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!
I just love all the great layout ideas! So inspiring!!! :) Thanks!
Posted by: Dani | March 27, 2009 at 11:17 AM
WOW!! What a super great prize!!
Posted by: Sara | March 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Well, I don't have a copy yet, but I am REALLY excited about the reduce, reuse, recycle article!!! I love making the most of what I have and I can't wait to see what great ideas you have for us!
Posted by: Jingle | March 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Great machine. Great magazine. Great blog. DianneH
Posted by: DianneH | March 27, 2009 at 11:42 AM
This issue was packed with so much spring inspiration!! I loved the 3 designers challenge and the using your scraps cards. I liked the tips from the designers on their scrap storage!!! THANKS :)
Posted by: Maria | March 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I had to immediately upload a copy this this morning because of the anticipation of the Spring '09 issue even before I get my own physical copy! And all I can say is...
HOLY CANOLY Catherine and Kerry... this issue just blew me away! I love all the little bits of eye candy that every page has on it! Thanks for another amazing issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today! It ROCKS!!!!
Posted by: Allison Cope | March 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Happy 3rd Birthday to Scrapbook and Cards.
I love the entire issure but the most favorite of mine is the 3 designer challenge. I think it is always fun to see how different desings can be created using the same products. Also, what i like about this challenge is that it uses minimal products. I am a big advocate of minimal products as it make crafting easy. I don't have to go looking to see if I have the entire list of things to make a project.
thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Posted by: syeda | March 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I loved the circle tricks! I have two different circle cutters and several circle punches. This has got me motivated to pull them out for my next layout!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | March 27, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to You and wishing you many, many more!!
Posted by: Jena Baker | March 27, 2009 at 12:07 PM
First, what's not to love? All of the bright and cheery spring colors! I LOVE the cherry items (& doodlebug ad). You do an amazing job showcasing so many products along with ideas and projects using those products. Kudos!! :)
Posted by: ElizabethB | March 27, 2009 at 12:07 PM
I love the idea of using up my scraps. I have a ton right now! Another great job and happy birthday!
Posted by: Johnboy1044 | March 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM
I love the colours and "Sage's Counting Book" ... I'm going to start one tonight for my granddaughter!!
Posted by: Karen | March 27, 2009 at 12:17 PM
I enjoyed Emily's article and layout featuring journaling spots. I cannot get enough journal spots and tags!
Posted by: Reel Girl | March 27, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I'm looking forward to getting home tonight and sitting down to peruse my uploaded copy of SBC.
Posted by: Heather Hopkins | March 27, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I received my Spring issue and I absolutely adore it!!! My most favourite one is Sage's couting book by Leigh Penner. What an amzing neat idea to create this mini book for her daughter. I LOVE it!!! This has inspired me to create one for my daughter too:-)Thanks!!
Posted by: nej26 | March 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
what another terrific issue - I just did a quick scan can't wait to enjoy it with my cup of tea this afternoon.
what a fantastic giveaway to celebrate!!
Posted by: joannp | March 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I love Emily's I Spy. I ALWAYS steal her ideas :) And I like that she gives us sample products to consider using when I try the new trend. She's irreplaceable for the mag!
Adnd I HAVE to HAVE to HAVE this Big Shot. I've been saving up for one, but not quite there yet.
Posted by: Summer Braxton | March 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM
OMG, the Big Shot!!! I would love to own that baby!!! I love it where the designers worked with the same picture and got different layouts!! Happy 3rd Birthday!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!!
Posted by: Nancy L. | March 27, 2009 at 12:44 PM
What a surprise to see the Spring issue is out - couldn't wait to upload it. So many new things and ideas to try out. Like the deisgners takes on products - creativity at its best! Can't wait to go home this weekend and play and browse some more.
Posted by: Maggie Smyczynski | March 27, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Pretty hard to choose my fave thing about the spring issue, it is so jam packed with goodness! I guess I would pick the "got scraps" column. Thanks for the fabulous ideas ladies!!
Posted by: Candace R. | March 27, 2009 at 12:55 PM
i just downloaded my copy but i am excited about the scraps and the creative challenges.
Posted by: jan farnworth | March 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Yet another great issue, ladies.
Congratulations and happy birthday!
Posted by: Sarah Hodgkinson | March 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Happy Birthday! Keep up the fabulous job!!
Posted by: Candace R. | March 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I can't wait to get into the spring issue. Congrats on the Birthday!!
Posted by: Janet MacKay | March 27, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Love the mag! I've been collecting it from the start and I won't part with a single issue! I love the fresh colours in the spring issue and the 3 designers take, using 5 of the same products! I also love the trend watching section! Keep doing what you're doing, it's all great!!
Posted by: Laura Whitaker | March 27, 2009 at 01:14 PM