The January 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes is now hitting mailboxes and newsstands, and we’re excited for you to read it! You see, we’ve made several enhancements for the 2010 year in response to the feedback we’ve received from you to help inspire and energize your scrapbooking. We’re confident you’ll love the updates, and we can’t wait to hear what you think. As a sneak peek in honor of heading into the 2010 decade, here are 10 new favorites introduced in the January issue.
1. A majority of layouts in the issue are two-page layouts with 4″ x 6″ photos. Let the layouts inspire your pages to come together quickly with photos straight from your printer. You’ll find examples in the “To Crop or Not to Crop” and “Winter Whites” articles and in the new “CK Shows You How,” “Fast Pages with 4″ x 6″ Photos,” and “15-Minute Layout” columns, the latter two of which provide step-by-step instructions for creating the layouts. This beautiful design by Brenda Hurd is a great example.
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Brenda Hurd, as seen in the January 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes, page 31
2. You’ll now be able to download the monthly CK Sketch as a layered PSD file to use as a digital page template or in designing digital layouts. We’ll continue to offer the sketch and its variations for printouts in your binder as well.
3. You’ll see more techniques in the upcoming year. We’ve increased the number of technique photos throughout the magazine as well, and we’ve dedicated two new columns to give you more ideas in addition to our favorite technique columns from 2009. For example, in “CK Shows You How,” you’ll learn a technique in three levels of use—in January, learn three techniques for heat embossing.
4. And speaking of techniques, you’re going to need some tools every now and then. With so many tools available, how can you decide which one is right for you? We make it easy with the new product-comparison reviews at the end of “Latest & Greatest.” We test the options and give you the benefits of several models. Check out these snapshots from when our team tested heat guns for this issue.
Here’s Megan Hoeppner and Joannie McBride stamping their images before heat embossing.
5. Save money and get more from your supplies with the budget-friendly tips you’ll find in columns like “Make the Most of Leftovers,” “Tools & Techniques” (a favorite that’s continuing for 2010), Creative Spaces (with DIY organization ideas) and other articles, such as “Fast, Frugal & Fabulous” that appears this issue.
6. Reader letters are back in the magazine. (They were published online in 2009.) You’ll find them in our “Scrappetizers” section, where you’ll also see how another reader has scraplifted an idea from the magazine in our “CK & Me” finds inspired by the series on our blog.
7. Participate in a giveaway or contest each month. Through January 31, 2010, you can enter to win one of these totes from MiMi, PDY Systems and Spellbinders to help you get organized for the new year.
8. Page makeovers have always been a fun read, and you’ll find one in each issue—just check out the “Scrappetizers” section. If you have an unfinished layout you want help finishing, you can submit a photo of it to editorial@creatingkeepsakes.com with “Page Makeover” in the subject line.
9. When you’re looking for a technique or a layout theme you saw in the issue but can’t remember which page it was on, check out our “Issue Index” near the back of the magazine to find exactly what you’re looking for.
10. We have downloads galore! From “teach sheets” for using your camera to checklists to help you stay organized this year, find several fun downloads like these each month.
It’s easy to see why we’re excited, isn’t it! If you don’t have your own copy of the issue yet but can’t wait to check it out, click here to order your copy today.
As always, we’d love your feedback on what you like or would like to see improved in the magazine. You can e-mail your thoughts to letters@creatingkeepsakes.com at any time. If you share your thoughts about the January issue, you’ll also be entered to win some of these “Winter Whites” and other scrapbooking goodies from companies like American Crafts, Anna Griffin, Die Cuts With a View, Hambly Screen Prints, Hot Off The Press, and Prima. Just leave a comment on this post by Saturday, December 12, and you could be one of three lucky winners.
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
I LOVE the ideas for 4×6 photos! Really – the sketches that CK has provided over the years have been a boon for my scrapping, so that’s something that I think should still be a regular column.
The “leftovers” column is also definitely one that I’ll use, so glad you’ve added it. Thanks for the link to the downloads page too. Great stuff!
Thank you, CK!
I love that I can expect so many layouts centered around 4×6 pics! It’s a dream come true. I also really like reading reader letters. Double happy
I love that I can expect so many layouts centered around 4×6 pics! It’s a dream come true. I also really like reading reader letters. Double happy
I’m looking forward to seeing the issue.
Loving the magazine! All the projects are amazing!
Love the magazine. I really like the Latest and Greatest section.
I can’t wait to get my January issue, I’m stalking my mailbox. I love that shot of Joannie and Megan stamping
Love it! Waiting for the next. Never sits long unread!
Loved the issue. Particularly loved the article on “Take Inventory”. I love being organized, and I loved the tips on how to keep track of what you have in your craft stash. I have so many times bought something that I already had. I am looking forward to downloading the sheets and start “taking inventory” of my huge stash. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
I have just started looking through the January issues. Lots of fun new things to look at!
I really like the product comparisons. There are so much brands and I depend upon internet shops, because I only have one store in my neighbourhood (and for that one I have to travel 40 minutes with the bus, so I can’t go every week, sadly enough…), so it’s nice to know what choices I have and of course which is the best!
The creative spaces is one of my fav parts of the mag. I would love to see more pictures of the space included.
Thanks!
I like it! I am really happy about the 4×6 layouts, that is great! i am thrilled that you are offering the sketches as a layered psd file. I scrapbook both ways so that we will a big help! Thanks!
I have to say, this was one of my all time favorite issues! Every single page was filled with so much inspiration! I loved the section on kids sayings as it made me reflect on what I need to be documenting in my pages. Of course holidays are important to scrap, but its all about the little things, too!
Thanks for the sneak peek! Looks fun!
I love seeing different rooms and their organization. I’d love more pictures of different spaces!!
I love this paper! I love CK! I have been a subscriber for a long time and look forward to receiving it. The sketches are my favorite and really help me to create!
I love getting my latest copy of CK in the mail each month! The new changes/additions are great and help keep a “fresh” feel in the magazine industry! I, too, love seeing other’s scrap spaces! Totally makes me jealous of their organization!
The new issue sounds like so much fun. I need to pick up a copy of this magazine!!!
Love the new issue! I am excited to dig into the new columns!
Just finished my first look at the Jan. issue and enjoyed several of the topics – especially the 10-photo layouts. I did miss the 4-product challenge though. Maybe I just overlooked it but it may be gone to make room for new columns. I look forward to my second, third, etc. looks too.
Where is Elizabeth Kartchner’s column Ask Lizzy?? Where is Mandy Douglass column??? Why are ALL of your columnists disappearing???? I like the monthly columns that we can rely on every month and that are constant. The changes are good, but there is a reason I subscribed and they were ALL missing from your January issue. Why should I continue to subscribe??
Tawnda Andrews
I love the new focus on 4X6 photos.
January looks amazing!
I was a bit apprehensive about the January issue because of the changes being made. I’ve learned that change isn’t always a bad thing. I will miss certain columns and contributers, but I look forward to what CK has to offer in the future. I can’t put down the January issue. It is amazing!! Way to go CK!!!
I love the January issue! I was just telling someone that normally the issues are inspiring, but this one is SUPER inspiring! I can’t wait to use all the great ideas in there!
I think I was most intrigued by the white-on-white LO’s. It’s not a technique I had considered, but I can see now where it can be quite lovely.
I’ve looked at my January issues 3 times now cover to cover. First I look at all the eye candy, then I look to see who the desingers are, then I read all the details. Great work everybody!
I really appreciate the step by step instructions for heat embossing. I have really been interested in trying this and now I understand what kind of ink pads I should use.
I also enjoyed the 10 photo layouts. You can never have enough photos on a layout.
And I also enjoyed Winter Whites. Especially using stickles. I love stickles and anything sparkly.
It is a wonderful issue!
Hope that today is my lucky day!
can’t wait to get my hands on this issue.
I just got it cant wait to dive into it!
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