Have you ever looked at our covers and dreamed about having your own layout featured? We love showcasing reader layouts on our covers and are always on the lookout for new ones. Here is a brief list of elements we watch for:
Photography
- A great photo is crucial for a cover layout
- One or two pictures is preferred
- The picture should either tell a story or be an eye-catching photo that has good eye contact with the reader
- Close-up photos that express emotion work well
- The photo should be dominant on the layout
Layout Design
- Engaging and striking layouts, with great design elements
- 12 x 12” , 6 x 6” and 8.5 x 11” all work (8.5 x 11” layouts must be vertical)
- Design should be well-crafted; not too busy, but with excellent elements and embellishments that add interest to the page
- Strong title
- Journaling is preferred, but not required. Journaling should be brief and keep the focus on the photography and design
- Digital layouts are accepted
We invite you to send layouts that fit the above criteria to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com with Cover Submission in the subject line.
Continuing on the same line of a few of the past Work It Out Wednesday projects, let’s do another tutorial on making one supply stretch.
I like to use one stamp to create a personalized background. You can do this with a shape stamp or even a word stamp.
You will need the following supplies to complete this project: a sheet of cardstock, a stamp, stamping ink, and sheet of scratch paper.
Step 1: Ink the stamp. (I like to ink my stamps upside down to get good coverage.)
Step 2: Begin by stamping slightly off the paper so the design will eventually cover the entire sheet of paper.
Step 3: Continue stamping a pattern (you may want to make small pencil dots for where each stamp will go until you feel more confident in this step).
Here is my completed project. I like to use a small to medium sized stamp to create a more detailed background.
(Supplies: Cardstock–Provo Craft; Pattern Paper–Bo Bunny, My Mind’s Eye, October Afternoon; Stamps–Hero Arts, Stampin’ Up; Stamping Ink–Versamark, Michael’s, Inque Boutique; Gems–Little Yellow Bicycle; Button–Making Memories; Ribbon–American Crafts; Twine–Craft Supply)
Did you play along? Add a link to your project in the comments section. I love being inspired by your fabulous work!!
Want to share a little organization advice with me? How do you store your ribbon?
I do one of two things. The first is to keep my ribbon spools in my Crop-In-Style drawers. The drawer insert fits ribbon spools perfectly.
The second thing is to save all my ribbon scraps in color coordinated jars. Then I just grab and go easily.
Show me how you store your ribbon by leaving a comment with a link to your storage solution!
Welcome to the final day of our Halloween Spooktacular! As a special treat, here is a sneak peek from each of the Northridge Media family of publications.
First up, a peek into the October issue of CARDS:
This card by Lea Lawson is a fun way to use up bits and pieces of patterned paper left from other projects. This card would also make a great foundation for a scrapbook layout!
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Showstopping Cupcake Toppers
The first time I saw these adorable toppers in the October issue of Simply Handmade, they took my breath away! I am the room mom for my daughter’s class, so I am always looking for ways to dress up cupcakes. These toppers by Paige Evans are easy and fun to make.
As a little Halloween treat for our loyal readers, we are giving you a sneak peek into Simply Handmade. CLICK HERE to download a PDF of this project straight from the October issue of Simply Handmade.
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Halloween does not always have to be spooky. In fact, it can be down right cute! I just love the use of twigs on this layout by Sue-ann Tilby, as seen in the Holidays 2009 Idea Book. Look to nature, your home decor, and the environment around you for inspiration.
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Charmed I’m Sure
I recently went to a little gift shop and found some really cute Halloween Charm necklaces. Unfortunately they were a bit out of my price range, so I decided to whip these up using some of the supplies I already had in my stash. I hope that it will inspire you to do the same. I think these would make fun “candy free” gifts for teachers and friends.
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What a response for this giveaway.
The winner of a Scrapbooking from the Inside Out kit is. . .
Please email your full name, address, and email to acabrera@northridgemedia.net to claim your prize!
Simple, Spooky Signage
Friend of Scrapbook Trends Pamela Young created this festive Halloween sign. It’s perfect for your home decor and has a very fun, country feel. The wooden plaque is from Say it With Letters and the chipboard, trim, and papers are all from Rusty Pickle.
Be sure to swing by her blog for more Halloween inspiration and to get to know her a little better. Thanks for sharing your fun ideas, Pamela!
Leave a comment for a chance to win a fabulous prize – the winner will receive a a 1-year digital subscription to the entire Northridge Media family of publications. The winner will also receive a Holiday Gift pack that includes our latest 2009 Holiday Idea books - Holiday and Christmas Cards.
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Double Duty
Holiday creativity brings so much fun to your season! It gets even better when you discover a way to make it budget friendly as well. In today’s economy, discovering extra ways to use your favorite products is a great find. Luckily, most of our spooky elements can serve double duty. I fell in LOVE with the “Witch Leg” stamp from Making Memories. (Isn’t it fabulous?!)
It was exciting to play with this stamp and discover how witch legs can easily become elf legs with just a simple change of colors and the addition of some little bells!
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