Christmas is so close, now!

Can you believe Christmas is just a very few short days away?  I have done no scrapbooking in so long, now, it's embarrassing to admit.  But, I am looking forward to scrapping with Mel's beautiful holiday kits, once I have all of my Christmas photos organized. 

My challenge to myself, right now, is just to get my shopping, baking, and cards done.  4 days before Christmas!  I know....I pushed it, this year.  We had many life challenges that delayed everything. 
Have you been able to fit scrapbooking into your holiday preparations?  Did you check out the speedscrap at Sugarhill Co, this past Saturday?  I wasn't able to join in, but am looking forward to the next one, in the new year.
If you participated, please share your work!  We would all love to see what you came up with.

I wanted to share a layout from one of the CT members, kovaxka.  She always does these beautiful layouts with extractions - something I'm just not good at.  But, I'm thinking, in the new year, I should challenge myself and practice this technique more.  I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do!

The kit she used is Sweet Serenity.
What challenges you in scrapbooking?  Is there a new technique you're determined to master in the new year? 
I hope you all have a magical and blessed holiday season :)  See you in 2011!
-Sherry

Mel is the featured designer at Gotta Pixe Dec. 1-7!!

   Freebie time!!!...keep reading...Hello everyone!!! I am Sharon,a brand new CT member and I thought I would  tell you about A+ Designs being featured this week at Gotta Pixel.

   Mel at A+ Designs is the featured artist at Gotta Pixel Dec. 1-7.  Read about Mel and look at her amazing kits and put them in your cart, because they are 30% all month!!!  The featured kit is Winter Wonder.   Check that one out, it's on sale!!! 

       Oh yes..freebie!!!  There is a different download every day, so be sure to check each day.  This one was from 12/1.  Oh so cute!! By Dec. 7, you have will this awesome kit for free!!!!

    Also, don't  forget to check out Mel's facebook page.

Layout of the Week

I can't believe it's the 1st of December already. Where did the year go? Sorry my post is so late today. I had a busy day and a sick little boy.

On to the layouts! The first one I chose used the kit Happy Fallday. This kit has gorgeous colors. Definitely one I'm going to have to work with since my youngest son celebrates his birthday the first part of November.

Here's a preview of the kit and it's linked to the store

The first layout I chose I think represented the kit well and that it doesn't have to be used for birthdays. The blending is wonderful and the clustering is amazing.

Don't forget to leave her some love!

The next layout uses Winter Wonder. I love this kit! 

Here's the preview

Kathy did a great job with her layout. I adore the picture of her dog looking out the window. The composition is perfect. I love all the different elements she used. Go leave her some love on her page.

I hope you all have a good rest of the week. For those of you where it's snowing, stay safe :)

Amy Jo