Check it out

20minute Coming soon to a supermarket checkstand near you… My Matthew on the cover! That was a pretty fun surprise. I was asked to work on this project last October (I think). I was pretty flattered, they chose only 3 designers. Me, Lindsay Teague, and Jennifer Bourgeault. I was a little worried to do it because this was their first publication, I was worried it wouldn’t be good. Well, it was a risk. Oh well. I guess it’s worth the 3.99 asking price… Go check it out…

My main reason for taking on this project was hoping that I could reach an audience outside the scrap world. If I can inspire someone to start scrapping and ENJOYING it, then this will be a success. I figured the supermarket checkout was such a promising a location to reach "regular" people and it was worth the risk. Hopefully even though I doubt real scrappers are likely to get very excited by this book, maybe a couple ladies might pick the book up, see what they like and decide to try it out. That was my whole point with this.

**eta** The delight and surprise on Matthew’s face when he saw himself on the cover was great. His eyes bugged out, a big "whoaaaa…", big smile…and quoted Mike Wozowski (Monsters Inc) "I’m on a MAGAZINE!"….that was fun.

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31 Comments

  1. hilary said . . .

    that’s GRRRRR-EAT! Who cares what stuff looks like, Matthew’s a cover boy!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 8:24 am | Permalink
  2. maureen said . . .

    Congrats though :) To you and Matthew!!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 8:28 am | Permalink
  3. Tina said . . .

    How cool is that. You will win many people over to the SB world with your amazing stuff!!!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 9:20 am | Permalink
  4. Julie said . . .

    Very cool, Shannon! Now dish about your new banner!!! Those froggy cupcakes are sooo cute :) Yum, yum!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 9:59 am | Permalink
  5. Joanna said . . .

    Ooh, how awesome, Shannon!!! So cool!! Now I have a reason to go to the grocery store (just don’t tell my husband!)

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 10:33 am | Permalink
  6. Joanna said . . .

    By the way, I just saw an idea for green frog cupcakes in the lastest Parenting…is that what you have up there for your banner now?

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 1:06 pm | Permalink
  7. Michelle Adams said . . .

    Cool!!! I’m on the look out for it!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 1:47 pm | Permalink
  8. kent said . . .

    Cool!! What a neat cover. I can’t wait to see it live. Did you post the layouts you did at the crop yet? I am trying to finish up mine. Great blog entires - loved the Franklin one - he’s got his mother’s wit.

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 3:31 pm | Permalink
  9. Melissa said . . .

    Very cool! I will definitely give it a look - and a HUGE CONGRATS to Matthew!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 3:58 pm | Permalink
  10. HelenThura said . . .

    congrats!!!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 4:13 pm | Permalink
  11. Lisa BC said . . .

    What a cute layout! No wonder Matthew is so proud to be on the cover. :)

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 5:08 pm | Permalink
  12. Molly said . . .

    How awesome is that, Shannon! You go girl! I will HAVE to get this as you know it is right up my alley!

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 7:32 pm | Permalink
  13. stacy benintendi said . . .

    shannon, i am so excited for you. matthew is such a CUTE boy.

    Posted May 22, 2005 at 10:58 pm | Permalink
  14. christinew said . . .

    so cool!! Congratulations! That is a great layout on the cover.

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 12:03 am | Permalink
  15. Heather said . . .

    CONGRATS, Shannon!!!! PS - that banner photo rocks!!! I wanna make some!!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 9:30 am | Permalink
  16. Kate said . . .

    I saw this yesterday at Superstore- totally cool!!! So much shannon in one little book- how cool is that?? Had to snap it up!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 9:30 am | Permalink
  17. Shelley R. said . . .

    What fun Shannon! Congrats girl. It is for sure worth it. And people will love your work!

    Shel

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 9:48 am | Permalink
  18. Lisa Damrosch said . . .

    WOWEEE!! That is super cool Shannon! Congrats to you! I have to hit a store soon…the cupboards are bare over here…I am adding this to my list!

    CONGRATS again…..

    Lisa

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 10:49 am | Permalink
  19. melanie said . . .

    i did in fact see this! kudos to you, shannon! :)

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 10:52 am | Permalink
  20. Heather said . . .

    That is awesome Shannon!!! ;) Congrats!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 7:49 pm | Permalink
  21. Cosy said . . .

    That’s so cool! Congratulations!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 8:55 pm | Permalink
  22. Sonia said . . .

    So cool! Congratulations! He is adorable!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 8:55 pm | Permalink
  23. stephanie thiel said . . .

    How very cool Shannon! My husband and I were talking the other day about the scrapbook mag. covers and how funny it is to recognize the CHILDREN of all the scrappers! Beautiful cover…beautiful child! Congrats!
    ps
    I could spot the Burniston twins a mile away!!

    Posted May 23, 2005 at 11:34 pm | Permalink
  24. Jessi said . . .

    So cool!!!!! Congrats! :)

    Posted May 24, 2005 at 5:47 am | Permalink
  25. Cheryl said . . .

    WOOOHOOO! congrats!!! that’s pretty awesome! can’t wait to check it out! :)

    Posted May 24, 2005 at 12:15 pm | Permalink
  26. srmc said . . .

    How cool and exciting he is on the cover. Congrats to both of you.

    Posted May 24, 2005 at 12:41 pm | Permalink
  27. Susan said . . .

    Congrats to you and your cover boy! YAAAY!!

    Posted May 24, 2005 at 1:00 pm | Permalink
  28. Lindsay Teague said . . .

    yay! I’m glad it’s finally out! Congrats on that cover girl!!! :)
    Lindsay

    Posted May 25, 2005 at 10:22 am | Permalink
  29. Jackie said . . .

    Congrats Shannon! I can’t wait to see this!

    Posted May 27, 2005 at 1:21 pm | Permalink
  30. Michelle Adams said . . .

    OK - I got it! Looks good… tonight’s reading!

    Posted June 3, 2005 at 3:07 pm | Permalink
  31. Waynette said . . .

    Any idea as to where I could find this? I’ve been looking for it everywhere. Thanks, Waynette

    Posted June 23, 2005 at 8:42 am | Permalink

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