Hello and Happy Friday! Has Spring arrived where you are? The weather is trying really hard to be spring-like where I am, but Mother Nature isn’t sure she is ready to say goodbye to Winter yet. Honestly, though, I cannot wait to see little flowers popping up in the garden. I so love my garden!
With each season change, a new issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine releases. The Spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine went live today! This beautiful magazine is available in hardcopy from select retailers, including many Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Chapter’s/Indigo stores! The Spring 2017 issue can be viewed online for free here: http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/current-issue
The Spring issue includes all of these wonderful articles. On these individual web pages, you can view the artwork from each article as well as download each article as a separate PDF. It is also a great place to pin your favourite products from!
- Spring 2017 Issue
- Covers – Takes 2 & 3!
- 10 Most Wanted
- Pic Tips by Megan Hoeppner
- Pocket Play by Kelly Noel
- Mixed Media Made Easy by Vicki Boutin
- Build A Background
- PageMaps
- Make It Mini by Virginia Nebel
- Around The Page by Lisa Dickinson
- Two-Page Spreads
- Creative Cards by Kimberly Crawford
- Design Your Story by Cathy Zielske
- Card Cafe by Melissa Phillips
- Inspiration Gallery 1
- Inspiration Gallery 2
- Inspiration Gallery 3
- With Love
- Before We Go
- Advertisers
Did you know that you can also view all of the Scrapbook & Cards Today magazines, from the current one back to the first issue that was released in 2006, online here? You can view and/or download them all for FREE!
Here are a few projects from the Spring issue to get you inspired …
Sweet Girl by Megan Hoeppner
The Best by Stacy Cohen
Ewe Are Loved card by Kimberly Crawford
With each issue, they also provide free sketches, cut files, and printable files. Each issue has a full series of bonus items that will inspire scrapbookers, card makers and paper crafters everywhere! Here are a couple of my favourites from the Spring issue:
I hope these projects have inspired you and have you wanting to see more! See the current issue here: http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/current-issue
You can also find hundreds of free sketches, and other free downloadable cut files and printables on their website.
Last but not least, Scrapbook & Cards Today is turning 11! Be sure to visit their blog and join the fun tomorrow as they kick off their 11th birthday celebration with 11 days of birthday inspiration and prizes. Trust me, you do not want to miss it! With over $3K in prizes to give away, it’s going to be fun!
To celebrate the release of the Spring 2017 issue, Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine would like one lucky Stamp & Scrapbook Expo friend to receive a one-year subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine!
Learn more about Scrapbook & Cards Today:
For a chance to win a subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine, leave a comment on this blog post. The giveaway runs until midnight EST on Thursday, March 23rd. Good luck!
Last week’s Freebie Friday post was sponsored by Pretty Pink Posh. Thank you to everyone who commented on last week’s blog post! The giveaway was for a prize pack from their new March release.
The winner is … Debbie!
Congratulations Debbie! Please email me at jen@scrapbookexpo.com with your mailing address.
Thanks for joining me this week. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Don’t forget … if you want a chance to win a subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine, you need to leave a comment on this post.
If you are looking to be further inspired, join Stamp & Scrapbook Expo here:
Have a wonderful week! See you here next Friday!
~ Jen
Love this magazine
and would love to
win a copy to look
through! Happy St.
Patrick’s Day.
Carla from Utah
I love to learn new ideas, and would love magazine subscription!!
I would love to have this magazine–I need inspiration.
That is a nice prize. Thank you for offering it.
Would love this magazine.
Let the luck of the Irish be my luck to win this subscription! Top o’ the day!
The spring issue is loaded with fabulous ideas! I’d love to win a year’s subscription!
Thanks for featuring the scrapbook magazine… really appreciate the share .
Wonderful prize – thanks for the chance to win a subscription.
love Scrapbook and Cards today. Would love to win a years subscription. Thanks for the chance
Would love to win this. I very much miss all the printed mags from the early 2000s. Sad they are mostly gone. Would love to check this one out!!!!
Such a lovely magazine! Filled with wonderful inspiration!!!
Would love a free subscription!
Fabulous magazine! Would love to get re-inspired each season with a hard copy subscription! There’s nothing like flipping through a magazine…in print!
I love SCT. I got my first issue at your Scrapbook Expo years ago and have been hooked ever since.
I would love a subscription toSCT
Awesome giveaway….thanks!
I love to craft and I find that I like to hunt down the latest. Thanks
I would love this magazine!
Great giveaway..would love to win it..
So many fresh ideas in each magazine. I would love to win this prize!
I used to love getting my scrapbooking magazine but then it went out of print! I’d read it cover to cover in one sitting. I was so inspired to create and learned so much! This would be a great prize to win!
I have never seen this magazine and would love to have some new ideas for cards!
This magazine is always so fun to look at – great ideas and inspiration. Would love to win a subscription! Thanks
Love Stacy’s page. So much movement and fun.
thanks for the chance to win the magazine.
I need new ideas for my greeting cards.
To win a subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today would make me the happiest girl in the whole USA! I miss the smell of the paper and ink that you get from a hard copy of their magazine! Holding it in my hands is such a wonderful feeling and I miss it so much! I hate having to choose between getting my medications and being able to have an actual copy of a magazine that I love in my hands!!! Fingers crossed and thanks for the chance to win a dream come true!!! <3
Love your magazine and all the inspiration within it.
Keeping my fingers crossed to win this subscription. 🙂
Thanks for this blog entry…it had lots of great offerings!
Love Freebie Friday!
I love looking for new techniques and inspiration!
Would love the inspiration.
Scrapbook & Cards Today is awesome for offering issues free online, each issue has so many amazing projects and great inspiration. I would love a subscription, thanks for the chance to win!
Have lots of paper, dies, stamps, and supplies…now I need ideas and inspiration!
This magazines will help me by getting my old brain cranking again with new ideas. 🙂
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This is a wonderful give away. I would love to have new ideas for scrap booking!
Thanks you! Looks like a wonderful magazine…I would love a chance to win a subscription!
Love this magazine! So much inspiration and ideas!
Love the Expo!! Can’t wait to see the magazine.
Always prefer an actual magazine! Digital inspiration is great but nothing beats paper in hand. This is a great one, too.
I would love to win a free subscription, love the great ideas in this magazine
Thanks for offering the magazine as a prize! I really enjoy the printed versions of crafty magazines.
Great looking magazine filled with fun ideas and tips! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this magazine and all the projects shared that inspire me to try them as well
I would love a subscription to the wonderful magazine.
I would like be to have a subscription so that my shortcomings in certain areas can be helped along by examples, tips, and ideas!
Wow what a great giveaway!! Looks jam packed with inspiration!!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
This is a great magazine–about the only one ledt and hope it never goes away.
Would love, love, love a subscription
I love the layouts and card. So cute. TFS and for this fun giveaway.
Oh what fun it would be to win. All those great ideas right to your mail box!!
I wish I could find this in my local B&N! It’s awesome that you can view it for free online, but sometimes it’s just nice to hold it in your hands.
Laura, it is available at B&N. If you cannot find it at your local one, I would ask them for it 🙂
I sooo miss getting a scrapbook magazine mailed to me. I would love to win this opportunity. To get it out of the mailbox and thumb slowly through the pages would be wonderful.
Awesome magazine! I appreciate the chance to win a subscription!
Oh, pick me!
This magazine is great. It gives so many ideas.
Thanks for the chance to ein a subscription to this fantastic magazine filled with so much creativity!!
Oh goodness how much I would use this!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I would love to have a subscription to this magazine. Looks like a pretty nice one.
Would love to win this!
I love scrapbook expo and the magazine would be icing on the cake!
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Would love a subscription and get some great ideas.
I really would love a subscription to this magazine.
awesome stuff!! Can’t wait to check it out!!
I would love to have the magazine for help with ideas!
Great!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
This is a great build up to the Expo.
Would love to win this magazine.
Would love to win this magazine., it looks awaesome
Thanks for the link to view past issues! Nothing like the real thing in my hands tho!
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Yes, I confess I ❤️ Paper and I can not lie❣❣❣
I enjoyed your spring magazine! I would love to win a subscription! Sending you many bright and beautiful blessings!
I make 99% of my cards… Would like to win!
Cool thanks
Would love to win a subscription!!!!
Oh my goodness … I would LOVE to win a subscription to this magazine! Since so many other magazines stopped printing their editions and went strictly digital or discontinued completely, I have sooooo missed having an actual PRINTED magazine arrive in my mailbox! There’s nothing like curling up with a hot cup of coffee and a new scrapbook magazine to help get those creative juices flowing. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a subscription!
Would love ❤️ to win ! Thanks
So many great ideas!! Would love to win a subscription. Can’t wait for the Expo in Orlando.
Love card making magazines. Would love to win this one!
Would love to get this! I need new ideas.
Love the fresh new ideas in each issue.
Love the ideas in this magazine.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS FOR MY CARDS, GOT SOME DECO FOIL AT EXPO IN PLEASANTON AND CANNOT WAIT TO TRY IT! THESE CARD IDEAS ARE GREAT!
I keep all papercrafting magazines. Have a ton but what would another subscription do – just add more! Love it.
Love all the great inspiration in this magazine. Would love to win!
I would love to win a subscription to this magazine!
I’don’t love to win. Thanks for another chance.
I am always happy when I see this magazine. Brings me so much joy
Fingers and toes crossed, so hoping for a win! I used to get this magazine and loved it. Wouldn’t mind getting it again, it would give me more inspiration!
Such a colorful magazine cover design. I bet it is full of fun ideas.
Looks like it’s packed with inspiration and lots of great ideas for scrapping and card making. Keeping my fingers crossed!
I miss having a magazine to spark ideas & would love to win this!
Well who wouldn’t want this magazine!? Scrap booking is the best!
Yippee! A scrapbooking magazine just got me! What a great opportunity!
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Love this magazine!! Wish it was monthly!!!!
This looks like a great magazine! Full of resources and beautiful pictures. I would love, love , love to win a supscription!
my laptop isn’t working well. Not all my keys are working 🙁 please enter me, thanks.
One of my fav mags as you can tell by my blog posts, and coincidentally my b’day is March 23rd so I’d love winning a subscription! Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
It would be so awesome to have a copies of SCT showing up in my mailbox!!!
Love to scrapbook and make cards as well as other crafts would be amazing to get a copy from you too
Thank you for offering such an inspiring giveaway. I love to make cards, and I welcome inspiration from all sources.
This is a great magazine for those of us that get stuck on making the same ol’ cards.
And this blog is one of THE best blogs for all things scrappin’. Even if I don’t win, you should still know we appreciate the time you invest in making our lives easier. 🙂
Love all the ideas they share. Spring is almost here! Good luck everyone! Happy Spring!!
I would love to win this subscription. The inspiration and ideas a endless.
Thank you for the opportunity to always have new inspirations for me!!!
Love that this magazine is free to view online but I would love a subscription to it! Crossing fingers. Thanks for sharing.
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This magazine looks awesome! Hard to find a magazine with all this information in one place!
Would love to win!
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I came across this magazine on the app Blog Lovin’. I absolutely ❤️ it!!! It’s great to be able to view it online but there’s just something about having the print copy in my hands!!!! Gotta have it!
i LOVE Scrapbook and Cards! It’s full of GREAT ideas and inspiration.
Oh My Goodness! Such beautiful inspiration. I would love to win a subscription!
I’m new to card making and love to read about new ideas. Would love to try this magazine!
You don’t see many magazines out there for scrapbooking or cards any more. Would love a subscription to this magazine.
Love getting ideas for unique cared.
This is a wonderful magazine lots of ideas
Wow would love this thank you for the chance to win
Oh happy day!! I would love to win the subscription. The monthly inspirations would really help.
Could you some inspiration.
Have been loving Scrapbook and Cards Today for years. Thank you for the chance to win a subscription to this great publication!
What lovely sample pages you show! I really like reading the printed page and would love to win a magazine subscription!
I would love to win a subscription! It’s been awhile since I’ve paged through a scrapbooking or card making magazine, but I’d love the inspiration. Thanks so much for the chance to win:-)
A subscription to your magazine would be fantastic. I love to hold the magazine so I can look at it over and over. Thanks
Awesome magazine! Would love a subscription
So many inspirational ideas. Going to have knee replacement surgery in May. A subscription would be wonderful therapy while I’m recovering.
Love getting new ideas & seeing the latest trends!
Would love a subscription to this awesome magazine!
This is one of the best magazines we have left — I’d love a subscription – there’s something about holding magazine in my hands that is so satisfying … almost as good as completing a scrappy project! Thanks for the chance to win!
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN A SUBSCRIPTION. I LOVE NEW IDEAS FOR SCRAPBOOKING!
THANKS FOR OFFERING THIS AWESOME GIFT.
Can’t wait for Expo to come my way in Juky and live this magazine too Thanks for the chance to win
After years of getting 3 different scrapbook magazines, all of a sudden, I can’t find any. My big chain bookstore used to have many and now they have none. I so looked forward to reading each issue. This would really be wonderful to receive at my home and linger over each article. Always looking for creative ideas. I have been scrapbooking for over 40 years, even before it became so popular.
I love this magazine, but could not renew again!, Thank you
Love Scrapbooks & Cards Today. It’s a great magazine, I buy it when I can find it.
Love Scrapbooks & Cards Magazine, buy it when I can find it at BAM. Thanks for the chance to win this subscription.
Would love this subscription! Ideas are always so helpful to get started!
I would love the opportunity to check out this magazine.
Amazing giveaway. …I love Scrapbook and Cards magazine. ..thanks for a chance to win. ?
Great giveaway! I’m always looking for new and fun ideas.
How fun it would be to look forward to this magazine all year!
Love this magazine…always great ideas and inspiration. Like seeing it online ..but always prefer holding it in my hands
Love the free items available online, but more of a “hands on” person, so the subscription would be awesome! I too, and waiting for my flower gardens to wake up, Jen. Happy Spring!
Would love the magazine – great ideas!
Sounds like this magazine is full of inspiration – would love to win a subscription !
It’s hard to find magazines like this in this town. I would love to see your magazine.
Hi – I just joined this blog and looking forward to reading everything. Also, I would love winning this magazine. Thank you for accepting me
I love crafting magazines and this one looks like a good one, hope I can win it.
I have always loved your magazine. Such great articles and samples. I would love to win.
Would love to have a subscription!
Awesome! Thank you for the opportunity! I will be attending my 1st ever crop thanks to my wonderful friend Teri! <3
I love the inspiration the magazine can give me!
I would love to get one
Love the combination of cards and scrapbooking. That’s why I do both!
Love this magazine and all of the inspiration.
I’m new to paper crafting, so I love discovering sources of inspiration and information. This magazine looks awesome!
Looking forward to the Expo. Would also love to be a winner!
Fresh ideas for crafting are always welcome in my book! I love seeing what creative projects other crafters come up with.
Love scrapbooking magazines this would be great prize.
Amazing! I would love a subscription.
Very inspiring magazine!
The samples of the magazine are beautiful. I hope i’m the winner!
I would love to win this magazine!
Love, love, love this magazine. Would treasure a copy!
Love the magazine. Hope I win
Love SCT and how they are so generous to sponsor you and others!! Great inspiration!
Love the inspiration – this is my happy place!
Your magazine looks very interesting. This is the first I’ve heard of it. Thanks for giving us a chance to win a subscription.
I love learning new tips and tricks. I’d love to win a subscription!
Oh my goodness, what a joy it would be to win this subscription — scrapbooking is my passion and card making is next. Would love to have ideas and inspiration all wrapped up in one magazine!! Thank you for offering.
There’s nothing better than turning pages in a magazine or book. I would love to win the magazine subscription. Flipping pages is where I get the best inspirations for the projects I create. Thanks for the opportunity.
Wow! Your email today is chock full of inspiration!
Another great giveaway
I would love to win a subscription to this magazine that I drive over an hour to purchase at JoAnns. Thanks for a chance to win one!!!
Would love to win a subscription. I used to get scrap magazines in the mail but so many quit publishing. It would be great to receive this one!
A subscription would be awesome. I have been wanting to get some type of magazine for new inspirations and card making is something I am looking into besides my scrapbooking. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Would absolutely LOVE to win this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks for the chance to win this amazing magazine!
I’d love to win this magazine. It’s filled with great inspiration.
Super cute ideas! I could use some inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway!
We don’t have such a great magazine in Sweden, so I would love to have the change to win.
So I can be more inspired making cards
Just beginning to get an interest in card making. This magazine would be great help!
Would love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Would love the subscription, but glad I can view the magazine online for free. Thanks!
I can’t wait until June when you come to Minnesota! Would love to win a subscription to your amazing magazine.
I love love this magazine! Keep up the great work
I need help!!
I would love to win a subscription BUT the fact you have all those past issues available to download is FABULOUS (how long is this offer) thank you
would love the chance to win a subscription
Nice! Thanks for the chance to win!
I am so excited to go to the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo in Grapevine, TX in a few days. And hoping to win a subscription!!
It would be so fun to win a subscription to this magazine, it’s inspiring!
I would so love this magazine. Thank you for the opportunity.
Love this magazine! ?