Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog: Lots to share today...and a giveaway!

Good morning and happy Friday to all our SCT friends around the world! It is just that kind of happy day at SCT headquarters. You know that feeling when it all comes together and you want to burst? It's that day! As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago we have been very hard at work and this morning, this beautiful spring issue went off to the printer...

(cover artwork by Sue Althouse, photo by Vicki Boutin)

We could not be more excited for this issue as it is jam packed with amazing inspiration from an incredibly talented team of amazing designers. With new features this year, Ali Edward's continuing to share her love of journaling and showcasing all the wonderful new products on the market, it's going to be a great year that kicks off with this fun issue. We've also added to our design team and can't wait to share that news with you on the 21st when this issue releases in stores and on our website.

For readers that have asked, SCT magazine can only be found in select independent stores across North America (locations here) and not in the large format retailers like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann stores, grocery stores or book stores. Why you ask? Well its pretty simple, we LOVE our independent retailers where the magic of education and products come together. We have always wanted to provide our independent store owners with a little something special that people can only find in their stores. They work hard and we love to support them. If you don't have a local scrapbook store in your area then you can always subscribe (for postage and handling only!) or you can view or download any of our issues online, for FREE, anytime here! This new spring issue will be on our website and in stores on March 21st so mark your calendars.

But wait there's more! Not only have we been working on the spring issue, we have been working on this fabulous special issue, CardMaps Vol. 4! CardMaps Vol. 4 will begin shipping on April 25th and is bigger and better than ever. With 24 additional pages, more cards, more sketches and beautiful cut files, it's a must-have!

(cover artwork by Shellye McDaniel)

Preorders for CardMaps 4 will start next Friday, March14th! Stay tuned!

Lastly, we revealed our brand new Crop & Create Delivered "Hello There" spring kit this week and we have just 28 remaining! Amazing! Look at this beautiful kit Lynn Ghahary, our Kit Coordinator has put together...

A peek at all the amazing products in this kit...

You also get exclusive sketches from PageMaps, the exclusive stamp set and flair you see in the photo, but also exclusive cut files, full colour instructions and links to three private videos that Jen Gallacher has produced with the contents on this kit! You can read more about the kit here and you can order one of the last kits here! Jam packed with goodness...and today, one lucky SCT reader has the chance to win one! It you would love to greet your mail person at the door with this box in their hands, just leave a comment below by Thursday, March 13! Good luck.

Have we inspired you with all things spring? Looking out of the office at a mountain of snow, we cannot wait for spring to arrive! Have a wonderful weekend and join us tomorrow as we have some winners of past giveaways to announce. Will you be lucky? You just never know :)

~ Catherine

Comments

Both issues look awesome! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win that gorgeous kit!

Posted by: Denise Luscan | March 07, 2014 at 02:27 PM

What a great prize! Thanks for the chance to win. SCT is so inspiring.

Posted by: Donna Gabbard | March 07, 2014 at 02:33 PM

Super cute kit! Would love to win it! Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Denise Key | March 07, 2014 at 02:37 PM

What a fantastic giveaway. I would love to win.

Posted by: Tanja | March 07, 2014 at 02:41 PM

This would brighten any scrapper's spring. Such pretty stuff.

Posted by: Susanne | March 07, 2014 at 02:41 PM

I would love to win this awesome kit! AJ@queenofmynest

Posted by: AJ | March 07, 2014 at 02:42 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Would love to see my name as the lucky winner who will have this awesome kit coming their way! Thanks for the chance to!

Posted by: barbara macaskill | March 07, 2014 at 02:51 PM

ohhhh the color mix and patterns in this is sooo cute and happy!!!!

Posted by: Wendi R | March 07, 2014 at 02:51 PM

Thanks so much for the chance to win this fabulous Spring kit of goodies.

Posted by: rosalie | March 07, 2014 at 02:52 PM

I just subscribed to your magazine this winter, and last weekend was my first Crop and Create in Markham. This kit would be a great way to be inspired in my new hobby of scrapbooking. Whoever wins is in for a real treat!

Posted by: Julie Golding Page | March 07, 2014 at 02:53 PM

What a great kit just jam packed with inspiration! Would love to win it! Thanks for offing the opportunity to win it.

Posted by: Marjorie | March 07, 2014 at 02:59 PM

Looks like just the kit I need for a spring lift! Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Debbie V | March 07, 2014 at 02:59 PM

Wauw, what an amazing kit!! Sooo packed full of wonderful goodies.

Posted by: Pia Larsen | March 07, 2014 at 03:02 PM

I love the Crop and Create Spring Kit! It has everything you need and more! I love the beautiful colors!

Posted by: Michelle Noble | March 07, 2014 at 03:03 PM

Looks like a great kit! I would have flowers inside long before I see any outside. ;-)

Posted by: diana | March 07, 2014 at 03:13 PM

Oh My Goodness, would I love to win the items today, so I am begging to pick me. I will be the luckiest Lady in Chino if I do win. So sending positive thoughts

Posted by: Karen aka soccerboyzmom | March 07, 2014 at 03:16 PM

This is one exceptional kit. The butterfly is adorable. I have my finger crossed. I tried crossing my dogs toes but she wouldn't cooperate. Hee hee

Posted by: sharon L | March 07, 2014 at 03:18 PM

Beautiful kit.

Posted by: Jane | March 07, 2014 at 03:26 PM