Challenge YOUrself #145 . . . One Little Word!

Hi everyone!  Happy New Year!  

Are you ready for a new challenge?

We’re thrilled to announce Challenge YOUrself #145:

This month, we’re diving into Ali Edwards’ One Little Word. It’s a single word you pick to inspire you in 2026. Think of it as a daily mantra to guide you through life. If you’re new to this concept and want to explore it further, check out this link for more info. 

Now, let’s get creative! You can make projects using any size paper, digital layouts, mixed media, canvas, art journal pages, or even Project Life pages. The sky’s the limit.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 

Don’t forget to include a photo of you in your project!

If you don’t have a blog, you can upload your projects using Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Scrapbook.com, or any online photo gallery using the link tool below.

- OR -

Visit our Facebook page and enter by uploading a photo of your layout by commenting on the FEATURED challenge photo at the top right-hand side of our page. Either way will work.

The deadline for this challenge is February 4th at midnight.

And if you haven't already done so, you can review our Challenge Rules.

Here's what our talented Design Team members created:

Monique

Tracy

Kim

Sherri

Lisa-Marie

Sharon

Cathy

Laurie

Carmen

THIS MONTH'S PRIZE:
Play along and link up a new layout below for a chance to win this 

FABULOUS Simple Stories 12 x 12 scrapbooking kit:

We can’t wait to see what you create this month! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge YOUrself #144 . . . Top three and Random Winners!

Hi everyone!  It's time to announce the winners of Challenge YOUrself #144!

But first, we'd like to take a minute to thank all those who joined
in on the fun last month :)

We absolutely adored all of your entries! Without your participation, this blog wouldn’t be possible. Thank you so much! ♥

Next, we'd like to announce the Design Team's Top 3 favorites:

5.  Nicole Lacoste 

10.  PaperPapier

16.  Kimberly Williams

And we would be remiss if we did not give an honorable mention to our first light-up entry:

1.  Catherine Foti:

Well done, ladies!  Here is a button for your blog :)

And the random draw prize winner is:

20.  Rebecca Coombs

Congrats Rebecca!  You have 2 weeks to contact me at

sfritch@ptd.net to claim your prize.

We will be back tomorrow with our next challenge.

Challenge YOUrself #144 . . . Anything Goes!

 Hi everyone!

It's that time again . . . time for a new challenge.  It's the end of the year and we are all very excited about Challenge YOUrself #144:

The theme for December is ANYTHING GOES!  

We know that December can be a very busy month and we'd like to make it easier for everyone.  So, yes, you can make your project about anything you like and in any format that you want, 

but don't forget to include a photo with YOU on your layout!  

**Also, if you don't have a blog, you can upload your layouts using Pinterest, Instagram, Scrapbook.com, etc, on the link tool below OR you can or you can visit our Facebook page and enter by uploading a photo of your layout by commenting on the challenge photo.  Either way will work!

You have until January 4th, 2026, at midnight, EST, to get your projects in for this challenge.

And here are our Challenge Rules for you to check out.

Need some inspiration?  Here's what our talented Design Team members created:

Monique

Carmen

Tracy

Lisa-Marie

Sharon

Cathy

Kim

Sherri

Nancy

WOW!  Great job Design Team!!!

THIS MONTHS PRIZE:
Play along and link up a new layout below for a chance to win this 

FABULOUS 12 x 12 Echo Park scrapbooking kit:

We can't wait to see what YOU create this month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge YOUrelf #143 . . . Top 3 and Random Winners!

 Hi everyone.  It's time to announce the winners for Challenge YOUrself #143!

But first, we'd like to take a minute to thank all those who joined
in on the fun last month :)

We’re so grateful for all your incredible entries for our FAVORITE FAMILY MEMORY challenge! They’re all so creative, beautiful, and heartwarming. 

We can't run this blog without all of YOU. Thanks a million for being a part of it!♥

Next, we'd like to announce the DT's Top 3 favorites:

10. Haven Amacher

2. Nicole Lacoste

3.  Petra Jennings

Well done ladies!  Here is a button for your blog :)

Drumroll Please . . . 

And the random draw prize winner is:

9.  Lauren Mullarkey

Congrats Lauren!  You have 2 weeks to contact me (with your contact info) at
sfritch@ptd.net to claim your prize.

Stay Tuned! We will be back tomorrow with our next challenge!

Challenge YOUrself #143 . . . A Favorite Family Memory!

 Hi everyone! Guess what?   It’s time for a new challenge. We’re all excited about Challenge YOUrself #143!

The theme for this month's challenge is . . .

We'd like you to create a project about a favorite family memory. It can be about a family memory from any time period. And remember:  we love creativity!

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE A PHOTO WITH YOU ON YOUR PROJECT!   

If you don't have a blog, you can upload your projects using Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Scrapbook.com, or any online photo gallery using the link tool below 

- OR -

you can visit our Facebook page and enter by uploading a photo of your layout by commenting on the FEATURED challenge photo at the top right hand side of our page.  Either way will work.

You have until December 4th at midnight, EST, to get your projects in for this challenge.

And if you haven't already done so, check out our easy-to-follow Challenge Rules.

Here’s the incredible work our awesome Design Team has created for this challenge:

Monique

Tracy

Carmen

Lisa-Marie

Sharon

Cathy

Laurie

Nancy

THIS MONTHS PRIZE:
Play along for a chance to win this incredible Mintay 12 x 12 scrapbooking kit:

We can’t wait to see what you create this month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter