12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

     Welcome to our 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - If you came from Amy Jo then you are in the right place !!!  Now, if you are just happening upon my blog, then you totally want to go back to the beginning at Lisa's bog because the beginning is always the best!  Plus Lisa has gotten a TON of awesome sponsors, so make sure you go back and start at the beginning so you can get signed up for all her great giveaways!!!!  Watch along the way, as some of us will have blog candy to give away too!  Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Lisa Pontious ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Shannon ~ http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog

3. Theresa ~ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

4. Ashley ~ http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

5. Anita ~http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

6. Amy Jo ~ http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

7. Lynda ~ http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

8. Mindy ~ http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/

9. Janet ~ http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

10. Nicolette ~ www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

11. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

12. Inga     http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

13. Tami ~ http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

14. Kerri ~ http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/  

This was one of the funnest set of layouts I have done, and I hope you enjoy it!  Very fun and easy layout to recreate, other than the eyelets that is!!!  

I started with the green in the background, with a bit of white cardstock trimmed 1" on the top and side of the cardstock.  I then added that to the green cardstock, attaching with adhesive and then eyelets on both pages.  Make your photo matt's as necessary and to match your layout - 

After this was done, I added the elf, presents and the handmade sign.  They are all my own designs, using alphabet stamps and Radiant Pearls paint embossed in clear embossing powder to finish up the look.  For the presents, I used a bow punch for the top and a simple paper trimmer for the presents and "ribbon" for the presents.  On the bottom layout - the red item that has the three presents - actually is an accordion piece that folds out to has 3 more sheets of paper to add more pictures - fun journaling of the events from the pictures - or both if you'd like!  

This layout can be recreated with any type of different things you'd like.  If you happen to need a pattern for the elf, please let me know and I will see if I can get it posted for you to recreate!  

Now, next up on this hop is Mindy so go to see what she has for this fun hop.  Make sure you check back each day as this is the 12 Days of Christmas Blog hop, so we will have idea's every day!  


     **For my "blog candy"...one lucky winner will receive a 20 page Christmas album that will be showcased during this blog hop.  If you are unable to add the pictures to the album yourself, I will have you send me the pictures you want, and I will add it for you!  The file will go to you for you to print out on Shutterfly!!!  The retail value is $150 - the file yours to do what you want to with it!  Now make sure you:

• Are a follower of my blog!  
• Make sure you leave me a comment, along with an email address to get ahold of you. 
• You will receive an extra entry if you subscribe to my Facebook Fanpage make sure you let me know here!  
• If you share this blog, make sure you let me know for another extra entry!  

     Thank you so much for visiting the blog, I have enjoyed getting the things done that I am bringing you!  

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme