| FEATURES 5 Steps to Fabulous Photographyby laura olesYou don't need to be a professional photographer to take high-quality photos. Follow these five simple tips from industry expert Laura Oles and your photos will be absolutely fabulous. Page Essentialsby courtney walshKnowing what you're trying to achieve with your layouts helps you decide what's essential to your design. You just need to answer these two important questions … Back 2 Schoolby courtney walshWhether you're sending a kindergartener to her first class or cracking the books yourself, there are lots of great moments to scrapbook during the school year. Check out Courtney's gallery of fun pages. DEPARTMENTS CommunityEditors' PickNicole Lund is this month's winning artist. Her layout What Do You Stand For? had us reelin' in the years with glee. ScrapHappeningsWin a Sandylion Funtastik Scrapbook Kit valued at $150 by entering this month's contest. Get inspired to create a hip page for a girlfriend. Great Findscompiled by katie HilbertPaper, rub-ons and books … oh, my! You'll love this month's fun finds. Tech Savvyby hillary heidelberg, master '07Keep all the fun of paper scrapping while adding some 21st-century flair with digital brushes. Come Togetherby mandy tregaskisDiscover how you can join the cyber sisterhood of online mentors and mentees. You'll broaden your horizons! IdeasFocus on Imagesby audrey nealCheck out Audrey's top five favorite photography books, online classes and Web sites. True Colorsby kari HansenOur color expert shares her foolproof wisdom and the best techniques for using analogous color schemes on your pages. Design Basicsby crystal jeffrey rieger, master '07You can lead a horse to water but can you lead a viewer's eye to the focal point of your page? Absolutely, with these design tips. Techniques from the MastersLearn how to use 3-D photos with flair, embellished dingbats and much more. InspirationReader Idea GalleryScraplift fresh ideas from this month's 18 inspirational layouts sent in by readers just like you. It's About Timeby holly davisYou can create quick-to-assemble pages in 30 minutes or less. It's true! Scrapbooking 101by lindsay ostromMake choosing the right photo a snap in three easy steps. Tell Your Storyby debbie hodgeJournaling prompts make telling your story easy and fun. Artful Memoriesby sandra magsamenYour mother was right. A little kindness does go a long way. In Every IssueLetter from the EditorReader MailOn the WebCalendarScrapbookers Around the WorldInspired LivingPlus!Where to Find ItStore Guide2008 Memory Makers Masters ContestIf you've got what it takes to be a Master, flip to page 110 and find out how to enter! |
