FALL 2008 ISSUE 11 here comes fall... FAST SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TRAVEL LAYOUTS telling YOUR story great ideas for vintage inspired projects plus! dimensional cards that really POP! www.scrapbookandcards.com contents FALL ’08 everyday essentials 13 most wanted Our favourites from summer CHA! 17 our 4-designer challenge Check out four unique layouts using the same set of products 21 vintage is vogue 34 24 scrap happens Wood grain, earthy textures, and yummy fall foliage are this simply fall 51 issue’s theme 45 celebrating fall Snuggle up under a cozy blanket to enjoy these fun fall layouts! the 3T’s (tips, tricks, noteworthy and techniques) 50 at home with…Melissa Phillips 7 founder’s letter 29 cards that pop festive fall greetings Cards lacking that certain some- 51 8 take 2 and 3 thing? Try adding some dimension! Earth tones, an adorable owl, Don’t miss two other great and, as always, a little bling, alternatives on our cover 32 easy, detailed, expert these fall cards are sure to inspire 9 editor’s letter 34 ask a designer the 3I’s (ideas, insights, Designer Kim Hughes shares her 10 comments and letters and inspiration) expert tips on making the most of your button collection 55 a refl ection of you what’s next 72 Hands-on tips for getting Be the fi rst to know what’s in 36 the best of both worlds YOUR story told store for our winter issue Don’t miss part 3 of our 4 part series on hybrid scrapbooking 60 based on a sketch 73 marketplace 39 the traveling scrapper 63 reader’s gallery 76 directory Un-scrapped travel photos got you down? Try these easy solutions 82 something special today! 45 13 24 39 www.scrapbookandcards.com 5 founder’s letter • SCT here did the summer go? Is it just me, or did this one go by particu- larly fast? My family enjoyed our annual trip to Maine; spent some Wtime at the cottage; and, the greatest part…I took more pictures than ever! Armed with a new camera, I enjoyed snapping those candid, everyday moments—and envisioning all of the yummy new products from the summer CHA show that were going to coordinate perfectly with my photos. As I now look ahead, the team has a busy fall planned. Once again, we will be sponsoring the amazing CreativFestival in Toronto (October 17–19) where Kerry will be teaching three fantastic Easy, Detailed, Expert classes. We also have an innovative product showcase area and will be offering many demos and make n’ takes over the three days. We hope to see you there! For more informa- tion, please visit www.creativfestival.ca. Lastly, thank you for visiting our blog and for the incredible feedback that you continue to share with us! We love that our blog has become a place where readers can depend on receiving the latest and greatest techniques, participate in fun challenges, check out what other readers are submitting, and win fantastic prizes! Oh, and before I forget, please visit our blog on World Card Making Day (October 4th) to view lots of amazing cards by some of the indus- try’s top designers (www.scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com). Enjoy all that fall has to offer and remember to capture those wonderful a new issue, everyday moments! a new contest… Visit our website at www. scrapbookandcards.com CATHERINE TACHDJIAN for details on how to Founder & Publisher enter to win a fabulous sewing machine from Janome! Well, I had too many favourites from the summer CHA show to mention, but I did want to share this beautiful mini album with you. It caught my eye the minute I walked into the Maya Road booth and I knew that its great use of colour, innovative techniques, and beautiful photography would be an inspiration to all. remember by JESSICA SEPPA, BOISE, ID supplies ALBUM, Maya Road; PATTERNED PAPER, Pink Paislee, Creative Imagina- tions, Sweetwater; BUTTONS, CHARMS, CHIPBOARD, RIBBON, AND STAMPS, Maya Road; INK, Clearsnap; RUB-ONS, American Crafts, Daisy D’s, Love, Elsie, Maya Road; STICKERS, Jenni Bowlin, Daisy D’s; TRANSPARENCIES, 7 Gypsies, Heidi Swapp; OTHER, antique buttons, baker’s twine, felt fl ower, ribbon, seam binding www.scrapbookandcards.com 7 take 2…and 3! We asked 3 designers to work with our cover photo and, because they did such a fabulous job, we just had to share their layouts with you! FALL 2008 ISSUE 11 (on the cover) perfection FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Catherine Tachdjian by KIMBER MCGRAY, CARMEL, IN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kerry McRorie supplies CARDSTOCK, Worldwin; PATTERNED PAPER, Scenic Route, BasicGrey, Crate Paper, SEI; LETTER STICKERS, Heidi Swapp; PUNCH, EK Success; BUTTONS, KI Memories; FLOSS, DMC EDITORIAL by VIVIAN MAS- Special Projects Editor Sarah Swanson Photo Editor Justin Wootton KET, DENVER, CO Contributing Editors Jen Walker Karen Douse supplies CARDSTOCK, Bazzill; PATTERNED PAPER, October DESIGN TEAM Kim Hughes Afternoon; FELT Holly Pittroff LETTERS AND SWIRLS, Fancy Pants; BRADS, Michelle Engel American Crafts; FONT, Christine Hill TW Cen MT Tina Werner Kimber McGray Roxanne Jegodtka DESIGN Art Direction & Design Sun Ngo, www.sunngo.com Contributing Designer Angela Urbano Sketch Artist Anam Stubbington Illustrations www.istockphoto.com PRODUCTION Production Director Jack Tachdjian, AMV Graphics The placement of Vivian’s title keeps the layout photo focused and clean. She also successfully leads PHOTOGRAPHY Studio F8 the eye around the page through her use of the ADVERTISING & EVENTS felt fl ourishes and the placement of the green brads. Advertising Sales Catherine Tachdjian Events Manager Tracy Blake SALES & MARKETING Director of Sales & Marketing Tracy Blake Customer Service Manager Chris Blake Accounting Manager Raffi Boudakian by JEN BACKLER, Scrapbook & Cards Today is published by Scrapbook & Cards Today Inc., 139 Church Street Markham, ON L3P 2M2. BINBROOK, ON Catherine is a proud member of the Independent Publishers Association of Ontario. supplies CARDSTOCK, Core’dinations, Scrapbook & Cards Today is published four times a year Bazzill; PATTERNED (spring, summer, fall, winter). Scrapbook & Cards Today is PAPER, Scenic Route; available through retailers across North America,on our website, STAMPS, Gel-a- www.scrapbookandcards.com or by subscription through tins; INK, Tsukineko; [email protected]. EMBOSSING POWDER, Gel-a-tins; LETTER Please write to us at: Scrapbook & Cards Today, STICKERS AND EPOXY 139 Church Street, Markham ON, L3P 2M2. (416) 855-9637 EMBELLISHMENT, SEI; BRADS, Queen & Editorial questions or comments should be sent to Co.; RHINESTONES, [email protected]. KaiserCraft; PEN, With our compliments, Scrapbook & Cards Today Uniball; OTHER, cork is for distribution only; not for resale purposes. Retailers wishing to distribute Scrapbook & Cards Today should Jen plays up the fall theme through her use of email [email protected]. stamped tree images. She also adds a feminine quality PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT #41298561 to the layout with the purple and pink paper. 8 scrapbook & cards today • fall 2008 editor’s letter • SCT ately, my six year This recent reminiscing has also caused me to realize old son, Graham, that, while there are literally hundreds of photos of my Lhas wanted to look children, there are very few of me. So many of my children’s repeatedly at his baby likes and dislikes, milestones and challenges, smiles and album. He asks me to tell scowls, have been recorded for all to see, but there are no him stories of the funny traces of mine. I am resolved to change all this and have things he said as he was turned to A Refl ection of You (p. 55) for inspiration. learning to talk (he called This article investigates many ways to ensure the telling his pacifi er a wo-wo), of YOUR story. and he talks of his earli- So, it is with these things in mind that I welcome you to est memories of people, the fall issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today. Full of warmth, places, and things. I didn’t engaging stories, comic relief from our friends Angela and know, until recently, that children were capable of nostalgia! Rozanne (see Scrap Happens on page 24), and endless I have always thought that adulthood was a prerequisite for seasonal inspiration, I am convinced, more than ever, that looking back. this issue has what it takes to help you tell your life story. As the temperatures drop and more time is spent snuggling indoors, it would seem that I am not alone in my trip down memory lane. Holly Pittroff has written a fantastic article on the appeal of heritage pages in Vintage is Vogue (p. 21). Her layout entitled “60 years…same hairstyle” is KERRY MCRORIE sentimental, yet hysterically funny, all at the same time. Editor-in-chief My 4 year-old nephew, Charlie, has just started Kindergarten and I wanted to make something extra special to mark the occasion. This fun canvas board measures 16x20 and is the perfect size to hang in his room—this way he can practice his ABC’s whenever he wishes. Please visit our blog on Tuesday, September 30th when I will show you in detail how to make this cute project. *The supply list for this ABC board can be found on page 81. www.scrapbookandcards.com 9 comments & letters hearty congrats! We'd love to hear Please join us in congratulating from you! design team member Christine Hill We always love hearing from for walking 60 km (37.2 miles) in our readers! Whether you have get ready a raving review or a constructive the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. to spook! 1 criticism, we welcome your com- The walk took place on September ments. Send us your feedback to One of many things that we noticed at 6th and 7th and benefi ted the [email protected].