Even though I love to write, journaling on my scrapbook pages is one of the hardest steps in designing a layout for me. I want to get the wording just right, and I still need to consider how it will look on my page. Ella Publishing just released a new ebook called “Journaling That Matters: Simple Strategies for Finding the Right Words” by Angie Lucus and Kelly Jeppson. I love Ella ebooks. They are always written by top names in the scrapbooking community and are packed with practical tips to improve your scrapbooking. Here is what they have to say about Journaling That Matters:

“Journaling is hard. Even for professional writers, deciding what to say on a layout can be truly challenging, let alone figuring out how to make it authentic, creative, and meaningful. But struggle no more, because help is on the way!

Journaling that Matters is packed with 51 easy tips to help you write from the heart without breaking a sweat. You’ll love the expert advice, inspirational layouts, practical tips, and timeless suggestions that are suitable for writers of all levels—from the most experienced journalers to the most insecure. Kelly, Angie, and their eight talented contributors will help you unlock important stories and tell them with confidence.” ~ Ella Publishing

Don’t forget to check out Ella’s other scrapbooking ebooks.  A few of my favorites are UR2 Cre8ive and Design Workshop.  Ella’s ebook are easy to print out too!  I have a nice binder full of them beside my scrapbooking table.

Journaling That Matters

Ella Publishing offers ebooks on scrapbooking and photography topics written by some of the biggest names in the industry.  These are high-quality ebooks filled with gorgeous photos and beautiful layouts.

Every ebook is packed with scrapbooking tips and ideas.  I can’t recommend these books highly enough.  You’ll recognize many of the authors from the former Simple Scrapbooking magazine, as well as many from popular scrapbooking publications.  A few of the featured authors are Stacey Julian, Angie Lucas, and Renee Pearson.

A few of my favorite ebooks from Ella Publishing are:

• Quick and Creative Quizzes _ 125 journaling questions to ask and answer
• Stretch Your Sketches – Easy ways to recycle your best designs
• A Year in the Life – Scrapbook your year in 24 simple layouts

And not to be missed!

• UR2 Cr8ive – 68 playful ways to unleash your creativity

Oh, and you can easily print and bind your ebooks to have them as reference as you scrapbook.  I’m not sure how long this Super Sampler ebook will be available so don’t delay in downloading your copy.

Jen Gormly gave me a review copy of her ebook 50 Card Making Sketches. You can read my full review of the ebook and the 3 bonus books here:

50 Card Making Sketches

This is a perfect time to try using card sketches while you are busy with your Christmas card making. Making cards is an economical way to use your scrapbooking scraps as well. Don’t forget how much money you will save on buying greeting cards.

Jen is offering 50 Card Making Sketches at a reduced price for a limited time only. She hasn’t given a specific date for when the pricing will increase. Thank you to Jen for the opportunity to review 50 Card Making Sketches.

50 Card Making Sketches website
Review of 50 Card Making Sketches

Be sure to go check it out!

Into Scrapbooking Store

Here is just a sample of the new Christmas and holiday product lines from your favorite scrapbooking manufacturers:

Christmas by We R Memory Keepers
Fa La La Collection by Making Memories
Wassail by Basic Grey
Winter Wishes by Moxxie
Festive Collection by KI Memories
Believe Paper Collection by BoBunny
Christmas Magic by Sharon Ann Collection
Christmas Fancy by Prima