Sketch #16

This patriotic sketch is just begging for your 4th of July and military photos.

Change the colors to:

• olive green, khaki and tan for an Army layout.
• blue, gray and chrome for an Air Force layout.
• blue and gold for an Navy layout
• scarlet, gray and gold for an Marine layout.

The font I used in this sketch is Bodie MF. You could make this font without the aid of a computer by cutting block letters using Coluzzle Alphabet Template, a small star punch and a ribbon punch. The stars could be made of paper (using a large star punch, a Coluzzle star template, a star embosser), chipboard
or stickers


Stitching and/or journaling belong around the perimeter of the background and the focal photo.

I can't wait to see your work!

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Getting Your Work Published

If you want to have your work published, there are some tricks that can tip the scales in your favor.

1. Start with a great design (one that matches the magazine's or website's style).
2. Pick only the best photos to include in your layout.
3. Create a layout based on the publication's current call(s). There's a big list available here.
   
4. As you create your layout; keep a list of all tools, templates, supplies and techniques used. The publishers usually will not publish layouts without this information.
   
5. Take a really great photo of your layout. Using a Portable Lighting Studio is a great option. It's low cost and when paired with a digital camera, it makes online submission a snap. The alternative is to scan your layout then submit it.
6. Finally, have a good attitude. The publishers may really like your layout, but want you to redo the layout before they'll use it. A change in colors, use of a specific paper line or less/more embellishments are just some of the changes that may be requested.

ttfn,
Colleen

Member Layout based on Sketch #12

For the Love of Scrap member, Cindy, completed this digital layout based on my sketch #12 and the Verona Gardens digital kit by Rick Evans for Scrapadilly.net. What a fabulous layout! Thanks for sharing it with all of us, Cindy. ^_^

Sketch #15

This 12x12 layout is infused with African design. Two 4"x6" photos are designed to be showcased in this layout. Once the photos are cropped into trapezoidal shape and stacked on to of each other, they resemble an African drum. The font used is African. The sun is easily made using a small circle and 8 small triangles.

This layout would work well with zoo or safari photos. It would also be great with African heritage photos. If you change the colors to bright primary colors, then it could be used for kids eating Popsicles, riding bikes or on-the-go in the summer.

I can't wait to see your completed layouts. ^_^

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #14

This 2-page, 12x12 sketch's free-form background is created by cutting patterned paper using a flexible curve and an X-Acto knife. Just create a shape that pleases you and cut away.

The font I used for the title and subtitle is glitter. You can create a similar font using large alphabet stickers (Making Memories Chunky Alphabet Letters) and 3 different sized hole punches (1/16", 1/8", and 1/4").

The only embellishments are 6 brads (2 of each color).

Enjoy,
Colleen

Member Layout based on Sketch #4

For the Love of Scrap member, Judy B, completed this layout based on my sketch #4. What a fun and colorful layout Judy has created! Thanks for sharing it with all of us, Judy. :o)

Layout based on Sketch #11

This layout is based on my sketch #11.

Supplies used: papers from Colorbok, white flower is from Oriental Trading Company, self-adhesive alphabet from Colorbok.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer

Note: I had a 4" x 6" photo and matted it to get it to the 5" x 7" size called for in my sketch.

I hope you like it.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #13

This sketch can showcase between 6 and 8 photos. A jumbo-sized flower and photo corner are all the embellishments needed.

You now have a choice in posting your completed layouts. You can either send me an email with photo attachment for me to post here, or you can post it yourself on our message board at google groups. Sign up for free at the right --------->

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #12

A mix of jumbo and small flowers adds a feminine touch to an otherwise masculine layout. It's a little hard to see in the sketch, but the base of this layout uses a black and white patterned paper.

You can share your creation based on this sketch with other crafters over on our google message board. Sign up is just to the right ---->. It's fast, easy and free. So, come join us.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #11

Here is sketch #11. 16 - 2"x 2" squares of patterned and solid paper add interest to this simple design. The sketch can accommodate up to 5 photos, but you can replace the small photos with either more paper or embellishments.

You can make all the cuts needed to create this layout using just one tool, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer . This is my most used scrapbooking tool. I can't image cropping without it.

Best of all, this layout can be created inexpensively, by using all your scraps!

Mix it up and make it your own.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Layout based on Sketch #8

I'm two pages closer to my goal. This layout is based on my sketch #8. The second page was created by rotating the sketch 90 degrees. I flipped the direction of the arrow and title (I thought they looked better this way).

supplies used: patterned paper is pink wash from Colorbok, the circle was cut using Coluzzle's large circle template, red and white cardstock from Paper Company Value Pack, title cut using Coluzzle's lowercase runaway alphabet template, title paper is All My Memories time savers design 3 in deep black, ink is Colorbox black pigment ink, sticker by Current.

Now it's your turn.

ttfn,
Colleen