Week 1: 51 pages to go!

Thanks for stopping in!  Today begins our 52 week challenge!

Here's today's page!

So you're not into one photo layouts...don't be blue...try this:

 

You'll lose a bit of your cool circle but overall still an exciting yet simple page in about 30 minutes!

I didn't do a full out title here...for me...it just didn't need it.  You could add that, of course!

It's simple!  Just use a nice big circle accent on your layout!!! 

(Yes, I think we've established that I love circles, circle punches, circle cutters and well, all things round! LOL! :)

I created the circle on my page with one of my favorite go to tools...the Kreaxions circle cutter.  The super kind Deb Michelle (of Just Imagine Crafts) passed this sweet tool to me prior to IU09 last year and I've been in love.  Easy,  portable, a great tool.  I just cut a 7" circle from green cardstock and then cut a 6" circle inside that to create a perfect 1/2" circular frame.  Easy!  I gave it a little more personality and interest (punching holes around the shape) with the help of my Fiskars 1/8" circle hand punch.

Great products I used are from:

Little yellow Bicycle (they sent me a great box with lots of sweet stuff! THANK YOU!)  Pictured below is what I used to make the layout. 

 

I love using these LYB 6" x 12" paper tablets because I rarely use more than a half a sheet of patterned paper anyway!  Barely any waste!

If you want to play along link up your page on your blog...you can scraplift my layout or do your own thing!  Leave a link in a comment so we can check YOURS out too!

Oh...and leave a comment and I'll pick a winner for a few super cool Little Yellow Bicycle goodies!!!

Happy Scrapbooking!

Comments

[Laura]

I'd love to try some yellow bicycle stuff!
Thanks, Laura

[ginger]

Love it! and love that circle cutter too! going to whip mine out!!!!

[Judy C.]

Love the layout, but I always love your work anyway. I use my circle cutter from IU all of the time.. How did I ever live without it.

[Sarah K]

I asked for a circle cutter for Christmas, but alas....Santa didn't come through for me. I might have to check out the kind you use because it looks cool!

Here's the link to my blog and my first layout of the 52 Layout Challenge! http://kooimans.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-dream-of-layouts.html

[Teresa Wilkins]

Awesome layout! I'm like you with the patterned paper. I love cardstock and think pattern paper can enhance the cardstock, not ovrpower it. I love my circle cutter too.

[Josie]

I love the options here...while still making the pics the focus... and I too, LOVE circles. ~J~

[Jonnelle]

I'm lovin this new challenge...just what I needed!
Thanks! :)

[Katie B.]

Love the layout and wouldn't ya know I get to scrap for an entire day today! Great way to start out being inspired! Loving this challenge and looking forward to it inspiring me to scrap a bit more :)

[Brenda]

So glad to see you scrapbooking again. I follow your blog for insiration and you never fail me.Good luck with those other 25lbs.

[ArlaMo]

Love seeing your pages!

[Shelly P.]

Thanks for the challenge. I'm determined to scrap each of the 52 sketches. I love your style.

[Janna]

Lucky you, Katie! Enjoy it!

[Janna]

Thanks so much Shelly!!!

[Janna]

Thanks Brenda! I need luck on losing for sure! LOL!

[AnnaMarie]

Gorgeous LO as always Janna! :) You sure rawk the circles girl! ;)

And I'm gonna play along with you this year too - I'll have all sorts of new baby pics to scrap in less than a month right? :-P I've missed scrapping just for ME! :)

xoxo

[Shir Benovich]

Here's my layout:
http://shir-benovich.blogspot.com/2010/01/drive-slowly.html

Thanks for a great challenge! Can't wait for next week!

[IRIT]

Hi- love your new challenges- hope to do all 52
here is my first one- big black circle is AN OUTFIT tag I used on this lo
http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/2010/01/born-to-shop-sic-january-challenge.html

[Kristin Butler]

oh janna. i haven't touched my scrappin' stuff in months. i have lost my mojo. i look at your beautiful pages, and encouraging words, but i still can't get there! i love to scrap, but can't get over this hump! i promise to come everyday (still!) and get some inspiration from you!

[Misty]

I love that thanks for the idea! I'm been in a scrappers rut the last few months and have finally had a wee bit of a drive to scrap again.

[rhonda nickol]

I mostly use just 1 photo one a page too. Would love to win some LYB. Thanks for the chance. Rhonda

[Dina]

I, too, love LYB! Thanks for a chance to win!

[Sunny]

I love your layout. Thank you for helping me get excited about scrapbooking again. I love the 52 challenge.

[Maya]

Cute layout! I think am up for a challenge - 52 layouts - totally manageable.

[Jewel]

Jana, I love this layout. But what I love even more, is that you are so kind and generous to share your creativity with us! Thanks for the inspiration. I needed something to get my mojo going again as I have been in a big scrapbooking slump the past few months.

[HeatherB]

I'm loving this stress-free challenge! I can't post my layout but wanted you to know I was playing along. Thanks!

[AmyB]

Janna, I have been a fan of yours for some time now, and I am so excited about the 52-week challenge. I haven't scrapped in far too long (darn being the craft-addicted type), but I think this is something I can do! Thank you!

[Dawn Tavela]

Here is mine: http://scrapmyworld-dawn.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcoming-baby-albright_07.html

How much fun is this! Great idea girl..as always!

Happy Scrappin'

[Jacquelin G]

So fun - I love circles!!!!

[Kris]

Loving your challenges Janna. I've been missing my GS classes inspirations so this is gonna have to replace it. Thanks so much!

[Julie]

I was so happy to get your update in my e-mail today.I had no idea about your store and cool new challenge!

[Amber Lee D.]

always love circles on a layout. This is going to be a fun year!

[Jen]

oh, just found this and LOVE it. I'll be here every week. I felt so lost as I haven't scrapped in like 2 months (I am in serious withdrawal) and now, I am energized to get in there and DO it. I'll be back to post my layout soon. Thanks so much for this challenge!! I love it.

[Mandy Lander]

I love this idea and getting back to the basics of why we scrapbook. Love the LYB lines - going to whip out my circle cutting tonight!

[Kathy]

Hi Janna! I am SOOOO missing GotSketch and your fabulous layouts and sketches! So I was thrilled to find this site today. Cash is adorable as always and I am going to be following along each week and hopefully will be able to do at least 52 pages along with you all! So happy to see you again!

[Bonnie]

This sounds great. I am going to start this challenge with you. Also i am glad you've included the cards....i hope to do both. I've not put anything on my blog yet, but here is my blog:
http://grandmabonniesplace.blogspot.com/
PS. thanks for the email, i wouldn't know known otherwise.

[Regina]

Hi Janna. This is just what I need to use up my supplies from 2009 (and beyond).

Reginanj

[Marti]

Love this, Janna. Can't wait to see the weekly challenges!

[Lori]

I so need to do these challenges! My "resolution" for this year is to create a page a week. This 52 Weeks Challenge should keep me on track. Thanks Janna!!

[juls]

nice layout i love how you gave an option for additional photos!!!!

[Susan Lopez]

LYB is my favorite company!!! Love their lines.. Zach's life was the bomb for me and we sold it really well... everytime I see that line, I pick up more... for male pages, they are the best!!

[Janet Zeppa]

Great page and very nice LYB!

[Joanie]

Just came across this in time to join the challenge. I hope to finish a layout this weekend to get off and running with the rest of you.

[Tara Hester]

perfect!! this was totally one of my resolutions for the new year!! I can't wait to get started! Thanks for the inspiration!

[peggy forma]

i hope to complete this challenge with you!!! and i JUST purchased one of your necklaces! i am very excited!
hugs to you
peggy

[Brandi P]

So glad you sent out the email about this! I need to get back to scrapping stress free too and will definitely be following along!

[Andrea]

I love circles too. I don't always know what to do with them... I am going to try and do this 52 pages. I won't be able to work on my until Sat and Sun though.

[Lisa in Texas]

Thanks for the challenge, and who doesn't love a great challenge, I am off to get started on this and can't wait to play along for the next 52 weeks!

[Karen K.]

Oh this sounds fun! I'm definitely in. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Alison]

Love the 52 week challange and I am ready to start scrapping again after the holidays. I am going to a crop tomorrow, Yay! Love your LO and idea for adding more photos.

[scrappermd]

HEy girl...you hooked me...I am totally going to do this alongside of you! great work! Karen