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A blog for scrapbooking and crafting enthusiasts brought to you by the fine folks at
Scrapbook Trends, CARDS, and Simply Handmade magazines.
FROM OUR MAGAZINES
Cricut Creations
August 25th, 2010 
Like peanut butter and jelly or cheese and crackers, we are combining Northridge Publishing and Cricut by Provo Craft to create a new idea book for your creative inspiration. We need all of YOU and your amazing creations that showcase projects using the Cricut. Check out this list for what sections we are looking for and where to submit:
- Baby – share your adorable layouts all about baby, along with card ideas for baby showers, announcements, and to welcome baby
- Cards & Tags
- Disney
- Embossing
- Gifts
- Home Décor
- Just for Kids – from layouts to crafts, Cricut makes it easy to create for and with kids!
- Layouts
- Party Invitations
- Quick & Easy – showcase both layouts and cards that were created easily with the Cricut
- Vinyl Lettering
- Wedding – share your ideas for announcements, shower invitations, layouts, and wedding décor
- Your Party: Start to Finish – Invitations, decorations, favors, gift wrap, and thank yous
***PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL FOR EACH SUBMISSION YOU WOULD LIKE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.***
Deadline: 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on Sunday September 5th, 2010.
Please send submissions to submit@northridgepublishing.com.
I can’t wait to see all your wonderful submissions! Please email me at alishag@northridgepublishing.com if you have any questions.
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Alisha Gordon
Designer of the Month: Lynnette Kauffman
I am so excited to introduce all of you to Lynnette Kauffman. Lynnette is the star of our “Designer of the Month” article in the August 2010 issue of CARDS Magazine. Today, she is here to share with you a card she made exclusively for our blog and answer some of our burning questions.
Name: Lynnette Kauffman
Blog: Netter’s Notables
Welcome, Lynnette! Tell us a little about yourself.
Hi, my name is Lynnette, and I am so excited to be featured on the CARDS blog. I live in Indianapolis with my husband and our pets. I have a technical (and stressful) day job, so paper-crafting is a huge stress relief for me. It’s a creative escape that I embrace, and thankfully my husband is an enthusiastic supporter. CARDS magazine has been my favorite magazine for inspiration, so when I had my first publication accepted, I was elated. Then to be asked to be the featured designer was something I had never imagined.
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Hannah Craner
Baker’s Twine Love
Before we start talking about the beauty that is baker’s twine, I’d like to take a moment to announce the winner from last week! I read all of your comments, and hope all of you have been enjoying your vacations! If you ever need a travel buddy — I’m game 
The randomly chosen winner is…
Congratulations Amber R.! Please email me your information at alishag@northridgepublishing.com and we will get your prize box out quickly!
I have started to see baker’s twine everywhere, and have found myself obsessing over the cute little string. Traditionally, it comes in a red and white combination, but as you will see it is now available in a wide variety of colors. Swoon! As I was purusing the CARDS August 2010 issue, I noticed quite a few cards using baker’s twine. Let’s check out a few!
This first one is by Brenda Weaver. Doesn’t the red twine just pop on this card? Adorable!
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Alisha Gordon
Request for Simply Handmade Projects for the Blog
Hello wonderful readers and talented crafters! Every Tuesday I would like to showcase Simply Handmade projects you’ve made here on the blog.
We ask that if we contact you and confirm we would like your project to be featured here that you do not submit it elsewhere for publication consideration. If you are interested in having your project shown here, please email me at paiget@northridgepublishing.com with the following information filled out:
NAME:
BLOG LINK:
PROJECT TITLE:
PICTURES OF YOUR PROJECT
COMPLETE SUPPLY LIST
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECREATING YOUR PROJECT
I can’t wait to see all of the creations that you make, thanks so much and have a great week!
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Paige Evans
An Exciting New Article Change in Scrapbook Trends Magazine
With all the fun new changes here on our combined blog, I thought it would be fun to share a change to one of our Scrapbook Trends Magazine articles.
I have thoroughly enjoyed writing the “Stories to Tell” article each month. I love words. I love writing in my journal, recording my thoughts in my scrapbooks and keeping a personal blog. I love e-mailing friends, updating my Facebook status, and writing a letter or two to far-off friends. I will always find journaling rewarding.
In 2011, however, I will be writing for a new article . . . a “how to” article to help share with our readers some exciting tools, tips, and techniques to include in your scrapbooks. If you’ve followed my “Work It Out Wednesday” blog posts, you know how much I love to try new things. But I need your help! We are looking for your work to include in the article. Show us how you use die cuts, mists, embossing powders, etc. on your layouts. Look for the “How To” article call on our Scrapbook Trends Calls page. Our first month will focus on “punches.”
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Jen Gallacher
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Free digital issue: Simply Handmade
Hello, ladies! (Said in the voice of Old Spice Man, which I still can’t get out of my head.) We have an awesome giveaway today — free online access to the August-September issue of Simply Handmade. Just leave a comment to enter!
Besides the cute cover project, it’s got lots more great ideas inside, like pretty altered printer’s trays and a tutorial for this clay rose magnet.
Winner will be announced Monday.
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