Jennifer Schaerer
Let’s see. We got through Merry Hallowistmas, and Happy Merrygiving is long past as well. Hmmmm…
Then it must be time for Happy Christmastine’s Day here in Magazineland, which means that even though it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, my inner lyrics are saying what the world needs now is love, sweet love.
That’s because, along with a few changes in our columns, we’ve been thinking about the glory of love and Valentine’s Day since early last summer. We’ve also been fine-tuning our cover look, and are head over heels in love with this one:
Get ready to fall in LOVE with our January/February issue!
Aren’t those cards by cover girls Teri Anderson, Julie Campbell and Dawn McVey just, well, lovely? And hey – it sure looks like kraft is popular, doesn’t it!
As for the changes in our columns, you already know about our shift from Ask the Pros to Dear Go-to Gals. But we’ve also re-launched the Joy of Card Making column as Go-to Sketches starting in this issue.
And, since you told us in our reader surveys that you love color and the inspiration of color combinations, we’d like to introduce you to Color Play. In this new column, five designers will be given a palette of four colors to create a design that’s all about inspiration, style and trendy color combinations.
How’s this for a lovely color combination? Don’t miss our newest column: Color Play!
We’ve also covered our Valentine bases with features on Vintage Valentines and Valentines for Everyone on Your List. Oh, and don’t miss our talented Paper Crafts Go-to Gals as they Try Something New – we asked them to step out of their comfort zone and create a card in a completely different style than their usual one. Our own Kim Kesti did shabby chic. Seriously.
So if you still need to get your hands on our January/February issue, leave me a comment and I’ll send FIVE random commenters a copy. I might even find some lovely goodies from our stash to include with it, you just never know…
Love is definitely in the air,
Jennifer
P.S. Are you a fan of Paper Crafts magazine and this blog? Here’s your chance to tell us what you like, what you want to see more of, etc. Complete our 2010 Reader Survey and 20 random respondents will win a copy of our newest book, A Card a Day: Your Ultimate Resource for Inspiration, Design, Tips & Techniques (retail value $21.95!).
I guess my issue will come in today’s mail…. IT BETTER!! LOL.
Dawn’s card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love it!
Can’t wait to get this Copy..looks like loads of valentine inspirations. PTI stamps are on my christmas wishlist…have to get Dawn’s signature sets.
Thanks for the chane to win.
love those cover cards
Would LOVE a copy of the Jan/Feb magazine!!
Very elegant looking cover!
love the cards! thanks for a chance to win!
Soooooo looking forward to COLOR PLAY! BTW — I love the first combinations! Can’t wait to try them out.
I just love the magazine. I always to it to make any card that I want. It is so fun. Thanks!
This is actually my FIRST Paper Crafts magazine!! I was so excited to get it in the mail. If I win I will give this copy to my coworker who I think wants to copy every page in my magazine!
I can’t wait to get myself a copy–always so many inspiring goodies inside! Also, the new color column sounds great!
I cant wait to see all the projects on this issue! Thanks for the opportunity
Can’t wait to see the new issue!!
I love your magazine, and I appreciate being asked for my input on your survey. I’m looking forward to Color Play, because i love to follow color challenges on blogs and websites and see how everyone interprets the color combinations.
Oooh I don’t have my copy yet! Haven’t seen it in the stores here yet.
I would love a free issue! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
Haven’t seen this issue yet so would love to win one!
the cover cards are wonderful! love kraft paper-and would love this mag! i’m ready for vday cards!
I din`t get Paper Crafts around here, so I`d love to win a copy!
I’d like to win a copy to give to my friend. She has a few card making supplies, just a few, so some inspiration would be great. Maybe she will then subscribe….
Wow, I would love to win a copy. i went looking today, it was not on the shelf.
I look forward to seeing all the changes. I only get to read it at the library or look at in the store so I’d love to have my own issue.
I’m really going to miss the PC Pros, but I know the Go-to Gals will also have some great ideas. I’m so glad you’re keeping Q&A and sketch columns. I’m also anxious to see the new Color Play column! It’s always fun to try new colors that I might not think to try on my own.
love that color combo! so much fun!
A beautiful issue. Love all the changes. Great job!
I’d like to win. I need ideas…
I do need an issue for sure- love those cards on the cover!
I would love to have this issue. I love the use of an old deck of cards.
Christmastine’s Day, really! I am still really enjoying all the Christmas cards. However, I would really love to get my hands on this issue! I can’t see what your go to gals have been up to!
Thanks so much for the chance to WIN a copy!!
I love, love, love all the inspiration I find on the pages….
I haven’t seen the new Papercraft’s magazine on the magazine stand yet. I would love to get my hands on this copy. I bet there is a lot of neat ideas for Valentine cards. It is almost time to start making them.
Ohhh—I can’t wait to get that mag in my hot little hands. That is the most awesome cover!
i love the colour combo idea as sometimes that is the jumping off point to determine the mood of the card i.e. funky, elegant, sporty and then i can also start thinking about embellies!
A new year already, this is a lovely start! I love the kraft and red, so pretty. Lisa A.
I haven’t seen the magazine yet, but it would’ve been nice to have it while I was in the hospital with my son! Maybe it would have saved me from going insane from being bored!!
Sounds like a fun new column.
The cover cards are stunning! And the color play sounds like lot of fun and inspiration!
I love this issue!! The new “zones” are great!! I filled out the survery too….only problem is trying to put things in the order of “like most to least”. What if I like it all?
i haven’t seen this mag in my country yet. would love to have. It is a class above other mags… great publication. i love it.
I would love to get my hands on this!
I love this kraft-red themed cover and cannot wait to see what is inside! Thank you for the chance to win!
Wow I love to win one finally saw and bought a copy a little surprised at the cost ($$$) Will definitly pay more attention to the offers. I do not mind advertistments for lower cost of magazine. I generally buy the books because it just seems like a better deal. As always the content just dazzles!
Love to win this magazine and goodies.
can’t wait to see those projects inside. the cards look fun, but vintage valentines are probably amazing.
This looks like another excellent magazine!!!
LOVE that cover!
And fab color combo!
Pingback: Freebie Friday – “Sweet” Holiday Memories « Paper Crafts Connection
If only I won a copy! Not easy for me to put my hands on this magazine…bye from Italy….ciao!
I absolutely need a copy. My husband’s bday is February 14th so I need all the ideas I can get!
I have always looked at this magezine just never bought one. I would love to win a copy.