CURRENT CALLS

Easter
Scrapbooks etc. is on the hunt for some “egg-stra” special Easter scrapbook pages. Send in your best layouts focusing on any aspect of Easter, such as egg hunts, coloring eggs, bunnies, faith, Easter traditions, and more.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Easter” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Performances
Put your scrapbook pages in the spotlight! From dance recitals and school plays to halftime shows and choir concerts, Scrapbooks etc. is looking for your layouts about performances for all ages.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Performances” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Pets
Got a furry, feathered, or scaled friend? The Scrapbooks etc. editors would love to see your best pet scrapbook pages. Pages about dogs and cats are most certainly welcome, but we’re also on the prowl for pages about birds, fish, guinea pigs—you name it!

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Pets” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Mothers
Honor thy mother with scrapbook pages about all things maternal. Share what makes your mom special or your own experiences with motherhood, or pay tribute to a mother figure in your life.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Mothers” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Adult Milestones
Being all grown up doesn’t mean you don’t have milestones, too! We’re looking for pages about important later-in-life events, like promotions and awards, birthdays and anniversaries, and the ultimate adult milestone—retirement.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Adult Milestones” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Graduation
It’s time for pomp and circumstance. We’re searching for A+ pages about graduations from pre-school to grad school.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before November 11, 2008. Please type “Graduation” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Halloween
Calling all goblins and ghouls! Scrapbooks etc.looking for Halloween pages. Document the costumes, treats, pumpkins, and decorations and send in your pages.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before December 1, 2008. Please type “Halloween” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Weddings
Here comes a call for wedding day scrapbooking pages! Scrapbooks etc. is looking for pages about your favorite wedding memories, whether it’s your own, a family member’s, or a friend’s. Send in your pages about any aspect of the special day, including engagement stories and the planning it took to get there.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 1. Please type “Weddings” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Fourth of July
The sparks are really flying at Scrapbooks etc.! We’re looking for your spectacular July 4 pages. The focus can be on anything from fireworks or parades to Fourth-of-July barbecues or patriotism.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 1. Please type “Fourth of July” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Fathers
Papa, Daddy, Pop, The Old Man—no matter what you call him, Scrapbooks etc. is looking for scrapbook pages about fathers and father figures. Send in your pages your kids’ relationships or favorite activities with Dad, your feelings about your own father, Dad’s point of view, and more.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 1. Please type “Fathers” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Vacations
Scrapbooks etc. needs a vacation—vacation pages, that is! Send us your favorite layouts about road trips, cruises, beach getaways, Disney vacations, journeys to Grandma’s house, and more!

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 1. Please type “Vacations” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Birthday
Blow out the candles! We’re searching for birthday layouts showing smart ways to scrap the annual event. Cake, presents, and the party are all fair game, but if you’ve got another way to celebrate, we’d love to see that too!

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 30, 2009. Please type “Birthday” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Babies
Welcoming the newest addition to your family? Or know a cute baby you just love to scrap? Scrapbooks etc. is looking for oh-so-cute pages that are all about baby.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 30, 2009. Please type “Baby” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Sports
Touchdown! If you have a winning sports page, send it our way. Scrapbooks etc. is looking for pages featuring sports, sporting events, and all things athletic.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 30, 2009. Please type “Sports” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Family
Celebrate family ties. We’re searching for layouts about siblings, parents, cousins, grandparents, and anything family related.  Pay tribute to Grandma, share your cousin’s latest prank, or show off your good-looking family tree.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com on or before January 30, 2009. Please type “Family” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

ONGOING CALLS

Etc.
Have you got a great idea for our “Etc.” column? We’re looking for home decor and gift projects that use scrapbooking supplies in new ways. Send us your most creative ideas!

Send photos of your projects to submissions@meredith.com, and type “Etc.” in the subject line to ensure that your samples make it to the right people. E-mail submissions must be 500k or less.

Made in Minutes
Do you have a clever scrapbooking layout that you made in a snap? If so, send it in for consideration for our “Made in Minutes” column. Be sure to outline the 3 to 4 quick steps you followed to create the layout.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com. Please type “Made in Minutes” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.

General Submissions
We’re always on the lookout for new stuff for several of our columns, including “Make It Yours,” “Our Readers Rock,” and others. If you’ve got a great seasonal or general layout, send a project photo and description to submissions@meredith.com. Please type “General Submission” in the subject line, and keep attached files less than 500k.

Send in your scraplifts!
Were you über-inspired by a layout featured in one of our current issues of Scrapbooks etc.? If so, send in your scraplifts to be considered for publication in our “Feedback” section. Include a brief description about what you liked about the original and how you made it your own. Be sure to include the name, issue, and page number of the original layout.

To submit your pages, e-mail a scan or photograph of your layout to submissions@meredith.com. Please type “Scraplift” in the subject line. Limit submissions to three per person, and keep attached files less than 500k.