For the second year in a row, International Scrapbook Day becomes a highlight on my creative calendar, and this year, Mintay Papers truly brought the inspiration with four unique challenges! I had so much fun participating and pushing my creativity with each prompt. Here’s a closer look at my entries and the stories behind them:
A Creative Sprint Against the Clock
This year’s Mintay INSD challenge was, quite literally, a challenge! The prompts were revealed across May 3rd and 4th — but all entries had to be submitted by midnight on May 4. Since we were in Bahrain on May 3, I only had the morning and afternoon of May 4 to pull everything together.
It was an intense creative marathon, but I’m so happy I managed to complete and submit all four projects just in time. Exhausted? Yes. Inspired? Absolutely.
Challenge 1: Sketch It Out!
Layout: “Happiness”
Kicking off INSD with a layout from my bridal shower felt like the perfect way to celebrate. I used the City of Lovecollection — because pink was the theme (and really, when is pink not the answer?).
The hand-stitched border took time (yes, every single stitch!), but I loved the texture it added. I brought in die cuts from Joy of Life to highlight the laughter and joy from that special night. Glitter-paste hearts, sparkly flowers, and a touch of sentiment — “Happiness” — brought it all together.
This challenge was just the nudge I needed to stop procrastinating and create something truly meaningful. Turns out, I really do work best with a deadline!
Challenge 2: Album in a Day
Project: Mini Album - “Through His Lens”
This one-page wonder mini album is a personal favorite. I used Blissful Time as the base, with Written Memories for tags and layers — a dreamy combo!
It’s a continuation of a self-focused album I started five years ago during a crafting class. It’s rare to scrapbook ourselves, but this mini reminded me why it’s so important. Each photo is a favorite, not just because of how I look, but because of the story behind it — and the fact they were all taken by my husband, who always captures me in the best light (literally and figuratively).
A love letter to myself, seen through his lens. Click here to read a blog post I made for this mini project and see more photos of this one page wonder album.
Challenge 3: Monochromatic Magic
Layout: “29 & Loved”
This pink-on-pink layout celebrates one of the sweetest surprises — my 29th birthday and my very first as a Mrs.! My husband planned the whole thing, and it was pure happiness.
Of course, I chose pink as my monochromatic theme (are we sensing a pattern?). The City of Love collection delivered all the softness, sweetness, and romance the memory deserved.
Challenge 4: Dimensional Delight
Layout: “Bahrain Crew”
This layout documents another unforgettable Bahrain trip with our amazing Saudi crew. These memories are so close to my heart — the kind of moments I know I’ll want to revisit again and again when we return to the Philippines.
I used the Mamarazzi collection with bits from Better Times, layering watercolor splatters, flowers, and ribbon for that dimensional, textured feel.
The last challenge was a selfie with our favorite Mintay product. My fave collection is Vacation but I had to pass up this challenge since a whole day of scrapbooking and chores is not a pretty sight especially since this prompt was released in the middle of the night. Haha!
These challenges reminded me of why I love scrapbooking — not just for the creativity, but for the connection to memory, self-expression, and storytelling. Big thanks to Mintay Papers for the beautiful collections and the push to create with heart.
Currently, I’m diving into Paige Evans’ International Scrapbook Day challenges too — and yes, a blog post on that is coming up next! Stay tuned!
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