National Scrapbooking Day

 

Are you ready for this?! It has been a while since I have blogged about National Scrapbooking Day! So, I thought I would stop by and explain a bit about what National Scrapbooking Day is. And how us digital scrapbookers participate. 

What is National Scrapbooking Day (NDS)? 

National Scrapbooking Day is an annual celebration of the art and craft of scrapbooking. Held on the first Saturday of May, this day is a time to gather with fellow scrapbookers, share ideas, and celebrate the memories we preserve in our scrapbooks.

National Scrapbooking Day as we know it today was first celebrated in 1994. It was created by the National Scrapbooking Association (now known as the Association for Creative Industries) as a way to promote and celebrate the art of scrapbooking. Since then, it has grown into an international celebration, with events and activities held around the world.

What to Expect on National Scrapbooking Day

So, what can you expect on National Scrapbooking Day? There are many ways to celebrate, depending on your interests and level of involvement in the scrapbooking community. Some people choose to attend organized events, such as crop parties, classes, or retreats. These events may be held at local scrapbooking stores, community centers, or even online. Others prefer to celebrate in the comfort of their own homes, perhaps by hosting a scrapbooking party with friends or family. This can be a great opportunity to work on projects together, share ideas and techniques, and of course, indulge in some delicious snacks and drinks. 

No matter how you choose to celebrate, National Scrapbooking Day is a wonderful reminder of the importance of preserving memories and the joy of creating something with your own hands. So why not take this opportunity to dig out those old photos, gather your supplies, and get creative? Who knows, you may just discover a new passion for scrapbooking that will bring you joy for years to come. Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Digital Scrapbooking and National Scrapbooking Day 

National Scrapbooking Day has long been celebrated as a time to come together and celebrate the art of creating beautiful, meaningful scrapbook pages. In recent years, digital scrapbooking has become increasingly popular, offering a modern twist on this beloved tradition. So, how does digital scrapbooking participate in National Scrapbooking Day? 

First, let's define digital scrapbooking. Essentially, digital scrapbooking involves creating scrapbook pages on a computer or mobile device, using digital images, papers, and embellishments. This approach offers many benefits over traditional scrapbooking, such as the ability to easily manipulate and resize elements, experiment with different layouts, and share your creations online.

So, what can you expect to see around the digital scrapbooking world on National Scrapbooking Day? Here are a few possibilities:

• Online Sales and Discounts: Many digital scrapbooking stores and websites offer special discounts and promotions for National Scrapbooking Day. This can be a great opportunity to stock up on new digital supplies, such as kits, templates, and fonts. 

• Digital Scrapbooking Challenges: Just like in traditional scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking challenges are a fun way to push your creativity and connect with other scrapbookers. On National Scrapbooking Day, you may find digital scrapbooking challenges posted on various websites and social media platforms. These challenges may include prompts or themes to inspire your pages. 

• Digital Crop Parties: While traditional crop parties involve gathering in-person to work on scrapbook pages together, digital crop parties allow you to connect with other scrapbookers online. On National Scrapbooking Day, you may find digital crop parties hosted on various forums or social media groups. These parties typically involve working on pages together, chatting about scrapbooking, and sharing tips and tricks. 

• Digital Scrapbook Blog Hops: Blog hops are a fun way to explore different digital scrapbooking websites and find inspiration for your own pages. On National Scrapbooking Day, you may find digital scrapbook blog hops hosted by various bloggers and websites. These hops typically involve visiting different websites to collect free digital scrapbooking supplies, such as papers, elements, and templates.

No matter how you choose to participate in National Scrapbooking Day, digital scrapbooking offers a fun and creative way to celebrate. Whether you're a seasoned digital scrapbooker or just getting started, take some time to explore the digital scrapbooking community and see what this modern twist on scrapbooking has to offer. 

I am going to help out  a bit with that! You know how I love to enable everyone. I will be back tomorrow to showcase some of my layouts I scrapped with some of the new NSD goodies. (There are a lot!). I will also showcase some of my favorite sales and activites I see and know about around the digital scrapbooking world. 

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!