We have a special announcement today! Our fall call is officially out! Here are the dates, the particulars, and what we’re looking for:
call for fall
Scrapbook & Cards Today is pleased to announce its “call for fall.” Scrapbook & Cards Today is a beautiful, seasonally inspired free publication that can be found in both Canadian and US independent scrapbook stores. It can also be downloaded internationally, in its entirety and for free, by visiting
www.scrapbookandcards.com.
Scrapbook & Cards Today would love to see your artwork—including layouts, cards, and altered projects with the following themes:
• Back to School
• Halloween Haunt
• A walk in the park
• Giving Thanks
• Celebrating Grandparents
Scrapbook & Cards Today is also looking for:
• fall cards
• layouts that incorporate children’s artwork
• well-balanced, double page layouts
• projects that feature fall foliage
• altered projects that integrate seasonal photos
We are always looking for innovative designs, ideas and techniques to share with our readers. Be a part of the fastest growing scrapbook publication! Submissions can be made at www.scrapbookandcards.com/submission1.html or at [email protected]. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and supply list. Please ensure that all files sent are under 500KB. This call ends July 6th, 2009. We look forward to seeing your work!
And, as a little bonus, we have just a few helpful “publication” hints for you! Here is a list of some of the things we look for in the layouts we publish:
As we frequently tell people whom we meet at shows and various events, there are no hard and fast rules in scrapbooking—nothing is set in stone! However, there are some basic guidelines and principles that can make the process a lot easier. And, these are some of the same principles that we look at when picking the layouts for our reader’s gallery. Remember, this list is meant to help, not hinder, your creative process. If a certain technique or methodology makes you happy, then that means it is right for you!
• Balance is key—start with strong photos, a large, visible title, and a spot for journaling. Look at the weight of these three variables and place them accordingly. If using multiple photos; try clustering them together (or else they will appear as if they are “floating”)
• Allow room for white space (NOTE: white space does not necessarily have to be white—it can be any colour as long as it is “empty” or restful space)—white space should occupy approximately 1/3 of your layout
• Create a visual triangle on your page and a strong focal point—the eye should lead from the focal point (usually a photo) and move through the rest of the visual triangle (usually the title and journaling)
• Repeat elements on your page—if choosing a flower theme, for example, integrate flowers in more than one place on the layout
• Knowing when enough is enough is key—don’t add so much to your page that it loses balance, white space, or a clear focal point—embellishments should add to, not take away from, your overall design
• Add some visual interest to your layout—try adding a sub-title (in a different font or colour); choose dimensional adhesive to accent one or more things on your layout; ink edges of photos, journaling blocks, embellishments, even the page itself
• Add embellishments in clusters of 3 or 5—again pay attention to the rule of thirds and try to create smaller visual triangles
Happy scrapping everyone! And, don’t forget to submit your beautiful creations to us—we can’t wait to see them!