Final Challenge ~ Feels Like Christmas

I just got home from Christmas shopping with my wonderful Mother In Law and her sweet Hubby! It is our annual shopping trip. We take my darling niece along as well. We start off with a big brunch at The Golden Griddle and when we are all bursting, head out to do some damage. The van slowly gets crowded as we pile gifts and goodies into it.

This always signals the beginning of my Christmas season.

Challenge: Leave me a comment below and let me know what signals the beginning of Christmas to you?

You will earn a ballot for the big Blog Draw that I will be doing tomorrow night after work!! You have until then to post a comment!

~Tara~

Challenge #10 ~ Cards

I just started writing and addressing my overseas Christmas cards. I want my relatives to receive them in time. As I was putting the postage on them I realized how far behind I am in regards to making my cards this year. I need to devote an entire day to get some more made up. Otherwise... I will be buying boxed cards. I know... the shock!!
How far along are you with your cards?

Challenge:
I would like you to make at least two Christmas cards and either email them to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca or link on the blog. Please put "Thynner Blog Challenge" on the subject line.

Here are some Great Christmas Quotes I have come across lately:

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you're home. ~Carol Nelson

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis

Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~Janice Maeditere

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,The gladness of Christmas give you hope,The warmth of Christmas grant you love.~Author Unknown

Bonus Challenge: Use on of the above quotes on a card or layout!!

You will earn a ballot for each challenge you complete. The $50.00 prize pack is:
October Afternoon Tab Book
Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs
Glimmer Mist
Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.
Crate Paper Rub ons, border stickers and diecuts
Mambi Rhinestones/Gems
**Bonus... issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

**Deadline for challenges is December 1st**

Challenge #9 ~ Scraplift

I got word yesterday that the lastest issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today will be delivered December 5th. It is always loaded with such lovely creations and the articles are tops! Just take a look at the stunning cover!

Did you know that the magazine is available to you for free??!! Yep... you can subscribe to this awesome magazine and just pay the shipping to have it delivered to your home. If you aren't lucky enough to have a LSS near you that hands them out to you..... put a bug in their ear to get it in! I know that The Scrapping Bug, Scrapshotz and Scrapbook Star all provide it for free when you make purchases both online and in store.

For subscription info please check here: Free Magazine Offer

Challenge #9:

My challenge for you is to use the cover layout of the SCT Magazine as inspiration for your next layout. Yep... an easy scraplift. The cover layout just screams.... "scraplift me". There are so many lovely elements to it to work with.

Once you have completed your layout please email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca for a ballot for the big Blog Prize!!

Do you remember what it is???

October Afternoon Tab Book
Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs
Glimmer Mist
Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.
Crate Paper Rub ons
Mambi Rhinestones/Gems

**Bonus... issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ Sketch Puzzle

Most of my scrappy requests have been for sketch puzzles. I happened upon these a few years ago and I get requests all the time to make them up and post them for challenges.

I have created two versions of the same sketch. The first one is a medium version and the second, for you die hard puzzle girls, is a harder one.

Medium Version

Hard Version

If you have any problem with the sketch puzzle send me an email at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and I will send you the sketch.

Once you have completed your layout please email it to me for a ballot for the big Blog Prize!!

I will be posting a picture of the prize tomorrow for you!

Happy Scrapping~

Tara

Challenge #7 ~ Love

I love a good word challenge. Ally and I post a word every Wednesday on the CCAS Blog as a challenge. It is so much fun to do and to use on a layout.

My word for this challenge is: Love

1 : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
2: affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
3: an assurance of love
4: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
3 a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration

I used this word on a layout of Paige and her love of Webkinz. I'll post it in the morning. I am afraid the lighting isn't great for taking a picture right now. :)

My challenge is for you to use this word on your next layout or card. Please email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballot for my $50.00 Blog Prize Draw.

**Deadline for challenges is December 1st**

"Although I cherish hearing the phrase, "I love you", I cherish more the deed that fills those words with life. (James T. Brown)"

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~