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.

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