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One month from today, the greatest holiday of all will be upon us

April 3, 2014

One month from today, the greatest holiday of all will be upon us

That’s right ladies (and Paul)—{Inter} National Scrapbook Day is one month from today. Now is the time to start planning! If any holiday demanded your thoughtful decorating touches or creative activity planning, this is the one.

WHAT? You say you’ve never decked out your home or done anything fun for National Scrapbook Day (heretofore referred to as NSD)? Then allow me to share some of my very best ideas from years past:

1. Washi Tape Windows—Washi tape. We all love it even if we have ZERO use for it in our everyday crafting lives. NSD is the perfect time to pull those rolls out and create exciting patterns on your windows. You can spell out ‘NSD’ using different colored tapes. You can make giant X’s that shout, “NSD is celebrated HERE!” Maybe hang rolls of tape in varying lengths from the top window sills, evoking tender memories of NSDs past. They’re your windows. Have fun!

BONUS IDEA: WT (washi tape) neighbors’ houses for a festive, playful yet cheeky way of spreading the fun of NSD.

2. Front Yard Make ‘n Takes—Worried that no one in your neighborhood celebrates or even cares about scrapbooking? Then use NSD to show them what they’re missing! Set up a folding table on your front lawn and bring out your personal die cutting machine and demonstrate the custom-cutting magic they may not even be aware exists! A simple card project featuring a die-cut flower and the phrase, “This one” may be all it takes to recruit yet another non-crafter into the fold. NSD is the time to share the love.

BONUS IDEA: Speaking of this, we’ll be playing this Brian Eno song on a loop all day. (Thanks to Dan for the idea and for getting involved! Families that scrap together, stay together!)

3. Host a full-scale, in-home crop night for friends and family. What better day and way to gather and celebrate scrapbooking on a large scale than with cherished friends and family? They’re not scrapbookers you say? Not an issue. All you need are peanut m&m’s, Diet Coke and a few bottles of wine. Trust me, that’s all we really want to do on crop night anyway. They’ll fit right in!

BONUS IDEA: Supply more wine than Diet Coke and turn it into a full-on “ladies weekend.”

Now would also be a good time to order your NSD cards. I suggest keeping them simple. In fact, why not make them yourself? Just hand-trim 45 to 75 sheets of cardstock to roughly 5–3/16 x 9–3/4 (alternate cardstock colors using a simple triadic scheme, or a split triadic scheme, if that’s more your style), then run each piece of trimmed cardstock through your Cameo Silhouette, cutting out the letters N, S and D. Use a bone folder to score and fold the cards. Next, layer in coordinating pieces of patterned paper to peek through the cut-out letter shapes. Use a different patterned paper behind each letter. Secure in place with acid-free super thin dimensional adhesive. Adorn the front of the cards with complementing washi tape and brads, then place a pre-printed message inside the card on a separate sheet of paper, preferably vellum. As a final touch, spray the front of the card lightly with a spray mist (here, I would choose a complementary color) and place into a glassine envelope with numerous tiny punches such as flowers, hearts or snowflakes. Another fun idea is to use tiny letter punches featuring, of course, the letters N, S and D. Punch at least 30 of each letter to create a festive, confetti experience for your card recipients. Remember, people who do not celebrate this holiday will be overwhelmed by complicated card designs, but it’s a near universal fact that confetti in any package engenders positive feelings. Keep it simple, as suggested above. Don’t forget to seal your envelopes with coordinating washi tape!

BONUS IDEA: Add a heat-embossed stamped image of your return address. There is still time to order an address stamp if you don’t already have one. A nice added touch? Get a hand-lettered custom address stamp. It really adds a little extra personal touch and feel!

Your finished card will look like something this:

Alldone

Note: to create a triadic scheme, I will also use orange and green cardstocks, with coordinating paper and letter confetti! People love attention to detail. It really says, “Hey, I care about you!”

One down, 74 to go!

At a loss for what message to include, no worries! I’ve got a sheet of printable NSD messages just for you. Simply print, trim and pop into the card.

CZNSDDayMessages

Download CZNSDDayMessages

Remember, NSD is what you make of it, ladies! Enjoy!

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  1. Saam Thorne says

    April 3, 2014 at 5:51 am

    Laughing. My. Face. Off.

    Cathy, you put a smile on my dial! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jill S. says

    April 3, 2014 at 6:21 am

    You are HILARIOUS! Thanks for starting my day off with a laugh 🙂

    Reply
  3. JulieP says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:02 am

    O.M.G. I love you!

    Reply
  4. carlajinar says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:14 am

    OMG awesome way to start the day!!!

    Reply
  5. annaL says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:27 am

    You sure you shouldn’t have posted this on April 1?

    Reply
  6. Nicky H says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
  7. Jane says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:31 am

    I thought I would pee laughing so hard over the Front Yard Make n’ Take!!!!

    Reply
  8. Dar says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:41 am

    I told myself this morning, “Just read Cathy’s blog, then OFF the computer and get to work.”

    So SO glad I did! Laughter makes the work load lighter … thank you, Cathy! And Happy NSD minus 30!

    Reply
  9. Diane says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Scrapbooking makes me happy too. Thanks for the printables (and the laughs). I’m including one in project life because really, this love of memory keeping needs to be properly documented. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Heather D says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Okay, now this is a card sending holiday that I can get behind! Someone hand me my cardstock, I’ve got cards to make!

    Reply
  11. Teal says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Oh CZ we love you so!

    Reply
  12. Emma says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:08 am

    For reals, I just laughed til I cried. This is why you’re my most favoritest 😀

    Reply
  13. Dianne says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:07 am

    That’s a lovely card, Cathy, but did you consider dusting off and plugging in your melting pot, liquefying some embossing powder or UTEE, and gently dipping the edges of your card into the resulting hot lava? Sure, it may result in second degree burns, but that extra three-dimensional touch is so worth it!

    Reply
  14. Gwen says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:09 am

    You make me laugh and that’s not my basic personality…. I love you!

    Reply
  15. Judi says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:12 am

    OK Game on – I think Cathy should host NSD at her house. What do you all think?

    Reply
  16. Jenny B. says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Cathy, you are so funny! I am totally picturing you at the foot of your driveway with your folding table and boom box, letting the neighbors watch you scrap to the music like one of those spray paint artists. Haha!

    Reply
  17. nancy l says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I’d come!

    Reply
  18. Carol says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Oh my, what an unexpected surprise this Thursday morning. Thanks for the dose of joy!

    Reply
  19. Maureen says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Boy oh boy do I wish I was in your neighborhood….but maybe the event will get National coverage, like on FB and Twitter????

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    April 3, 2014 at 11:01 am

    Performance scrapbook art – YES! Also, I’m definitely putting the last haiku in my PL album. “Ask my therapist” – you’re brilliant!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    hahahahahahaha — too funny!

    Reply
  22. SarahJane says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    That’s right ladies (and Paul) … made me smile, right of the bat; JUST SAYIN’

    Peanut M & M’s, Diet Coke and WINE. 🙂

    Are you sure you don’t have too much time on your hands?!?! YOU CRACK ME UP! You’re SO FUN! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jacquelin G says

    April 3, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Way too funny – now my colleagues know I am not working because I am snorting so loud!!!

    Reply
  24. Jane says

    April 3, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    This is why I love you Cathy Zielske !!!

    Reply
  25. janis says

    April 3, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    you are a pretty funny gal, thanks for the good laugh. I actually want to washi tape my windows, though, I really do! 🙂

    Reply
  26. 3kidmama says

    April 3, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Now THAT is some scrappy funny!

    Reply
  27. Julie S says

    April 3, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Too funny! Love your sense of humour! I love your haikus.

    Reply
  28. Blythe says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    You just made my day. Thank you. I will never be ashamed of celebrating NSD again.

    Reply
  29. Laurie says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Thank you for making me smile!

    Reply
  30. Joan T says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Best Blog post EVER!

    Still laughing!

    Reply
  31. Melissa Jones says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    oh yes… and is that Bazzill White OP cardstock???

    Reply
  32. Laurel Holman says

    April 3, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    From to post on sleep troubles to this. You have amazing range!!!! So fun.

    Reply
  33. Annette says

    April 4, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Cathy, I just want you to know how much I love reading your blog. Sometimes you make me laugh out loud and sometimes you bring tears to my eyes because I can so relate.

    Reply
  34. Cheri says

    April 4, 2014 at 9:01 am

    where’s the Like (okay, LOVE) button??? Thanks so much for the morning giggles. Can’t wait for NSD knowing that I’ll be celebrating in such great company!

    Reply
  35. angela ezzell says

    April 4, 2014 at 11:35 am

    This is awesome. I’m laughing out loud in my sad cubicle. Thanks, Cathy!

    Reply
  36. Pam says

    April 4, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks for brightening my day! 🙂

    Reply
  37. cathy says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Indeed it is.

    Sent from my iPhone

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  38. cathy says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Thank you!

    Sent from my iPhone

    Reply
  39. cathy says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Nor should you!

    Sent from my iPhone

    Reply
  40. Dawn F. says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I am choking on my breakfast I’m laughing so much. My family thinks I’m dying. The haiku cards are hilarious! Thanks for the humor!

    Reply
  41. keely says

    April 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Cathy, you are a genius. you are my idol!! have i mentioned that I love you? thank you for this post. this was just the motivation i needed. i’m off now to get my make & takes ready. ciao!!

    Reply
  42. keely says

    April 6, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I’m in!!!

    Reply
  43. Lois says

    April 7, 2014 at 11:40 am

    This post is just too funny. This one and the Halloween Bee costume with you dancing are probably my favorites!!

    Reply
  44. Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says

    April 7, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Hey, CZ! I love you with the white hot intensity of the sun, but lately when I click over to your blog, before the page can load it switches me to a typepad signup page. Am I doing something wrong? Thought you’d like to know in case it’s not just me. :O/

    Reply
  45. cathy says

    April 8, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Now this is a new one. I have not heard of this issue. Is it still happening and where are you clicking from?

    Reply
  46. Kathy says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:36 am

    i am unable to read the haiku without the last line sounding like Long Duc Dong! bwahahaha! xoxo

    Reply

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