Announcing 30 in 30 Scrapbooking - November 2012

It's time for 30 in 30 Scrapbooking - November 2012!

The previous two editions of 30 in 30 Scrapbooking, June and September, were smashing successes, and the month of November promises to be even more so.

It's 30 in 30 Scrapbooking, with a little twist.

The twist? Anything goes.

Instead of being limited to scrapbook pages, any paper-crafting project counts: cards, tags, banners, decorated gift bags, gifts, whatever you can make with paper and glue and whatever else is in your stash. For most of us, November's a busy month, full of preparation for the holidays, so I wanted to make it a bit easier to complete 30 projects, even with the holiday festivities beginning to ramp up and our schedules filling up.

The prize contains a bit of a twist, too. There will be a random drawing for a $30 gift certificate to the online store at Two Peas in a Bucket, and there will be an additional surprise for one lucky winner whose project is your hostess' favorite.

Participants from the past two installments of 30 in 30 Scrapbooking are already signing up. Want to join in? If so, just drop me an email by November 7th, and I'll get you set up with access to our Yahoo group.

The rules are a little simpler this time.

1. Complete 30 paper-crafting projects in 30 days. Scrapbook pages, large gift tags, mini-books, gifts, cards, banners, center-pieces, anything you create with paper-crafting supplies is included. Please keep in mind that each completed project counts as one item of the 30. (For example, if you create a banner that says "Christmas Joy," the whole banner counts as one project, not one for each letter.) Your hostess reserves the right for final judgment on whether a project qualifies or not.

2. All 30 projects must be completed and images posted to the gallery by midnight in the Eastern time zone on the last day of the challenge. (November 30th.) Please number your projects 1 - 30 so it's easier for your hostess to keep track.

3. To be eligible for prizes, participants must join the Yahoo group and post images of their projects in the gallery there.

4. Your hostess will make final determination on prize eligibility and reserves the right to disqualify projects or participants if she deems it necessary.

5. Enjoy yourself! The point of this challenge is to get inspired, jump start your creativity, and have fun in the process.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me by clicking right here.

Coming Soon

30 in 30 Scrapbooking - November, 2012 will be a whole different game.

I'm so excited.

Check back tomorrow for all the details!

It Begins

Today. The start of 30 in 30 Scrapbooking - September 2012.

Twenty-one of us are participating in a 30 day challenge to complete 30 scrapbook pages.

It promises to be awesome.

30 in 30 Scrapbooking - September Edition

Create 30 scrapbook pages in 30 days. Meet other scrapbookers. Be inspired.

As an introductory offer, participation in the September edition is absolutely free, and there's a prize drawing: $30 gift certificate to the winner's choice of online scrapbooking stores.

Please be sure to read the rules and FAQ's.


If you'd like to join the fun, email me to sign up, and I'll send you an invitation to our Yahoo group.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Just the Facts

Here are the FAQ's about 30 in 30 Scrapbooking that nobody's actually asked just yet. :)

1. What is 30 in 30 Scrapbooking?

30 in 30 Scrapbooking is a monthly challenge I developed to facilitate completing a large number of pages in a month's time--thirty!--but without any daily commitment. Participants are free to complete their 30 scrapbook pages at their own pace, reducing pressure and stress, while maintaining the push and creativity of a challenge.

2. Who can participate?

Anyone can. Seasoned scrapbookers, brand new scrapbookers. Paper, hybrid and digital scrapbookers, alike. (The only thing I ask of digital participants is to refrain from simply plugging photos into existing digital templates.)

3. How much does it cost?

Right now, there is no charge for participation in 30 in 30 Scrapbooking. There will likely be a nominal fee for future editions of 30 in 30 Scrapbooking to cover the cost of prizes, but as of this writing, participation is free!

4. Are there prizes involved?

Yes. Anyone who completes 30 scrapbook pages 8x8 or larger and posts them to the Yahoo group gallery by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the challenge will be eligible for the prize drawing. Your hostess makes final determinations on prize eligibility.

5. How do I participate?

Email me for an invitation to the 30 in 30 Scrapbooking Yahoo group.

6. Is there a list of rules? Where can I find it?

Yes, there are a few rules. You can find that list by clicking here.


Thank you so much for your interest in 30 in 30 Scrapbooking. I hope you'll join the fun! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment or email me.

The Rules

Just a few rules for participating in 30 in 30 Scrapbooking.

1. Complete 30 scrapbook pages in 30 days. Each page must be at least eight inches by eight inches, must have a title, some journaling, at least one photo, and some embellishments.

2. Digital scrapbookers are welcome to participate, but each layout must be original. Digital templates with photos "plugged in" will not be considered as part of the required 30 pages for prize eligibility.

3. All 30 pages must be completed and posted to the gallery by midnight in the Eastern time zone on the last day of the challenge.

4. To be eligible for prizes, participants must join the Yahoo group by the deadline stated for each rendition of 30 in 30 Scrapbooking and post their pages in the gallery there.

5. Your hostess will make final determination on prize eligibility and reserves the right to disqualify pages or participants if she deems it necessary.

6. Enjoy yourself! The point of this challenge is to jump start your creativity and preserve memories, having some fun in the process.

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. You can post a comment or email me personally.