In an effort to “go green” this year and also to save some money, I am skipping out on the traditional Christmas card this year. Ok, I’m also being reasonable. There is no way I could make cards and get them mailed out to everyone in the next 11 days. So, I hope you enjoy this heartfelt HAPPY HOLIDAYS from me and the fur-kids, Gizmo and Bandit. May you and yours have the happiest of holidays – whatever holiday it is you celebrate. For me and my family, it’s CHRISTmas – the reason for the season.

Blessings,

Amy

(Credit: Digital Scrapbook elements by Holly McCaig)

I decided to enter this layout in the PenScrapper’s challenge. I don’t expect to win, but I’d sure love a brand new Bamboo!!!

If you would like to, please consider voting for me.

Don’t forget to check out Holly McCaig’s section. You can watch her design!

ETA: I’ve also submitted the following:

(click image to vote)

I’ve also done some more digital pages…

(click on the photos for credits)

Alphas: Holly McCaig, Fresh Kit www.inspiration-lane.com
All other Elements: Creative Confusion, Fresh Air Kit, www.inspiration-lane.com
Font: 2peas scrapbook

All elements: Holly McCaig’s Fresh Kit, www.inspiration-lane.com
Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake for PS Actions

Here are a couple pages I made tonight… consider them your sneak-peek.

Oh, and I got a new haircut! Forgive the horrible picture. Those dark circles under my eyes are killing me but i wasn’t about to put on makeup to take a photo of my new haircut!

For full LO credits, see them on flickr.

Oh, and don’t forget to go to Inspiration Lane Monday to get your hands on Andie’s new designs! While you’re there, check out Holly McCaig’s kits. They are AWESOME. And, if you make ANY purchase this month, you get a killer bonus kit for free!

The papers, alphas, frame & tag are all from Holly McCaig‘s new grab bag up at Inspiration Lane! You really need to check it out. It is WELL worth your $2!

Want a sneak peek? Ok, Shhhh!

Now, if that isn’t an AWESOME deal for $2, I must be crazy.

Well, What are you waiting for? Go now and check it out!!!

Oh, and here are the credits for my LO above:

Papers, Alphas (altered), Frame (altered) & tag: Holly McCaig, www.inspiration-lane.com
Image: www.fairydavis.com
Staple: Weeds and Wildflowers www.weedsandwildflowersdesign.com
Ink & tear actions: Atomic Cupcake, www.atomiccupcake.com

Font: Papyrus
Frames: Rockstar by DigitalGinger at www.inspiration-lane.com
Beaded embellishments: Lemonade Kit by Holly McCaig at www.inspiration-lane.com
Papers: Down Inspiration Lane Kit by Design Team at www.inspiration-lane.com
Poem: by Gene Hill

Then, the following are a couple of the layouts I made last weekend while on vacation in Minnesota:

All elements: Kate Hadfield, www.the-lilypad.com
Font: Papyrus

Font: Papyrus
Paper, embellishments: Krystal Hartley, www.PolkaDotPotato.com (swirly embellishment altered using Atomic Cupcake acrylic action, papers altered with Atomic Cupcake actions)
Frames: Holly McCaig, www.inspiration-lane.com (swirly frame altered using sparkle action from Atomic Cupcake)