LOAD? Again??

Layout A Day: The Few. The Proud. The Insane.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but… we’re offering the ever-popular Layout a Day (LOAD) challenge this October! Yes, that’s only a few weeks away.

Here’s the scoop:

You sign up. You join. You get a daily prompt and inspiration email, and you create a layout a day. Every day. Yes, 31 layouts in 31 days. Yes, EVERY DAY!

Let’s recap:

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

*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 a previous 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 awesome you are.

 

-Gratuitous pictures of Hugh Jackman for no good reason other than I think he pretty much rocks.

 

The participation fee is $10 for the month.

 

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, Hugh Jackman, 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 October.

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 starting a new company? Are you insane?

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. 

 

(That last pic actually might be George Michael. I'm a little suspicious of the towel-and-golfing thing.)

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

 

Comments

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Hey Lain, October is one of my busiest months of the year - so why on earth am I considering doing this?

BTW - 6 degrees of separation - my hairdresser's mother knows Mrs Hugh Jackman :)

[Amy]

Awesome! I've finished the last three LOADS... and I'm in with this one as well! Maybe this time there is prize with my name on it!

[Etta]

The answer is YES, YOU ARE INSANE!

[Maureen]

Did this once, thinking of doing it again, but was looking forward to working in my own time zone since you moved right down 128. Loved what I got done when I did it in Feb, hope I can manage the extra three days.

[Miss Niki]

You made my day! I can't wait to get started. I have visions of layouts dancing in my head!!

[Kiera]

Those gratuitous pics (and pecs) totally made my day.

[Ann Grounds]

Okay, I see know why Hugh makes for good eye candy. I am going to have to see some of his movies to get a better look.

I'm in for Oct LOAD---and just to be sure---you still going by 12 midnight Pacific time now that you are on the East coast?-just checking

[Barb]

Okay, eeeew on the George Michael picture, but the rest of it... woooohooooo! I'm really excited that you're going to do this again. Can't wait to play! :)

[Melissa]

This is exactly what I need to get some layouts and mojo going on around here! So glad I saw this!
Melissa

[TracyBzz]

I did the Deb & May LOAD challenges and it was AWESOME! I already know that I will be out of town for 6 days in October. But I may just sign up anyway. It's such a great challenge.