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Let’s Get Ready! 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Prep & FREE Planner PDF!

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National/International Scrapbook Day is just around the corner and in celebration of this awesome day, I am hosting a MEGA Livestream event on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel on May 6th at 10:00 am CST!

For this livestream event, I’m bringing back my 1 Paper Pad + 10 Scrapbook Layout Challenge! I first introduced this challenge in 2022 and it was a major hit! If you would like to see the recorded replay of last year’s challenge, click HERE!

There are many of you who are interested in playing along with me for this challenge. So, if you are game, below are all of the details you will need to participate!

FREE PLANNER PDF: Creating ten layouts is a lot of work! So, I created a 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF that you can use to organize your projects for this challenge. Be sure to download and print the planner PDF for your personal use!

Click HERE to print the 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF!

PREP DETAILS:

  • Number of Layouts: Decide how many scrapbook layouts you want to create. While this challenge calls for ten layouts, no worries! You can make as many layouts as you desire. Also consider other formats such as mini albums, traveler’s notebooks, or memory planner projects.
  • Layout Design: Take some time to plan the design of your layouts. TIP: This is a great opportunity to use scrapbook sketches or templates (or make your own), or look for creative inspiration online, in books, magazines, or on social media. Be sure to use the 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF to help you with this task!
  • Paper Pad: Select a paper pad from your scrapbook stash – any size will do (12×12 inch, 8×8 inch, 6×8 inch, 6×6 inch). NOTE: If you do not have a paper pad, challenge yourself to use a paper kit or collection from your stash!
  • Embellishments: Next, select coordinating embellishments, stickers, and other elements that can be used with your selected paper pad.
  • Photos: Based on the design of the layouts you want to make, edit, resize, and print your photos accordingly. TIP: If you don’t know where do start, select a batch of photos based on a theme, person, experience, event, or a specific month or year.
  • Journaling: Take some time to draft or pre-write your journaling. TIP: Create a small list of the details you want to document. When you are ready, transfer those details to your scrapbook layout!
  • Gather Materials/Tools: If there are other materials and tools you want to use, grab those too! Example: Stamps, textured embellishments, sewing tools, cut files, metal dies, electronic cutting machine, etc.
  • Once your materials are ready, store them in a container of our choice that is close to your craft desk.

Join Me On May 6th – National/International Scrapbook Day!

Be sure to join me on May 6, 2023 at starting at 10:00 am CST on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel! This will be a multi-hour event that’s jammed packed with creative inspiration and design tips. During this livestream, I will be constructing 10 scrapbook layouts to include single page traditional spreads, a pocket page layout, and a few cards using some of the paper scraps from my selected paper pad.

Share Your Projects!

If you are playing along with this challenge, be sure to share what you make in the Victoria Marie Designs Facebook Group Community! To join the group, click HERE! Also, if you share your projects on Instagram, be sure to tag me @victoriamariescraps!

Recorded Replay

If you are not able to join me on May 6th, no worries! All of my YouTube Livestreams are recorded for replay. Just click the LIVE tab at the top of my channel or select PLAYLIST then WEEKLY LIVESTREAM EVENTS to see the recorded replay.

Product

In the spirit of this challenge, I highly recommend that you use a paper pad, kit, or collection from your stash. However, I know many of you are interested in the paper pad I selected!

For this challenge, I’m using the Park Lane Vintage Chic Paper Pad from Joann. To be honest, I cannot seem to find this paper pad on the Joann website. However, I remember purchasing it at my local Joann location. So, if you really, really want this paper pad, try shopping your local Joann (if one is available to you) or see if you can find it online. Again, I highly recommend that you use a paper pad, kit, or collection from your stash!

All of the other supplies I will be using will be shared during my livestream on May 6th. There will be a combination of old and new items from my stash along with a cut file and few other elements (die cuts, textured embellishments, letter stickers, etc.).

I am so excited for this awesome livestream event! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready…it’s going to be EPIC! See ya soon!

Happy National (International) Scrapbook Day! Let’s Make a Layout!

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Happy National (International) Scrapbook Day! I hope you are taking a little time this weekend to relax and to enjoy our amazing storytelling hobby! If you are looking for a bit of creative inspiration, check out my latest scrapbook process video, now available on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel!

In this video, I am documenting my second year on the Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine Design Team. I love scrapbooking about my creative adventures and my opportunities to work as a professional designer in this industry. Designing for Scrapbook and Cards Today has been a dream and I’m so proud to work with some of the best designers in the industry. To learn more about Scrapbook and Cards Today and to subscribe to the awesome publication, click HERE!

For this project, I used items from the Paige Evans Wonders Collection and the Hip Kit Club March 2021 Embellishment Kit, along with an electronic cut file by Paige Evans called Create (available products listed below). I wanted to make a clean, bright, and whimsical layout with layered floral clusters and a delicate title.

I used my Cricut Explore Air 2 to cut the Create electronic cut file out of American Crafts White Textured Cardstock. The letters were shaded with Distress Oxide Ink by Tim Holtz and popped up on foam squares for added dimension.

Clusters of die cut florals and accents create a frame around the 5×5 inch photo. I love how the vellum butterflies appear as though they are floating around the layout!

To see this project come together, head on over to the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel. And if you are a Victoria Marie Patreon, be sure to check out the Bonus Content for this video, now available on the Victoria Marie Patreon site!

If you are not a patron, what are you waiting for?! Get access to exclusive behind the scenes video content, process videos, exclusive scrapbook sketches, monthly creative workshops and more! Click HERE to learn more and to join! Memberships start at $5.00 USD per month!

Happy National (International) Scrapbook Day! I hope you are enjoying a full weekend of fun, relaxation, and tons of creating!

*Available Products Used:

Other Products:
Create Cut File by Paige Evans – https://etsy.me/3sf7DGD

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Barely Art Precision Craft Glue – https://bearly.art/products/bearly-art-precision-craft-glue-4-fl-oz

Hip Kit Club – https://www.hipkitclub.net/

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Victoria Marie Designs Merch is HERE! Save 10% off Until May 15th!

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Happy National Scrapbook Day!!!!

I am so excited to announce the launch of my first ever line of Victoria Marie Designs Merch, now available through Teespring! This initial launch includes t-shirts, hoodies, a coffee mug, a die cut sticker, and a tote bag!

Available Products…Grab Yours Today and Save 10% Off Your Purchase!

Purchase Victoria Marie Designs Merch starting today and save 10% off your purchase until May 15th! Use coupon code VICTORIA10 at check out!

*Be sure to read A Note About the Promo Code at the bottom of this post BEFORE you shop!*

SHOP TODAY! To shop Victoria Marie Designs Merch, click HERE or click on Shop Merch at the top of the page!

Apparel: For this initial launch, I’m offering t-shirts in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors that feature the Scrapbook Like a Boss and Live To Craft designs. Styles include comfort t-shirts, women’s comfort t-shirts, and v-neck options (long and short sleeve available in some styles), in addition to a hoodie and sweat shirt (non-hooded) option (sizes and colors vary based on shirt style). Be sure to check individual product listings for available colors, styles, and sizes!

Accessories: In addition to apparel, we have a Scrapbook Like a Boss and Live to Craft tote bag and a Scrapbook Like a Boss die cut sticker, the perfect accessories for any scrapper!


Drinkware: Sip your coffee (or tea) out of a Scrapbook Like a Boss or Live to Craft coffee mug! Be sure to check the product listings for available colors!

Coming Soon…Scrapbook Like a A Boss Apron

If you like wearing an apron while you craft, no worries! The Scrapbook Like a Boss Apron will be available soon! Look for more details to come!

Shop TODAY and Save 10% Off Your Purchase!

Head to the Victoria Marie Designs Merch Shop today! Be sure to use code VICTORIA10 during checkout to save 10% off your order, valid until May 15th!

A Note About the Promo Code:

If using a desktop or laptop computer when ordering, be sure to enter the Promo Code on the right side of the screen during check out. This can be easily missed so look carefully.

If using a mobile device (phone, tablet) when ordering, scroll to the BOTTOM of the check out screen, past the Place Order button, to enter the Promo Code.

Happy shopping and thanks for supporting Victoria Marie Designs! Have a happy scrappy iNSD weekend!

Starting TONIGHT! iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop!

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Hey friends, don’t forget!!

The iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop, hosted on the Victoria Marie Designs Mighty Network, kicks off TONIGHT at 6:00 pm CST with a fun Zoom Scrap and Chat Session and two scrapbook challenges!

If you are looking for something to do this weekend in celebration of International Scrapbook Day (iNSD), come join us! For full details about this online virtual crop, click HERE! The deadline to register is May 2, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST.

This event features:

  • Scrapbooking Challenges
  • Prizes and Giveaways
  • LIVE Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions w/ a Pajama Party and Trivia Night!
  • A Mini Workshop: Creating Uniques Scrapbook Backgrounds Using 1 Stamp
  • Only $7.99 USD!

For full details, a Schedule of Events, and to register, click HERE or go to Online Virtual Crops at the top of this page.

Victoria Marie Designs iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop Sponsors

I want to extend a big THANK YOU to our brand partners who so generously sponsored the giveaways for this event!

Getting Ready! Comfy Clothes, Snacks, and My Spotify Scrapbooking Playlist! iNSD 2021 Weekend is Almost Here!

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Okay friends…iNSD 2021 Weekend is almost here! I hope you have been following along with my iNSD prep process. To see my previous post, click HERE and HERE. Today, I am sharing the last step in my process, which in my opinion is the most important part.

We can’t start iNSD Weekend without:

  1. Comfy clothes!
  2. Snacks and Drinks (or Dranks – if you know what I mean!)

Now, for the epitome of iNSD attire, I present to you…my pajamas! Yes friends, grab your most comfortable pajamas or lounge wear for this festive weekend of fun. Because honestly, who wants to get all doll up…not me!

As you can see, the coffee cups really amplify the whole ensemble. It’s an entire mood!

Snacks!

Next, grab your snacks! So far, I have selected a small variety of tasty treats. And I have plans to make a small charcuterie board complete with deli meats, pepperoni, cheese, crackers, fruit, and pickles! And never fear…my coffee and chocolate stash is completely stocked and ready to go!

Just look at this lovely array of goodies! And yes, that’s wine my friends…cheers!

Music – Grab My Spotify Playlists!

And last but not least…I must have music while I scrapbook this weekend! A couple of years ago, my wife Aubree made me two playlists on Spotify featuring some of my favorite songs. I have a very diverse musical palette and I love to jam while I’m in my studio making beautiful layouts!

Links to my playlists are posted below – titles created by Aubree of course! Enjoy!

Victoria Marie’s Scrapalicious Playlist – features the sounds of Stan Getz, Pink Martini, Ella Fitzgerald, Cyndi Lauper, Rachel Brown, Grant-Lee Phillips, and more!

Victoria Marie’s Scrapdocious Playlist – features the best R&B and Hip Hop (late-80s, 90s, 2000s) – Talib Kweli, Common, H-Town, Zhane, Amel Larrieux, Mint Condition, The Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest, and more!

Registration is Still Open! iNSD Online Virtual Crop

Alright folks, I think we are ready for a fun weekend of scrapbooking! Quick reminder…you still have time to register for the iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop, hosted on the Victoria Marie Mighty Network! For more information and to register, click HERE! The deadline to register is Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST!

I hope to see you there!!!

Let’s Get Ready for iNSD 2021 – Print Your Photos, Make the Kits, and Grab a FREE Sketch!

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We have two more days until International Scrapbook Day and this week, I am sharing how I am getting ready for a full weekend of scrapbooking! In the previous blog post, I talked about the first step in my iNSD getting ready process which involves making a list of the projects that I want to work on during the iNSD weekend. Today, I am going to share the second step in my process…printing photos and making kits!

Printing Photos and Making Kits

Once you have selected a realistic (emphasis on realistic) number of projects to work on, it’s time to print photos and make a few kits. Let’s start with the photos!

Photos: Select and print the photos the BEST represent the stories you want to document. I usually take this time to print photos in a variety of sizes, depending on the projects I plan to work on. For example, I want to work on several Project Life pages during iNSD weekend. In preparation, I am going to print 3×4 inch and 4×6 inch photos, and a couple of large print photos (9×12 inches) for my Project Life spreads. Printing photos in advance will save you a ton of time and will help in determining design options for your projects.

TIP! Draft a Sketch: Speaking of design, be sure to take a moment to draft a sketch of the potential layouts that you want to make this weekend. In doing so, you will have one less decision to make when you start working on your layouts. If you want to save time, consider using a pre-made sketch! There are a ton of scrapbook sketches on the market – a simple Google search is a great place to start.

Grab this FREE Sketch! To get you started and inspired, download and print this FREE sketch! This sketch is provided in my Sketch Like a Boss class, available in the Victoria Marie Designs Online Classroom!

To download this FREE sketch, click HERE!

Make the Kit! Next, use your photos, layout sketch designs, or another form of creative inspiration (i.e. mood boards, Instagram, Pinterest) to make scrapbooking kits! Take this opportunity to shop your stash, use pre-made kits, or grab a collection of scrapbooking materials. Setting aside a few scrapbooking supplies will help lessen the amount of time it takes to make product decisions when you are ready to scrapbook this weekend.

Next, pair your photos and scrapbook sketches with your kits. Store all of your kits and collections close to your work station for easy access. Remember: You can always add more elements to your kits as needed!

This week I am going to make scrapbooking kits using items from my stash. Also, I am going to grab several of my unused kits (Felicity Jane and Hip Kit Club), along with some new scrapbook collections that I have been hoarding for months!

TIP: Block the Tasks! If you are short on time, consider scheduling a time block for these tasks. For example, tonight, spend some time printing photos. Tomorrow, sketch a few layout designs and pull together a few kits. You will be amazed at how much you can get done in a short period of time!

Okay friends! That’s all for today! Tomorrow, I am going to share the next step in my process…coordinating my iNSD outfits (AKA pajamas) and prepping my snacks!

This is by far the most important part of the process, right? Right!

By the way, if you are looking for a fun iNSD event, considering checking out my iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop, hosted on the Victoria Marie Mighty Network! For more details and to register, click HERE! I hope to see you there!

Getting Ready for International Scrapbook Day and the iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop! Step One: Plan Your Projects!

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Hello friends! Did you know that International Scrapbook Day 2021 (iNSD) is coming this weekend? If you are like me, then you are probably getting ready for an awesome weekend of scrapbooking, relaxing, and hanging out with your fellow scrappy friends!

To maximize my creative time during iNSD weekend, I like to prepare my scrapbook materials and projects in advance! This way, I can focus on making layouts and having fun.

Now, you may be wondering, “Victoria, what is your process for preparing for iNSD?”

I am so glad that you asked! I will be sharing my process all week long, starting with how to plan your scrapbook projects in preparation for iNSD weekend.

But first…

If you are looking for a fun place to hang, be sure to check out the iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop, hosted on the Victoria Marie Mighty Network! This event will start on Friday, April 30th – Sunday, May 2nd!

Come join us for a weekend of fun scrapbooking challenges, prizes, giveaways, LIVE Zoom Scrap and Chats and more! For more information and to register, click HERE!

iNSD Prep Tip #1: Planning Your Projects

The first step of the iNSD prep process is to plan your projects in advance. This step doesn’t have to be super involved. Simply make a list of the projects you want to work on and go from there. TIP: Be realistic about the number of projects you can actually work on during a short period of time. Overloading your project list could cause undo stress and overwhelm.

Next, be sure to note the photos you will need to print for your projects and any potential supplies and materials that you might want to use. Also jot down any design ideas or scrapbook techniques you might want to try (i.e. mixed media, layering), or tools that you want to experiment with during iNSD weekend. This step in the planning process allows you to get your ideas and plans on paper as you prepare for a weekend of scrapbooking.

If you are participating in the iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop with the Victoria Marie Designs community, don’t forget to review the crop Challenge Descriptions in advance of the event to plan your projects accordingly. All iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop registered participants get instant access to the crop Challenge Descriptions! Woo hoo!

Let’s Go!

Preparing for iNSD weekend in advance will save you so much time and hassle! So, let’s get started! Take a moment to make a list of the projects you want to work on this weekend. Your future self will thank you!

Up Next…

Tomorrow, I will share the next step in my iNSD prep process, Printing Photos and Preparing Supplies. Stay tuned for more!

Registration is Now Open! iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop!

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Let’s celebrate International/National Scrapbook Day 2021 with scrapbook challenges, prizes, and giveaways! Come join us for a weekend of fun and creative inspiration!

The iNSD 2021 Online Virtual Crop will begin on April 30 – May 2, 2021!

What is iNSD?

Each year on the first Saturday in May, International/National Scrapbook Day (iNSD) invites the country to bring their talents together to celebrate the art of scrapbooking. Also known as National Scrapbooking Day, avid scrapbookers gather to share their craft. (National Day Calendar, 2021)

This online virtual crop features:

  • Fun scrapbook challenges!
  • A LIVE Zoom Mini Class – Unique Pattern Paper Backgrounds Using 1 Stamp!
  • LIVE Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions
  • Prizes and Giveaways!
  • Only $7.99 USD per person!

Date: Friday, April 30th – Sunday, May 2nd

Time: Our Friday Night Zoom Scrap and Chat Kickoff will begin at 6:00 pm CST. In addition, there are two scrapbook challenges available on Friday at 3:00 pm CST. The remaining challenges will begin at 10:00 am CST on Saturday.

Where: This event is hosted on the Victoria Marie Mighty Network!

Price: $7.99 USD per person

To learn more and to register, click HERE!

Come join us for a fun-filled weekend!