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Whoops, she's doing it again...

The Layout a Day (LOAD) Challenge, that is!

As if February wasn't enough excitement, it's time for Round Two of LOAD 2009!

Here's the lowdown:

*Create a layout a day for the entire month of May.

*Upload your creations to our online gallery and group at Flickr. 

*Bask in the admiration of your sister scrapbookers.

*Be eligible to win fabulous prizes!

Anyone who participated in the Feb. LOAD challenge will tell you it is nothing short of life-changing -- in a good way! It's helped blocked scrappers get going again. It's helped bored scrappers find inspiration. And it's even helped a scrapbooker or two lose weight (seriously!). 

Here's what you'll get:

-Access to our online gallery and message board at Flickr

-Daily inspiration email from me with a prompt (you don't have to use it), quotes, humor, and the occasional juicy tidbit about what's going on in the scrapping world

-The opportunity to win the Grand Prize (for creating and uploading a layout each day for the entire month) as well as surPRIZES along the way that I'll dole out as I see fit ;)

-Tons of fun, inspiration and laughs!

-A cute blinkie to add to your site so everyone knows how rockin' you are

The participation fee is $10 for the month ($5 if you are a returning LOAD participant from February).

I know you have questions, so read on...

FAQ #1. Sounds great! How do I sign up? 

Answer: You can Paypal me at lainehmann <at> comcast <dot> net., or contact me for my mailing address. Can't wait to have you join in!

FAQ #2. I'm doing the Project 365 thingy. Does that count as a layout?

Answer: My rules are very loose - if you think it's a layout, I think it's a layout. 

FAQ #3. Are there minimum size requirements for the layouts?
Answer: Let's be reasonable. 6x6, I can go with. Anything smaller... well, let's just say you might want to do TWO to count as one layout. Just my opinion.

FAQ #4. What's with the daily email?
Answer: Last year I received suggestions from several people that they would like a daily challenge. It's an easy thing to add, so I'm doing it!

FAQ #5. What if I don't want to do the daily challenge?
Answer: You don't have to! You can scrapbook about anything you want -- the daily challenge, your dog, your kids, your wedding album, your bunions -- it's entirely up to you!

FAQ #6: What if I miss a day? Can I "catch up?"
Answer: For the purposes of this challenge, we are creating a layout a day. That means there is no "catching up" or "banking." However, for your personal satisfaction, if you want to stay up all night on May 30 and complete the 12 layouts you missed, you have my blessing. But to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, I need to see a layout a day in the Flickr gallery. 

FAQ #7: What about cards, altered items, ATCs, etc.? Do they count as layouts?
Answer: Nope. A layout is a layout. If you want to participate with cards, or some other form of paper art, you are welcome to -- but again, you will not be eligible for the Grand Prize or surPRIZE Drawings. 

FAQ #8: Can I upload layouts I've already created?
Answer: (Seriously, I got this question last year...). Nope. Pages must be created during the month of May.

FAQ #9: What if my washer explodes, we're hit by a hurricane, the power goes out, I get sick, I decide to go to Tahiti, etc.? 
Answer: Then you will have my sympathy, compassion, or envy, depending on your circumstances. But again, to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, you have to upload a page a day for the entire month (have I said that enough yet?).

FAQ #10: I don't have a Flickr account. How do I get one?
Answer: You pop on over to Flickr and sign up! It's free and extremely easy.

FAQ #11: How will you decide who wins the Grand Prize?
Answer: At the end of the month, everyone who has uploaded a page each day during the month will be entered in a drawing. Then I will pick my favorite person. Haha! Just kidding. It will be random. Entirely random. Really, really random.

FAQ #12: I'm in a different time zone. Can I still play?
Answer: I hope you will! The daily challenges may go out a bit late for you, but you can work ahead or backwards on those as you desire. And when I look at daily uploads, I'll be going by 12 midnight California time. So that should cover everyone except you Hawaiians out there. If you're playing and you're in Hawaii, let me know and I'll adjust accordingly. 

FAQ #13: I'm a digi (hybrid, organic, paper, recycled) scrapper. Can I participate?

Answer: Yes! All scrappers (with the exception of Paris Hilton) are welcome! And I may even let her join in if she pays her $. 

FAQ #14: Um, Lain, aren't you like MOVING across the country in a few short weeks? 

Answer: Yes, I am! Thank you for reminding me. Haha. Because things might be a tad crazy around here (!!) I've enlisted the help of the very able and extremely fun Tami Morrison to help me with the administration tasks. She or I will respond to your questions and make sure you get the answers you need in a timely manner. And we might even make you laugh.

FAQ #15: I'm a manufacturer, kit club owner, store owner, etc., and I'd like to donate prizes. Would you be open to that?

Answer: Does Hugh Jackman have pecs??? OF COURSE I'd be interested! Email me at lainehmann (at) comcast.net and we'll talk. 

Are you ready? I'm taking signups starting NOW. See FAQ#1 above for more info on payment. 

FAQ #1. Sounds great! How do I sign up? 

Answer: You can Paypal me at lainehmann <at> comcast <dot> net., or contact me for my mailing address. Can't wait to have you join in!

FAQ #2. I'm doing the Project 365 thingy. Does that count as a layout?

Answer: My rules are very loose - if you think it's a layout, I think it's a layout. 

FAQ #3. Are there minimum size requirements for the layouts?
Answer: Let's be reasonable. 6x6, I can go with. Anything smaller... well, let's just say you might want to do TWO to count as one layout. Just my opinion.

FAQ #4. What's with the daily email?
Answer: Last year I received suggestions from several people that they would like a daily challenge. It's an easy thing to add, so I'm doing it!

FAQ #5. What if I don't want to do the daily challenge?
Answer: You don't have to! You can scrapbook about anything you want -- the daily challenge, your dog, your kids, your wedding album, your bunions -- it's entirely up to you!

FAQ #6: What if I miss a day? Can I "catch up?"
Answer: For the purposes of this challenge, we are creating a layout a day. That means there is no "catching up" or "banking." However, for your personal satisfaction, if you want to stay up all night on May 30 and complete the 12 layouts you missed, you have my blessing. But to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, I need to see a layout a day in the Flickr gallery. 

FAQ #7: What about cards, altered items, ATCs, etc.? Do they count as layouts?
Answer: Nope. A layout is a layout. If you want to participate with cards, or some other form of paper art, you are welcome to -- but again, you will not be eligible for the Grand Prize or surPRIZE Drawings. 

FAQ #8: Can I upload layouts I've already created?
Answer: (Seriously, I got this question last year...). Nope. Pages must be created during the month of May.

FAQ #9: What if my washer explodes, we're hit by a hurricane, the power goes out, I get sick, I decide to go to Tahiti, etc.? 
Answer: Then you will have my sympathy, compassion, or envy, depending on your circumstances. But again, to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, you have to upload a page a day for the entire month (have I said that enough yet?).

FAQ #10: I don't have a Flickr account. How do I get one?
Answer: You pop on over to Flickr and sign up! It's free and extremely easy.

FAQ #11: How will you decide who wins the Grand Prize?
Answer: At the end of the month, everyone who has uploaded a page each day during the month will be entered in a drawing. Then I will pick my favorite person. Haha! Just kidding. It will be random. Entirely random. Really, really random.

FAQ #12: I'm in a different time zone. Can I still play?
Answer: I hope you will! The daily challenges may go out a bit late for you, but you can work ahead or backwards on those as you desire. And when I look at daily uploads, I'll be going by 12 midnight California time. So that should cover everyone except you Hawaiians out there. If you're playing and you're in Hawaii, let me know and I'll adjust accordingly. 

FAQ #13: I'm a digi (hybrid, organic, paper, recycled) scrapper. Can I participate?

Answer: Yes! All scrappers (with the exception of Paris Hilton) are welcome! And I may even let her join in if she pays her $. 

FAQ #14: Um, Lain, aren't you like MOVING across the country in a few short weeks? 

Answer: Yes, I am! Thank you for reminding me. Haha. Because things might be a tad crazy around here (!!) I've enlisted the help of the very able and extremely fun Tami Morrison to help me with the administration tasks. She or I will respond to your questions and make sure you get the answers you need in a timely manner. And we might even make you laugh.

FAQ #15: I'm a manufacturer, kit club owner, store owner, etc., and I'd like to donate prizes. Would you be open to that?

Answer: Does Hugh Jackman have pecs??? OF COURSE I'd be interested! Email me at lainehmann (at) comcast.net and we'll talk. 

Are you ready? I'm taking signups starting NOW. See FAQ#1 above for more info on payment. 

FAQ #1. Sounds great! How do I sign up? 

Answer: You can Paypal me at lainehmann <at> comcast <dot> net., or contact me for my mailing address. Can't wait to have you join in!

FAQ #2. I'm doing the Project 365 thingy. Does that count as a layout?

Answer: My rules are very loose - if you think it's a layout, I think it's a layout. 

FAQ #3. Are there minimum size requirements for the layouts?
Answer: Let's be reasonable. 6x6, I can go with. Anything smaller... well, let's just say you might want to do TWO to count as one layout. Just my opinion.

FAQ #4. What's with the daily email?
Answer: Last year I received suggestions from several people that they would like a daily challenge. It's an easy thing to add, so I'm doing it!

FAQ #5. What if I don't want to do the daily challenge?
Answer: You don't have to! You can scrapbook about anything you want -- the daily challenge, your dog, your kids, your wedding album, your bunions -- it's entirely up to you!

FAQ #6: What if I miss a day? Can I "catch up?"
Answer: For the purposes of this challenge, we are creating a layout a day. That means there is no "catching up" or "banking." However, for your personal satisfaction, if you want to stay up all night on May 30 and complete the 12 layouts you missed, you have my blessing. But to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, I need to see a layout a day in the Flickr gallery. 

FAQ #7: What about cards, altered items, ATCs, etc.? Do they count as layouts?
Answer: Nope. A layout is a layout. If you want to participate with cards, or some other form of paper art, you are welcome to -- but again, you will not be eligible for the Grand Prize or surPRIZE Drawings. 

FAQ #8: Can I upload layouts I've already created?
Answer: (Seriously, I got this question last year...). Nope. Pages must be created during the month of May.

FAQ #9: What if my washer explodes, we're hit by a hurricane, the power goes out, I get sick, I decide to go to Tahiti, etc.? 
Answer: Then you will have my sympathy, compassion, or envy, depending on your circumstances. But again, to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, you have to upload a page a day for the entire month (have I said that enough yet?).

FAQ #10: I don't have a Flickr account. How do I get one?
Answer: You pop on over to Flickr and sign up! It's free and extremely easy.

FAQ #11: How will you decide who wins the Grand Prize?
Answer: At the end of the month, everyone who has uploaded a page each day during the month will be entered in a drawing. Then I will pick my favorite person. Haha! Just kidding. It will be random. Entirely random. Really, really random.

FAQ #12: I'm in a different time zone. Can I still play?
Answer: I hope you will! The daily challenges may go out a bit late for you, but you can work ahead or backwards on those as you desire. And when I look at daily uploads, I'll be going by 12 midnight California time. So that should cover everyone except you Hawaiians out there. If you're playing and you're in Hawaii, let me know and I'll adjust accordingly. 

FAQ #13: I'm a digi (hybrid, organic, paper, recycled) scrapper. Can I participate?

Answer: Yes! All scrappers (with the exception of Paris Hilton) are welcome! And I may even let her join in if she pays her $. 

FAQ #14: Um, Lain, aren't you like MOVING across the country in a few short weeks? 

Answer: Yes, I am! Thank you for reminding me. Haha. Because things might be a tad crazy around here (!!) I've enlisted the help of the very able and extremely fun Tami Morrison to help me with the administration tasks. She or I will respond to your questions and make sure you get the answers you need in a timely manner. And we might even make you laugh.

FAQ #15: I'm a manufacturer, kit club owner, store owner, etc., and I'd like to donate prizes. Would you be open to that?

Answer: Does Hugh Jackman have pecs??? OF COURSE I'd be interested! Email me at lainehmann (at) comcast.net and we'll talk. 

Are you ready? I'm taking signups starting NOW. See FAQ#1 above for more info on payment. 

Comments

[jodie]

I'm so in, girly! I'm bringing the digi-crowd this time! So...watch out now! :)

[Maureen]

Yay! I still don't think you are charging enough! It's worth so much more!

[Maureen]

Thanks for the Hugh Jackman pic! I just figured you were giving our eyes a little "men-ie reTREAT" in the middle of your post....

[elinjanne]

Does this mean I have to work on this pay pal thing again? Okay - so where did that "thing" go...

[Holly A. Moss]

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha . . . . . . . .

[Holly A. Moss]

ha, ha.

Okay ~ that's outta my system. Sign me up! I'm ready to go! :) You should be getting my money . . . right about . . . now!

HollyM
:)

[donna]

oh my goodness..how bout hugh jackman as incentive and prize? ohhh myyy that is one lovely shot. wow! i am in..i have been doing a layout a week..averaging actually six layouts! whooo for me..i am slowing down this week though..finally spring has arrived!

this is so great that you are making the time to do this while packing and moving across the country...

so excited about the next load!

londondonna on flickr!

[Lee]

YAY! My money is sent and I'm getting all geared up to start again. Thanks, Lain!

[Etta]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

[Michelle Moore]

I can't do LOAD, but thanks for the great pic!! YUM!!

[Vonda]

Sign me up - seems a little ambitious, but I love a challenge

[Ann Grounds]

whoo hoo and Tammy too! We are in for some great fun!

[Kristin R]

I am so in Lain! Can't wait to do it again!

This time I am going to be a little more organized though! Or so I hope. Off to pay now!

[Sue Bone]

I've paid. Don't forget you can also join LOAW (LayOut A Week) to get you in the mood.

[Abbie]

Oooh..... I am so in. But I have to say, with May being a month of chaos, I give you my scrappypromise to just do my best. :)

[canadacole]

So exciting! Ok, so for February I told you I was in and then totally forgot about it and didn't send you a cheque. I was so bummed. So this time I'm printing out this blog post and putting it in my mail centre and I'll email you when it's in the mail. Ok?

I do have a possibly ridiculous question though. What's a good resolution to resize my photos of my LO's to to upload to Flickr so I don't run out of space by the end of the month? I only joined last month and I ran out of space FAST. :(

[NanaBeth]

If Hugh Jackman is part of the prize package-I'm in.

[Nathalie (famille1999)]

I'm pretty much convinced already but is there a deadline to sign up? Thanks! :)

[Rebecca]

Yay! Can't wait to do this again! I'm doing LOAW on flickr also. Thanks for the discount for returning LOADsters.

[Barb]

Lain, I just talked to my friend about this yesterday... and I think I can twist her arm (or pay for her entry fee!) and she'll be convinced to play. I am so pumped! I'm not sure if I'll be able to do all 31 days, but heck, I'll be happy if I get 21 pages done and meet a few new friends along the way. :)

Thanks for hosting! :) :)

[Angie Lucas]

You make me laugh! This sounds fun. I am willing to make the attempt!

[Cori-Lyn]

Hi Bestie ;)
Okay, so can you please send me info about the how to's to get me a copy of your Snippets...and I need to ask a dumb question - LOAD...1 every day so there would be 30 in total? Wondering if I can pull it off....

[Barb]

Woooooohooooo! Angie Lucas is in. This is gonna be so fun. :D

[Nathalie (famille1999)]

Well, I'm happy to see that my friend recognizes herself as an arm twister! LOL How could I let her down now. Count me in! :) Like Barb, though, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up but every page that I make is one more in my albums! LOL

[Rachel]

Yay! I'm so excited to play. And what a great month in which to do it, too. I'm in! I'll send you a check along with the latest Close to my Heart Idea Book. I do still have your home address. Yayayayay!!!