LMCB 221 - "Here comes Santa Claus"

Wow!!  3rd December challenge here at Lasting Memories!!  That can only mean it's that much closer to meeting up with the "Big Guy" soon.  :)  So in honor of the spirit of Christmas... our next challenge is
LMCB 221 "Here comes Santa Claus" This could be layouts from Christmas morning, Christmas Eve,  preparing for Santa, visiting Santa, decorating for Santa... you get the idea.   Lots of different ways to interpret this challenge.   I know we will see some fun pages for this one!! Thank you to all who have entered our challenges so far.   You can find all the links on the right sidebar. Thank you also to all who linked up for our DT call!! We shall be choosing and announcing the new DT soon. Lots of exciting things happening here at Lasting Memories.   And finally... here is TONI's take on our newest challenge.   She fussy cut all those presents!  Super cute photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you find time to create with us this week!

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LM #171 'Here Comes Santa Claus!'

A BIG HI!!! How about a lovely feature from MELINDA FELICILDA for las weeks challenge 'I'm Charmed'

SO CHARMING!!!

Well, three more days until Christmas and I just bet alot of you are stressed! There is no better way to de-stress than scrapping! So our new challenge is 'Here Comes Santa Claus!' Here's some wonderful inspiration from Tanti

On behalf of myself and the LM DT, we'd like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season. This will be our last challenge of 2013, crazy! We'll see you back here with a brand new challenge on January 5th!!  Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you find time to create with us this week!

LM #167 'Christmas Traditions'

Hello scrappy friends and welcome to a new challenge here at Lasting Memories! Thanks for joining us this week. Out of curiousity, for those keeping count of your LO's - how are you doing so far this yr? Have you completed a certain album, loaded up some pages?? For those joining us each week, we hope we're helping you meet some goals!
Our challenge this week goes along with the coming season ..  Christmas Traditions
What are some traditions that you have in your home? Don't worry, if you haven't started your Christmas decorating yet, feel free to get that 'naked' layout done and ready to add those photos. That's what some of the DT did actually. Sometimes it's just as good to have those 'naked' layouts ready and waiting! Here's some gorgeous inspiration from Tanti

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you find time to create with us this week!

LMCB #120 - Santa Claus Is Coming!

Hello!! Well, this is our last challenge of 2012, can you even believe that?? Thank you all so very much for joining us each and every week! Your encouragement and support has meant the world to us!! Looking forward to a great 2013 with LOADS of new challenges!! So, onto our last challenge of 2012!!

 Our challenge this week is ..

"Santa Claus Is Coming!"

and you're welcome to use this amazing sketch from Tanya!!

Here's some inspiration from Toni, who's done a "naked" LO all ready for those 2012 Christmas photo's!!

Featured Layout "Believe In The Magic Of Christmas"

When I saw this layout, I was amazed at how close to our inspirational photo it is!!! Today we're featuring Tina and I tell ya, I absolutely adore this layout. So soft and the innocence of a child. We need to stop and take a moment and really see Christmas through a child's eyes. I think we'll be amazed at what we see.

Just a reminder, Denise, you have a week to contact Michele in regards to your winnings!! We also have a new challenge, DT call and giveaway going on for 2 weeks. You can find it all out HERE!!

For those last minute shoppers (that was me this morning..lol) happy shopping, don't let the stress get ya!! Have a great evening everyone!!

Karen

LMCB #69 - Holiday Cheer, A Giveaway & DT Call!

Good morning friends!!! Before we get started, lets see who won last week's giveaway, chosen by RANDOM.org!!

DENISE!! Congratulations!! Wow! Please contact Michele to see how to claim your prize!!

Thank you all so much for joining us last week. So amazing to see so many new faces!! We hope you continue to join us in the new year. We have some cool challenges all lined up and ready to go!!! Before we get to our last challenge for 2011, here's your TOP 3!

• Julie
• Kristie
• Vickie

As we come even closer to Christmas, it's time for a mini vacation for Lasting Memories. We'll be on vacation till January 8th, when we'll be kicking off the New Year with a new DT!! Would you like a chance to be on my DT? All you have to do is join this challenge and be sure to add DT with your name when you link up (ex: Karen DT). Challenge will run for 2 weeks. New members will be notified first week of January! We will still be posting Featured layouts in the meantime to keep that mojo flowing over the holidays!! You'll also see some changes in January as well .. stay tuned!!!!

DT Member Info:

1. This term is 6 mths - January to June 2012
2. LAYOUTS ONLY please
3. You will be required to join our Yahoo group which is where you'll find all upcoming challenges
4. Comment on all DT member entries each week
5. Comment on as many entries as you can
6. Host at least one giveaway - whether it's from you or a sponsor you find
7. Challenges run Sunday 8am EST to Saturday 9pm EST
8. If you can't join a challenge, just please let us know, there's no stress here!!! We do ask that even if you can't make the challenge, that you post a link to our challenge that day on your personal blog
9. HAVE FUN!!!

HUGE thank you to my current DT. You guys have been amazing and so inspirational over the last few months and I'm honored to have had you on my team. I look fwd to visiting you in the new year to see what you're up to and truly hope you'll join the fun at Lasting Memories!!!

This week it's all about Holiday Cheer and we'd like to see what inspires you from this photo ... colors, children, Angels ... let us know!

Feel free to use this sketch in your layout as well!! Let's share some holiday cheer!!

Now it's time to have some fun - show off those layouts and let us know what you find inspiring about the photo.

We also have a little twist to add this challenge! In keeping with the Holiday Cheer, we're doing a Christmas Giveaway. How do you enter? Play along AND leave us a comment and tell us about one of your favorite Christmas memories and/or a favorite family tradition. Thank you Wendy for sponsoring us this week!!!! Here's what you're "playing" for!!!

Happy Holidays to you and yours and best wishes throughout the holiday season. Stay safe and don't forget to get those memories on paper!!!! Here's some DT inspiration to get you moving!!! Don't forget, you have TWO weeks to enter!!

Marie

Wendy

Suzanne

Vicki

Karen

Caryn

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Challenge #18 - Christmas Inspirational Photo

Good morning! Sorry we're a day late this week. With Christmas coming up quickly, it makes it a very busy time of year. Thank you all for joining us last week, we had some great entries!! Last week's Top 3 are:

• Teena
• Denise
• Cindy

Now grab your TOP 3 badge and display it on your blog! Congrats girls!

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This week we have a fun challenge. See the photo below? Your challenge this week is a "Christmas Photo Inspiration" challenge. What do you find inspiring about this pic?? Is it the calmness, the tree, the lights? Show us your inspiration! You have till next Saturday, Dec 11 at 9pm EST to join us. 

Here's some work from the DT:

Karen

Suezie

Pris! Check out ScrapArt by Pris!