Creating Keepsakes

While I have not yet subscribed to this magazine, I have been checking out back issues at my local library for quite some time, and can happily say it is far better than its immediate competitors. I am a digi-scrapper so I'm not quite so inspired by the product reviews: the value for me is in the page sketches. Most issues include a pull-out page containing 30 or more of them that were featured in the current magazine. I especially appreciate that most featured layouts include 4 to 6 or even more (12!) photos on a two page spread: very few of those impractical 1 and 2 image pages that normal scrappers cannot afford the time or money to make! The articles are also well written with occasional good tips on portrait photography, journaling, and more. I will probably be getting a subscription for myself as a Christmas present!

Creating Keepsakes is good resource for new as well as long time scrapbookers. They do a nice job of showcasing and reviewing all the new products, and inspire me with fresh ideas. I find myself tearing out favorite examples of layouts and articles that I want to keep. I started saving these in a three ring binder. I've filled two and I've started on my third. I really like how there is now advice in shooting better photos and information on digital scrapbooking.

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As the editor of Days We Celebrate: Scrapbook Titles, I think I know a thing or two about scrapbooking. And I can say that Creating Keepsakes is still the number one magazine for scrapbookers anywhere. This is the magazine I turn to for ideas, for inspiration, and some good old-fashioned recharge of the creativity engine. For keeping up with new trends, nothing beats CK.

The writers and editors always have something fresh to offer, whether it's photography tips, layout or journaling ideas, design principles or a new approach to the hobby. Many of their old issues are still on my shelf, because of their timeless articles. This is a great resource for both new and advanced scrapbookers.

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This magazine has provided many many many wonderful ideas for scrapbook layouts! I will continue my subscription to this for years to come.

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I am relatively new to scrapbooking/card making. I have found good and useful suggestions for both; and I have only received 2 issues thus far.

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Brigitte

it's a great way to keep in touch with the culture, language and general issues that affect women in Germany

This is simply the best woman's magazine I've ever read! And I can say that I've read a lot of them both in the US and in Germany.

I've read it for over 12 years and I can say that I never got bored with it. I'm still excited about any new issue. The articles always matter and they catch just the right balance between being serious and entertaining. It's for the modern young woman. To name a few subjects: Career, love, sex, family, style&fashion, wellness&beauty, travel reports and interviews every article going a bit deeper than the usual woman's magazine. There's really something to read for days. And on a side not: There's more articles than ads!

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My German mother LOVES getting this every two weeks. It has become a staple birthday gift. She ends up sharing it with friends, and she enjoys keeping up with issues/trends/news from Germany. Next time we might get the Brigitte Woman, but this has been such a hit that I doubt it.

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I grew up with my mom reading this magazine.

As I grew older I appreciated it more and more, since it sets itself apart from the typical women's magazine which can be too much about beauty and how to please your partner.

I find great cooking & design tips, great book & movie & music reviews, but most of all I appreciate the columns and real life stories; stories I can relate to and learn from. And having a piece of home delivered to my door now that I live in the US is simply perfect!

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Modern Salon

My wife owns a salon. This is hair 101! Great updates, with cutting edge techniques. Also, good reading for clients in the waiting area.

Not what I thought it was going to be; It's all salon advirtisements. I thought it was going to be hair styles.

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Native Peoples

For the last 3 years my Mother and I have ordered this magazine and every time a new issue arrives we fight over who will get to read it first. Native Peoples Magazine is truly in touch with the latest news and events in the Native American Indian community as well as the stories and information on the finest artisans sharing Native culture through their work. This is a wonderful magazine we will enjoy for many years to come and recommends it highly for anyone else seeking Native American information.

This is an excellent product for those looking to collect or sell Native American art objects. It even works well for those who want to look and then dream of collecting Native American art. There are museums, galleries and artist's galleries listed. There articles written by or directed at Native American artists. And there are these same resources for those who are just looking, window-shopping. The pages are high-gloss paper and very professional looking. A lot of work effort and energy goes into producing a high-quality magazine. The only shame is that it is NOT produced monthly. But, if I have to wait a little longer for the quality then so be it. THANX! terry

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Coptic Church Review

Coptic Church review:

According to the publishers description it is concerned with biblical studies with emphasis on patristic exegesis, liturgical life of the Church, lives and writings of the Church Fathers, ascetic and mystic spirituality. I would add,"and much more."

First Patristic Review:

When Dr. Rodolph Yanney, decided to launch his risky project in 1980, patristic studies was not a popular subject and especially with those he targeted; second generation Orthodox immigrants from the oldest two Patriarchates of Christianity, Alexandria and Antioch. Dr. Yanney, tells me that those who supported the quarterly were neither young nor Oriental Orthodox immigrants.

One day he recieved a visitor who came to support him and praise his efforts and the CCR, who was Dr. Robert Wintermute,Duke U. professor of Semitic and Coptic languages and old testament, NC, and one of the pioneers of the Nag Hammadi Gnostic library.

Contributers & Articles:

few of the frequent article writers and translators of Coptic manuscripts in the last few years were, in alphabetical order:

Ayad,B.: The bible and the arameans of the ancient Near East.

Brock,S.: Comments on professor meinardus article.

Burkett,D.: Four Sahidic songs to St. john the evangelist.

Hammock,C.: Dualism & religious thought of Shenute of Atripe.

Johnson,D.: Oriental Christian Contribn to 7th century Britain.

Kannengiesser,C.: St. Athanasius of Alexandria rediscovered.

: Antony, Athanasius,Evagrius: The Fate of Origanism.

McGuckin,J.: moses & mystery of Christ in Cyril of alexandria.

McNary-Zak,B.: PachomianRemission.

Meinardus,O.:Copts in Jerusalem and questions on the holy places.

....:Patriarchs and prophets in the theology& piety of the Copts.

....:The heavenly Host in coptic traditions.

Ng N.: Deification in St. Athanasius

Rolfe,A.: Sources of authority in the koinonia.

Yanney, R.: Salvation in the Coptic liturgy of St. Gregory.

Penn,M.: Apa Shenute: "On the piety of Women"

Vivian,T.: Witness to holiness: Abba Daniel of Scetis.

.........:Coptic Paladiana: St. Macarius of Alexandria

.........:Coptic Palladiana; the life of Evagrius

Special and double issues;

Periodical Studies are dedicated for current importance topics, including traslations with comments of important Coptic manuscripts by Rev. dr. tim Vivian.

The Transfigured Cross: Rev. Dr. John Watson

St. Cyril of alexandria: R. Wilken, A. McGuckin,& O. Meinardus The Coptic Museum: B. Ayad

Abba Kyrillos: Patriarch an solitary: dr. J. Watson

Book reviews & notices:

These critiques and synopses are very informing reviews and selected shorter notices on new Coptic, liturgical, patristic, theological, religous and social books and studies.

Introducing CCR :

Coptic Church Review, edited and published by the Society of Coptic Church Studies since 1980, is a fine quarterly journal of contemporary patristic research, analysis, studies, and related subjects. A pioneering effort by the devoted patrologist Dr. Rodolph Yanney, who has a vivid dream, revival of Orthodoxy through patristic research and rebuilding the link. The quarterly name reveals a relation to the Church of Alexandria, and accordingly you expect to meet some Desert Fathers, and rightly you guessed.

Touring the Patristic journal:

During this millennia, In a dozen issues I read some of the very exciting stories of Christian faith heroes, as the great Coptologist, Rev. Dr. John Watson, a feature writer on CCR call them. They included the Saints of Mount Izla, with a comment of a Syriac specialist, Fr. Dale Bar Yohanon.

Last summer of 2003, we met on CCR pages, with Abba Daniel of Scetis, a compelling study by the Rev. Dr. Tim Vivian, who in 50 pages reviewed a chapter of his upcoming book, 'Witness to holiness.'

An appetizing sampler:

Saint Augin (Eugene)

Who are the Aramean Syrians

Deification in St. Athanasius

Sources of authority in the Koinonia

Coptic paladiana: St. Macarius of Alexandria

Comments on Professor Meinardus by Dr. S. Brock

CCR Readership: a fellowship

How reaching is the message of CCR, I witnessed on the SEBTS (South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary) journal display. Reading this rich, versatile, albeit patristically oriented review, preaching the vital mission of searching our roots in belief and tradition. It will also keep you informed on books and articles, while being informed about the most ancient traditions of the church which developed Christan faith, and grew up many Church fathers, and defenders of orthodox faith.

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Romantic Country

I love looking at the pictures and thinking about what I want to try in my own house. This magazine exactly fits my dream style. I spend a lot of time imagining myself living in these comfortable homey rooms. It's a real escape for me and makes me happy.

settle back on a comfy chair, with a cup of tea... and let your imagination go wherever!.. this magazine is gorgeous !!!! enjoy!!!

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I do enjoy receiving and looking through the Romantic homes magazine. I enjoy when it has articles about antique things to decorate the home and garden.

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I love Romantic Country magazine for its warmth and wealth of ideas that never fail to entertain and inspire me. It is the perfect antidote to the magazine that defines "country" as steampunk black walls, taxidermy and factory stools.

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I love this wonderful magazine & look forward to reading it at the end of a long day at work.

Family Handyman (1-year auto-renewal)

Here's a fun and enjoyable magazine for a homeowner, or anyone who needs to do small to large home projects.



This is not a stuffy magazine on how to install your Italian marble whirlpool or how to remodel your 1875 New England Colonial. This is for the typical homeowner who wants ideas on new projects, and how to repair the everyday items around your house. Humor and well laid out instructions are the backbone of this magazine. (One of the best things is they admit where they made errors along the way of the project.)



What I like about this magazine?



***Ask Handyman

Here are questions from readers that are answered on various projects.



***Workshop Tips

In this section readers offer suggestions to use in your workshop to make a project go smoother.



***Handy Hints

More reader suggestions to help around the house. (It's like having that wise old handyman offer you tons of tips and ideas.)



***Great Goofs

Funny errors do-it-yourselfers offer on projects they attempted.



What I don't like about the magazine?





***New Products Section



These are the short, usually a paragraph or two, tips and suggestions that include a new product that makes a project easier. A web address or toll-free number to order the product follows the article. I often wonder if the product is really good or if the manufacturer just paid the magazine to talk it up.



As you can see the number of advantages far outweighs the disadvantages so a strong rating is a must for this magazine. I hope you enjoy it!

This magazine strikes the perfect balance between ambitious home improvements and simple quick fixes of home maintenance. As a "weekend warrior" around the house, I want to see projects that I can actually do in a reasonable amount of time and without every specialty tool known to mankind.

Every issue there is one project that might take 3 weekends and even if I don't intend to do them, I always learn something. Very clear, easy to understand instructions and tips along the way.

There are a good selection of cool tools and time saving tips for everyday projects. They embed enough humor to keep the reading interesting. About the only bad thing I can say is that occasionally, they get a bit corny with their jokes but even that has seemed to drop off lately.

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My ONLY gripe with this magazine is that the pictures are like those you would find in GQ magazine: they hire models to show you driving a nail or shoveling dirt for that new patio. These people use only brand new tools (brand name label showing of course) in a perfect-world dust free environment. The pictures make it look like it's a Sears catalogue.

Aside from that, the articles are great making it one of the best magazines for the do-it-yourselfer. I have saved more money from the tips in this magazine than any other magazine I subscribe to. Most articles can be done by any semi-skilled craftsman with access to a decent set of tools, making it an approachable magazine for the DIY'er.

I highly recedommend this magazine in conjunction with Fine Homebuilding magazine. In that magazine you will find that the pictures are of real people operating used tools in a real environment. The articles in Handyman are a bit more down-to-Earth, but together you will get the most benefit.

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I like the information brought forth in this magazine. Some things were relevant, some not (25 steps to cleaning my car is not very relevant). The only gripe I had with this mag is the effluous flow of Viagara and "Better Sex" video ads sprawled throughout the magazine-I counted SEVEN such ads in one issue! My kids love to read "This Old House" and "Old House Journal," but "Family Handyman" was off limits. Too bad. To the magazine writers: Not EVERY handyman-type magazine reader is a man, and not EVERY magazine reader needs to be bombarded with the same crap that floods my email inbox.

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When I pay for 12 issues, I expect to receive 12 issues. The most recent issue of Family Handyman contained a letter saying that they were so proud of the current issue, they were going to count it as two. If you object to this please contact customer support. WHAT A RIPOFF! I cannot believe that these people would even attempt such a thing. I contacted customer support and I was told that my subscription end date had been restored back to Apr 2012. I really wonder how many times they have done this to me in the past. I almost threw away the letter that explained they were doing this thinking it was just another pitch to get me to extend my subscription. I checked through the magazine with the idea of contacting the advertisers and explaining to them what kind of people they are paying the advertising money to. That is when I noticed that this magazine does not even have an adverisers index.

I found this link on the internet. Please make your voice heard. I know I am going to.

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