January Challenges are a go!

January 2, 2011July 14, 2025

Happy 2011 everyone! The start of a new year means new challenges for the month of January. Here is the official scorecard of all the fabulous ones we have going this month.

Formula Challenge
Hosted by Mabel.
A formula fit for 2011.

Journaling Challenge
Hosted by Dana.
Journal 50 things you want to accomplish during 2011.

One Word Challenge
Hosted by Katrina.
Scrap using the word New.

Product Challenge
Hosted by Heather.
Staples. Staples. Staples.

Scraplift Challenge
Hosted by Rebecca.
Lifting Krista Sahlin’s gallery.

Template Challenge
Hosted by Carolee.
Be sure to pick up the beautiful template created by Amy Martin.

BYOC Challenge
hosted by Aly.
Use at least 90% BYOC with 3 different pad designers for a chance to win next month’s entire BYOC!

Esther

I’m a creative who pulls inspiration from all corners of life—both the joyful highs and the real-life moments that punch you in the gut. Honestly, I don’t think I can pin down a single scrapbooking style for myself, so let’s just go with eclectic. My layouts really depend on my mindset. If I’m in a deep, cerebral mood, you’ll likely see something chaotic and messy. If I’m more relaxed, it tends to come out clean, simple, and structured.

My brain is usually running on several channels at once, so it’s completely normal for me to be working on a digital layout, dabbling in a hybrid project, and getting messy with art journaling or mixed media—all at the same time.

Here are a few of my go-to tools: Digital: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: watercolors, stencils, and artsticks

And when it comes to embellishments—digital or physical—I’m always reaching for messy threads, ribbons, and Polaroids. Always the Polaroids.

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