Did we peak your curiosity on Friday when we mentioned a surprise announcement? Well, it is time to reveal what Becky and 16 fabulous designers have been working very hard on...
a peek at the inside...
and a little more about CardMaps Today...
"PageMaps and Scrapbook & Cards Today have teamed up once again to bring you “CardMaps Today.” This brand new, limited edition, special issue includes 50 never-before-seen CardMap sketches from Becky Fleck and 80 beautifully designed cards from 16 fabulous designers, including Kelly Goree, Vicki Boutin, Marla Kress, Kimber McGray, Melissa Phillips, Roree Rumph and many more. Full of techniques and the latest trends in paper crafting, this 84 page, full colour magazine comes with complete instructions for each and every card!
CardMaps Today will be available in many of our distributing stores starting on March 25th or is available for pre-order here. Hurry now to reserve your copy for only $9.95 - they won't last long! And why not order one for a friend, too – a perfect gift for that friend who understands when you call your paper by colour names (Hillary, Pomegranate or Thunder)! CardMaps Today will start shipping on March 21st!"
For anyone who knows me, you know I am the worst at keeping secrets and we have been keeping this secret for 6 nearly months. We are all so happy to finally share it with you and have it available for preorder. It truly is beautiful with the best cards we have ever seen. Our designers worked especially hard to give you their absolute best based on Becky's amazing CardMaps.
And now for the giveaway! Would you like to win one of the first copies of CardMaps Today? Then leave us a comment below and we will choose a winner on Friday!
Was that a good start to a Monday? Thank you so much for joining us this morning to celebrate this special issue. Join us tomorrow for a fabulous project from Aly Dosdall and also our March Project 12 sketch release! Make sure you have a big cup of coffee or in my case a large mug of tea...you might be with us awhile!
~Catherine
Publisher, Scrapbook & Cards Today...and CardMaps Today too!
WOW!!! Finally a Card Map book. I could really use this to help with designs when I need some inspiration. Leave it to SCT. Love Becky's designs and ideas. Hope I am the lucky one.
Posted by: Bevb | February 28, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Fabulous!! I am so wanting this now. This was one secret that I'm glad is out of the bag.
Posted by: Lisa P | February 28, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Fabulous start to my Monday. I can't wait to see the Card Maps...hoping to win one but am definitely ordering one if I don't. The cards shown here are amazing!
Posted by: Robin | February 28, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Wow, can't wait to get my hands on this! I love making cards and this will definitely come in handy. Thanks for the chance to win one.
P.S. Congrats on keeping the secret, it must of been very hard. :)
Posted by: Lisa W | February 28, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Awesome! I'm not a card makers typically, but would to get this and try my hand at some cards! Been feeling the itch and I could see this turning me to the card making ranks!
Posted by: jennifer | February 28, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Awesome way to start the dreaded Monday morning. A Card Maps book is amazing. This is an super awesome annoucement.
Posted by: Laurie D. | February 28, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Of course I'd like to win a copy! Du-uh!
I've been thinking of making more cards to supplement the scrapbooking, because sometimes it's very intensive, and cards are quick & fun & USEFUL!
I'd love a copy of Cardmaps - surely there is no better combination than Becky Fleck & such a versatile thing as a handmade card!
Posted by: Vicky | February 28, 2011 at 09:10 AM
It looks beautiful. I could definitely use more ideas for card making so thanks for the chance to win this!
Posted by: HeatherH | February 28, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Oh looks like an awesome resource, thank so much!
Posted by: Rosanne | February 28, 2011 at 09:12 AM
wow, wish there was a real world supplier that I knew of
Posted by: Fifi-T | February 28, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Would love to win this one!! I seem to make cards more than layouts these days! Instant gratification!! LOL! I LOVE the PageMaps books!! (Have them both in my stash!!) What a wonderful start to a rainy, grey Monday! Thanks for the chance win this one! Will definitely be buying this one!! (If I don't win!!) ;)
Posted by: Melissa Joyes | February 28, 2011 at 09:15 AM
This will be a must have! Thanks for the chance to win this great book!
Posted by: Lisa W | February 28, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Wow!!! That's so exciting!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 28, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Oh goodness... That is a MUST HAVE!!
Thanks for the chance to win! :D
Posted by: Zarah | February 28, 2011 at 09:18 AM
How exciting! I will definitely need to have this in my hands. It's beautiful!
Posted by: Summer Braxton | February 28, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Fabulous idea, can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it.
Posted by: karen q | February 28, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Well now the the secret is out , you can relax and get them ready to ship... This one's going to be a sellout!! I'm going to order one now , so when I win a copy I can put a smile on someone's face when I give it to her!
Posted by: JoAnn Heinbuch | February 28, 2011 at 09:20 AM
You guys are AMAZING! Just when I thought you guys couldn't get any more fabulous. Here's to success!
Posted by: Scareltte | February 28, 2011 at 09:21 AM
WAUW, would I like to win a copy? Oh yes I sure do ha ha ha, who wouldn´t?. I love Becky´s Ideas and hwer designs, so it would just be a dream, and I think, we can all need a bit of help sometimes, so it would be soo awesome to be able to go and look inthere and get some great ideas. Hope it wasn´t too hard to keepthe secret for this long? ha ha ha.
Have a great week everyone.
Posted by: Maryann | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Oooh! This ia amazing! There isn't a better pair than SCT and Becky. I'd love to win this one.
Posted by: Marlene | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I would love a copy, as I love new ideas. Great concept!
Posted by: java | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
WOW !!! How exciting, I love my Pagemaps for my layouts this would be sooooo awesome. Thanks
Posted by: Bonnie | February 28, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I love the projects you've featured on this post... I think this will be a smashing success at my little LSS. If I don't win this giveaway, I'll be pre-ordering for sure!
Posted by: Barb | February 28, 2011 at 09:26 AM
This special issue looks FABULOUS! I'd love to get a closer look at this. :)
Posted by: Emily Keaton | February 28, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Wonderful!!! looking forward to getting a copy:)
Posted by: Andi Sexton | February 28, 2011 at 09:28 AM