Walking into the printers to see a table bigger than my kitchen covered in our books was an unbelievable experience. I was kicking myself for not having my camera with me. Stacey and I were giddy with excitement on the way back to the store. What was probably the most cruel thing we've done to Mom ever was trying to trick her into thinking they were messed up. Stacey was doing a pretty good job of keeping a straight face but I couldn't wipe the mile wide grin off my face. Mom fell for it for about ten seconds.
One thing you might notice in the picture is the new binding. Despite our printer's best efforts of trying to talk us out of it we weren't going to budge on having a spiral/comb type of binding. In my opinion scrapbook idea books and cookbooks should always have a spiral type of binding. If it's something I need to keep looking back to while I'm scrapbooking I want that sucker to lay flat! We did update it a little and got rid of the bulky comb binding and went with a smaller spiral binding. I for one love it! The pages turn so smoothly.
So tomorrow, (Thursday, July 1), is the big day that these babies go on the market. (The price for the book AND the shipping is $15.99.) To celebrate the official beginning of Scrapbook Generation Publishing I'm giving away a copy of Sketches for Scrapbooking, Volume 6 to one of my blog readers. Leave a comment before Thursday is over (12:00 a.m.) and I'll announce the winner on Friday. :)
It looks great. I can't wait to get this one. I love your sketch books.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful book. I'm never able to keep a "poker face" either, your poor mother. Congratulations on your accomplishment. I predict you're going to sell bunches!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely book, Ali! Way to go!!! I think the spiral binding is perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! The book looks amazing. I hope you and your family get the scrapbooking fame you deserve. Best of luck, Traci
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, so happy for ya'll! I agree, it does look amazing and I can't wait to get a copy. I have four of the five other sketch book and I absolutely love them!
ReplyDeleteSweet! I'm so happy for you guys! :D
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, it looks great! I can't wait to get my copy. I think it will be a roaring success. I am glad that I have my "first editions" from way back, though. I can point to them and say, "See, I knew them when..."
ReplyDeleteI like that the books lay flat. I agree that that is important. :)
Oh, I'd luv to win a copy of your new book! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you and the Scrapbook Generations Crew!!! May you be bigger than any of you ever dreamed!
ReplyDeleteThe spiral binding IS important, I mean what are we going to prop the book open with Glossy accents? I think not! LOL
Please, please count me in on the giveaway! I would love to get my hands on one of the sketch books! :)
Congrats again :)
It looks great Allison!! I have all the others and use them all the time!! My layouts always look great when I start with your sketches! So excited for you all!!!
ReplyDeleteThe new idea book looks great! I agree spiral binding is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love your sketch books! This new one looks great. Thanks for the chance to win one :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your newest book!
ReplyDeleteI love your sketches and would really love a copy of your new book! I can't wait to get one!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, the cover is gorgeous. Can't wait to place my order.
ReplyDeletePlease, please, please pick me!! Love the sketch books that I have and cannot wait to order this one. Really looking forward to sketch week....you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteI realli hope I get picked... I love working with your sketches, and I'm really excited about this...
ReplyDeleteThe sketchbook looks great and I love that you kept the spiral binding. I love the sketch that's on the front and want to win this album!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. All of you should be excited and proud after all the hard work you do this is much deserved!! Thanks so much for turning it into a fun giveaway did I mention already how much I want this!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new binding! The book looks very inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWOW, looks great! Love the joking with "mom". I agree with the spiral binding, and everything looks wonderful. Love the new look
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I agree, I wanna my book to lay flat also! GREAT CALL on that one, Allison! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteLove to look of the new sketch book. I can't wait to get it. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on another great book. Hope it goes really well.
ReplyDeleteWow- Volume 6 congratulations. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. And I agree that the spiral binding is wonderful, it is so nice when reference books lay flat.
ReplyDeleteawesome! can't wait to order this!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh, I'm so excited for Volume 6!!! Can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for sticking up for us with the spiral binding...that makes a difference!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great! Congrats on all your success!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Great job to sticking with what you guys wanted! Sometimes it is tough to do that. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteAmy S. (TX)
I cannot wait to get one of these:) Looks great! I completely agree with you... it must lay flat!
ReplyDeleteYay!! I've been (im)patiently waiting for this to come out! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to order this volume. Congrats on getting it done!
ReplyDeletelooks great! thanks for a chance to win a copy
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best of luck with it!! Looks like a great book!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being "hot off the press"! thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May this only be the start of many new and exciting changes for you ladies! Love the spiral binding.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get mine. I have been having 'sketch daydreams' lately(how soon can I scrap and which sketch should I use?)so why not add more fodder to the fire?
I'm so excited! I feel like a crack addict looking for their next fix. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great. I can't wait to get a copy - maybe I will even be lucky enough to win one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on #6! I love your sketchbooks and can't wait to get this one
ReplyDeleteWahoo - you've given birth to Volume 6 - congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the newest book! Can't wait to see it next to my other 5 books! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting to see book 6 coming out. I know how hard all of you have worked putting it together, I am sure it will be a huge success! Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you! I can't wait to get my hands on this volume as I've loved the others so much!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! It looks wonderful I can't wait to see all the great sketches inside:-)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you stuck to your guns on the binding! I always get annoyed when a book closes on me. Can't wait to get my hands on this one!
ReplyDeleteCrossing my fingers and hoping to win!!
ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog and sketchbooks last month! I ordered 3 of them and have already scrapped 20 pages! Looking forward to the new one and hope you keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm sure it's a wonderful feeling to have that in your hands!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the binding. It's a real pain in the neck to have books that won't lay flat. Can't wait to get my hands on this one!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see it off of the presses. I love the spiral binding because I also agree that idea books should lie flat.
ReplyDeleteBeen reading you for a long time, Alison! I love all of the sketches that you have done on your blog. They have convinced to put your sketchbooks on my Christmas list this year. I love the new copy! Keep them coming and your great layouts too! :o)
ReplyDeleteI love the new covers! The spiral binding makes it so easy to use and perfect for taking to crops.
ReplyDeleteCongradulations! I'm going to SG tomorrow afternoon and I can't wait to hold it in my hands! So, pick me! Pick me! :)
ReplyDeleteCograts on the new book, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I like a book that lays flat. This one looks like a winner!
ReplyDeleteKathy R
I just found your site and sketchbooks. I can't wait to see them in person. Congrats on the new one!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the binding- it needs to lay flat! Congrats on another great sketch book.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stuck to your guns on the spiral binding! Can't wait to get it!
ReplyDeleteIt's my b-day so I should be the winner! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteLove looking at sketches to plan my layouts. Congrats on your new book
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! That is so amazing and awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI love using sketches to scrapbook. The binding looks great. I can't wait to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteWendy Shoemaker
How exciting! It looks wonderful, and I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteKelly
I can only image the joy you are feeling right now. It must be great! I can't wait to get my hand on a copy of this book. Good luck I hope you sell out and have to reprint many more!
ReplyDeleteI would be such a happy camper if I won this sketch book!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of the new book. I know it will be as wonderful and helpful as the other sketchbooks! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look and cant wait to get it in my hands and get creative!
ReplyDeleteI've loved all the Sketches books and love that you are taking your books to the next level. The quality of the info is superior to anything else on the market and the new look reflects that - good job!!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the new book! I bet it's wonderful... I love your stuff anyways! :)
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting! I simply can't wait to get my hands on this amazing book!! I'm positive it is fab! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I have been waiting for this :) I have used your sketchbooks to kick some scrapbooking butt this summer!!! and I am IN LOVE with the results...Thank you for your creativity!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance and congrats on the book!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great! I love it when my books lay flat on the table.
ReplyDeleteLouAnn
Wow...looks great! I am loving your sketches so much :D
ReplyDeleteKirsten
How exciting! I used to work in printing and have a (sick) appreciation for the smell of a freshly printed piece. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful for your wonderful sketchbooks! My family is really enjoying the six scrapbooks I've created this past year about them - most pages using your sketches! Thank you so much for helping me preserve my family's memories! Best, Jannie
ReplyDeletei would love to win your book. i just love your blog.
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donna k
The cover and binding look FABULOUS! I have two of teh volumes right now: 4 and 5 and I have so enjoyed using them!
ReplyDeleteThank you for an opportunity to win and BEST of luck with your latest volume! <3 Hugs and HOOTS!
WOW...this is AMAZING!!! Congrats on all of your achievements! I would love to have a copy of this volume!!! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDelete~Misty
I am in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but had to check your blog (as I do every day) to get my daily dose of scrapbook bliss! Congratulations on your awesome-looking sketchbook ~ you girls are "over the top!" Trish Grassa
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your sketchbooks. I'd love to add this to my collection. Congrats on the NEW & IMPROVED look!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait!
Thanks for the chance to win a copy!! Love your sketches! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to Volume 6. I am going to watch for them in the stores in my area....and then brag that I know the authors. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLinda from KS
So cool! Love your sketches and your style.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! I am excited to get it really soon!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a copy of this and I am so glad you kept the spiral binding I was actually wondering about that. It is important.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get this!! So glad for ya'll to expand your vision of it!
ReplyDeletePenny{scraps}
Allison- if you pick me, I promise to invite a friend or two to show them your entire 6 Volume Set (have 1-5 already) and will show them how to use your WONDERFUL SKETCHES)....woo hoo! Smiles!
ReplyDeleteI'm too late for the giveaway, but I'll end up buying Vol. 6 anyway since I have the first 5 sketchbooks and I gotta have the complete set. lol! Love the new look and binding, and love the fact the price is still the same on the sketchbooks. That's good to know.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently learned of your sketch books and I'm quite impressed! I LOVE THEM! I just ordered Volume 2 and 6 and can't waqit to see them! Keep up the excellent work! I'm also equally excited with the new binding... My favorite cooksbooks and scrapbooking books have all had the spines removed and a binding put in! Thanks for saving me the time and money!
ReplyDeleteThe new book looks amazing! Pick me!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'd loveto win a copy of your new book! I have only been scrapbooking for a short time and need a lot of help and inspiration. Thanks for the chance!
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