Loyal readers and contributors,
I am saddened to share that, due to difficult conditions in both the economy and the publishing market, the May/June 2009 issue of Simple Scrapbooks magazine (on sale April 14) will be its last.
Since its founding in 2002, Simple Scrapbooks has been simplifying the process of scrapbooking for tens of thousands of scrapbookers worldwide, providing solutions that keep them engaged in and passionate about sharing their stories and memories. The end of Simple Scrapbooks as a magazine is not the end of this message. It will continue as part of Creating Keepsakes magazine, where, starting with the July 2009 issue, we will integrate Simple concepts and personalities into our editorial mix, and continue providing ideas and inspiration to help beginning and experienced scrapbookers alike fit scrapbooking into their busy lives.
Implementing these editorial changes does not mean Creating Keepsakes readers will lose the content they know and love. It only means that the magazine will be further enriched by the Simple Scrapbooks approach—the best of both worlds in one publication! With 75% of readers subscribing to both publications, CK Media feels this change will also benefit subscribers who are feeling the current economic hardships.
All current Simple Scrapbooks subscriptions will be honored through the May/June 2009 issue, at which point any remaining issues will be fulfilled by Creating Keepsakes magazine, beginning with the July 2009 issue. If you are already a subscriber to Creating Keepsakes, your subscription will be extended accordingly. Any questions regarding submissions can be directed to simplescrapbooks@emailcustomerservice.com or by calling 866/334-8149.
Thank you for your loyalty and support. We have enjoyed our association with you, our loyal readers, and look forward to continuing it as part of the Creating Keepsakes family.
Sincerely,
Lin Sorenson
VP/Editorial Director
CK Media
Oh, I am so, so sad to hear this. Simple Scrapbooks is my FAVORITE magazine. It has been such and inspiration since this is MY way of scrapping - it will truly be missed
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Posted by: disneypal | January 15, 2009 at 08:19 PM
This makes me so, so sad. Simple was my favorite. I'll really miss it!
Posted by: Roxann | January 15, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Simple Scrapbooks was such an inspiration. I am so happy to hear that you will be incorporating the "Simple" style into the newest Creating Keepsakes so that this is not an official goodbye....maybe just a 'see you later' instead. None the less, Simple Scrapbooks will be missed.
Posted by: STEPHANIE | January 15, 2009 at 08:33 PM
This announcement is surely a sad reflection of our current economic downturn. I too preferred SS to CK right from the start, and hope that CK makes room for the SS staff to share ideas and influence future issues! Deb in BC :(
Posted by: Deb M :) | January 15, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Wow I am sorry to read this, Simple Scrapbooks is the only scrapping mag I subscribe too. But I understand the reason behind this. Thank You for the inspiration you have given me in my scrapping through your magazine.
Posted by: Janine | January 15, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Well that sucks! SS magazine is my favourite and I will miss it very much. Hopefully, when the times improve, you'll be back ... and I'll continue my support. Thank you for putting a fantastic magazine together ... and good luck to all involved in whatever you end up doing afterwards.
Posted by: karen | January 15, 2009 at 09:50 PM
I am heartbroken.
Posted by: Victoria | January 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Oh man!! I realize they're sister magazines, but CK is too overwhelming for me and I just LOVE SS so much better. I'm so sad. :(
Posted by: Nicole Peck | January 15, 2009 at 10:35 PM
SS was the magazine that spoke my language when it came to scrapbooking. I've loved it since day one. I have no words to say how much I will miss it.
Posted by: Becky Thompson | January 15, 2009 at 11:06 PM
oh no. i look forward to my ss every month! i am so sad to hear this. this is one of my fav. mag!
Posted by: Betty | January 15, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I am so sad to hear this.
:(
Posted by: Jennifer Pebbles | January 15, 2009 at 11:33 PM
So very sad. I seem to be one of many for whom SS was the only magazine they ever liked and used enough to buy...
Posted by: alexa | January 16, 2009 at 01:39 AM
I am so sad to hear this news. SS has been my favourite mag from the very beginning. I feel as though I will be saying goodbye to my friends, thankyou for so many years of wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Amy Eaton | January 16, 2009 at 01:46 AM
Wow, this is truly heartbreaking. For some time I was overwhelmed with scrapbooking. Then I found SS, and you showed me that I didn't have to have a page full of "stuff" in order for it to be a scrapbook page. Thank you for such an inspiring publication. I'm so sad to see it go. :(
I really hope to see a big SS presence in the other mag.
Posted by: cathy | January 16, 2009 at 03:54 AM
I have every issue saved. It's my favorite magazine. Sad here, but understanding. Thanks for everything and good luck to ALL associated with the magazine.
Posted by: Dianne Nelson | January 16, 2009 at 04:21 AM
Simple was the magazine that I pared down to. I am very sad at this announcement. I hope the philosophy will not be lost in the transition.
Posted by: Ann | January 16, 2009 at 04:52 AM
oh man, this is heartbreaking. seriously.
Posted by: arimacias | January 16, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Oh no!!!!! I am soooo sad. This is by far my favortie scrapbbok magazine out there. And you have the best special issues!!!! Will you still release any special issues?
I am so depressed...
Posted by: Linda | January 16, 2009 at 05:45 AM
This is horrible news - I am SO sad :(
Posted by: Jayne | January 16, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I love SS, it has always been my go to mag. Thanks for all that you have given to the scrapping community, I'm sure you'll enrich CK, I'll be looking forward to not losing you entirely. But you'll be missed
Posted by: Brooke | January 16, 2009 at 06:17 AM
"And you have the best special issues!!!! Will you still release any special issues?"
I totally agree with this statement.
Posted by: Jill | January 16, 2009 at 06:26 AM
No!! SS is my absolute favorite scrapbook magazine! It is the one I look forward to most, savor the longest when it arrives, and keep ALL the back issues of!!
Thank you all for your inspiration over the years--you will be missed!
Posted by: Edith | January 16, 2009 at 06:57 AM
I'm unbelievably saddened by this. I truly hope that the newly combined CK reflects all styles both simple and more embellished. . I would love to see an old feature revived/revisited that would take one layout from simple and step up to fully embellished. That was what SS embodied for me!
I've been reviewing my own subscriptions to all the magazines and purging those that no longer met my needs. SS would not have been one to expire! My personal scrapping style depended on the moment and the inspiration found in both magazines. This is a double whammy with Digital Scrapbooking's launch & closure so recent as well.
Posted by: Peggy | January 16, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Im sad to see Simple Scrapbooks go. I love your magazine so much and I am glad you are honoring our subscriptions by fulfilling the remaining with CK. Thank you!
Posted by: Bethy | January 16, 2009 at 07:39 AM
this, in a word, SUCKS! :(
Posted by: michelle | January 16, 2009 at 08:00 AM