National Scrapbook Day 2015 Digital Freebies Craft Promotions And Expo Giveaways

National Scrapbook Day 2015 offered numerous opportunities for crafting enthusiasts to access free products, participate in special events, and take advantage of limited-time promotions. This article examines the various freebies and offers available during this annual celebration, highlighting digital templates, blog hop events, expo giveaways, and special discounts from crafting companies. The following information is based on verified announcements from participating brands and event organizers.

Digital Freebies and Templates

Digital scrapbooking enthusiasts had access to several free templates and design elements during National Scrapbook Day 2015. Cathy Zieske celebrated International Scrapbook Day by offering a comprehensive free template set available in both 12x12 and 8.5x11 formats, along with a 3x4 Project Life card. These design assets were available in PNG, PDF, and layered PSD formats to accommodate different user preferences and software capabilities.

For beginners in digital scrapbooking, Zieske provided an accompanying 20-minute video tutorial that walked users through the basics of creating a digital layout using Photoshop Elements. This resource functioned as a free mini-class, making the digital scrapbooking process more accessible to newcomers. The template utilized a free font called PT Sans, which Zieske made available for separate download to ensure users could fully utilize the design resources.

The Lilypad, a digital scrapbooking marketplace, also participated in the National Scrapbook Day celebrations by offering free gifts to customers. Designers at The Lilypad created coordinating products specifically for the event, including doodled frame templates that could add a hand-drawn aesthetic to digital projects. These templates were made available in the shop as part of the iNSD (International Scrapbooking Day) celebrations, providing users with versatile design elements for their scrapbooking projects.

Blog Hop Events and Collaboration Kits

Blog hop events were a prominent feature of National Scrapbook Day 2015 celebrations, offering participants the opportunity to collect multiple free items by visiting various participating blogs and websites. The Lilypad organized a "Life is an Adventure" Blog Hop, which featured stops at multiple designer blogs. By visiting each stop, participants could collect different pieces of a "HUGE collaboration kit," effectively building a comprehensive set of digital scrapbooking materials through their participation.

TLP (The Lilypad) hosted a separate Snapshots blog hop in conjunction with National Scrapbook Day. Participants who followed the hop could download free digital kits, with the first part of the freebies available through May 2nd, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. The blog hop provided a structured way for crafters to discover new designers and collect free digital products simultaneously.

Kate Field Designs also participated in the National Scrapbook Day celebrations with a blog hop, offering free gifts to visitors. The collaborative nature of these blog hops created a sense of community among scrapbooking enthusiasts while providing substantial value through the accumulation of free products across multiple stops.

Scrapbook Expo Giveaways and Events

The Scrapbook Expo organization celebrated National Scrapbook Day with several giveaway promotions and special events. In one giveaway, a Mystery Prize box packed by Dave was offered, along with two admission passes to the Scrapbook Expo event of the winner's choice. The winner of this promotion was announced as Lisa Davis, who was instructed to send her mailing address to Jen Walker with "Mystery Box Winner" in the subject line to claim her prize.

The organization also hosted a separate giveaway for a Hotel + Crop Special at the 2015 San Diego Scrapbook Expo. The winner of this particular giveaway was Amie Berry, who was similarly required to provide her mailing address to Jen Walker with "San Diego Hotel & Crop Winner" in the subject line.

For a subsequent promotion, the Scrapbook Expo organization offered four admission passes to their events. Two winners were selected to receive two admission passes each to the 2015 Scrapbook Expo event of their choice. Interested participants were invited to leave a comment on the blog post indicating which event they would like to attend, with winners announced the following week.

The organization also encouraged early registration for their crop events, noting that many of them tended to sell out. They promoted their YouTube channel as a resource for additional content, highlighting "lots of amazing videos filled with tips and inspiration" available to crafters.

Special Promotions and Discounts

Several crafting companies implemented special promotions during National Scrapbook Day 2015 to encourage customer engagement and sales. The Lilypad offered a storewide 30% off sale (excluding licenses) to celebrate International Scrapbooking Day. This promotion ran through Monday, May 4th, 2015, and required no coupon code - customers simply needed to load their carts and proceed with checkout.

Similarly, Kate Field Designs celebrated National Scrapbook Day with a storewide sale offering 30% off all products through Monday, May 5th, 2015. This promotion complemented the freebies and new releases the designer offered as part of the celebration.

Scrapbook Generation implemented a different type of promotion in conjunction with their Create Magazine. The company featured two manufacturers - Paper House Productions and My Favorite Things - in their May 2015 issue. To celebrate these featured companies, Scrapbook Generation added over 200 new items from these manufacturers to their inventory and offered a special 10% discount on all items from these brands until Friday, May 22, 2015. This promotion was specifically extended to readers of Create Magazine, providing an incentive for both reading the publication and making purchases from featured companies.

Free Magazines and Inspiration Resources

Scrapbook Generation's Create Magazine served as a valuable free resource for scrapbooking enthusiasts during National Scrapbook Day 2015. The magazine published a new issue every other month, with the May 2015 issue being made available specifically for the celebration. The magazine featured scrapbooking and card making inspiration, including projects from Design Team Members.

The May 2015 issue highlighted two featured manufacturers - Paper House Productions and My Favorite Things - with sneak peeks of layouts and cards created using products from these companies. The magazine provided inspiration in the form of project examples while simultaneously promoting featured brands and their products.

For readers interested in exploring new products, Create Magazine offered a curated shopping experience by showcasing specific items from featured manufacturers. This approach allowed readers to see products in use before making purchasing decisions, with the added incentive of the special discount promotion.

Conclusion

National Scrapbook Day 2015 provided scrapbooking enthusiasts with numerous opportunities to access free products, participate in special events, and take advantage of limited-time promotions. The celebration included digital freebies such as templates and design elements, collaborative blog hop events that allowed participants to collect multiple free items, expo giveaways offering physical prizes and event passes, and special promotions from crafting companies. Additionally, free resources like Create Magazine provided inspiration and project ideas to crafters of all skill levels. These offerings collectively created a comprehensive celebration of scrapbooking culture while providing substantial value to participants through free and discounted products.

Sources

1. TLP's Snapshots Blog Hop Freebies
2. 8 Busy Bees Crafting Category
3. Scrapbook Expo Freebie Friday Crop Edition
4. Kate Field Designs NSD Tag
5. Cathy Zielske International Scrapbook Day Free Template
6. Scrapbook Generation Create Magazine