Memory Cooker Scrapbooking

Memory Makers Magazine to Cease Publication

"Scrapbook Update has received from a reliable source a copy of a statement by F+W Media president Sara Domville announcing that Memory Makers Magazine will cease publication after the magazine’s Sept/Oct 2009 issue.  Domville indicates the economy and other factors are to blame: The passion and dedication of the Memory Makers staff and contributors needs to be noted and commended, but in light of severe advertising cut backs, economic conditions, and lack of new consumers coming to the hobby, we cannot continue to publish the magazine on- or offline profitably. Unfortunately, this closure means the departure of several of our colleagues..."
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Source: Scrapbook Update

Killer Typography Tools and Free Font Downloads

"In all we’re looking at a slate of excellent tools you can use to organize your fonts and identify and compare them; then we’ll take a quick look at some great resources for downloading new fonts; and finally, we’ll show you how you can make your own font, pixel-by-pixel or from your own handwriting..."
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Source: Lifehacker

Jessica Sprague's Scrapbook Alchemy - Class Now Online

"Are you a paper scrapbooker? Are you a digital scrapbooker who just can’t give up the paper? Are you searching for ways to combine your two loves into one awesome creative memory-keeping method? Welcome to Scrapbook Alchemy!Starting on March 30, we’ll be bringing you the best of traditional AND digital scrapbooking, professionally taped in stunning HD-quality video and perfect Photoshop screencast. I’ll show you projects step-by-step,start-to-finish, including techniques you can use on projects FOREVER..."
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Source: Jessica Sprague

Stacy Julian to Leave Simple Scrapbooks

"News recently received from Simple Scrapbooks/Digital Scrapbooking Editor-in-Chief Jennafer Martin: Simple Scrapbooks magazine is celebrating their Founding Editor, Stacy Julian. As an author, editor, teacher, speaker, and business owner, Stacy has motivated scrapbookers everywhere to enjoy the process of scrapbooking for over a decade. Her latest efforts in this area have led to national media opportunities - likely the first of many opportunities for Stacy to become not just a pioneer in, but an ambassador for the passionate hobby of scrapbooking..."
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Source: Angie Pedersen's SB Industry News

Mary Engelbreit is Blogging

Check out Mary's new blog This & That to see what she has been up to here & there.  The blog will be updated weekly and the site also has a few podcasts to check out.