The Fall issue is here...and a giveaway!

Good morning everyone!  Thank you so much for joining us on this BIG day.   We have so much to share with you, so go and grab a coffee, tea, or your favourite morning drink and stay with us until the end!  You will be so glad you did!

 
First, let's unveil the newest issue - Fall 2010!  Isn't it pretty!  That beautiful layout was designed by design team member Lisa Kisch and the picture on the cover is her sweet daughter Lily.  When Lisa showed us this picture from last fall, we immediately said we had to have it!  Lily is adorable in her perfect pumpkin outfit.  We loved how Lisa tilted her photo and her stitching adds warmth and texture to the layout.  Bravo Lisa!  

 

On to more exciting news! Although we had some guesses yesterday as to what the news might be, the big surprise is...we have a new brand new, BEAUTIFUL website to share with you!  The SCT team has worked very hard over the past 8 weeks to launch a new website that is not only extremely user-friendly, but one that is interactive, up to the minute and full of great inspiration!  I hope you will hop on over to our website at www.scrapbookandcards.com (of course after you finish reading today's post!) and check out these great things:

• you can" view" the issue online (no downloading required) OR you can "download" the issue right to your computer - the choice is yours!
• bonus articles and interviews with some of the industry's best designers.  Check out our interview with Stacy Julian!
• brand new PageMaps you can download
• a fabulous "search" button that allows you to search the whole site (love those buttons!)
• an even easier and secure subscription process through Paypal (you do not need a Paypal account)
• a calendar of events of what's coming up and where we'll be
• a retail store directory (these stores carry Scrapbook & Cards Today - hurry to get your fall issue)
• monthly giveaways and contests!

We hope you will continue to visit our site over the next several months to see what we have going on.  Be sure to answer our monthly question for the opportunity to win a free subscription!

(keep reading friends, because we are not done yet!)

 
The next piece of exciting news is today's AMAZING giveaway!  When we were at CHA we saw this fabulous machine in action and loved what could be done in a matter of seconds with a simple press on the handle.  We are talking about the "Cinch" from We R Memory Keepers.  This is a must for a scrapbook room - not only to make mini books, but also to make recipe books, journals, or in my case to bind magazines (I did that in our office one day!).  So what do you have to do to win this great machine?  You have to go and visit our new website of course!  And while you are there, answer some of these questions....

1. who is our first featured reader?
2. what company did Stacy Julian launch a new product with?
3. tell us which advertiser is hosting a layout challenge on Facebook!  (pssst...look at page 9 of the fall issue)
4. name one of our ten most wanted products
5. name three of our design team members!  (so easy!)
6. and...have a look at the Something Special this issue because those frames are just really pretty!

When you have the answers to those five questions and can tell us what you loved most about the fall issue, leave a comment below with your answers and we will choose a random winner to win the Cinch next Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. EST!  Good luck everyone!

And lastly from our editor Becky Fleck..."October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Scrapbook & Cards Today is donating $5 from every new subscription purchased during the month of October!  Join us as we continue to fight this deadly disease and purchase a subscription during the month of October.  While you are at it, why not purchase one for a friend!  Visit our website at www.scrapbookandcards.com to subscribe." ~ Becky

Well, that is our big news and I would like to congratulate the entire SCT team, from our editors, our design team, our graphic design and web design teams, and all the others that bring each issue to YOU!  And I would like to thank YOU for taking the time to join us today.  Now go, put your feet up, and read our beautiful fall issue! And, just to tempt you a little more to stay right in front of your computer for a little while longer, go check out our design team's blogs today because something tells me there might be a few giveaways there too ;)

Be sure to join us tomorrow for October's Project 12 reveal!  Another fabulous sketch by PageMaps is on its way!

~ Catherine

Publisher, Scrapbook & Cards Today

(join us next week when I tell you some funny stories about this issue...there is a rhinestone out of place...can you find it?  Every issue has many laugh out loud moments!) 

 

 

 

Comments

[Natalie]

1. Barb Wong from Ottawa, Ontario
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park (halloween collection)
4. Mr. Huey mists (I want some, too!)
5. Davinie Fiero
6. so bright and cheery!
congratulations on your new site!

[Michel E]

1.First featured reader-Sheri Reguly
2.what company did Stacy Julian launch a new product with? Coredinations
3.tell us which advertiser is hosting a layout challenge on Facebook! Echo Park Paper Co.
4.name one of our ten most wanted products- Doodlebug buttons
5.name three of our design team members! Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary
Love the new issue-Great fall colors and great ideas.

[stephanie schan]

1. Barb Wong (I know her personally!)
2. Core-dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Basic Grey's new Wander Collection
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary
6. love all the new ideas for all layouts & projects.

[Melissa]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Mr. Huey's Color Mists by Studio Calico
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary.

I loved the 3Ts section of the magazine, especially the ideas on misting and using fabric in our layouts.

[ginny]

1. Sheri Reguly
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper
4. BasicGrey Wander line
5. Lisa Kisch, Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton
6. Love the Pasta Fagioli line!

My favorite part of the issue was browsing all the beautiful layouts!

[Kelly Massman]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Fancy Pants Happy together
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary.
6. I love the reader's gallery section!

[Vidette B.]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations cardstock
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. We R. Memory Keepers Easy Stitch Piercers
5. Davinie Fiero, Lynn Ghahary, Summer Fullerton

I am drawn to the 3's: 3 I's pages, 3 T's pages, Easy, Detailed, Expert pages, and the Summer Special.

Love the new look of the website.

[Michele]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dination
3. Echo Park Paper Co
4. W r Memmory Keepers Sew Easy Stitch Pattern
5. Lynn Ghanary, Summer Fullerton, and Davinie Fiero
6. Live, Love, and Laugh frame by Julianna Michaels

[Helen]

1. Barb Wong of Ottawa, ON

2. Core'dinations

3. Echo Park Paper Co.

4. Love the Bo Bunny new wraps ( My favourite paper line)

5. Kimber McGray, Lisa Kisch, Summer Fullerton

6. The Jillibean frames certainly are pretty

I love the new look of your website. Can't wait to get a chance to read the entire new magazine. It looks wonderful.

[Kim]

1. Barb Wong

2. Core'dinations

3. Echo Park Paper Co.

4. Doodlebug's darling boutique buttons and mini jewels

5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary

6. Adorable project!

Most loved about the Fall issue: Stacy Julian's article on digital workflow. I love her approach to scrapbooking vacations!

[Kristi-Ann]

1. Barb Wong of Ottawa, Ontario.
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co
3. Doodlebug's buttons and mini jewels
4. Kimber McGray, Summer Fullerton, Emily Pitts
5. The frames are beautiful!
I love the new fresh layout of the website: bright and easy to navigate. Thanks!

[Jenny Moore]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Fancy Pants Happy Together
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary.
6. I love all the PageMaps sketches! FABULOUS!

[Teresa M]

1. Barb Wong of Ottawa, ON
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Sew Easy Stitch Piercers
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, Kimber McGray
6. The frames are gorgeous. Love that new paper line by Jillibean Soup.

Your magazine is beautiful and continues to inspire me. Congratulations Becky on your new position!

[Barb]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations (love it!)
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Sew Easy Stitch Piercer
5. Kimber McGray
Davinie Fiero
Vicki Boutin
What I loved most about the fall issue is the adorable page of Lilly on the front cover!

[Darla]

1.Barb Wong
2.Core'dinations
3.echo park
4.WeRMemory keepers SEW easy stitch piercer (now one of my top ten too)
5.okay so I admit I had to look to remember the last names (is it bad when you feel like you know them personally on a 1st name basis) Emily Pitts, Kimber McGray, Summer Fullerton, Davinie Fiero, Vicki Boutin, Lisa Kisch, Becky Fleck... oh right you only asked for 3 (hee hee)
You're right the Something Special frames really pretty and definately something Special!
My favourite part this time is the 3I's.. normally it's the 3T's but REALLY enjoyed the 3I's this time!! Thanks

[Meghann]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core’dinations
3. Echo Park
4. Mr. Huey’s Color Mists by Studio Calico (LOVE THEM!)
5. Kimber McGray, Lisa Kisch, Davinie Fiero
Love the new website! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Cindy Matias]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. We R Memory Keeper's Sew Easy Stitch Piercers - I so want to try it!
5. Kimber McGray, Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton
6. The frames are very cute using Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli
Congratuations on your new website. I love how organized it is.

[Lorraine M.]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park
4. Bo Bunny wraps
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary
6. Love the inspirational articles. I can't pick a favorite!

[NinaN]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co.
4. Fancy Pants Happy together
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary.
6. The Something Special page is always my favorite! And those frames are so cute!

[Linda]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park
4. Doodlebug buttons. Can't get enough buttons.
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Lynn Ghahary
6. You're right those frames are cute. I especially like Laugh with those cute butterflies.

My favorite is the Reader's Gallery. Such talented readers.

[Rosalynd Kelly]

You're making us work for it this time! lol

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations
3. Echo Park
4. Basic Grey's Wander Collection
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton, and Kimber McGray (they rock!!)
6. Very cute frames!

Love the new website too!

[Julie O.]

2) Core'dinations
3) Echo Park Paper Co.
4) Fancy Pants Happy Together
5) Summer Fullerton, Davinie Fiero, Lynn Ghanary
6) I love Juliana's frames! I love all warm, fall colors in this issue!

The new site design is elegant and easy. Fabulous!

[ArlaMo]

1. Barb Wong
2. Core'dinations (pre-ordered mine!! Can't wait!)
3. Echo Park
4. Studio Calico's Mr. Huey mists (LOVE these!)
5. Davinie Fiero, Summer Fullerton and Kimber McGray

Love the Jillibean frames! And Stacy's article was great.
Thanks for the chance.

[Rubyvm]

1. Barbara Wong
2. Coredinations
3. Echo Park
4. Fancy Pants Together
5. Davinie Fiero
Summer Fullerton
Lynn Ghahary

6. I love the all the PageMap sketches. They have made my scrapping so much easier.
Love this fall issue of the magazine.

[Glynis]

1. Barb Wong
2. Coredinations
3. Echo Park Paper Co
4. Wraps by Bobunny
5. Emily Pitts, Lynn Ghahary, Davinie Fiero

Thanks for the chance to win and a sneak peak at the new magazine (which I'm waiting for to arrive).