Do any of you get this magazine or Mailbox news? If so, is it worth the money. What is the difference between the two?

Thanks

Jenny

I get the American Cake decorating mag. Is it worth the money - IMO no, as you can get the same informationon the web (Will I cancel my subscription? Probably not because its nice to browse through while lounging on the couch). The magazine offers a few step by step projects each month, lots of advertising (which I do like to look at), upcoming and past events, members cakes, etc...

I don't get MailBox News but would like to hear other's replies.

Mailbox news. I've gotten a couple of the mags and I thought it was worth it.

i don't yet...but will (lord willing) when i get back to the states. there's a lot of great ideas and info in those magazines!

I've never heard of this magazine, where can I sign up for it?

Just "google" American Cake Magazine and you will find thier website.

Have fun...

I get both of those mags and love both equally. Mailbox news is not as glossy as American Cake Decorator, but I learn something new everytime I get them and its always fun to see what others are doing. I'd definitely recommend getting them both--you'll be glad you did!

I don't have either (yet). If you buy Softasilk cake flour, there is a discount for the American Cake Decorator Magazine on the back.

I love my ACD! My aunt who also decorates got me a gift subscription a few years ago and now I'm hooked! I think it is fantastic and so worth the money! It has projects for all decorating skill levels. Lots of things are done in buttercream or with airbrush designs. Some things are advanced too with gum paste flowers and the like. Even if you're not an advanced decorator it is so cool to look at the advanced cakes! And in a few years (with practice) you will be at that level and be glad to have the ideas and the step by step picture directions! I would definitely recommend it!

~Truly

Whew! I'm so glad to hear from those of you who love it! My sweet daughter, stationed in San Francisco w/ the US Coast Guard just got me a subscription for my b-day coming up! She told me yesterday, so it's funny this topic is on here today. I would hate to think she wasted her hard-earned $$$.
Thanks for the positive comments!

Whew! I'm so glad to hear from those of you who love it! My sweet daughter, stationed in San Francisco w/ the US Coast Guard just got me a subscription for my b-day coming up! She told me yesterday, so it's funny this topic is on here today. I would hate to think she wasted her hard-earned $$$.
Thanks for the positive comments!

both magazines are wonderful. mailbox news very often have recipes for cakes, icing and some catering ideas. i think they are well worth the investment, yes and investment. God bless each one of you. gail

I used to get both, but now only get MBN. ACD seems to concentrate more on fondant designs, which I don't do. Both magazines are nice for helping with ideas and to see what's new.

Love them both. I only do fondant accent pieces. But I always look at a cake and think of how I could do it in buttercream. I really cannot believe somone really likes to eat that chewy stuff.

They are both great, but different. ACD doesn't have as many cakes in it, but goes into great detail on how to make those cakes, step by step. MN has a lot more pictures, but doesn't have any explanation on how-to. If you are the type of person that can look at stuff and figure it out, MN is better because there are more ideas from all kinds of different people. If you need a lot of step-by-step instructions, ACD is better! I think a lot of us probably subscribe to both just because they are the only ones out there! -Lori