March Call for Pages

Scrapbook News and Review is accepting Layout submissions for it's March faithbooking column. The topic, this month, is Easter. Any page that deals with Easter- from your families traditions, to the reason for the Holiday are perfect.  I am also looking for Easter decorations in this call.

Details:
--All Pages/projects should be submitted by Feb 28th.
--Images should be no larger than 550 pixels on the longest side
--Image names should include project name and your name...For Example: Happy Birthday by Mary Smith.jpg
--Please include complete supply list in submission
--Please include contact information.
--Pages may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully request they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for Publication' sign will be provided upon request.
--send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Ready?

Are you ready for Valentines?  No?  Be sure to head over to the SNR Card Universe, tonight, for our Valentines Mini Card Crop.  We'll help you get finished up for Valentine's Day...and have a great time, too!  You might even win a prize...

We {HEART} Card Makers Week

Because SNR Loves cards, and card makers, we are having a week long celebration to launch the SNR Card Universe.  There will be contests, special challenges, articles, sketches and more...all leading to a fun Valentine's Mini Card Crop Friday night. It's a week of fun and excitement you won't want to miss!!

An Entire Card Universe!!

Love making cards? Love stamping? Love talking and learning about
making cards? So do we!! Scrapbook News and Review is thrilled to
present an entire universe created just for you!! The SNR Card Universe
is built with the card maker in mind, and has resources you have only
dreamed of having at your finger tips! Resources that include:



Sketch Vault: We have included an entire gallery dedicated to card sketches.



Video Archive: We have pages and pages of card making videos already
cataloged for your viewing pleasure. We have gathered videos from all
over the web into one easy to navigate collection...and we would love
to add yours, too.



Tutorial Library: We have gathered a huge list of fun and exciting tutorials for you to try.



Blog Roll: Our Blog Roll is divided into Sketch Sites, Challenge Blogs, and Card Making Blogs for easy navigation.



Event Calendar: Want to know what is going on in the Card Making world with a single glance? Here's your source.



Forums: Ever wish there was a forum just for card makers? Well, now
there is! Come visit with us, discuss your passion, and make new
friends! We can't wait to meet you!



The hottest new online Magazine is launching the hottest new online card making community...and you are invited!!

Monday News!

A couple of things to tell you all, today!  First- the January issue of Scrapbook News and Review is up- YEAH!!  As always, this is an awesome issue!  I am constantly amazed at the talent we have on staff.  The cool thing is, as we grow and people hear about us- we are getting so much great input and contributions from our readers, too!  So awesome to see the magazine grow, evolve and improve.  If you haven't checked us out, I highly recommend it!!  There is just soooo much there!! 

The other thing I wanted to mention:  I had a couple of people ask me for the blog address for last week's Featured Layout.  Understandable- it was totally incredible, wasn't it?!  Well, keep your eyes peeled...cause I have a feeling she might be Featured Blog real soon, lol!!

Welcome Blog-o-Loggers!!

Today, we are doing something just a little different. Today, we are the stop on the Scrapbook News and Review blog-o-log. We are thrilled to welcome all of our guests, and invite you to take a look around! SNR is pleased to host a monthly column about and for faithbooking. We are thrilled to be able to offer ideas, and encouragement, to others who are looking to add their everyday faith into their every day albums. Our blog, A Faith Perspective, is our extension of that column. We have put together a bunch of Faithbooking resources for you, including eye candy, page prompts and ideas, links to fellow Faithbooking blogs and challenge sites...and more!!

Today, I thought I would break with the norm, and give you a little peak into SNR. Here is a peak at one of the projects featured in this month's column: Christ in Christmas. For more great ideas, projects, and tips, be sure to give us a visit!!

Today, I have decided to point you over to the FaithSisters. They have had the niftiest set of Christmas challenges going on over there- it is an entire series. The series, itself, is a story...so, if you do the whole thing, you will have quite the keepsake!!

AND!!! And, my dear readers...I want to invite all of you to Playtime at the Pole- and All day crop being hosted by Scrapbook News and Review--TOMORROW!! It is going to be great! We have games, challenges, fun and prizes--all for you!! Be sure to stop by!!

Scrapbook News and Review is UP!!

The newest issue has published...and we have a treat for you!! This is a special DOUBLE issue!! We are talking about a great issue, chocked full of great eye candy, ideas, product reviews, and articles.

This month, A Faith Perspective is Christ in Christmas. This column was filled with ideas for altered projects and goodies--all designed to help you keep the focus for the holiday where it is supposed to be!! There are Advent Calendars, altered goodies, ornaments, and tree ideas. Be sure to Come See!!

Guess what's happening...

at Scrapbook News and Review? We are in the first week of a 2 week special event. There are prizes, newsletters nightly, tutorials, tips, a blog-o-log...and a very special DOUBLE issue that publishes on Dec 6th. Next week, there will be even more...games, challenges, and a special all day Crop on Dec 13th. Quite the Christmas Extravaganza!! So...come on over and join us!!

Scrapbook News and Review

A Call for Faith Based Pages

Are you ready to be published in the fastest growing online magazine in the industry? Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your Faith Based pages and projects. What we are looking for:

*Pages or projects dealing with Resolutions- making resolutions for the new year, decisions you have made concerning your Spiritual walk, or Commitment pages concerning a Spiritual issue that you are working on.

* Pages or projects that show a year in review, or year end pages. Pages that take stock of where you are, where you are going, or where you want to be going spiritually.

The details:

--All Pages/projects should be submitted by Nov 28th.
--Images should be no larger than 550 pixels on the longest side
--Image names should include card name and your name...For Example: Happy Birthday by Mary Smith.jpg
--Please include complete supply list in submission
--Please include contact information.
--Pages may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully request they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for Publication' sign will be provided upon request.
--send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Monthly Challenge

Yeah!! Issue 7- October's Scrapbook News and Review has published!! This month, the topic for the faithbooking column is A Marraige of Ideals.

"Ask scrappers when they got their start and many will say when they got married. Logical, isn’t it? Marriage is the start of a new life together; it makes sense to start chroniciling that life. But, if the only thing you scrap about your marriage is your wedding, you’re missing some great, God-given opportunities!"

I would encourage anyone to stop by the magazine and read the column this month, for great- hands on ways to scrap your marraige, enrich your commitment to your spouse, and encourage your beloved in a very real way!!

Meanwhile, the challenge for this month is to scrap a page about your spouse. Tell them how you feel, encourage them, or remember why you love them. It will encourage both of you, I promise!!

A Call For Layouts

I know, this week's blog posts are all messed up...it's because of the holiday here in the US. For today, let's look at the current call for layouts...

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for
your Faith based layouts for its monthly column: A Faith Perspective.
This month, we are specifically looking for faith based layouts dealing
with marriage, your spouse, foundations of marriage, etc. What does
your marriage mean? Where is God in your Marriage? How is your spouse a
blessing to you? These are a few of the questions your layout might
choose to address.

The Details:

--All layouts should be submitted by Sept 12th.


--Images should be no larger than 550 pixels on the longest side


--Image names should include layout name and your name...For Example: Happy Birthday by Mary Smith.jpg


--Please include complete supply list in submission


--Please include all journaling typed out in your submission email


--Please include contact information.

--Layouts may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully
request they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for
Publication' sign will be provided upon request.


--Please send to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Thanks!

Come on, Ladies and Gentlemen...send me those lovely layouts!!

Issue 5 is LIVE!

Issue 5 has published!! And in it you will find over 300 projects, cards,and layouts...not to mention countless articles, tips and tricks, product reviews, organizational ideas...and this month's Faith Column!

This month, we are talking about finding God, learning about His grace and His character, through nature. I have included tips and tricks, and several wonderful ideas to get you started. Want a peak? Sure you do! Well, here you go:

It’s that time of year. It’s warming up, the sun is
shining and people are headed outside. It’s time to think about
vacations, swimming, picnics and other outdoor fun. It’s time to think
about the One that created that outdoors, too. There’s so much to learn
and see of our Creator by enjoying what He made. It’s all right there,
evidence of His love, artistry, creativity, thoughtfulness, imagination
and so much more.

As scrapbookers, it’s so natural for us to
include events in our albums. This summer, let’s think about including
some natured inspired praise as well. Nature included in our scrapbooks
can do so much: praise, teach, and even allow us to explore the
personality and character of the Creator.

This month, our challenge here at AFP is to find God in Nature. Go outside, take some pictures, and create a wonderful layout. I know you have it in you! Then share it!! We want to see it, too!!

This Month's Calls

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for you card creations.
September's Issue will feature Back to School Cards in every shape and
variety. We want to see your cards for kids, your Teacher cards, any
school themed card you can think of!


Other Card themes:


*GrandParent's Day


*Simple Sentiments


*Just Because


*Cards featuring embossing--dry or wet


*Cards using sheers/transparencies


The Details:


-Cards due by Aug 23rd.


-Must include complete supply list


-Must be 350 pixels on longest side


-Please include contact info

- Cards may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully request
they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for Publication'
sign will be provided upon request.


Send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com
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Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your Faith based Layouts.
This month's theme deals with scrapping your difficult moments. Life
isn't all about the good times, and our scrapbooks should reflect that,
too. Have you gone through a difficult season in your life? A time of
trial or testing? We would love to see the faith based pages you have
done that deal with this.



The Details:


-Layouts are due by Aug 23rd


-Must include complete Supply List


-Must include journaling typed out


-Please include contact info


-please size to 550 pixels on longest side.

-Layouts may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully request
they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for Publication'
sign will be provided upon request.


Send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

A New Month-- A New Issue!!

Scrapbook News and Review published on Saturday...woohoo!! I know I say this every month...but every month I am just blown away by the incredible talent in this magazine--this magazine is flipping awesome!! You really need to check it out!!

The Faith Column this month is called A Heritage of Faith...and I must, as always, give the credit to God for this. I am not a writer, it is not my profession, and never an ambition. When God opened the opportunity for this column, I knew it was going to be awesome---because He was the one who was going to be doing it! He gets all the glory--because I could do none of this without Him...and this article was no exception. I just really feel like He gave me the words for this, so it was a joy to write! Here, take a peek:

July is such a natural time for those of us in

America

to look back. We remember our ancestors and their fight for
freedom. We remember the groundbreaking idea that democracy is and we
celebrate the freedoms that others fought to give us. It is, therefore,
a natural time for us to think about our religious heritage as well.
Whether you are in

America

or not, none of us exist in a vacuum. God has
perfectly orchestrated the details and people in our lives that have
brought us to Him. What joy, not only to remember them, but record
their stories and our histories in our scrapbooks for future
generations to be influenced also.

The article goes on to give practical, hands-on tips and tricks for interviewing members of your family....even a list of questions to get you started. Of course, there is beautiful art to give you ideas, too.

Our challenge this month, is to do a heritage layout for a faithful member of your family, or tell about the heritage of faith that you would like to leave for your family. As always---share it with us!! Link it here, and we'll come take a look...or email it to me at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview to have it considered for Layout of the Week.

A Few Calls

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for cards, and we know you have them. Issue 5 is spotlighting Friendship cards-- encouragement, funny, cheer up, miss you, and general friendship. We are also looking for cards featuring chipboard; inspirational cards, party invites, and get well cards.

The Faithbooking Column: A Faith Perspective is looking for your faith based layouts with a nature theme. Anything from a butterfly to the whole of the great outdoors, if your layout is praising God for His Creation, we want to see it.

The Fine Print:

1.All submissions are due to me by the 21st of July.
2.All submissions must include a complete supply list, and contact information.
3.Cards should be 350 pixels on longest side. Layouts should be 550 pixels.
4.Mail all submissions to ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

A New Column- A New Challenge

This month, our column in Scrapbook News and Review Talks about what influences us as Christians. Here's a peek:

The Children of God live in an interesting state-- in the world, but not of the world. We are to influence our culture but not be influenced by it. Not an easy tightrope to walk, but we have been called to this, nonetheless. Wondering whether you have been influenced by the culture you are living in? Ask yourself these questions: how many commercial jingles can you quote or finish? How many top 40 hits can you hum along with? What movies do you want to see this weekend? It would be foolish for us, in this media age, to believe that we have not been influenced by that which surrounds us. The question becomes: What is influencing us for Christ? What are we exposing ourselves to for the betterment of our faith? And, what has influenced us to such a degree as to warrant notice in our scrapbooks? As scrapbookers, it makes perfect sense to acknowledge, explore, and even chronicle those books, songs, movies and characters that have affected our lives and our faith. For the rest of the column...

This month you challenge is: I want to encourage you to do a page or project based on a favorite book, movie, character, or song. Share with us the influence it has had over your Spiritual development. Be sure to upload it to the gallery, for your chance at being Featured Layout of the Week at A Faith Perspective.

Featured Layout of the Week 6-16-08 AND- WOO HOO!!

I love this cheerful layout from Gail Comber. What's not to love? Its so cheerful, and the colors are so vibrant! I love the piecing of the journaling together, too. I will say, you guys did not make it easy for me- great week in the gallery! Congrats to Gail Comber for being this week's Featured Layout!!

And, the Woo Hoo...The June issue of Scrapbook News and Review has been posted...and this just keeps getting better and better! There are over 200 layout, cards, mini albums and projects...including some rocking submissions for the Faith column! And, did you know, we always keep 3 months of content posted and handy? That means, for $4.99 you get 3 months of magazines...I mean- can you beat that deal?!

A Call for Faith Based Layouts

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your faith based layouts for her column: A Faith Perspective. This month is a little different, but I challenge you to really think about it...then send in your very best!! We are looking for your layouts, mini albums or projects dealing with your religious heritage. This could be a faithful grandparent or other relative that inspired you, a time of difficulty you or your family dealt with as a result of your faith, or even the heritage you are choosing to leave to your family. Dig into this one, then send us your work!

Details: Send to: afaithperspective@gmail.com by 6/21/08. Submissions should be 550 pixels on the longest side, and include a complete supply list. Please type out all journaling. Remember to include contact information.

We look forward to seeing your work!

It's HERE!!!!!

I am so happy to report that the latest issue of Scrapbook News and Review has dropped- it is up and running!! And, oh...is it a beauty!! I have had a quick look through, and we are talking some serious eye candy!! The second issue features almost 200 layouts, cards, mini books, altered art and home decor projects as well as dozens of articles, columns and tutorials!

I am also very excited about the faith column this month. The topic deals with adding faith into your scrapbooks for the sake of your family. It is a commitment that helps us to grow in our walk with the Lord...but imagine literally placing your faith into the hands of your children...or, even your non-believing family members. There are several reason why, and many benefits- I would encourage everyone to take a look at this month's column.

This month our challenge is to show your families. If you’re going to add your faith into your scrapbook for your family, you should start by showing them. Do a layout telling why you want to do this for your family or simply thank God for the family He has blessed you with, and send us the link or add it to the gallery. We would love to show and share your work!

Questions Answered...

I've had a few questions- so I wanted to take a moment and give a few answers.

The Faith Gallery at SNR is for any layout, card or project that has your faith reflected in it. Prayers, wishes, verses, praise, worship...so many things fall into this category. It is NOT just for our challenges and prompts- we would love to fill this gallery! I mean- let's rock this out and make it huge!!!!!

Yes, ANY blog that gives God glory, praise, and honor can be listed o our blogroll. This is not just for challenge blogs- do you love Jesus? Do you mention that on your blog? Well, there you go!

Now, a reminder: Column 3's call for layouts is closing on the 10th. This is for any layouts that share what music, books, movies, etc have influenced your faith. Got a layout that features song lyrics? This would be the type of layout I am looking for.