My name is Laina Lamb and I am so excited to join Creating Keepsakes today as a guest blogger. My day job is graphic design so typography on my pages is a huge focus for me. I love fonts and how they can transform and build on a page theme.

Ransom Note Journaling is a fun new trend. This technique uses a combination of random type and various sized fonts to create a message. What I love most about this style of journaling is that you can use up alphabet stickers and chipboard that you already have on hand. Many of us have half used alpha sheets that we can't bear to throw away. This is your chance to be creative and thrifty!

Zombie Attack by Laina Lamb

For my layout title, I used a combination of chipboard letters and diecut letters that I cut on my Silhouette machine. (Double Feature downloaded from dafont.com). Mixing fonts in your title can be a great way to support your page theme. You could also use the Ransom Note style in your title by using all different letter types.

To create my journaling spot, I started with a journaling spot from this month's Journaling Solution's Freebie (you can download them for yourself right here - http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Free_Ransom_Note_Journaling_Download)  I wanted the word "Candy" to be most prominent so I used different sizes, types, and colors of alphas from my sticker stash. I adhered them to the card with pop dots for additional dimension.

It's easy to mix up your on- hand alphas for journaling and titles! I hope you are inspired to try this technique in today's one-hour challenge! To participate in this challenge, just create a layout, card, or other project featuring the Ransom Note Style. (see below for details).

Enjoy the challenge and thanks for letting share my ideas!

-Laina Lamb

Are you ready for the challenge? There are two ways to win:

1. If you'd like to participate in the one-hour version of the challenge, you have one hour (10:15 AM Mountain Standard Time)  to create a layout featuring the ransom note style . Photograph or scan your project and upload the image to the Club CK Gallery . then leave a comment below with the URL link to your page by 9:00 AM Monday, September 24, 2012 (Mountain Standard Time) .  For example, your comment could look like this: "Thanks for the fantastic challenge! My project is posted here: http://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/media/p/31086.aspx."
2. If you aren't able to complete your project during the live challenge, or if you'd like to spend more time working on it, you have until 9:00 am (MDT) Monday, September 24, 2012, to complete the "long challenge." Follow the above instructions for posting your project and commenting. One winner will be chosen from each group, and each will receive a collection of misc. scrapbook supplies.

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And the winner of the extended challenge   is....Irmz!

Love the look of ransom note journalling. I did all mine on the computer because it was easier. Instead of using it for some sort of "demand," I felt that it set the tone of insanity that comes with trying to keep track of a lot of things at once.

http://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/media/p/1006424.aspx

Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge! Irmz, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

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And the winner of the 1-hour challenge  is...  Angela

Okay... Mine is simple, but finished! I wanted to use the ransom letters for my title, but I had just stuck the alphabet letters down and didn't want to start over from scratch. :) I think it adds the perfect embellishment to my page! Thanks for the great challenge today!

Here's Angela's layout: Makin' a Mess 

Thanks to everyone who participated in this 1-Hour challenge! Angela, watch for a message on your profile page to claim your prize.

Extended Challenge:  Be sure to check back on Monday morning after 9:00 am (Mountain Standard Time) , when we announce the winner of the extended challenge.-->