Susan R. Opel
Today’s the day! Yes, our January/February 2013 issue is officially on sale today, and I’m here to celebrate this awesome magazine!
It’s always exciting to embark on a new calendar year in the magazine world, and we’ve got a few fun changes in store that we think you’ll like. Make sure to read the editor’s note by Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Schaerer to see what’s new. I’m particularly excited about the Fresh Face icon!
So, about this issue. . . . From our previous Reader Survey, you’ve told us that you struggle with masculine cards. Our answer to that is a whole feature called Valentine Cards for Guys. You’ll find 33 manly ideas to express your love. I must admit, this card by Betsy Veldman makes me giggle!
Nice View Card by Betsy Veldman
Our reader survey tells us that you make a LOT of cards for birthdays. In our Milestone Birthday feature we have cards to celebrate every birthday from 1 to 100. You can get a whole slew of ideas for whomever’s birthday is next on your list. Emily Branch made this funny and clever card for a 50th birthday. You’ll find 6 additional ideas in the digital issue! Don’t forget that if you’re a subscriber, the digital issue is yours for free. Stop by this blog post for how to sign up if you haven’t already.
$49.95 Plus Tax Card by Emily Branch
Survey says – you love to stamp! Maureen Merritt’s wintry card is sweetly stamped in red and blue. It just makes me want to curl up on the couch with a good cup of coffee and a thrilling book. Her card is a part of our Cozy Winter feature. And yes, 6 more projects waiting just for you in the digital besides the thirteen that appear in the issue.
Cozy Up Card by Maureen Merritt
Let us know what you’re excited to see in this issue (or what you like best if you’ve already peeked at the digital issue). One commenter will win the Coffee Cozy stamp set and dies from Lil’ Inker Designs. All comments must be received by Thursday, December 13th at 5 pm MST.
We hope you love this issue as much as we do! It’s a keeper for sure!
We’re all ears when it comes to our readers,
Really cute card samples posted today! I esp. love cards/projects that show a sense of humor. Betsy is phenominal when it comes to creativity!! thanks for the chance to win!!
I’m excited to see the fresh faces!!! And kudos to tech support at PaperCrafts. I was having issues logging into my PC app, but Cody took care of it in no time.
I love the sneaks shown here and I can’t wait to see the “Fresh Face” icon!!! I looked at my various local spots yesterday and didn’t see it on the news-stand yet — I’ll be looking again when I go out tonight!!! That Lil’ Inkers set is adorable! thanks for the chance to win.
I really like the inspiration for masculine ‘love’ cards, soooo many clever designs!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I could always use more inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win!
Oh my…that set is adorable!!! I’m looking forward to seeing all the new trends for the new year in your next issue…always find inspiration!!!
I really liked the section in the magazine called “All That Glitters”, it does a great job of showcasing fun ways glitter card stock can be used.
Love seeing all the inspiration!
I’m always excited to see what else there is to make with scrapbooking supplies and tools in addition to LOs and cards.
I always looking forward to seeing new projects and getting a peek at the trends in paper crafting.
I love all the ideas so far and I love those cofee cozies
The Go-to-Gals column is my favorite. I learn so much from them. I LOVE that Lil Inkers set! If I don’t win it, I’m buying it!
This looks like a super issue indeed!!! My favorite part to check out is the Stamp IT section. Can’t wait to see the Masculine cards…the hardest for me to come up with too!
Hope I win as I don’t have any coffee stamp sets and I loves my coffee friends!!!
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What a great set – so versatile. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I have lots of “tea” sets but no coffee sets so this one would be great – and dies to match – it’s a win/win!
Love love LOVE new magazines for the new year! Especially excited to pick this one up! And that die/stamp set has been on my wish list for awhile now!
I am so excited to see this issue, especially the masculine cards cos those are the toughest ones to create. TFS
I’m excited to see more masculine cards!
I’m excited to see milestone birthday ideas. Thank you for a chance to win since finding a copy is difficult around where I live.
Beautiful and super sweet issue
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I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.
I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your
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I do take pleasure in writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are wasted
just trying to figure out how to begin. Any
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