"Show Us the Mini!" Challenge

We are proud to feature the newest, and without a doubt, one of the most inspirational publications in scrapbook art. This book focuses on the real reason why we create scrapbooks, i.e., to record life's precious little details and to share our stories using a rather cute, handy and practical medium, the mini book aka "the mini." As the author herself explained in the book, mini books are a freedom from the usual 12x12 or 8x11 formats we are all used to. It feels liberating to see a finished work of art that fits right into your two hands, using less materials, and even lesser time. They're much faster to fill up (if you're into such a style); and fastest when you work simple.

The person responsible for this inspiration is Ali Edwards. Anyone who's been an avid scrapbooker would recognize her in a heartbeat. But then, for the benefit of the noobs (read: newbies in net-speak) in this uber-addictive hobby, please join us in featuring Ali Edwards, author of four books incorporating great designs, cool concepts and totally doable project ideas! These are: A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking, A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper, Life Artist and Sharing your Story: Recording Life's Details with Mini Books. (note: All of Ali's books are available at bookoto.com)

And now for the Challenge:

Show us the Mini!

HOW:

• Pick a theme - any theme. Something or someone special; the first day of school; a day in your life; a family tradition; your favorite hobby; love notes; shopping list; wish list...


• Use any type of mini book (as long as it does not exceed an 8 X 8.). An accordion made of cardstock, a premade one, or made from scratch. Be as creative as you can be.

• Email us your finished mini works of art at challenges@bookoto.com with a brief explanation on 1.) what the mini book is about; 2) what materials did you use and 3) how did you create it (tell us the process).

• You may send up to two (2) entries to qualify for this contest. Entries should be original works and should have not been entered into previous competitions , local or international.
  

WHO MAY JOIN: This challenge is for ALL scrapbookers - anywhere in the world.

Send us your entries on or before 12:00 noon, October 26, 2008, eastern standard time, or 12:00 midnight, October 27, Manila time .

THE WINNER

Ali Edwards will help us pick a winner. The winner of this challenge will receive...hold your breath, a copy of the brand new book "Sharing your Story"!
And that's not all! The prize is autographed by Ali Edwards herself!!! What could be more exciting! :-)

Have fun, everyone!