Six months ago I submitted some work I did to Scrapbook Trends. I went for the mini albums create submissions. It was not my first but it was close to my first pieces I submitted. I had thought it might take a little longer to get in. But a couple weeks later I got an email asking me to send my stuff in and that it would be published. Well I think I was bouncing off the walls for the next month. And when I got home from Christmas holidays this little book of joy was here to greet me!
I wanted to create an album that was unique so that I had a better chance of being published. When I was in Texas earlier this year scouring the antique shops for amazing finds I stumbled upon a shelves of old spools. The inspiration was instant. I knew what I wanted to do. So I got home and got to business. The album was 100% made from scratch to wrap around the spool, thus the title wrapped up in you. It documents our first year together starting with the proposal and going through the wedding and other big events. It ends with our one year anniversary.
Here is my full two page spread and title/credit. I still cant tell you enough how exciting it is to see my name in there. What has also been amazing is the support and love from all my friends. A couple have even asked where they can get copies (online at scrapbooktrendsmag.com) Its the most amazing feeling. It really started 20eleven off with a bang. I am already thinking of other projects to submit! 
This was my original pictures I had to submit and then I had to send my actual album. I will be getting it back soon in a box of goodies and two copies of the magazine. One which will be torn apart and framed (I did tell you how excited I was) and one for my mom. The one who inspired me originally to scrapbook and craft. And still inspires me today. Thanks mom, this ones for you.