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Good morning and happy Friday! It's an exciting day for the SCT team as we release our brand new summer issue! This issue is now available in select independent papercraft stores (see store listing on page 75!) and for FREE download/viewing on our website HERE! It will be available in select Barnes & Noble and Books A Million locations around the first week of July.

Brimming with inspiration, the Summer 2016 issue includes:

        ▪ 100+ trendy ideas

        ▪ live & scrapbook with intent – Ali Edwards shows you how

        ▪ our team's top ten scrapbooking techniques

        ▪ cards never "felt" so good with Jennifer McGuire

        ▪ 20 free online downloads

        ▪ expert photo tips from Maggie Holmes

        ▪ … and an inspiration gallery that is full of stunning summer themed projects!

Our talented designers have once again filled this issue with amazing inspiration, creativity and clever ideas for you to try. Be sure to dowload, view or order your copy today!

*** Giveaway ***

Let's celebrate the release of our summer issue with a giveaway! We would love to give not one but TEN copies away! As we continue our 10th birthday celebration year, 10 copies seems fitting. Just leave a comment below and we would love to know when you discovered Scrapbook & Cards Today. Are you a long time reader or maybe just recently discovered the magazine and we would love to know where you call home! It's always fun to see where our readers/followers are located around the world. Don't be shy! Be sure to leave your comment by Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 pm EST. We will announce winners next Friday! Good luck!

Last week our friends from Taylored Expressions were here and we gave away a selection of their brand new inks!

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The winner of this fabulous prize package is…

What lovely colours in the ink pads. Chocolate truffle, saltwater taffy, oreo, and cherry pop. They are making my mouth water. I use black ink pads the most often, but I am pretty sure I own every shade of blue ink pads on the market with the exception of these two. Blue is my favourite colour for sure. Thanks for the opportunity to add to my stash, and for the inspiration of the card. Posted by: Dianne Lemay | June 14, 2016 at 08:12 PM

Congratulations Dianne! Please send your address and telephone number to me directly at catherine@scrapbookandcards.com with "TE winner" in your reference line. We'll be sure to send that off to Taylored Expressions so they can get the prize on it's way to you!

Thank you all for joining us today. It's always on release day that I like to publicly thank our incredible team who works so hard on each and every issue. They are a group of extraordinary women. And yes, sometimes I pinch myself that I actually have the opportunity to work with them. Their talents are extraordinary. We truly hope you enjoy our latest issue and all the other things we have to offer at SCT! Do you want a little hint at what we were working on this past week? Our second online class in partnership with PageMaps AND our 2017 Creative Planner…that's growing again! Let's just say the rest of the year is going to be as fun-filled as the first part of the year was. And we're thrilled you've come along for the ride with us!

Have a wonderful weekend celebrating all the amazing men in your life this Father's Day! I'm headed off to New York for a few days next week with almost NO agenda. WHAT??? While that's a little foreign to me, I'm looking forward to discovering new places and meeting new faces. Follow me on Instagram @catherinesct to see what I discover along the way! 

~ Catherine Tachdjian

Publisher & Founder, Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine