How do you fancy a free 8 week journaling/scrapbooking course?

Kristin Tweedale, one of our fabulous Design Team members is running an 8 week course FREE!

Find Your Voice is about embracing, finding and practicing with your storytelling voice.
You can participate in almost any way – photography, digital images, social media, prose, scrapbooking and paper crafting.

It is eight weeks long, including an introduction and a wrap up.  Each week subscribers and participants will get a prompt, a lesson and a worksheet.

There will be a whole bunch of great contributors as well as a really active community, so you will be able to share your story, techniques and ideas with some great people as well as make some new friends.


Kristin has lots of exciting things planned so please pop along to her website from  24th June 2013 rukristin.com to join in.

There is also a Facebook page dedicated to the class with further information at  www.facebook.com/rukristinpapercrafts or check out Kristin's blog for all the information.
 
Enjoy!

The Scrap365 Team x

Publication Calls!

We still have spaces left in a few of our galleries so get sending those layouts to us!

FANCY SEEING YOUR LAYOUT IN SCRAP365? THEN READ ON!
We are looking for submissions for the following galleries in Scrap365. Please EMAIL a photo of your submission initially to scrap365submissions@traplet.com with the name of the gallery in the subject, your name, blog (if you have one) and country.

Please note we require UNSEEN work for the magazine, thanks.Please refer to the Pub Calls pages (linked at the top under the header) for more detailed info on submissions.

For the October/November Issue:

Submission Deadline: 20th June 2013

Gallery – Learning

This theme is about learning. It could be about formal learning at school or university - a great excuse to scrap that graduation or old school photo. Or how about a course that you have taken to learn something or learning life lessons? Try to look at your subject from a different point of view - we would love to see unique ways to document your story.

PDQ (Pretty Darn Quick) – Days Out

Can you create a layout that is visually appealing but very quick and simple? We are looking for creative layouts about outings and days out such as museums, parks, amusement parks, walking days out, stately homes to name but a few. Layouts for this category should be simple to make, use readymade items, have no drying time and be easily scraplifted. Think layouts ideal for crops!

For the December/January Issue:

Submission Deadline: 1st August 2013

GALLERY – Work, Work, Work

Jobs can occupy so much of our lives that they should make an appearance in our scrapbook pages. Whether you are a high-flyer, a volunteer or perhaps documenting those unpaid tasks around the house, let’s see your creations! Perhaps you have a dream job that you wish to share or embarking on a new career - we would love to see creative interpretations of the work theme! Ideally includes some journaling so we can share your story.

GALLERY – Winter

Winter can be such a beautiful time of year. Share your gorgeous winter-inspired layouts with us. We are looking for creative ways to scrap gorgeous winter photos and subjects. This doesn't have to be snowy scenes - what about warming winter food or fires? Or photos featuring cute hats and mittens?

PDQ (Pretty Darn Quick) – Christmas

Can you create a beautiful layout all about Christmas pretty darn quick? We are searching for stunning layouts that can be recreated by our readers in under an hour. Layouts for this category should be simple to make, use readymade items, have no drying time and be easily scraplifted. Think layouts ideal for crops!

Due to the high volume of submissions we regret that we cannot answer all submission emails. We will get in touch if you are selected for print. The deadlines are for the submission emails to come in to us - you'll have additional time to ship your project.

Sharing the love of a good challenge!

We thought we would share this fabulous idea with you.....

 A Facebook group page has been created by Agnieszka Bellaidea. 
 Share your favourite sketch and challenge blogs on this Facebook page.  It includes links to an array of challenges and sketches, all in one place!
 Of course our very own Scrap365  Sketch challenge is included there too.





So head on over and either add a challenge to the list or just feel inspired!

The Scrap365 Team x

Vacancy: Editor, Scrap365

Editor/Asst Editor – Scrap365 magazine

The post is based in-house at our offices in Malvern, Worcestershire. Hours of work are flexible within the needs of the post, 18 hours per week.

The core duties of the post include:

-Commissioning of magazine content
-Copywriting
-Proofreading the magazine content
-Sourcing of giveaways and competition prizes
-Coordinating and updating social media
-Managing the magazine Design Team
-Liaising with the marketing and sales team
-Working with the in-house photographer on the styling and presentation of projects
-Responding to enquiries from readers
-General administrative duties (e.g. sending out of competition prizes, return of projects)

Suitable applicants must:
-Have a keen interest in scrapbooking.
- Be able to work proactively and bring creative ideas to the table.
- Be highly organised, able to manage their own workload and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Have a good standard of written English and strong communication skills.
-Be creative with an eye for design and colour.
- Be able to cope with working to tight deadlines and as part of a busy team where demands and priorities can change on a daily basis.
- Have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel (basic level) and email, and a good understanding of social media/blogging.
-Experience of proofreading and/or copy writing would be an advantage.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter stating your suitability to: katy.leitch@traplet.com. For enquiries relating to the post please call Katy on 01684 588557.

Whether the post is appointed at Editor or Asst Editor level will depend upon the applicant's skills and experience.
 
Salary wil be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 21^st June 2013

New issue out now!

The June/July issue is on sale now and it's a summer holiday special this month. We have some fantastic SMASH book inspiration, a clever holiday mini album that's finished in a flash, and galleries featuring summer and travel-inspired layouts. Plus make a beautiful summer photo wreath for your home, learn the art of Gelli Plate printing and save pennies with our Supply Savvy feature.

 

We hope you enjoy the issue!

Sketchbook365 Design Team Announced

Oh my goodness. We were so impressed with the number and standard of entries to the Sketchbook365 DT call. You guys are truly amazing!

We were only going to create a team of six, but had to stop ourselves at ten! Hop on over to the Sketchbook365 blog to find out who made it onto the team.

Congratulations girls - we're thrilled that you're joining us!

The Scrap365 Team x

Basic Grey Winner!

We hope you all had a great weekend. Thank you for all the lovely comments. We have picked out a winner at random....

Moira Greig who would like the gorgeous Bow Ties collection. Congrats Moira! Be sure to get in touch with your address.

Look out for more giveaways soon.

The Scrap365 Team x