Scrapbook Trends - Your ultimate guide to better scrapbooking!

Scrapbook pages are full of magic as they document life, and I am reminded of that every month as we gather ideas for Scrapbook Trends. A sense of wonder at the beautiful layouts, cards, mini albums and projects is what motivates us to bring you the very best in each issue. You will find wonderful layouts and cards, stunning photography, new ideas, helpful tips and techniques, columns and informative articles to support you in your efforts to express your creativity and document your life.
The foundation of Scrapbook Trends is layouts created by our readers – scrapbookers like you who want to capture their memories and preserve them for those they care about. We love the variety of styles that these talented scrappers are willing to share as we put together the very best collection of layout ideas available.
In addition to our layout sections, Scrapbook Trends also brings you fresh article ideas to add to your scrapbooking experience. Here’s a preview of a few of our features:

Stories to Tell
Journaling is one of the most meaningful parts of scrapbooking and Jen Gallacher is here to make it easier, more fun and extra expressive! We are excited to have Jen share her expertise in getting your thoughts and feelings into your layouts. She will provide the inspiration and tips to make your stories a wonderful addition to the layouts you create. We believe it is the story behind the photos that make them even more meaningful.

Real Life
Capture the real you in your scrapbook pages! Join Jeri Huish as she helps you design pages that document your life. This fun new article series is designed to inspire you to record the details of daily living. Your life as only you know it! 

One Amazing Album
Mini albums prove that great things come in small packages! This column shares a fun, eye-catching mini album every month as Paige Evans walks us through its creation. See how you can tell a story and capture a memory all in one delightful package!

Award Winning Style
Learn about other scrapbookers – what motivates them and keeps their creativity flowing. Each month we highlight a layout that represents the great style of one of our readers, including the story behind its creation and tips for creating one of your own. Sneak a peek into the life of another scrapbooker and come away rejuvenated.

We are excited to bring you Scrapbook Trends – it is your ultimate guide to scrapbooking!

CARDS - Fresh new ideas delivered to your door!

 I simply adore card making and this year my resolution is to send more “just because” cards to my friends and loved ones. Whether it’s for a birthday, to express thanks or to simply say hi and put a smile on their face, sending a hand-crafted card is a sure way to let someone know you care about them. And since I am always ready to create a card and love finding new ideas, I am very excited to share fabulous card ideas with you every month.

CARDS is the hottest idea book series available and is sure to become your #1 resource for card inspiration. Each issue is loaded with over 100 cards for all occasions, and every card includes step-by-step instructions along with a detailed list of the products used so you can recreate any of the cards in a snap. With 148 pages, you are sure to find the inspiration you are looking for to create your own beautiful cards. Included are also the latest tips and techniques so you have everything you need to make your experience the best ever. Card making is both timeless and trendy, so this book is a resource you will turn to time and time again. Gorgeous photography, a fun square size and high quality paper makes CARDS as beautiful to look at as it is fun to use.

As a card maker, I like to keep informed on all the fun products available, so I think you will also enjoy our “Things We Love” section. It is your complete shopping guide for the latest and greatest products out there for your card making supplies. You will also love the Ultimate Card Class, where two talented designers use products from the same company to create unique and fun designs.

Cricut Magazine - Make the most of your die cutting machines!

Every issue will holds a collection of the very best ideas and inspiration. From virtually every crafting category and skill level. Included are step by step instructions so you can recreate exactly what you see or give each one your own spin.

We hope this magazine is yet another way to help inspire you to unleash your inner artist, make someone happy, make your space more beautiful or simply be creative.

Simply Handmade - Designed for those who love making things by hand!

Simply Handmade – a new bi-monthly publication designed for those to love to make things by hand. Each issue is filled with simple, stylish, do-able projects, set off with stunning photography. Simply Handmade's pages are filled with hand-crafted items to beautify the home, give as gifts to friends and loved ones, to create just for fun, and much more.

FROM THE EDITOR:

I have never made anything perfect. Nope, not once. I might have come close a few times, but there was always the stamped image that was just a little crooked. Or the bow that didn’t come out totally right. You know. Life-or-death stuff. 

I have, however, made some really great things that made other people happy and were fun to do. For example, I sewed a scalloped baby quilt that had some wonky spots at one edge. Does my daughter care? Not a bit. Do I wince a little every time I look at those spots? Well… I’m trying not to.  Here’s an equation for all of us who worry too much about perfection in our crafting: 

Being creative does not equal being perfect. 

Being creative is about renewal. And having fun. And feeling connected to the generations of women before us who did the same things. Only today we have even cooler and more diverse materials to work with, unprecedented ease of communication, and a modern design sense to bring to the table. Hello! What an incredible time to be a crafter. 

Simply Handmade exists to celebrate making useful, pretty things by hand. And to provide you with exactly what you need – step-by-step instructions, helpful patterns, and lots of pictures – to recreate these same projects yourself… or to simply get inspired as you come up with your own lovely creations. 

I’ve been excited for this magazine ever since it was a little seed of an idea being tossed around among our editors. This is what I love. If I were a kid, this would be my candy store. So I am thrilled to be in a position to share these beautiful things with all of you. Let’s create.

Create: Idea Books - Fresh Ideas in detail

STAMPING: Stamping is where it’s at! Here’s a book full of must-have ideas for taking one of the industry’s hottest techniques and turning it into stunning layouts, décor, cards and more.
 
MINI ALBUMS: Great things come in small packages! A mini album is the perfect package for memories and this exciting new book is full of ideas to help you create your own. With techniques, instructions, book-binding tips and ways to make it all come together quickly; this is your must-have resource for making albums of all types. Capture memories of celebrations, family fun, travels, baby and much more. This book will help you create your own amazing album today!

HOLIDAYS: It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we have collected the ideas to help make this your most enjoyable holiday season ever! From Halloween to Thanksgiving, Christmas to New Year’s Eve, this book is filled with projects that will add joy to your season. Included are holiday décor, cards, mini albums, gift ideas and layout ideas to wrap up all your memories. With over 130 pages full of inspiration for your holiday season, you will find just the idea you are looking for.