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Everyday Storyteller blog hop and giveaway! NOW CLOSED

by | May 1, 2012 | Blog, layouts | 101 comments

You’re invited to take a behind-the-scenes journey into real world, practical scrapbooking with a new idea book. Arriving for International Scrapbooking Day 2012, Everyday Storyteller features inspiring ideas from your favorite memory keepers.

Everyday Storyteller Trailer from Simple Scrapper on Vimeo.

Sign up for a VIP invitation to the launch party at 8:30pm CDT on Friday, May 4. There will be more than $700 in prizes given away from our sponsors during the party!

Bonus Tip: Have you ever not used a sketch or digital template because it included more or fewer photos than you wanted? Try looking at the photo placeholders as just general shapes to be filled in a variety of ways e.g. using more photos (two 3×4 photos in a 4×6 spot) or even combining multiple placeholders to house one photo as I have done here:

Check out the other bonus tips at each stop on the Everyday Storyteller blog hop:

  1. Cheryl Ashcraft
  2. Anna Aspnes
  3. Katie Clemons
  4. Elise Blaha
  5. Paula Gilarde << YOU ARE HERE
  6. Sara Gleason
  7. Michelle Hernandez
  8. Debbie Hodge
  9. Katrina Kennedy
  10. Amy Kingsford
  11. Cindy Liebel
  12. Crystal Livesay
  13. Robyn Meierotto
  14. CD Muckosky
  15. Nancy Nally
  16. Christine Newman
  17. Ashli Oliver
  18. Amanda Padgett
  19. Renee Pearson
  20. Lynnette Penacho
  21. Elle Price
  22. Heather Prins
  23. Traci Reed
  24. Lauren Reid
  25. Amber Ries
  26. Kristin Rutten
  27. Betsy Sammarco
  28. Jenn Smith-Sloane
  29. Jessica Sprague
  30. Melissa Stinson
  31. Amy Tan
  32. Tiffany Tillman
  33. Jennifer Wilson

But wait, there’s more! I have one copy of the book to giveaway. The winner will receive the book before it is available to the public. Leave a comment for a chance to win, only one comment per person please. The giveaway closes is now CLOSED.

101 Comments

  1. Marielle on May 1, 2012 at 7:44 am

    This is a great project and you all are stunning. Thanks for this great chance!

  2. esther_a on May 1, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Well, going by that list of VERY talented people, that is going to be an amazing book! I’d love to have it on my shelves!!

  3. LeslieM on May 1, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Would love a chance to win!

  4. Joan Fowler on May 1, 2012 at 8:29 am

    I would love a chance to win. It looks like a great resource.

  5. Kimberlee on May 1, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Great tip for templates. I used to hate using them, but now love it.

  6. Natascha on May 1, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I love using templates or sketches, they are always handy when your mojo is having a break 🙂
    Love your tip!! Thanks for a chance!!

  7. Erika on May 1, 2012 at 8:56 am

    WOW! What an awesome chance to win. Thank you!

  8. Kait on May 1, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Thanks for the tip about the templates. God knows I have tons of them.
    And thank you for the chance to win.
    Have a good day.

  9. zizazzi on May 1, 2012 at 9:08 am

    thanks for the chance ! can’t wait to see your gorgeous collab book !

  10. Stacia on May 1, 2012 at 9:08 am

    This is going to be a wonderful book with all the talented contributors!

  11. anna on May 1, 2012 at 9:10 am

    I only recently actually started using templates, and I am amazed at how quickly I fell in love with them. Great tip!!

  12. Rachel R on May 1, 2012 at 9:16 am

    thanks for the chance to win that awesome book!

  13. Virginia Nehring on May 1, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I’d love a copy of the book. One can always learn more.

  14. Donna U on May 1, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Great template tip, quite like that !

  15. Kim K on May 1, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I love being able to expand my template usage even more. Thanks for the chance to win!

  16. Amy Hoogstad on May 1, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Great tip, and thanks for the chance!

  17. Cherie Goyer on May 1, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I would Love to win!! There are so many events this weekend and I am super bummed I can’t participate! My cousin, who is practically a sister to me, is getting married Saturday, and I am in the wedding! 🙂

  18. Yara on May 1, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Thanks so much for the tip! Lovely layout!

  19. Mandy R on May 1, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Thanks for the great tip!

  20. Fran on May 1, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  21. Beverly on May 1, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I can’t wait to read the book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  22. Stephanne on May 1, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  23. Grace on May 1, 2012 at 10:25 am

    The book looks great. Thanks for the chance to win!

  24. Heather K on May 1, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Thanks for the chance!

  25. Terra on May 1, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Thanks for the chance to win. Really looking forward to this book.

  26. Denise Alekseev on May 1, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I have been on the VIP list for a while (ooh lo la). Looking forward to the release!

  27. Kendra Fahselt on May 1, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I like that idea! Sometimes, especially if I have a lot of photos to use, I will combine two templates!

  28. Sue on May 1, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

  29. mmikes on May 1, 2012 at 11:17 am

    thanks for the chabce

  30. Candy on May 1, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Thank you! you have a terrific blog!

  31. Roni on May 1, 2012 at 11:49 am

    What a wonderful list of contributors! Thanks for the chance to win!

  32. Bernadette on May 1, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I love using templates and adapting them to my needs. Thanks for the chance to win what sounds like an amazing book!

  34. Bernadette on May 1, 2012 at 11:59 am

    This sounds like an amazing book – thanks for the chance!

  35. Staci Gratton on May 1, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  36. Christine D on May 1, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Thsi book looks like just what I need to inspire me!!

  37. Cathy L. on May 1, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    This new book looks awesome!

  38. Kathleen on May 1, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

  39. lmjrocko on May 1, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks so very much for the chance!

  40. stacy on May 1, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    The book looks fantastic!

  41. Deb M on May 1, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    This is going to be an awesome book! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  42. melrio on May 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Looking forward to this exciting and inspiring book. Thanks for the chance! 🙂

  43. Becky on May 1, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I’d love a copy of the book!

  44. Laurie M. on May 1, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    thank you for the chance to win. I am really looking forward to Friday and this blog hop has been a great way to get ideas and discover designers I never knew before. Thanks.

  45. Susan on May 1, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Looks awesome!

  46. Tammy on May 1, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win! 🙂

  47. Carrie H on May 1, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This is so much fun! I love being introduced to so many new designers. This is such a great idea. Thanks for participating.

  48. HeatherB on May 1, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂 Congrats on the book!

  49. Teresa on May 1, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for a chance to win!

  50. Tiffany M on May 1, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win the book!

  51. Sara on May 1, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Thanks for the chance!

  52. Nicole L. on May 1, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  53. Melanie C on May 1, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I would love to win! Great layout!

  54. Carrie on May 1, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    THANK so much for the chance to win!!!

  55. Stefanie on May 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    This new book looks fabulous and would be a welcome addition to anyone’s library.

  56. Rebecca on May 1, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity!!

  57. Helen S on May 1, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I can’t wait to read this book & would love to win one!!

  58. Beth M. on May 1, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Thanks, this looks like a really interesting book.

  59. Vivian on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    This looks like a fabulous book. Thank you for the chance to win.

  60. Lisa on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Great tip that I plan on utilizing this month! Looking forward to the premiere of Everyday Storyteller and learning more. Thanks for the chance and congrats on your collab.

  61. Amy K on May 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Great template tip. Thanks for the chance to win.

  62. Audrey on May 1, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Thanks for a chance to win. Looks like a very interesting book.

  63. San on May 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Great tip! Love to read this book! Thx for the chance to win a copy 🙂

  64. Kim A. on May 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Thanks for the chance!! What an exciting sounding book!

  65. Keely on May 1, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I’m really looking forward to this book.

  66. Tracy Little on May 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book, it sounds so amazing.

  67. Mabel M on May 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    The book and the project sounds fun!!! can’t wait to see the next friday, and thanks for the chance!

  68. Jude on May 1, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!

  69. Joy Anderson on May 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I’m so excited for this book to be released. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

  70. Chelsey B. on May 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  71. Ann D on May 1, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I think this book is long over do. Looking forward to it.

  72. reneecrops on May 1, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I would love a copy of this book. Contractuations by the way! Thank you for the chance to win.

  73. melissa rhodes on May 1, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    So excited to see this book!

  74. manda on May 1, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I would love to receive a copy of the book! It looks like a great resource. Thank you!

  75. Karyn A. on May 1, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    The book sounds great – how can it not be with all you awesome folks? Thanks for the opportunity.

  76. Betsy on May 1, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    That’s a great tip about using a template with more “spots” than you have photos. Thanks.

    • Paula on May 2, 2012 at 6:50 am

      Congrats Betsy! You are my winner! You will be contacted shortly by Jennifer with details about your prize,

  77. ConnieC on May 1, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I love digital templates. They are so easy to change to suit my needs.

  78. Danica on May 1, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  79. Monika Wright on May 1, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Tickled pink to “know” someone included in what looks to be a fun read full of tips and suggestions. Can’t wait to see the full reveal!

  80. Keianna on May 1, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    This looks awesome. The list of contributors is amazing. Can’t wait for the party. Thanks for the chance to win.

  81. Patricia F. on May 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Thanks so much for the chance!

  82. Alyna on May 1, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    I am really excited for this book to come out! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of it!!

  83. Laurie on May 1, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    How wonderful that you are offering a pre copy of the book.

  84. Lydia on May 1, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Looks like an awesome book! Thanks for the chance to win!

  85. Melanie on May 1, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this awesome looking book with all the talented scrapbookers’ input and inspiration! 🙂

  86. Monica on May 1, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Thank you, Paula, for this chance!

  87. CJb on May 1, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks for the tip and for the chance to win!

  88. Katie on May 1, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    That’s a great tip! I’ve used spots on sketches that were for photos, to put in patterned paper. But I hadn’t thought to put one photo across three. Love the result! Thanks for the chance to win what looks like an awesome book!

  89. Alicia on May 1, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win. I love telling stories about my pictures.

  90. Miriam Prantner on May 1, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    What a great layout! Thanks for the chance to win!

  91. Cheryl on May 1, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win this fabulous book!

  92. Kris Kilkenny on May 1, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Loved your bonus tip and your layout! Such a great idea!

  93. melanie on May 1, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Thank you!!!

  94. Michelle Huegel on May 1, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I would love to preview this book before release, how cool would that be!!

  95. Becky on May 1, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Love your layout! Thanks for the chance to win!

  96. wendy on May 1, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    thanks for the chance ! can’t wait to see your gorgeous collab book

  97. justasiam on May 1, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    The sneak previews of this book have been fascinating…I would love to have my very own copy!!

  98. Meghann on May 1, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win. This book looks fantastic!

  99. Teresa on May 2, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Great book- thank you!!

  100. michelle d. on May 2, 2012 at 1:02 am

    thanks, Paula, enjoy your blog so much!