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 I admit it—I’m an outdoor market junkie. There’s something so special to me about wandering amongst booths of the freshest products, all made with extreme care and skilled craftsmanship. My mouth waters at the fresh produce—berries, tomatoes, herbs—and my nose always begs me to stop and smell the handcrafted lotions and soaps. I’ve always been in awe of the special designs and scents soapmakers create and wondered just how they make it happen. Now I know, and I may even take a stab at it myself! Natural Soap Making is full of step-by-step instructions on making soaps of all kinds, from pretty to practical. Designer Katie Hacker shares tips and techniques for creating 54 unique soap projects that are perfect for at home use or for great little gifts. Who knows, maybe my next trip to the outdoor market will be as a vendor!
Natural Soap Making is available at www.paperwishes.com.
—Review by Angie Felix
 You may have noticed a new title recently as you scanned the scrapbooking magazines at your local book or variety store. The launch issue of Scrapbook Answers magazine recently made its debut across the country in stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Barnes & Noble and Borders. This fresh new publication focuses on modern design and offers detailed, hands-on instructions on the newest techniques. What’s even better? Each issue of Scrapbook Answers comes with a CD full of how-to videos, free fonts, free and trial versions of software and a layout gallery full of inspirational page ideas. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
Check out more about Scrapbook Answers at www.scrapbookanswers.com or find it at your local Target, Wal-Mart, Borders or Barnes & Noble store.
—Review by Angie Felix
 “Home is where your story begins.” That’s the quote that motivated editor Lydia Rueger to think about all of the memories that have taken place in her home, from remodeling to the first steps of her daughter. It’s true—so much takes place at home. Home is where your family convenes each day, where they laugh, cry and celebrate together and where you love and cherish your pets and teach your children how to be who they are. These memories are the important ones that often get missed. Scrapbooking Family Memories focuses on both the special occasions and the everyday moments of families with tons of original page designs. Divided into sections on mothers, fathers, immediate family, extended family, family gatherings, homes and pets, you’re sure to find pages you can relate to and ideas that you can’t wait to scraplift. The emotion and detail in the layouts will truly inspire you.
Scrapbooking Family Memories is available from Memory Makers.
—Review by Angie Felix
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