When you think February...you envision colors of reds and pinks, Cupid, hearts and anything to do with love. I remember as a child the excitement of picking out the perfect pack of Valentine cards to give to classmates. I would spend hours writing out each one to give to just the right person. Funny how time hasn't changed things so much, my children still do the same. I guess this is a ''staple'' for the Valentine's season.

Speaking of ''staples'', how about learning the ''staples'' of scrapbooking in Back to Basics. This is a new section in our magazine designed to guide the beginner, or to help the seasoned scrapper get "Back to Basics". Learn all about the Tools of the Trade and how to choose and use a paper trimmer in Paper Trimmers 101. Watch for this section on a monthly basis, let Scrapbooking.com be your source for scrapbooking knowledge and reference.

Are you looking for love? Be sure to check out our Sensational Seasonal Layouts...see what inspires our designers when it comes to love and admiration. Can't get enough of the season? Find out other seasonal crafts you can make with your scrapbooking supplies in Look What Else You Can Do!-Tags, Books, CD's and Bags…Oh My. Here you will find numerous projects to keep your fingers busy and your scraps/supplies used.

Besides friends and family, what else do you love? I can take an educated guess and say...Scrapbooking! This months issue is full of scrapbooking techniques that you will go crazy over! Take a peak at some of our feature articles: Needles & Thread-''So Sew'', Metal & More, Making Magic with Chalk Popping and Wild About Wire. These articles have fantastic techniques to learn with plenty of layouts for you to try for yourself.

We love that you are involved in our magazine! Click on over to the new Readers Gallery, see layouts showcased from scrappers just like you. Then, head on over to Q & A...perhaps you have had some of the same questions. If you would like to submit questions, comments and/or scrapbook layouts to Scrapbooking.com Magazine, e-mail them to scrapbookingeditor@shopa-z.com. Layouts need to be scanned at 72dpi, no larger than 500 pixels wide and in jpg. format. Please include your name, address, phone#, e-mail and a list of supplies with the manufacturer’s name. We are proud to be a part of your scrapbooking…won't you be a part of ours?

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day, a wonderful winter and here's to what we love to do best-SCRAPPING!