Scrapbook.com - What trends do you see developing over 2005?

Scrapworks - Colors, colors, colors will continue to pop and surprise over 2005. Unexpected color combinations and patterns such as argyle, paisley, and other fashion-induced designs will be out in full-force.

Scrapbook.com - How will Scrapworks look to capitalize on these trends?

Scrapworks - We'll continue to put our own innovative twists on the trends we see emerging in fashion, interior design, and in other surprising places.

Scrapbook.com - What new products have you recently released or will soon be releasing?

Scrapworks - We have a slew of new products ready for release at CHA-- More than 100 new embellishments and 48 new paper designs impossible not to adore. Visit the Scrapworks website to wet your palette with the delectable details.

Scrapbook.com - What are your most popular products?

Scrapworks - We have received an overwhelming response to our ScrapSmart Album System. Even the most tenured Scrapbookers agree that this product is a god-send for the busy crafter. Being able to keep memorabilia and photos organized and in their place is an innovative concept and invaluable to those always on-the-go. Don't get the wrong impression-this novel product has the beauty to match the brains. Striking 3-ring, snap-shut, box albums are currently available in four sizes and seven colors.

Color Rubz are also a well-sought after product. By the spring, we'll have a new font, lots of new colors, shapes, and refill packs available in our standard high-quality rub.

Of course, ask us this in a month and we may have a different answer for you--- SO many awesome new products to crave.

Scrapbook.com - Can you tell us more about the ScrapSmart Album System and why scrapbookers would be interested in it?

Scrapworks - We have a great educational presentation on our site. It will definitely give you a better idea of what this innovative product is all about. We gave you a little taste already, but let's see if we can get some Scrapbookers to tell us what they think:

"The pages are really generous. You should try the pages that aren't 12x12 - the ones with the spaces to fit 4x6 pictures. I wasn't too sure about the concept of their "ScrapSmart" system. I thought - Oh I am a "real" scrapbooker, I scrap in 12x12, this is for beginners or people who don't really want to scrapbook. Well, I bought the 12x12 refills and mostly used those for my gift album, but it comes with a variety of pages inside and I used those too! I put some pictures in the spaces, but then I took pieces of 4x6 paper, decorated those and slid them in one of the spaces and the look is great! And super fast too. I did a whole gift album in two days! Great stuff I tell ya!"
-- Scrapper in Oregon 

"I have completely switched over to these albums, they are perfect! They are a little larger than usual but very well constructed. I don't think you can go wrong with these."
-- Scrapper in Germany

"The part about them I like the most is that you can scrap in some of the spaces on the page protectors other than the 12x12 page. The 6x6 and 6x8 pages are especially great for creating a title or adding embellishment."
--Scrapper in Minnesota 

"Have one, and I love the concept of this album! For now, I use mine for photo storage and layouts in progress."
--Scrapper in Georgia 

"I'm thinking of switching to something like these because I can't scrap everything but I still want all the photos in one place."
--Scrapper in Illinois 

Scrapbook.com - What advice would you have for new Scrapbookers who are just getting into scrapbooking?

Scrapworks - Get out… get out before it's too late. Really, though, just take a deep breath and try not to get overwhelmed. Scrapbooking is a very dynamic and ever-evolving hobby. With so many manufacturers offering such a wide variety of products, materials are available to suite your personal taste and style. So, invest in a paper trimmer and some adhesive and let your creative (and potentially addictive) adventures begin.

Scrapbook.com - What advice would you have for the experienced Scrapbooker who is looking to get more done, in less time, and spend less money doing it?

Scrapworks - A little planning goes a long way-- take a little time to plan a few layouts and save a lot of $$$ and a lot more time in the long run.

Scrapbook.com - Where does Scrapworks hope to be in 10 years?

Scrapworks - We invite you to join Scrapworks on what's sure to be a decade of revolutionary, colorful designs well-suited to your most ordinary or extraordinary experiences.