:REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Holidays Idea Book by Scrapbook Trends

I've been a fan of Scrapbook Trends for quite some time now. I LOVE their high-quality magazine - both in terms of the projects they choose for publication and their layout and design as well. The layout and project photos are always amazing!

While I don't buy every ST special issue (depends on the topic), I was excited to receive this year's Holidays Idea Book. There were a couple projects I wanted try and I knew this issue would inspire.

While the cover might lead you to believe that the issue focuses only on Christmas, it does also offer some really great ideas for Halloween and Thanksgiving as well.

Here's a sneak peak at what's included in the issue:

Halloween

• 5 layouts
• 3 cards & tags
• 3 altered items

Thanksgiving

• 4 layouts
• 2 cards
• 1 altered item

Deck Your Halls

• This section includes everything you need to throw a perfect holiday party - scrap-style - from invitations, decorations, favors and thank-you's. There are even ideas for party activities and gift-wrapping tips!

Advent Calendars

• 5 unique designs
• My favorite idea: You'll be seeing it soon!! Watch for an upcoming post highlighting the project this section inspired!

Christmas Cards & Tags

• 12 designs

Neighbor Gifts

• 7 designs
• My favorite idea: a cozy hot cocoa kit

Holiday Home Decor

• 8 designs
• My favorite idea: styrofoam cones decorated with patterned paper strips, ribbon, and buttons - STUNNING!

Christmas Mini Album

• 3 album
• My favorite idea: a creative way to save holiday cards

Christmas Day

• 7 layouts

Christmas Traditions

• 7 layouts

Favorite Christmas Memories

• 7 layouts

All in all, there are over SIX DOZEN amazing ideas to inspire your holidays!!

GIVEAWAY:
Would you like a copy in time for the holidays?

Simply leave a comment to this post telling me your favorite holiday tradition (Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas) and you'll be entered for a chance to win!!

Leave you're comment by Wednesday, December 2nd, 11:59 p.m. to be eligible. I will determine and announce the random number winner on Thursday!

GOOD LUCK!!

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