Blog Candy!

No, not here but on Irene's (Scrapperlicious) blog. Check out all the details here.

Scrapbook News and Review Holiday Sampler - November 7, 2009!

Join us tomorrow at Scrapbook News and Review for a good time at our holiday sampler! We will have challenges, games and prizes!

The following manufacturers sponsored the holiday sampler:

Bo Bunny
Fancy Pants
Glitz Designs
Graphic 45
May Arts
My Little Yellow Bicycle
Stewart Superior
Technique Tuesday

Tune in every hour to see some creative projects and classes from each manufacturer. The classes are for a variety of skill levels!

Join us tomorrow for a great day of super fun!

A Few Goodies To Share

I've been so busy lately that I just haven't had time to post so I thought I'd share some of the items I've made.







I spent the past three days at Tybee Island, Ga for a friends wedding. So of course there will be more pics to follow of that.

November 2009 Calls

November 2009 Issue

Scrapbooking

By Style* (see special call below)

Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa

Disney (theme, not just the amusement parks)

Handmade Embellishments

Hunting and Outdoor Fall/Winter Sports

Lots of Open or White Space

Pets/Unusual Pets

Using Old Photos (think Polaroids, old yellowed 3x5's, etc)



By Style
In each issue of Scrapbook News and Review, we feature scrapbook pages by style and skill level. As a chance to see as many styles and genres as possible, for this call only, we do not restrict the amount of submissions per scrapbooker. In fact, we'd prefer to see at least three to five layouts per person in order to give us an idea of how well your defined style is. We're currently looking for pages of size or subject. It must be a clearly defined style, for example: clean and simple, modern and graphic, shabby chic, freestyle, eclectic, etc. Please include the style category you feel best describers your work

Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to subs@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Digital Scrapbooking

Layouts Using Digital Overlays

Family and Heritage Digital Layouts

Gratitude Digital Layouts

Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to cbridges@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Cards

Baby Cards: Welcome, Announcements, Showers, etc.

Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa

Handmade Flowers

Paper Christmas ornaments

Changing Image, Joy Fold and Card Folders

ABC: Anything Christmas


Stamping

(can be cards, layouts or mixed media/altered)

Snowmen Stamps

Stamping on wood and decor items

Embossing, embossing resist or Faux Cloisinne

Features grunge paper

Features chalk or Perfect Pearls


Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


ATC Calls

Falling Leaves ATC's -- Let nature's fall splendor inspire you

Orange ATC's -- Showcase orange as the dominant color of your ATC


Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to tbayer@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Three for All - Thanksgiving Photos
Send us a group of three photos and the digital staff will create fabulous digital layouts starring your photos! The photos should be digital or scanned and not violate any copyrights. Add a short description about the group of photos (event, name(s), date(s), place(s), etc.) in the body of the email so we may include that information on the layouts.

Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to mbackues@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Dear Scrap Girl
Are you looking for an answer on how to do a certain technique, to a storage problem or how to set up your space for practicality and aesthetics? If so, then drop Scrap Girl a line.


ABC's of Organizing
Idea and Photo Call – We're looking for your ideas and photos to complement our ABC’s of Organizing monthly article. We’re currently looking for storage solution ideas and corresponding photos for the following items:

-Buttons
-Brads
-Cardstock
-Chipboard
-Cuttlebug Die and Folder Storage

Deadline: October 25, 2009

Send submissions to etaylor@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Submission Guidelines
It is critical that you adhere to the following guidelines. If not, your project will not be considered for publication.

Please submit your pages and projects as such:

Pages only -- unless specified in the call. No mini albums, altered projects or home decor.

Can be any size. For example, 12x12, 8x8 or 6x6
Artwork can be traditional, hybrid or digital (please specify)
SEND IMAGES AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE and we'll scale to size.
You must name/label your image with the title of the layout or project. No generic camera setting labels or your project will be disqualified.
The call name must be specified in the subject line of your e-mail
There are no restrictions on whether your artwork has been posted to an online gallery, blog or other site but we respectfully request you take them down upon request for publication.

Important to Note: You must register on our site before sending in your submission. This will ensure we're able to properly contact you as well as authorize you to view the magazine should your artwork be accepted for publication. All submissions must include a SNR username.

Thank you for your participation in Scrapbook News and Review Magazine's issue calls. We look forward to seeing and enjoying your projects in the future!

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Double-header, double issue FREE weekend at Scrapbook News and Review Magazine

Come check out the fun and excitement at www.scrapbooknewsandreview.com. From Saturday, September 26, 2009 until Sunday, September 27, 2009, we're celebrating the Grand Opening of our brand new website. Come get a gander at the site, chat on the forum, join in a challenge, play a game or two and the best part of all, see the inside of the magazine for FREE.

Our Special Double Issue -- our largest issue of the year -- debuts on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. EST and from the moment of debut until 8:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, you'll have complete access to the world's largest online scrapbooking magazine. With over 400 layouts (scrapbooking and digital), cards, stamping and altered art projects, product reviews, manufacturer spotlights and more, you'll be amazed at the incredible inspiration, fabulous tips, tricks and techniques, amazing tutorials and exciting eye candy. Don't delay -- register on our site today. You must be a registered user to play.

October SNR Calls

October 2009 Issue

Scrapbooking
-By Style* (see special call below)
-Birthdays & Celebrations
-Family Routines, Rituals & Traditions
-Observations/Signs of the Times (differences between decades, generations, etc.)
-Unusual Seasonal Colors (Using spring colors for Christmas, Fall colors for spring, etc.)
-Halloween & Dia de los Muertos
-Fall & Thanksgiving

Digital Scrapbooking
-Tweaking contrast and color (must show original picture)
-Photomerging (merging two photos together, must show individual photos)
Deadline: September 19, 2009
Send submissions to subs@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Three for All - Fall Photos
Send us a group of three photos and the digital staff will create fabulous digital layouts starring your photos! The photos should be digital or scanned and not violate any copyrights. Add a short description about the group of photos (event, name(s), date(s), place(s), etc.) in the body of the email so we may include that information on the layouts.
Send photos to mbackues@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Cards
-Birthday, Journaling Cards, Stamps & Tickets
-Thanksgiving
-Eyelets
-3 Papers, 3 Cards
(Use 3 papers from any line and make 3 cards using nothing else except stamps and embellishments)
-ABC: Fall Over Me (anything fall related)
-Flap Cards
-Gatefold Cards
-Gifties (sucker holders, soup pouches, etc.)

Stamping*
-Leaf Stamps
-Masking
-Stamping on Fabric
-Coloring Techniques
-Paper Piecing
-Glossy Paper (glossy, metallic, acetate, etc.)
* can be cards, layouts or projects as long as they feature stamps

Deadline: September 19, 2009
Please send CARDS & STAMPING projects to ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


ATC Calls
-Things that go Bump in the Night ATC's -- Go spooky, whimsical or even humorous with this theme.

-Black and White ATC's -- Use any theme to showcase this classic color combination.

Deadline: September 5, 2009
Please send ATC submissions to tbayer@scrapbooknewsandreview.com


Dear Scrap Girl
Are you looking for an answer on how to do a certain technique, to a storage problem or how to set your up space for practicality and aesthetics?
Deadline: September 19, 2009
If so, then send your questions to Dear Scrap Girl at etaylor@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

ABC's of Organizing
Idea and Photo Call – Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your ideas and photos to complement our ABC’s of Organizing monthly article. We’re currently looking for storage solution ideas and corresponding photos for the following items:
-Buttons
-Brads
-Cardstock
-Chipboard
-Cuttlebug Die and Folder Storage
Deadline: September 19, 2009
Please send your ideas and photos to etaylor@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Special Call for October Issue
-By Style
In each issue of Scrapbook News and Review, we feature scrapbook pages by style and skill level. As a chance to see as many styles and genres as possible, for this call only, we do not restrict the amount of submissions per scrapbooker. In fact, we'd prefer to see at least three to five layouts per person in order to give us an idea of how well your defined style is. We're currently looking for pages of size or subject. It must be a clearly defined style, for example: clean and simple, modern and graphic, shabby chic, freestyle, eclectic, etc. Please include the style category you feel best describes your work.
Call Guidelines

Please submit your pages with the following guidelines:
-Pages only – unless specified, no mini albums, altered projects or home décor
-Can be of any size, i.e. 12"x12", 8"x8", 6"x6"
-Artwork can be traditional, hybrid or digital (please specify)
-Please send images as large as possible and we’ll scale to size
-You must name your image with the title of the layout or project.
-The call name must be specified in subject line of your e-mail
-There are no restrictions on whether your artwork has been posted to an online gallery, blog or other site but we respectfully request you take them down upon request for publication.

Important to Note: Please register at scrapbooknewsandreview.com before sending in your submissions. This will ensure we’re able to properly contact you as well as authorize you to view the magazine should your artwork be accepted for publication. All submissions must include a SNR username.

RAK Winner!

Who could the winner be? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............................................

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Katherine who wrote...
OMG, how awful! I will keep your co-worker and her family in my prayers.Cosmo Cricket?? Yumm YUMM!! I've posted a link to your giveaway on my blog :) Thanks for the chance!

Congrats!! Please email me your snail mail address at jamiepope@cox.net by Friday. Once I have your addy I'll get everything in the mail to you.

PSA and a ***RAK*** (Now Closed)

I want to start with the serious stuff and then move on to some fun stuff.
I found out last night that a co-worker lost her younger brother in a tragic accident. He was riding his bicycle in a residential area and was hit bit an oncoming vehicle. Please be aware of pedestrians and cyclists on the road. Prayers going out to her and her family.


Now for the fun stuff. How does Cosmo Cricket sound to you? Even better, how does a sampling of five different lines of Cosmo sound? Next add in coordinating cardstock, rub-ons, and chipboard.

*23 sheets of 12 x 12 patterned paper from the following lines - Fleurist, Snorkel. Lil' Man, Honey Pie, and Girl Friday

*7 sheets of coordinating 12 x 12 DCWV cardstock

*1 sheet Girl Friday rub-ons

*Lil' Man chipboard

And I might even be convinced to add some ribbon too! So what do you have to do?

1. Leave a comment on this post.

2. Leave a link on your blog telling everyone about my giveaway! Don't have a blog? Just tell me how you will spread the word.

3. Become my friend(follower)! Already are? Cool!Giveaway ends Monday August 17 at 12:00 noon EST. Winner will be chosen by randomizer.org Easy peasy! So what are you waiting for?

I Need A Good Laugh

It's been a long, rough week at work. Six days straight and haven't had time for anything. So I am in need of a good laugh and I figure everyone else out in cyber land could use one too. And this song is just so addictive it does the trick. And maybe by the next time I post I'll have actually have had time to make something scrappy :)