It is here—it has arrived! It is officially launch day. Run in to your local scrapbook store to pick up your copy, check your mail for your subscription (on its way), or download the issue right here. The choice is yours!
Here are just a few of the things that you will find in this fun-filled issue:
what goes around, comes around—you don’t want to miss our celebration of the versatile, whimsical, and gender-neutral CIRCLE!
3 designer challenge—check out what 3 designers did when given the same 5 products to work with—wow! Are our girls ever talented!
quick photo tips—don’t miss photographer Melanie Godecki’s hands-on solutions for taking your outdoor photography from good to great
i spy with emily—join trend-spotter Emily Pitts as she shares her new favourite trend—journaling spots
got scraps?—looking for ways to purge your ever-expanding supply of scraps? Three designers share beautiful cards made with only their leftovers!
winged things—just in time for spring, our designers worked together to showcase a beautiful array of bird and butterfly inspired projects
And those are just a few of the great articles, ideas, and tips—not to mention beautiful artwork that you can find inside. We hope you take a peek! We’d love to hear your feedback on the issue. Send a comment to editor@scrapbookandcards.com. And, now on to the giveaway!
Happy Birthday to us! Did you know that it is our 3rd birthday? The launch of the spring issue marks this festive occasion! We are so excited to share this issue with all of our readers, and in honour of the release, Ellison (manufacturer of Sizzix) has generously offered to giveaway a Big Shot die-cutting machine, a set of textured embossing plates, and a birthday die. WOW! What a great giveaway! One LUCKY reader will win this prize by posting a comment below. Simply tell us what you like most about the spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today for a chance to win!
For the winners of last week's Easter themed goodies from My Sentiment's Exactly and Fiskars, our lucky winner is commenter number...
Here are your random numbers:
180
Timestamp: 2009-03-27 01:50:27 UTC
Lucky comment #180 is Estela S. and she says....
Stumbled across this great blog, and feel really lucky to have found it. Maybe my luck will continue with a win!!
Congrats Estela S.! Please contact Allison at scrapbookandcardstoday@live.com with all your mailing details!
Good luck on this week's giveaway everyone!
Wow congrats on 3 years! I just found this blog and am so glad I did. Pick our favorite thing...that is SO amazingly hard! I really enjoyed all the non-scrappy projects! I am a huge fan of creating layouts, but really enjoy new ideas for gifts and altered projects! Thanks!
Posted by: Mustangkayla | March 27, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I love Emily's "I Spy" feature about jouranlling spots...that is usually my biggest challenge on pages, so I love all the ideas and products she suggests!
Posted by: Heather | March 27, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Congrats to last weeks winner. I don't have this issue yet, but I can't wait to read suggestions for using that ever growing pile of scraps!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 27, 2009 at 01:47 PM
I can't wait to really delve into this issue this weekend! But I really like the 3 designer challenge topic! I love seeing how people use the same products and make such different projects. It jump starts my creativity - I never make more than one of the same card. I also love the reader's gallery! Especially with the added "to note" highlights!!
Posted by: pegg | March 27, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, dear Scrapbook & Cards Today!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
What an awesome prize to win!Good luck everyone!
And congrats to Ally again for the So Sketchy part of the magazine.
Posted by: Jen | March 27, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I love Scrapbook & Cards Today! I keep all of my issues within reach of my scrapbook table for when I need inspiration. When I don't have the physical magazine I download it, which is what I have done with this new spring issue and it's amazing! I love getting to check out all the new and amazing products on the market, it makes me feel creative just looking at them.
Posted by: Danielle Hayward | March 27, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Super excited to get my copy of the spring magazine. I love all the inspiration your magazine provides me. Thanks so much!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | March 27, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I love that I can download it instantly when it comes out, and that I can refer to it anytime I am on my computer (without having to worry about looking for the darn thing on the shelf) LOL
Thanks for all your hard work. Your magazine is awesome!
Posted by: Melissa B | March 27, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I loved the Three Designer challenge... it was so fun seeing how totally unique each project was. Happy Anniversary!! Thanks so much for all you share and for such an inspiring blog and magazine. This prize is awesome! Here's hoping I win.
((hugs)) Mechelle
Posted by: Mechelle | March 27, 2009 at 01:55 PM
I'm so excited for this issue! When I saw the email come in I ran and checked the mailbox and sure enough my first issue of my new subscription was there! Thanks again and Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Jackie M | March 27, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Happy Birthday! This issue blew me away -- by far the best one ever! You've outdone yourselves. As for a fave thing, I loved all the bits & pieces and how you put them together: the flowers, the rhinestones, the bugs, basically all the embellishments and how cute they all looked in the card samples.
Posted by: Kerry P. | March 27, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Oh I just love your magazine, the spring issue looks great. I downloaded it right away. I love the "Our 3 designer challenge" and "Got scraps", both articles would be very useful to me. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome blog candy.
Posted by: Janine | March 27, 2009 at 02:09 PM
I love Your sketches in "So Sketchy". But my favorites would have to be "Spring Salutations" and "The Reader's Gallery" Amazing layouts!!
Posted by: Jocelyne | March 27, 2009 at 02:10 PM
This is my favourite scrapbooking magazine. Thanks guys!
I love being able to get ideas on using up any bits of leftover paper scraps that I have, since I tend to hoard my leftovers by painfully large amounts.
Posted by: Jo-Anne | March 27, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Hooray! It is a beautiful issue and I'm so excited to have been part of it! Thank you!
Posted by: Davinie | March 27, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I just want to say that I am loving the issue so far and can't wait for a 'real' copy!
I just love the magazine and this site! So inspiring!
Posted by: Twila | March 27, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Its my first card/scrapbooking magazine I bought, love it. Spring colors are the best.With so many to pick guess I picked the right one.
Posted by: Bonita | March 27, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Congratulations on your 3rd Birthday. Time sure flies quickly! It's a good thing we scrapbook all the days that are flying by.
I love all the butterflies,flowers and circles used in the spring edition of Scrapbook & Cards Today. I can't wait to try some on my scrapbook pages!
Looking forward to many more years and editions of Scrapbook & Cards Today!
Posted by: Dancer | March 27, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I loved the quick photo tip the best. And enjoyed other inspiring projects, too.
Posted by: sunghee | March 27, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Wow, what an amazing prize and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I just got my issue and I'm loving the whole thing. I really like the "Got Scraps" pages as it gives me some new ideas. As does the rest of the mag!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Karen Wilson | March 27, 2009 at 03:08 PM
first of all, great issue!!! My fav article this month is "what comes around ... comes around" I dont use circles enough in my layouts, and this article gave me some great inspiration
Posted by: Jo | March 27, 2009 at 03:18 PM
I love all the card sketches and examples!
Posted by: Lan Amphone | March 27, 2009 at 03:19 PM
I love the photography tips. I am always looking for ways to improve my photos.
Posted by: carriegel | March 27, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Love the spring colours!!!!
Posted by: Sheila | March 27, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Awesome prize! I already have my S & C issue in hand!! Lots of inspiration to delve into.
Posted by: Catherine | March 27, 2009 at 04:13 PM