Sentiments.

I've also added some pretty May Arts Ribbon.  Below, is the scalloped adhesive ribbon.  I also used the tiny floral bud adhesive ribbon, along with natural burlap string.

This definitely took some time to put together, particularly since my brain isn't functioning at full capacity by the days end, but I think I did okay.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Tombow National Scrapbook Day Layout Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Coral

Graphic 45 May Challenge Layout on Facebook

Additional supplies: Bo Bunny crochet flower, We R Memory Keepers Enamel Dots, Gold foil chevron washi tape from Hobby Lobby St. Patricks Day collection, 6" doilies from Hobby Lobby, Recollections mini enamel dots pastel, Tombow Mono adhesive Power Bond, Bic Metallic gel pen, Cricut, Prima Marketing Flower clip, foam squares

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