Submission Instructions & Guidelines
PLEASE read our submission rules and instructions below prior to submitting your work. If you do not follow the instructions regarding image size, file names, supply list formatting, etc. your work may be passed up for publication. To submit, email your projects to submissions@scrapnart.com
In order to have your project submission reviewed by the Scrap n’ Art staff, you must follow these instructions. These instructions are very important and help make the task of reviewing the hundreds of submissions we receive during each call easier. If these instructions are not followed, we cannot ensure that your submission will be reviewed.
1. You must submit a high quality (300 dpi) image saved in .jpg format. The image must be at least 2000 pixels on the shortest edge of the image. Images must have a light or white background behind the project item being photographed.
2. Please try to SCAN flat layouts when possible, as photos of layouts often have perception problems. If you must photograph a flat layout, adhere the layout to a white wall or other vertical surface and take the photograph standing in front of it at eye level, NOT with the layout on the floor or a desk. If you need additional information regarding the best way to photograph your projects, please email submissions@scrapnart.com.
3. Your project name must include:
the name of the call
the name of the project
your name
Example: A layout called “Sunshine” for the Vacations call submitted by Angel Pruitt would be named vacations_sunshine_angelpruitt.jpg
4. A list of all supplies used in the making of your project must be included. This includes projects made with handmade products or products purchased from vendors of handmade supplies. Please be as specific as possible about the materials you have used. Supply lists should follow these guidelines:
“My Little Bundle of Love”
by Angel Pruitt
Paper: (manufacturer “specific paper line: individual paper name”–please list in alphabetical order)
American Crafts “Backyard: Peep”
My Mind’s Eye “Life Stories: Pink Damask”
Cardstock: (manufacturer “cardstock color name”)
Cardstock Warehouse “Blue Horizon, Red Apple”
Adhesive: (manufacturer “product name”)
Beacon Adhesives “Zip Dry”
Die-cuts: (manufacturer “product name”)
Making Memories “Slice Machine,” “Basic Shapes” cartridge
Ribbon: (manufacturer “product name”)
Doodlebug Designs “Loopy Love”
Offray “Double-Face Satin: Wild Orchid”
Stamps: (manufacturer “product name”)
My Sentiments Exactly “Baby Cakes”
Stickers: (manufacturer “type of sticker: product name”)
American Crafts “Puffy Thickers: Uptown”
Tools: (manufacturer “product name”)
Fiskars “Ultra Shape Express: Circle Template”
Tim Holtz “Distressing Hammer”
Misc: paperclip, staples
Other categories may include, but are not limited too:
Color Spray (i.e. Tattered Angels “Glimmer Mist: Blue Denim”)
Embellishments (brads, buttons, eyelets, flowers, glitter, rub-ons, tags, etc.)
Ink
Laminate (i.e. Ranger “Glossy Accents”)
Paint
Pens (including markers)
Pencils
Sketch (include sketch artist name and where you got it from. For example, Sketch: Becky Fleck “November 2009 Pagemaps”)
Digital projects should be formatted as follows:
“Spring Day”
by Angel Pruitt
Digital Kits: (“name of item” by creator)
“First Love” by Kristi Westling
“Love Sampler” by Natali Designs
Alpha: (“name of item” by creator)
“Leaf Me Letters” by Vera Lim
Digital Action(s): (“name of item” by creator
“Moody Pop and Creamy Chocolate” by The Coffee Shop
Digital Brushes: (“name of item” by creator)
“Different Strokes” by Fei Fei’s Stuff
Digital Element: (“name of item” by creator)
“Date Stickers” by Loretta Labarca
“Word Art” by Hilleke
Digital Style(s): (“name of item” by creator)
Digital Template: (“name of item” by creator)
“Scrap Simple XOXO Templates” by Syndee Nuckles
Fonts: (“name of item” by creator)
“Prime Minister of Canada” by Ray Larabie
Please remember, the more information you provide, the easier it is for us to put together your supply list should your project be chosen for publication. An incomplete supply list could cause your project to be removed from consideration.
5. You must agree to our terms and conditions of publication prior to submitting your project. To read these terms and conditions, please click here.
6. Please include your blog address if you have one.
7. Please send a separate email for each submission with the subject line stating the call you wish your project to be considered for.
8. Please also include any tips or anything you think would interest other scrapbookers about how the project was put together, what inspired it, any special techniques, etc.
Please note that we receive hundreds of submission for each issue and only a few of these will make it through to the final publication. Because of this, it is not feasible for us to contact each and every submitting artist. We contact accepted artists approximately four weeks prior to the publication of the issue in question. If you do not hear from us right away, that does not mean your project has been rejected. It takes us a long time to decide on the projects accepted for the publication. It can sometimes be as long as six weeks before you hear from us, especially if you submit your project right after the call opens. If you do not receive an email from us regarding the acceptance of your project, then it was not accepted for publication. Please do not let this discourage you and continue to submit your work to our publication. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email submissions@scrapnart.com
