Creating Keepsakes will keep you crafting. (Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Magazine)

Member Name: Meggysmum

Product:	Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Magazine
Date:	19/05/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Lots of sketches.

Disadvantages: Products featured not always easily available in UK

I was a subscriber to Creating Keepsakes for 12 months (2008). When the exchange rate to the dollar is favourable this is a bargain magazine but at the moment it is more expensive than ones published in the UK.

There were always lots of page ideas and I particularly liked the way that they do a page of sketches which are taken from the designs in that edition. This is really useful in helping you spot the "bones" of a layout. Most of the current layouts focus on multiphoto pages where as the Uk mags seem to be focussing on single photos so it is nice to have the contrast. As it is a US publication I sometimes find the ideas a little sickly and sentimental.

Generally there are at least a couple of new techniques per edition. The main disadvantage is that products are often not available in UK shops at the time of publication as british craft suppliers tend to be a few months behind because of export but at least its nice to know whats coming!

Summary: If you fancy a fresh crafting read then this is a good choice.