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Unfortunately we've had a couple major setbacks when it comes to our site and the current one isn't stable enough to continue and the new one isn't ready yet. We are working diligently to rectify the situation and to publish the magazine as quickly as we can. We're sorry for the inconvenience and will make sure that you are compensated in your subscriptions. We look forward to debuting our new site and magazine format and we sincerely thank you for your patience.

We've got a brand new site in store for you and we can't wait to show it to you. But first we need to get everything ready so bear with us as the site goes through some changes. At times today, the forum and other parts of the site may not be available. We'll keep you posted. Stay tuned!

Volume #5, Issue #1

Cover and Cover Artwork Created by Katherine Hansen

We've got good news and some not so good news. First, the good news. For over a month now, we've been working on a brand new site for SNR, including a complete overhaul of the magazine. It's now even easier to navigate, has a cool new look and is getting rave reviews from testers.

Now for the not so good news. We just found out that our subscription software just went kaboom. As in, wiped out and we have to input all of our subscribers - new and old - in order to publish the magazine. Otherwise everyone will be able to see it and well, that's just not fair to our loyal paid subscribers.

The goal is to input all of the subscribers (no easy feat) over the next couple days. We don't want to give you an end date as we don't want to have to come back and say, "Nope, not today." So our administrative staffers will become inputting machines and get it done as quickly as we can and we'll let you know the minute we go live with the new magazine and the new site.

We thank you for your patience and as a token of our appreciation, we're extending all paid subscribers subscriptions by one month and all published readers by two weeks. So get ready for a brand new look and feel and we can't wait to show you what we've been working so hard on!

Please let us know if you have any questions. Send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can. Thanks!

Owl Hanging by Christy Butters Supplies Chipboard Frame: Tattered Angels; Owl Sticker: EK Success; Large Bead: Pink Paislee; Ink: Prima; Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels; Acrylic Paint: Jacquard; Other: Book text, wire, small beads

These Owl stickers by EK Success are so adorable they deserve to be showcased all on their own. This easy hanging goes together quick and you can make a whole batch to give as small gifts.

Pan Pastels can be applied all manner of ways from foam applicators to cotton swabs to your fingers. You don’t have to stop with mainstream applicators, though. There are no rules when it comes to Pan Pastels so play!

I’ve used ink with my Cuttlebug embossing folders before so I wondered how they’d work with Pan Pastels.

The Scrapbook News and Review Magazine office will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2011 and will commence on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. All subscribers-new and faithful-will still have 100% access to the magazine. We will also check our e-mail system on a regular basis and reply as soon as we can.

We wish you an amazing holiday season and we look forward to sharing a successful 2012 with you!

Boy do we have some holiday fun for you! December's Digital Designer Spotlight is Isabel Mendez of Crisdam Designs, and her beautifully designed kits will inspire you to create to your heart's content!  Learn more about this fabulous artist!

Without a doubt, EK Success is one of my favorite paper crafting companies. They just seem to have it all and they make products with quality and care in mind. Besides Martha Stewart and K&Co, they also have some other great brands such as Jolee's and Laliberi.

If you're not familiar with them, then now is a great time to take a closer look. Laliberi is a perfect example of taking a second look at a product that is specifcally made with something in mind (in this case, jewelry and fashion accessories) and tweaking them to fit your paper crafting needs. You'll simply be amazed at all the different takes on such specific products that my staffers created. In a word, breathtaking.

Jolee's are a popular sticker line and for this event, we narrowed down the theme to their Steampunk collection and the projects are fresh, fun, eclectic and boingng with color and energy. Even if you're not a fan of Steampunk as a style, you'll fall in love with them and with what our staffers have done with them.

Come on over and check out both events!

Steampunk Event

The Feeling of Happiness by Christy Butters Supplies Watercolor Paper: Global Art Materials; Stickers: EK Success; Stamp: Club Scrap; Ink: Tsukineko, Ranger; Gel Medium, Gesso: Liquitex; Acrylic Paint: Golden; Other: Book text, seam binding

Laliberi Event

Time To Fly by Heidi Myers Supplies Cardstock: Colorbok; Metal Charms, Acrylic Flowers, Cabochon: Laliberi; Glitter Ink: Lindy's Stamp Company; Markers: Copic; Stencil: The Crafter's Workshop; Poem: "Wings To Fly" by Heather J. Wiswell

There are two exciting events on our forum just waiting for you. Head on over to see some amazing creations using Pan Pastel's artist pastels. Once you see them in action, you'll be craving for a set of your own. They're soft and creamy and go on your projects like butter.

Here's a lovely sneak peek of a project created by SNR Staffer Wendy Greenaway:

Then click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how you can create your own project using Pan Pastel artist pastels and beeswax. It's a lot easier than you may think and just think about what a great technique this will be to use on any paper crafting project, including cards, ATCs and so much more.

The SNR Staffers Who Created with Pan Pastels Are:

Scarlett Salamone

Maureen Esquillo-Kao

Wendy Greenaway

Heidi Myers

Lucy Chesna

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Our second event is jam packed full of goodies and fun stuff!

Come on over to see projects such as this one using a menagerie of EK products such as patterned and specialty papers, punches, stickers, die-cuts, bling and more! There are also some fabulolus tutorials to help you make your holiday crafting a little  bit easier.

The SNR Staffers Who Created with EK Success Products Are:

Scarlett Salamone

Maureen Esquillo-Kao

Barb Craft

Lucy Chesna

Kristin Wilson

Heidi Myers

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The events are on our forum along with the My Favorite Things event. Be sure to check them out now while you can!

Don’t forget to chime in, leave some love and praise for our staffers for all their hard work, and ask questions about anything and everything. See something you love and want to know how to do it? Just ask. Someone will always be on hand to help you. Enjoy!

Vintage Holiday

Got a color printer and some digital scrapbooking software? How about making some hybrid projects for the holidays?

Vintage Holiday by Katherine Hansen Credits Digital Kit: Vintage Findings by Jen Allyson; Reinforcer: Tim Holtz; Gel Medium: Liquitex; Other: Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite software, watercolor paper, wired edge ribbon