Introducing … a contest that anyone can enter. And I really do mean anyone. You, for sure. Your neighbor? Absolutely. Your kids? You bet! Sounds like a great Summer project to me.

{ THE SCOOP }

Our Photo Pocket Pages and Journaling Cards are basic items. Basic, basic, basic. They are timeless. They’ll never go out of style. They are instrumental in helping lots of people get scrapbooking and other projects done without the stress of “designing” layouts and without cutting and pasting. This is truly as simple as it gets. We create scrapbooking products that are practical and very solution-based.

Maybe you’re a mom who is catching up on pictures from past months and years. Maybe you’re a designer with a knack for creating amazing things with simple products. Maybe you’re a crafter with plenty of scraps to use and you can’t wait to dress up those plain grid cards. Maybe you’re a photographer with plans to let the photographs be the shining stars in those Photo Pocket Pages with little or no embellishing.

See where I’m going with this? Anyone can enter. No matter what you’re doing with the product. The prize? We hope to choose 5 winners with the best ideas or the best overall style/results. Each winner will win $100 cash.

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{ CONTEST RULES }

1. When I say anyone, I mean anyone. You could be a personal friend or I could have never heard of you before in my life. You can be any age. Male or female.

2. You need to use Becky Higgins brand Photo Pocket Pages or Journaling Cards. Either or both. All items can be found here.

3. Keep it really, really simple if you want. Basic is beautiful. Or get crazy and elaborate if you want. That’s beautiful too. We’re looking for a variety of ideas.

4. You can absolutely use any other supplies you want. Papers, stickers, fabrics, trinkets, paint, whatever.

5. You can submit up to 3 layouts or projects.

6. When you email me (submissions@beckyhiggins.com), please include a brief description of your layout(s) or project(s) in the email. Also include your name and the state or country where you live.

7. Deadline submission is Friday July 15, 2011.

PS: Please take the best pictures possible of your layout(s). This usually means a very simple background and natural light (turn off that flash) and in-focus (always a good idea).

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Oh, I can’t wait to see what you guys are creating. Really. And do me a favor: Don’t second-guess yourself. If you have any thoughts like “Oh, my layouts are too simple” or “This isn’t elaborate enough” or “My style is busy and Becky’s isn’t” or “There’s nothing inspiring about my work” … push all of that to the side. Because when it comes down to it … you just never know.

And getting a $100 check in the mail next month could be a really beautiful thing.