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When the weather starts to get cooler and the leaves
begin to fall, I always think of my mom.
Orange was her
favourite colour, and autumn was her favourite season, and
time spent with family was one of the things she cherished
most. Over the years she gathered boxes and boxes full
of family photos that are rich with history and love, and I
am so thankful to be a part of this industry where memory-
keeping and family history are so important. We hope
that this issue of
SCT
fills you with gratitude for the many
blessings that fill your lives!
We can’t wait for you to see the beautiful designs just
waiting to be dogeared and emulated. Let’s take a look at
some of the things you’ll find in the pages of this edition of
Scrapbook & Cards Today
:
There’s something about fall that ignites our creativity,
don’t you agree? Our
Handmade Embellishments
(pg. 21)
article will spark your desire to make something unique and
extra special on your next design. We’re adding handmade
touches in our autumn-themed designs and sharing steps
to create some of the embellishments you’ll see.
When you’re stuck in a creative rut, you can always find
inspiration in our
PageMaps
(pg. 29) article! Not only do
we provide you with totally free sketches that you can use,
you can check out how four designers have interpreted
four different PageMaps.
If you’re like me, you like organizing your craft room as
much as you love creating. If that’s the case, you’ll go gaga
for our
Product Play
(pg. 34) article! We’re giving you a
peek into Vicki Boutin’s amazing studio, and you’re going
to love the colourful haven she’s created. So inspiring!
from the bottom of my heart
BY SUSAN R. OPEL
supplies
CARDSTOCK: Bazzill Basics, My Favorite Things; WATERCOLOUR
CARD: Suzy Plantamura for Simon Says Stamp; STAMP, INK, DIE: Simon Says
Stamp; EMBOSSING POWDER: Avery Elle; COLOURED PENCILS:
Faber-Castell; ADHESIVE: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
So let’s get to it! Grab a cup of cider and nestle into your
easy chair, because it’s time to enjoy the fall 2019 issue of
Scrapbook & Cards Today
!
SUSAN R. OPEL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF