Call for Submissions

Now that I've made a decision to move forward with this business idea I've decided to go ahead and see what I can put together for a "teaser" issue of My Eclectic Mess the online craft magazine.

This first issue will be loosely focused on a Holiday Theme: Christmas, New Years, Hannuka, Yule, Kwanzaa, and/or a generic winter theme. I'd like to see a lot of simple, quick, gift ideas in addition to decorations and home decor items.

Categories:

Sewing

Crochet

Beading/Jewelry Making

Clay

Papercrafts/Scrapbooking - but would prefer not specific page ideas and/or layouts. Rather, show me something unique that can be made using the usual scrapbooking supplies.

Embroidery

Knitting

Home Decor

Kids/Teens - I would prefer a submission from a young crafter of a design/project that they have done themselves.

Recycled Crafts

Other - anything unique that won't fit into any of the above listed categories.

Things I will be looking for:

Unique ideas using quality materials with a strong sense of design and artistic flair.

Well written instructions and clear photos of steps and finished projects from multiple angles.

Special consideration will be giving to projects with an Eclectic approach. This means projects incorporating materials and techniques from different crafts.

Format for Submissions:

PHOTOS: Please include clear photos of all critical steps of the project; adding captions to the photos is greatly appreciated. All photos should be in jpeg format and medium resolution. Multiple photos of the finished project from different angles is a must.

INSTRUCTIONS: All pattern/project instructions should be clear and concise. Please include a glossary of terms and abbreviations as necessary. Step by step instructions with matching photographs are a bonus. Include a list of all materials (and possible substitutes), quantities used, colors used, and dimensions of finished project.

CREDITS: Include your full name, email address, blog or website address and a short introduction/profile of yourself along with a small photo of yourself. Also indicate who the photographer was and include their full name and email address if necessary.

No previously copyrighted or published projects or materials are permitted.

All rights remain with the original designer.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: OCTOBER 31ST!