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coleland
Oh disregard.
PeaNut 27,682
January 2002
Posts: 5,194
Layouts: 140
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I'm not bashing anyone in particular. But this issue was really, really bad. The projects in it look like they are circa 1998. Really bad. I'm assuming magazines aren't getting many submissions if this is what they chose to be published for inspiration. Wow. | |
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tinky1978
BucketHead
PeaNut 300,490
February 2007
Posts: 551
Layouts: 33
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 1:55:34 PM
I thought the same thing- unless they are trying to appeal to the beginner scrapper-??? But since I have been scrapping for many years, and often am looking for new or challenging or different ideas, I ended up flipping through pretty fast and got bored and put it down...it definately didn't grab me | |
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momof3b1g
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 101,810
August 2003
Posts: 6,396
Layouts: 37
Loc: CRAZY TOWN
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:04:35 PM
I haven't opened mine yet. Guess I need to to see if i agree.  | |
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greenmatter
BucketHead
PeaNut 433,909
August 2009
Posts: 939
Layouts: 0
Loc: California
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:11:17 PM
I agree, looks like they took some time off | |
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FlaMom
Thread Killer Extraordinaire
PeaNut 29,166
February 2002
Posts: 6,008
Layouts: 12
Loc: BFE
| Posted: 10/23/2009 2:20:38 PM
I love SBE; always have. But I agree that this issue stinks. | |
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cindyann49
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 88,663
May 2003
Posts: 2,729
Layouts: 110
Loc: Indiana
| Posted: 10/23/2009 2:21:24 PM
my aunt was telling me the same thing and
she normall LOVES this magazine
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mthata
PeaNut
PeaNut 125,367
January 2004
Posts: 329
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 10/23/2009 2:36:41 PM
I agree. Usually like the SBE but this issue stinks! Didn't see layouts from their usual contributers, only Leah Fung. You would think being a Dec. issue they'd have great holiday ideas. On the otherhand, I've been liking my last couple issues of CK. | |
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~Elena
PeaFixture
PeaNut 49,578
September 2002
Posts: 3,384
Layouts: 149
Loc: Oregon
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 2:36:57 PM
I wasn't thrilled with it either and I wondered if there were others who felt the same way. I only flagged four pages and normally I do a whole bunch......this particular issue isn't a keeper for me. Wonder if this has anything to do with their "new and improved" look.
ETA: I've also been loving the last few issues of CK. | |
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mebarnet
I am not the Pea you are looking for
PeaNut 434,276
August 2009
Posts: 7,484
Layouts: 8
Loc: Tarpon Springs, Florida
| Posted: 10/23/2009 2:48:16 PM
Well, at least I know it wasn't just me! I brought it along last night to flip through while my daughter was in karate for something to do and was bored stiff. | |
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scrapincat
BucketHead
PeaNut 407,192
January 2009
Posts: 895
Layouts: 0
Loc: Denver, CO
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 4:01:04 PM
Whew...so it's not just me! I was shocked at the projects...nothing was inspiring...I didn't even go page by page, I did a quick scan and could tell that it wasn't good! I'm all for trying a new format...but this isn't good.... | |
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daisysmom
Coffee-Fueled Pea
PeaNut 9,568
January 2001
Posts: 5,817
Layouts: 177
Loc: Washington State
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 4:31:00 PM
Just bought mine at M's! | |
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mishi
PeaNut
PeaNut 43,454
July 2002
Posts: 346
Layouts: 0
Loc: TX
| Posted: 10/23/2009 4:57:53 PM
The new cover style is way too busy for my taste. | |
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onedizzygrl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 386,342
August 2008
Posts: 1,826
Layouts: 39
Loc: midwest
| Posted: 10/23/2009 5:06:40 PM
I was dissapointed too! | |
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GoMarquette
PeaAddict
PeaNut 290,052
January 2007
Posts: 1,169
Layouts: 8
Loc: SE Wisconsin
| Posted: 10/23/2009 5:09:06 PM
I didn't like it, either, and I usually love SBE. I think the last 2-3 issues of CK have been GREAT, the best in a couple years. | |
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stinkerbelle
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 57,105
November 2002
Posts: 2,118
Layouts: 6
Loc: NWMO
| Posted: 10/23/2009 5:09:40 PM
i haven't seen it yet, but now i'm dying to  to look, not to buy! if the only designer "name" they can come up with is leah fung...well, i'll say her stuff is definitely not my style.
so sad, this used to be my favorite mag once upon a time  | |
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aJerseyGirl
[insert clever title here]
PeaNut 246,022
January 2006
Posts: 6,404
Layouts: 97
Loc: New Jersey
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 5:23:32 PM
I haven't received Nov/Dec yet, but I have to agree with some of the above posters about CK. It's been very good lately. | |
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mpscraps
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 52,226
October 2002
Posts: 2,373
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 10/23/2009 5:39:02 PM
I thought it was ok, not great, but ok. I'm not fond of the switch to more lifestyle crafts, but I didn't like it when CK did it, either. SBE had all their regular contributors in there, not just Leah Fung, but there were also some new names I didn't recognize.
It's still nowhere as bad as Memory Makers got after it's overhaul. | |
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Debbi T
Whimsy Pea
PeaNut 17,704
July 2001
Posts: 39,347
Layouts: 1,314
Loc: Frederick, MD
| Posted: 10/23/2009 5:59:00 PM
I haven't looked at mine yet (I'm saving it for the weekend), but I have a layout in there. This makes me sad. | |
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Hap-Pea To Be Here
Hap-Pea To Be Here
PeaNut 361,190
February 2008
Posts: 5,892
Layouts: 0
Loc: Upstate New York
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 6:35:08 PM
That's not good to hear. I love it, it's my favorite mag and always has been. I don't have mine yet, I hope it comes soon. | |
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Dancingfish
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 51,456
October 2002
Posts: 14,093
Layouts: 83
Loc: VA
| Posted: 10/23/2009 6:40:34 PM
oh noo I just got my Oct issue 2 DAYS AGO-- and you guys have the next issue!!! hmmmm and its not a keeper.... just when I thought my week was looking up | |
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SandraG
PeaNut
PeaNut 29,753
February 2002
Posts: 264
Layouts: 0
Loc: So.Cal
| Posted: 10/23/2009 6:45:27 PM
Boring I hope they bring their standards back up. Not a time in the magazine industry to not be doing their best. I think they took the economical scrapping idea too far...looks juvenile.
Sandy | |
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little_empresssu
PeaNut
PeaNut 109,627
October 2003
Posts: 164
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 10/23/2009 7:54:06 PM
Yeah I was kinda disappointed too! I don't think there was any layouts where I was like "wow..gotta scraplift that one."
I hope this "new" & improved version isn't going to be like the latest one that just came out.
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AJ Pea
BucketHead
PeaNut 412,748
February 2009
Posts: 597
Layouts: 0
Loc: Central Illinois
| Posted: 10/23/2009 8:06:25 PM
I like the new cover design...but that's where the affection ended. I was also disappointed...sadly. | |
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gg loves Matthew
PeaAddict
PeaNut 181,218
December 2004
Posts: 2,202
Layouts: 38
Loc: WISH IT WERE WITH MATTHEW!
 | Posted: 10/23/2009 8:10:38 PM
Oh buggar, I just bought mine today and was saving it to look at later tonight | |
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DarlMelv
BucketHead
PeaNut 44,633
August 2002
Posts: 889
Layouts: 136
Loc: Peachtree City GA
| Posted: 10/23/2009 8:17:01 PM
wow - me too - to the point it made me sad about our hobby ..the direction things are headed. The next day I got CK and was whooed. I too bought a subscription hoping to support them. I want the mags, the LSS and EVENTS to make it.. seriously, these are some of the best times I've had and coolest people I've met. I don't want it die off.
Hope they have a meeting and rethink some of their creative direction. . it was sub-par for sure. | |
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scrappinbetty
Kindness & Compassion - Free to Give, So Valuable
PeaNut 61,111
January 2003
Posts: 13,520
Layouts: 18
Loc: Texas y'all
| Posted: 10/23/2009 8:46:36 PM
I have not received my issue yet. I guess I don't need to be to excited about getting it.
I would strongly encourage everyone to send an email to letter to let them know what you think of the new direction - unless they hear what readers/subscribers think, they won't know they need to make changes. I would be surprised if they didn't make changes to make it more wonderful if they hear from lots of us. It can't hurt! | |
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Maddawg
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 124,372
January 2004
Posts: 2,827
Layouts: 135
| Posted: 10/23/2009 8:59:49 PM
i almost picked one up. i didn't renew my ck sub for the same reason. bored. | |
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scrapstitcher
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 394,109
October 2008
Posts: 2,350
Layouts: 8
Loc: Ohio, USA
| Posted: 10/23/2009 9:31:25 PM
I thought it was just me because I found this issue to be boring. Nothing in it really inspired me which is unusual since I've always loved Scrapbooks, Etc. (well since I discovered scrapbooking a year ago that is). I agree that Creating Keepsakes has had some really good issues lately. It's sad that our selection of scrapping mags is coming down to slim pickin's.  | |
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mandmsmom
BucketHead
PeaNut 258,780
April 2006
Posts: 727
Layouts: 10
Loc: The Great Northeast
| Posted: 10/23/2009 9:39:32 PM
I was going to reply to mention that I liked a few things at the beginning of the magazine, but agree that the rest of the magazine was blah; however, I just found my magazine to find the pages I liked. I like the Prima ad, the Eskimo kisses ad and Leah Fung's way of making flowers on page 32. Guess that isn't saying much positive, is it? Hopefully next issue will be back to normal! | |
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Ella Minnow Pea
PeaFixture
PeaNut 326,621
July 2007
Posts: 3,591
Layouts: 56
Loc: Evansville, IN
| Posted: 10/23/2009 9:41:20 PM
Haven't gotten mine yet, just started my first SBing magazine subscription with this one (since I've been buying every issue off the shelf for the past year anyway!)
Hopefully there's something in there that's okay...color scheme, project idea???? Something?  | |
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kitten381
BucketHead
PeaNut 362,667
February 2008
Posts: 670
Layouts: 68
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 10/23/2009 9:44:56 PM
I was going to start a subscription now too.
I guess bad timing to start!  | |
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daisymarie
PeaAddict
PeaNut 228,691
October 2005
Posts: 1,773
Layouts: 4
| Posted: 10/23/2009 10:02:26 PM
I guess I must have different taste, but I found a lot of layouts that I liked. I loved the ones at the beginning of the issue in the Playing Favorites article. I also enjoyed the Christmas layouts in Holiday Helper on page 17. I liked the Cold Turkey layout on page 42, Gifts on page 63,A Chrithmuth Wish on pg 92, and Joy on pg. 100.
There are more, but these really stood out for me. | |
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oldwesternpea
Vintage Queen Pea
PeaNut 182,625
December 2004
Posts: 7,056
Layouts: 235
Loc: South Dakota
| Posted: 10/23/2009 11:01:26 PM
I really liked it - Hmm - I must have different taste than you all. | |
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Cat E. Clysm
PeaAddict
PeaNut 107,256
September 2003
Posts: 1,228
Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern California
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:18:24 AM
I haven't read the whole magazine yet, but I have to say that I was shocked and appalled when they recommended using magazine pages in place of patterned paper, among other "money-saving ideas." WTH? Yeah, THOSE layouts should last a few months before disintegrating, LOL.  | |
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TracieClaiborne
Perfectionist Pea
PeaNut 23,809
October 2001
Posts: 15,669
Layouts: 364
Loc: Just a short drive from Nashville, TN! (Yee-Haw Ya'll!)
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:40:38 AM
I was also very disappointed. A few months ago - it was PERFECTION. Then they announced they were changing. I was like, "why?????"
I would love to see them print some Christmas morning type layouts. I need ideas for those things I have to scrap every year. I still need to look at it some more but I wasn't blown away like I normally am. Very sad. | |
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gale w
shiny farmwife
PeaNut 40,275
June 2002
Posts: 21,320
Layouts: 52
Loc: Indiana
| Posted: 10/24/2009 2:13:53 AM
I didn't see anything wrong with this issue-the layouts don't look all that different style-wise than the norm. Or maybe I'm just not perceptive. Anyway I just love getting new mags so I was pretty happy when it arrived.  | |
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scrappychickmaris
PeaFixture
PeaNut 221,172
August 2005
Posts: 3,102
Layouts: 1
Loc: California
| Posted: 10/24/2009 8:25:26 AM
I'm with you, Gale! I didn't see anything wrong with it, but I didn't pick it apart, either...for me, it is an escape to look at the pretty pictures! | |
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GloryJoy
PeaNut
PeaNut 312,692
April 2007
Posts: 418
Layouts: 0
Loc: Vancouver, BC
| Posted: 10/24/2009 9:44:16 AM
I liked how Leah Fung's layout on page 32 explained how to make the cute flowers and that was about it.
Good thing my dh brought this one home for me from work free of charge. | |
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ellie_rae
PeaAddict
PeaNut 87,441
May 2003
Posts: 1,757
Layouts: 98
Loc: Atlanta Suburbs
| Posted: 10/24/2009 10:56:02 AM
I was very unimpressed. My subscription ended with the October issue, so I decided, with the re-style of the magazine, to buy a couple issues before I committed to another year. I'm glad I got it at B&N and got 10% off. I used to love this one, but I wasn't too excited about this issue. | |
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melroseV
PeaFixture
PeaNut 263,952
June 2006
Posts: 3,485
Layouts: 60
Loc: in the land of fruit, nuts, flakes & quakes!
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:09:26 PM
I guess I have a different opinion about 1998 scrapping styles because I found lots of inspiration in this issue! LOL
Right off the bat, page 10--Laura Vegas's page is inspiring to me--I'm going to learn how to print those photo strips! And the daisy lace sewing type trim she used--I have some of that!
page 18--family traditions of hanukkah--great idea! and the LO, to me, shows how you can use non-traditional paper for holiday photos.
page 24--making your own pipe cleaner holly. I'd have never thought of this and while I might not use it on my scrapbook pages, I'll surely use it on another holiday project.
starting on page 32, I loved the great ideas on how to stretch your money while making budget-friendly cards.
And I loved the digital feature, now I know how to do a mask text.
Maybe it's not inspiring to you now, but it just might be later on!
Just my 2 cents! | |
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ShabbyChicScrapper
Blissfully In Love
PeaNut 32,708
March 2002
Posts: 16,736
Layouts: 109
| Posted: 10/24/2009 12:56:02 PM
Melissa Inman left then it changed, remember? I haven't read my issue yet.
Email the Editor, all of you who thought it stunk! She is probably not going to read it here.
For questions related to the editorial content in the magazine or Web site, please e-mail scrapbooks@meredith.com.
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jodster70
To the right, To the right
PeaNut 51,257
October 2002
Posts: 5,551
Layouts: 28
Loc: Usually NSBR, an un"pea"dictable place :)
| Posted: 10/24/2009 1:47:03 PM
Oh man. Melissa Inman left? That stinks. I love Scrapbooks, etc. & hope they get back to normal. | |
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scrappinyogi
PeaNut
PeaNut 351,768
December 2007
Posts: 453
Layouts: 24
Loc: Columbus, OH
| Posted: 10/24/2009 2:01:45 PM
I haven't read this mag in years since the projects looks so simple and well, just not good. I agree with the previous post that CK has been great. Bookmarked several pages this month. Between that and these 2peas layouts, I already spend too much time looking at layouts instead of creating them.  | |
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Siamese Peas
PeaFixture
PeaNut 110,986
October 2003
Posts: 3,188
Layouts: 9
Loc: Scrap Room USA
| Posted: 10/24/2009 2:05:16 PM
Scrappinyogi - cracking up over your comment that you spend too much time looking and not creating. I am right there with you! I do love the gallery and garden though... | |
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stampcrazychick
PeaFixture
PeaNut 328,112
July 2007
Posts: 3,114
Layouts: 0
Loc: Utah
| Posted: 10/24/2009 6:50:53 PM
I have to agree with those who said this issue is a stinker. What a disappointment! I guess at this point I'll have to flip threw each issue to see if it's worth buying -- up until now I've always just bought it knowing that Scrapbooks Etc. is always awesome. There were so many layouts that I just couldn't believe were in there . . . that was seriously the best they could do for Nov/Dec? Incredible! | |
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stace3
nothing to see here
PeaNut 60,064
January 2003
Posts: 10,765
Layouts: 71
Loc: Ontario
| Posted: 10/24/2009 7:07:48 PM
The page layout is very cluttered. My eyes had a hard time knowing where to rest on the page.
Nothing particularly inspired me. I flipped through it in about 15 minutes this afternoon. | |
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sasmith102
BucketHead
PeaNut 401,204
November 2008
Posts: 815
Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach!
| Posted: 10/24/2009 8:05:18 PM
.....and I thought it was just me that thought it was pretty bad.
Last month there was a post about a cheaper rate on the magazine and I hesitated about renewing because of the disappointment in the October issue. After receiving the November/December issue I'm glad I didn't renew. | |
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sasmith102
BucketHead
PeaNut 401,204
November 2008
Posts: 815
Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach!
| Posted: 10/24/2009 8:06:18 PM
.....and I thought it was just me that thought it was pretty bad.
Last month there was a post about a cheaper rate on the magazine and I hesitated about renewing because of the disappointment in the October issue. After receiving the November/December issue I'm glad I didn't renew. | |
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sasmith102
BucketHead
PeaNut 401,204
November 2008
Posts: 815
Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach!
| Posted: 10/24/2009 8:10:44 PM
.....and I thought it was just me that thought it was boring.
Last month there was a post about a cheaper rate on the magazine and I hesitated about renewing because of the disappointment in the October issue. After receiving the November/December issue I'm glad I didn't renew. | |
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daisysmom
Coffee-Fueled Pea
PeaNut 9,568
January 2001
Posts: 5,817
Layouts: 177
Loc: Washington State
| Posted: 10/24/2009 9:12:22 PM
I looked through it finally. I didn't think it was horrible, just OK. I'm anxious to see CK for December--they've been rocking their issues lately, and it will be interesting to see if they continue. | |
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