LOL, Raquita. For the challenges, there is no protocol to follow--just do one and post in the forum (only exception is the circle journals). In example, if you want to do the colour challenge, go to the forum, see what the challenge is, do a layout and then post that layout where the host has advised to post it. Instant involvement! For any specific questions about any given challenge, post in the forum for that challenge and I bet you get tons of responses. Another idea to check out is to come to one of the crop challenges. That is where people meet in a chat room and get an inspiration given by a host and then do a layout. That is a great way to meet people. To check out the crops, click "calendar" at the top. To go to a crop, click "chat room" at the time and follow the prompts.