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A few of my favorites in this issue:

1. Audreys Neal's tips for taking group photos on page 30. I love all of the family get-togethers that happen during the holidays, but it sometimes can be a challenge to snap great group shots.

2. The Clearly Unique article about transparencies by Courtney Walsh on page 32. I love the look of transparencies, and Courtney offers up some crafty ideas for incorporating them in your layouts. Plus, Courtney includes a number of ways you can attach them.

3. The Get An Attitude of Gratitude feature on page 66. Lately, I've been addicted to making theme albums. (Right now, I'm working on an album about my apartment and the comforts of home.) I think creating a gratitude journal is a lovely idea. "Gratitude journals can serve as personal reminders of the good in your life, or you can share them with others as part of your home or holiday décor," Courtney Walsh writes in the article. At the end of every day, in my personal journal, I write down five things I am grateful for—in my life or about the day that's coming to a close. I could easily adapt some of these for use in a decorated gratitude journal.

4. Séverine Di Giacomo's layouts in The 30 Minute Scrapper, page 84. I'm especially drawn to Les Couleurs and Routine. I love the idea of capturing the small, everday moments in our lives. The translation for the journaling on her Routine layout reads: "I like to begin my days with coffee, orange juice and fruit. During the week I savor my breakfast alone while everyone sleeps." Sometimes, it's the simple moments that mean the most, yet these often get overlooked when we're looking for subjects to scrapbook. (For more on capturing everyday moments, check out That's Life from Memory Makers Books.)

We hope everyone enjoys the issue, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

All the best,

Katie