New Product Updates
   more.gif (329 bytes)

hotel a LyonThe following information is a report of the product updates we've received from various suppliers and manufacturers of scrapbook-related products. Latest entries on the page appear at the top.   Do you see something you think you'll like? WE DO! Ooo-oo-h, new products are FUN -- the best thing since SLICED BREAD!


Hoteles b&b WroclawCynthia Hart's Family Scrapbook Calendar
Now Available!

Oh, wow! What better way for a scrapbook enthusiast to start out the New Year than with the Family Scrapbook Calendar 1999, by Cynthia Hart? This acid-free scrapbook calendar comes with 165 bright and colorful stickers, how-to instructions and a photo-cropping template. The whole family can enjoy this scrapbooking project! At the end of the year, you will have a one-of-a-kind, family history album, you will want to keep for always. This calendar retails for $11.95 ($15.95 Canada). Ask your nearest bookstore for Cynthia Hart's Family Scrapbook Calendar 1999 or place your order with Amazon, www.amazon.com.

calendarx.JPG (15087 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.


workshopx.JPG (13628 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

Get a new look for your scrapbook with Cynthia Hart's new book!
Whether you are new to the scrapbooking scene or a scrapbooking pro, there is a new book on the market for you! The pages in this book, Scrapbook Workshop by Cynthia Hart are full of colorful layout designs, templates and suggestions for avoiding scrap traps. You will learn scrapbooking history, tool tips, neat techniques and just about everything you need to know to make your scrapbook an artful success! Scrapbook Workshop is published by Workman Publishing in New York, and lists for $19.95 ($28.95 Canada). Ask your bookstore for Cynthia Hart's Scrapbook Workshop or place your order with Amazon at www.amazon.com.

recipekitx.JPG (7059 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

What's New Ltd.
Everyone has a collection of special recipes given to them by their grandmother, parent or neighbor. With this kit from What's New Ltd. it is fun and easy to extend the life of these recipes. There is even extra space to write down the special memories of times together with family and friends, and add a photo if you have one. It can be given unfinished as a gift to friends and family who might have a drawer of magazine clippings and unorganized recipes, or completed as a gift for a new bride, college student or someone who just loves your home-style cooking. The complete kit can be purchased by mail order, 1-800-642-6762 for $29.95, plus $8.95 shipping and handling.

"Seems Like Yesterday"
"Seems Like Yesterday" pages are perfect to use as Title Pages at the beginning of each year. They contain facts such as pricing, politics, history, academy awards, hit parade, sports, births, deaths, TV favorites, and fads. The pages have been kept simple so that you can create a page that fits your own personal style ... simple or elaborate, primary or pastel, contemporary or heritage, 8-1/2" x 11" or 12" x 12". All the research has been done and just the FUN part of decorating and reminiscing is left for you to do!

sly-clipsx.JPG (6826 bytes)
Click on images to
see larger size.

This product was featured on page 98 in the November-December issue of MEMORY MAKERS MAGAZINE.

Decade packets contain 10 sheets of acid-free/lignin-free card stock at $9.95 per packet and are available for the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. 1990-1996 are available as individual sheets at $1.00 each. Add $3.00 shipping/handling for up to a full set (1950-1996). Look for "Seems Like Yesterday" at your favorite scrapbooking store or send check, money order or credit card number (Visa or MC) to:

"Seems Like Yesterday"
P. O. Box 21228
Bradenton, FL 34204

You may also order by phone at 888-451-8080


kpskkit-stckrx.JPG (7687 bytes)
kpskkitx.jpg (8043 bytes)

Keepsake Kits are here!
Preserve the most important days of your life with Keepsake Kits from Provo Craft. Beautifully illustrated baby and wedding theme kits by Rebecca Carter are available in both 8 1/2" x 11" and 12" x 12" sizes. Text Kits contain fill out pages to record the details of your special days. Border and background Kits include background prints, border prints and stickers for your creative use.

Provo Craft
285 East 900 South Provo, UT 84606
800-937-7686 / (801) 377-4311 / FAX 801-373-1901


What's New LTD - Discover why the Magic Craft Sheet is the ultimate trick of the trade!

Whether you enjoy really messy craft projects or something a little more civilized, this pressing sheet will soon become your favorite crafting staple. When scrapbooking, rubber stamping, painting, gluing or letting the kids craft, the Magic Craft Sheet acts as a portable table protector. When finished, paint will just peel away, glue pops right off, and the non-stick sheet wipes clean. No more ruined table tops! Because of its semi-transparent appearance, the Magic Craft Sheet is also perfect for assembling a fabric appliqu before adhering it to the final project. The Magic Craft Sheet can also be used as a pressing cloth for fabric, wood, or any other project that can withstand the heat of an iron. Quilters love the Magic Craft Sheet because it gets hot enough to make crisp, sharp seams without using steam. It must be magic! The Magic Craft Sheet is a reusable, double-sided, non-stick fabric sheet with a million and one uses. It is available in two sizes: 9" x12" - $8.99; and 14" x 18" - $14.99.
mgccrftshtx.JPG (7298 bytes)

mgccrftsht2x.JPG (6527 bytes)
Click on images to
see larger size.


psbx.jpg (6762 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

Crop-In-Style's New PSB (Paper/Sticker Binder)
Tired of throwing out bent or torn stickers? Frustrated with trying to keep your paper from getting crunched? Fed up with stickers falling out of their holders? Have we got the answer for you! The makers of the Crop-In-Style™ Scrapbook Tote proudly introduce the Crop-In-Style™ PSB (Paper/Sticker Binder). This 12"x12" zippered three-ring binder is made from a durable, scuff and stain-resistant material similar to the scrapbook tote. The PSB boasts pockets inside and out for templates, idea books, and miscellaneous items and comes with three different inserts to solve your paper and sticker organizing needs.

Tweety Jill is Singing About Two New Books!!!
Great Ideas For Creative Scrapbooks
An absolute must for all scrapbook enthusiasts! This one-of-a-kind idea book has over 500 beautiful and unique page layouts. Diverse styles and assorted techniques make this book an excellent source for ideas and inspiration. We've compiled and published this collection of memory book pages by some of the finest scrapbook designers in the country. Organized by themes for easy reference. This is one book you'll use and love. Available soon.
tweetyjideas.jpg (7218 bytes)
Scrapbooking for Kids
A new exciting publication for ages 8-14 is jam-packed full of fun and creative ideas! Step-by-step photographs and instructions simply teach every technique to make scrapbooking successful. Chapters include skills such as cropping, matting, creative lettering, rubber stamping, embossing, journaling, creating pocket pages and endless border ideas. Also, techniques utilizing tools such as rulers, templates, decorative scissors, punches, corner rounders, circle cutters are thoroughly explained. Put it all together for the last chapter, which features projects such as Birthday Bash, Adventurous Vacations, My Adorable Pets, Personal Family History, Cousins By the Dozens, Cookbook Scrapbook, and more! Coming soon, reserve your copy today! See the Web site at www.tweetyjills.com.
tweetyjkids.jpg (5537 bytes)

cpibx.jpg (9943 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

No Starch Press -
luxury hotels in ValkenburgThe Color Printer Idea Book

San Francisco, CA— Ideas, techniques, and resources abound in this new book that details how to create one-of-a-kind projects with a color printer. Author Kay Hall shares pages of creative ideas and useful tips in The Color Printer Idea Book: 40 Cool and Practical Things to Make with Your Inkjet Printer (No Starch Press, $19.95, October 1998).
From customized T-shirts to paperback books, fascinating projects for the home or business will impress friends and entertain the whole family.

With complete step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and sources for each project, The Color Printer Idea Book gives readers all the information they need to make beautiful gifts, decorations, and games. In addition, readers learn the skills and techniques that allow them to confidently produce quality projects with ingenuity and a striking professional touch. Everyone will want to be a part of the fun in turning personal inkjet printers into home creativity machines. Hall shows readers how to:

  • Print professional-looking labels for homemade concoctions
  • Personalize T-shirts and aprons
  • Design a customized clock or candy jar
  • Make dazzling business cards and plaques
  • Create mock stained glass and embroidery
  • Produce a photo calendar
  • Include 3-D images or secret messages in a card or flyer
  • And much, much more!

http://www.nostarch.com/


Dogbyte Software
DogByte Development, a leading developer and publisher of creative productivity software, announced today that Creative Photo Albums Deluxe – Keepsake Edition, the sequel to Creative Photo Albums, will hit craft retail shelves this October. This computer craft software allows users to create photo album inserts, scrapbook pages plus four new projects: matching greeting cards, envelopes, stand-alone frames and 12X12 photo album pages using a color printer and plain paper stock. The most complete scrapbooking software available, Creative Photo Albums Deluxe – Keepsake Edition includes over 2,600 resizable clips art graphics and 830 page designs including Baby, Family Tree, Sports and newly added categories like; Teen Spirit, Home Improvement, Country Garden and Road Trip which bring life to every cherished occasion. The Windows 95 or 98 CD-ROM software will be available at major computer and craft retail outlets or directly from DogByte (800-9-DOGBYTE; www.dogbyte.com) for an estimated retail price of $39.99.

cpadx.jpg (9916 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.


Hot Off The Press
Take a Sneak Peak at What's NEW for Scrapbooks!

Scrapbook enthusiasts are constantly looking for new ideas and backgrounds for their photos. This January Hot Off The Press will release a brand new selection of acid-free, lignin-free Paper Pizazz™ papers and Punch OutsTM...and a new idea book too. Take a look!

pnchoutsx.JPG (8690 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

8 new 12" x 12" books of paper including Blooming Blossoms, Heavy Metal Papers, Stripes Checks & Dots, Fast & Friendly Papers, and by popular demand...Fun Days with Pooh.

Marvel at the fantastic seven new 81/2" x 11" books of paper including Watercolor Florals, Embossed Papers, Textured Papers, and Walt Disney's Mickey & the Old Gang. Also featuring new artist Janie Dawson whose Sweet Companions paper are perfect for coordinating pages.

And that's not all...the huge success of our Punch Outs™ has promoted 8 new titles for creative embellishing including Pooh ABC, Watercolor, Religious & Inspirational, Country Friends, and coordinating Janie Dawson images. You can also get tons of scrapbooking ideas with Making Wonderful Scrapbook Pages, our second 144-pages instruction book filled with design ideas, techniques, and journaling styles for every skill level.

The new Paper Pizazz™ titles will be available in January, 1999. Custom-made memory album pages are available from Hot Off The Press; album pages shown in books are also available for reprint. Contact Hot Off The Press for further details.

1250 NW Third * Canby, OR 97013 * (503) 266-9102 * FAX (503) 266-8749 * http://www.hotp.com * e-mail: info@hotp.com


ac-embossx.JPG (8669 bytes)
Click on image to
see larger size.

www.accucut.com.

Accu-Cut's Embossing System
Using Accu-Cut dies that many retail craft stores already have, and the MARK IV Roller Cutting Machine, you can turn any piece of paper into a beautiful embossed invitation, note card or gift with the Accu-Cut Roller Embossing System.  Instantly, add monograms to stationery and envelopes, create raised impressions on gift bags and wrapping paper…even tinfoil!    Start by selecting any shape. Die cut the shape on the embossing plastic. Place and adhere both the cut out shape and the outline (or plastic stencil) on the positioner sleeve. You now have a template to put paper in to emboss by rolling through the Accu-Cut MARK IV machine!  For more information, contact Accu-Cut at (800)288-1670, or log into Accu-Cut's Web site (see left).

   more.gif (329 bytes)

Some of the clipart on this page was provided with permission from
D.J. InkersTM

- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canada Phone Cards - Wii Cheats - Navel Piercing - Myspace Cartoons - Gift Shop Online