Countdown to Christmas

I've told you before about a super digi place called SNAP AND SCRAP. Now I am gonna tell you about some fun stuff happening over there. There are lots of little elves running around - helping you make great hybrid gifts for the upcoming holidays. Well, look at what this little elf made! Ya ya... you don't know what it is? It is a business card holder calendar! Yuppers... for lack of better name, that is what it's called.
Whatcha think? Want to try? Click on above image to go the the thread with my project. Join in... and while you are there, stay a bit, look around and see what else is happening.

click the image to see all the projects

Just Stuff around the digi-world

So I got my copy of the SAS newsletter today and showcased was this amazing layout. I have never seen a foot show thru like that and am in total awe over it. I keep staring at it - little wonders of our life! WOW. Click on the layout to leave some love on this beautiful photograph.

You can also check out her shop at SAS - here or her blog - here.

In other news
~Nicole from Digi-Designs will finally be back this weekend and there will be a new release on Monday. Stop by her blog and welcome her back.

~Amber at Stolen Moments will have a new kit out on Monday. If you haven't stopped by to grab Midnight Interlude, get going. You will enjoy it.

~Have you been to FaithSisters. This site is has so many designers, it is like going to a supermall! You have to check it out and while you are there - take a look at Nikki Painter's stuff (she just had a baby girl on Friday - Congratulations Nikki)

~Are you looking for a cute non-traditional Christmas kit? You have got to check out Sweet Treats by Ladybug Pages over at MyScrapShop. Actually you should check out all her great stuff and you might even find a freebie or two in there. Keep an eye out for some LO's from me with this kit.

~Snap and Scrap has lots of great challenges going on, including the COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS which is all about Hybrid gift projects. I was supposed to do a cookie sheet advent calendar but the site had some issues, I didn't like the way my project turned out and blah blah - but there are lots of great stuff there and I am making a NEW PROJECT (I just need some 2009 calendar templates - any takers??) If you haven't been to Snap and Scrap GO - they have a super friendly staff.

~Digitals has lots of great stuff also, remember Bannerwoman's sale is there along with many other designers. This month I get to work with two designers - Alessandra Designs and Michelle Pieters (a new designer at Digitals but also sells at Gotta Pixel). So expect some layouts featuring these two great designers.

~Pretty Scrappy is having a blog train... follow it for free QP's and bragbook pages (2 are from me)! See the link at the top of the sidebar!!!

OH...HOW COULD I ALMOST FORGET! Scrap Matters is having a daytime speed scrap on Friday, December 5th... check out the forum for all the time zones - I only know that it is 10AM for me. Hope to see you all there.

I could go on and on - I have my nose in so many sites...
Ok, now off to bed. Not feeling well today. I think Pam of Ladybug Pages passed her kids tummy bug to me thru the internet - Yuck - I slept from noon till 9pm and now better head back to my comfy bed with the built in heater - ahhh... my DH! Good night all.

Cyber Crop Weekend at Snap and Scrap

Want some fun this weekend? Need to get some scrap time in after the stress of the holiday? Tired of hassling to get a good deal and want something for FREE - then join Snap and Scrap for a WEEKEND LONG CYBERCROP. There is so much going on - you have to check out the forum to make sure you don't miss anything.
First up - I am hosting my first challenge - the List It Challenge. This is similar to a speed scrap if you have done those but the List It Challenge is time-challenged. That means NO RUSH - TAKE YOUR TIME - it's on your schedule. You have all weekend to complete it - what can be better than that, especially this weekend. So, head over to the forum and check out my challenge. And look at the cool mini kit you get for participating.

I love the ragged frame and those buttons - very old. Sharon made this and she totally rocked it!!!

Look at the awesome funky alpha you get for participating in the SCRAP BINGO.

And check out this fantastic word art made by Katie. You can get this by participating in the SCRAP LIFT Challenge.

Last but probably the best in this case is the awesome kit you can collect by following the PROGRESSIVE BLOG TRAIN.

Don't know what a Progressive Blog Train is? Well basically, the PBC is a blogtrain that you follow along to pick up all the freebies and then use them to create a layout. Upload to the Snap and Scrap Cyber Crop Gallery and post a link to the finished product in cybercrop forum before 9am Monday 1st Dec. It's heaps of fun and you get all of the freebies along the way.

Here are all of the stops on the train:

Stop 1 - Katie

Stop 2 - Szilvia

Stop 3 - Gillian

Stop 4 - Charlie

Stop 5 - Christina

Stop 6 - Pene

Stop 7 - Bree

Stop 8 - Sharon

Ok, what are you waiting for! Go go go. You have all weekend but why wait. Start the fun and I'll see you around the forum.

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No, it wasn't today! It was 2 weeks ago and I thought this cute template worked great as PRESENTS...

I used Mel Hains kit call Tulips and Teacups for this layout. You can find all of Mel's awesome kits at Snap and Scrap. She also gives away freebies on her blog and right now there is a Winter wonderland theme going on.

If you haven't been over to Snap and Scrap yet - you really need to go. Right now there is a Countdown to Christmas Hybrid gift-making challenge going on. 6 weeks of gift ideas with the Snap and Scrap team showing you how. Complete all the projects, submit to the gallery and you can earn a percentage off your next order... so cool! Plus there are some super duper great gift ideas. Look for mine on Dec 4th - I will show you how to make a Cookie Sheet Advent Calendar.

Is this cute or what?

This week I got to play with a cute kit called "Heather" from Marcee Fairchild at Snap and Scrap.

It is a kit from September but I loved the soft colors of green, purple and red. There are SO many adorable papers in this kit that I had a hard time choosing which to use. However, I had this picture of my mom and wanted to use it. Her birthday is coming, actually it is on Thanksgiving this year, so this is kinda like a present.

Check out the preview below... Look at those papers and elements.

Go - get it and show me what you can do with it.