If you've ever dreamed about seeing something of yours in print, you might take a break from working on the next Great American Novel and try submitting your papercraft items instead. While having an exceptional eye for design is a key factor in having your cards, layouts and projects picked up for a publication, knowing what, where and when to submit is more than half the work. I've rounded up some amazing resources from my travels around the 'net for you to get started. Don't forget, this lens is interactive, feel free to add to my list of resources and leave me feedback so I can continue to refine this lens.
And if you're wondering if these tips I've gathered really work, I can only tell you, they've worked for me. You can see my scrapbook resume here: http://angeladaniels.squarespace.com/my-scrapbook-resume/
Great Scrapbooking Resources on the Web
In Pursuit of Publication: Websites, Forums and Blogs
I've spent perhaps a little TOO much time surfing through the Web finding just the right sites to help me achieve my publishing goals. These are just a few of the sites I've found to be most useful. Click on "Add to List" to share your favorite resource site too.
2Peas is the largest scrapbooking site online. You more...2 points
2Peas is the largest scrapbooking site online. You'll find a fast-moving gallery, several message boards and this specific link which is a compilation...2 points
The most updated list of magazines submission call more...1 point
The most updated list of magazines submission calls, design team calls and online contests here at Pub Calls. A fantastic resource for anyone interest...1 point
Browse through our extensive list of free Business more...1 point
Browse through our extensive list of free Business, Computer, Engineering and Trade magazines, publications and newsletters to find the titles that be...1 point
Multiple published layouts and 2 years on Scrapboo more...0 points
Multiple published layouts and 2 years on Scrapbook LifeStyle (Scrapbooks Etc.'s online scrapbooking reality show) has given me a little insight to sh...0 points
Julie Ann Shahin, Scrapbook Dimension Magazine's S more...0 points
Julie Ann Shahin, Scrapbook Dimension Magazine's Special Projects Director shares her publications tips: "From time to time, I'll get an email from a...0 points
Lots of publishing opportunities with this virtual more...0 points
Lots of publishing opportunities with this virtually ad-free publication that is choke-full of reader's layouts. Scrapbook Trends will send you a box...0 points
Many standing calls for layouts and projects are a more...0 points
Many standing calls for layouts and projects are available for the prolific Stampington & Company. They are the Publisher of Somerset Studio and The S...0 points
Networking is a key component to finding out about more...0 points
Networking is a key component to finding out about publishing opportunities and making friends with scrappers with similar goals. Check out my Squido...0 points
Scrapbook supplies carries all the scrapbook suppl more...0 points
Scrapbook supplies carries all the scrapbook supplies, scrapbooking, scrapbook stickers you need to make the best looking scrapbooks , stickers pages...0 points
Design your scrapbook with the free online design more...0 points
Design your scrapbook with the free online design tool and order printed hard bound book. Coming soon publish your scrapbook as a free online "Flip Bo...0 points
Scrapbooking is about preserving a legacy in the f more...0 points
Scrapbooking is about preserving a legacy in the form of photos, media and other memorabilia while incorporating the creative use of papers in decorat...0 points
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Books to Help You Improve Your Scrapping
Learn Design Tips and Trends that will Catch a Publisher's Eye
In the scrapbooking publishing pursuit, it's important to understand what current trends the magazines are looking for. Trusting your style is key (see "Creative License") but learning the foundations for a good design is also important (see "Clean & Simple Design" and "A Designer's Eye"). You will probably also do well to at least understand the current trends and find ways to adapt these trends to your own style. (See "Perfectly Clear" and "Foofala Life" for two current scrapbooking books that illustrate popular looks in scrapbooking).
You can vote these books up or down depending on how useful you think they are. Be sure to add any additional books you have found helpful too- this is an interactive kind of sharing.
Ali Edwards is well known for her charming ability more...1 point
Ali Edwards is well known for her charming ability to capture the everyday moments of life on beautiful layouts. In her third book, Ali explores scrapbooking as a form of life art. Follow along with Ali as she teaches you how to scrapbook your life moments and share your stories in a way that's real, authentic and a true reflection of your personality.1 point
A gentle instruction in the art of allowing oursel more...0 points
A gentle instruction in the art of allowing ourselves to fail, giving up the expectation of perfection and opening our eyes to the beauty around us. The result is the permission to express ourselves fully and take part in the creative process without fear. Artist or not, readers of all stripes will find inspiration in this unique and beautiful book.0 points
If you want to step out of your color rut, the eas more...0 points
If you want to step out of your color rut, the easiest way to be inspired is to have this little guide on your scrapbook table. It's made for graphic artists but many, many scrappers recommend this for helping to come up with new color schemes- I even bring my book to crops!0 points
Cathy Zielske's distinctive style and voice captiv more...0 points
Cathy Zielske's distinctive style and voice captivated thousands of readers when her first best-seller, Clean and Simple Scrapbooking, hit the shelves. Now, Cathy's back with a sequel to share more cool ideas for the simpler side of scrapbooking. Cathy revisits the philosophical principles that guide her creative process. Plus, she shares a host of simple theme albums and her foray into making 12" x 12" layouts. Learn more about ideas for good design and good journaling as well as how to feel co...0 points
Filled with clear designs rules from a graphic art more...0 points
Filled with clear designs rules from a graphic artist turned popular scrapbooker. Even if your style isn't "simple" you'll benefit from Cathy's explanations of what principles of design work on your pages.0 points
In A Designer's Eye For Scrapbooking, Ali shares h more...0 points
In A Designer's Eye For Scrapbooking, Ali shares her design secrets on how to create attractive, charming and well-balanced pages that tell a story and reflect your unique personality. This inspirational guide to scrapbook page design will teach you how to preserve your memories in a meaningful way.0 points
Graphic design resources will keep you on the cutt more...0 points
Graphic design resources will keep you on the cutting edge of design- if you're reading a scrapbook help book, you're already a step behind that designer. I love all of Jim Krauses' books- they're small and fun to read.0 points
What makes you "ohhh" and "ahhh&quo more...0 points
What makes you "ohhh" and "ahhh" over a baby girl outfit? Is it because it's pink? Probably not. It's most likely the little scallops that adorn the edge of the sleeve or the flowers down the bodice. At a wedding, it's the little details like the favors lovingly placed next to each place setting that make the night so memorable. And in a home, candles burning, flames flickering in the fireplace and a welcome basket in the guest room can make a guest feel special and remembered. Summer Baltzer fr...0 points
If your photos or scans are terrible, you'll lower your chances!
I used to be on a show called "Scrapbook LifeStyle" and I got to meet some top industry scrappers and learn some invaluable tricks and tips. Here are my friends and former "co-stars" Leah & Johanna with a You-Tube video that starts out with a cute project Leah made but, most importantly, if you fast forward (or just hang in and enjoy Leah's project), they show some excellent tips for getting the best image of your work. It's great for uploading for online galleries but crucial if you're sending images of your work to magazines for publication. If you send in a crooked photo of you work or one that isn't lit well, chances are, it's not going to receive a second look...
Leah's Scrapbook Room vBlog No. 5
Leah Fung shares her latest 7 Gypsies ATC project and a quick tip on how to photograph your layouts more information at http://leahfung.typepad.com/
A short list of the many scrapbook publications you can subscribe & submit to
If you are newer to the scrapbooking industry, you might not yet have realized that each magazine has it's own style "personality." If you are a clean, simple scrapper, chances are you'll have a much better chance at getting published with Simple Scrapbooks (of course!) than with Somerset. Make sure you take an objective look at your work and then study the current magazines to find out where you think you might be the best fit. Otherwise, you're just wasting your time and the editor's time by sending your work to the wrong magazine. (feel free to vote for your favorite magazine or add your own here too)
#1 selling scrapbook magazine. They draw from a ta more...1 point
#1 selling scrapbook magazine. They draw from a talented creative team for your layouts so there are only limited spots to appear in this publication but, if your work is featured, you'll receive $100.1 point
Inspirational art magazine devoted to creating fam more...1 point
Inspirational art magazine devoted to creating family heirlooms for tomorrow. It showcases arts and crafts inspired by family history. It features papercrafts, fabric arts, memorabilia, and mixed-media art made by talented contributors.1 point
Ask the top industry scrappers which magazines the more...1 point
Ask the top industry scrappers which magazines they subscribe to and "How" usually tops the list. You'll find rich color examples of some of the most innovative and award-winning graphics designs in the industry today. If you want to be on top of the trends, you'll want a subscription to How.1 point
#2 top rated magazine. With a "Hall of Fame&q more...1 point
#2 top rated magazine. With a "Hall of Fame" contest each year to contribute to it's publication, it can be a little tough to get into but you'll be rewarded with $50 per publication.1 point
NO design team and few ads means more chances to b more...0 points
NO design team and few ads means more chances to be published in this gorgeous idea book-like publication. Compensation is $30 in product and a free issue in which your work appears.0 points
Simple Scrapbooks magazine is the perfect way to l more...0 points
Simple Scrapbooks magazine is the perfect way to learn more about this fun and rewarding hobby! Each bimonthly issue delivers ideas that are completely "doable," rewarding and inspiring. A fantastic scrapbooking resource for any skilled scrapbooker or beginner!0 points
You have to know what's out there to know where to submit to. The key to getting published is to submit, submit, submit. Some of the most popular magazines can be tough to break into because they have their own in-house design teams or run popular contests each year looking for talented scrappers to designs layouts for them. Keeping an eye out at your local bookstore for lesser-known magazines will help you get published faster and get your resume filled out too. And don't forget about publishing your card creations. Think of them as little scrapbook pages.
I'm usually up for plunging headlong into any craft that involves sparkles and is easy to master during my short attention span. Find me at http://ang... (more)
I'm usually up for plunging headlong into any craft that involves sparkles and is easy to master during my short attention span. Find me at http://angeladaniels.squarespace.com/
Posted March 13, 2008
