When you think of January, what's the first thought that pops into your head? Whether its "cold misery", "snowboarding", or even "time for the beach!", today's challenge is to make a layout about January where you are.

It's Good by Kim Watson from the January 2011 issue issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine.

Things you may want to include in your layout:

• Photos of the landscape
• A photo of a sightseeing sign that describes special features of your area
• A news headline
• Journaling about what you wear, eat, and how you travel
• Symbolic accents and embellishments
• Photos that are very specific to this time of year
• Photos that represent how you feel about this time of year (joy, humor, aggravation, etc.)

Let it Snow by Kathleen Summers from the January 2011 issue issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine.

For even more ideas for scrapbooking January, check out this article.

In the next 60 minutes, complete a layout about January where you are.  By participating, you'll use up your stash, complete a project, or even have the chance to win a great prize from Imaginisce.

You have 60 minutes to complete the project. At the end of the 60 minutes, photograph or scan your project, and upload the image to the Club CK gallery (learn how to upload your project here). Then leave a comment below with the URL link to your page by 4:15 p.m. MST today. For example, your comment could look like this: "My page is posted here: http://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/media/p/31086.aspx." One winner will be randomly selected who participates in the live challenge.

Note: If you're new to Club CK, you'll need to create a free account here in order to be able to upload your project. I suggest registering now so your account will be active by the time you complete your project.

If you can't join us for the live challenge, you can still enter to win! The second prize will be awarded to one randomly selected person who leaves the URL link to his or her page in the comments section below by 9:00 a.m MST, Monday, January 31, 2011. The winners will be announced at the bottom of this article.

Can't wait to see what you create!

--Erin Weed, Club CK social director

 Congrats to Barb (our One-hour time limit) electricblue and  castangs who were the randomly selected winners.  To claim your prize, look for a conversation from Erika H in the My Conversations section of your My Profile page