* MAKE A GIFT LIST *
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 5:00AM Wow. December 15th already. Are you done with your shopping yet? ;) (I won't rub it in, but I'm happily done with the shopping portion of things...now just to wrap and package and ship, lol.) Speaking of shopping (sly transition, eh?)...this challenge is to make a gift list...what would you have gotten your loved one if he/she were here this holiday season?
I've got to say that I really enjoyed this challenge. The holidays are difficult for those of us missing loved ones, but focusing on things we'd get or do for them is, for me at least, considerably happier than wishing for things to be different. I was also thankful for the different takes on this challenge...I've already started planning at least one more layout because of the awesome ideas of the contributor team. Don't worry. I'll share. ;)
Here's Stacey:
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Tania:
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Mine:
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Lisa:
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(Note, I'll be adding Jen's layouts shortly. Bear with us...it is a busy season, after all. ;) And, um, let's just say that a burst pipe might have something to do with it, too.)
Now. Given that it's 10 days until Christmas, I hope that you'll understand when I say that we're going to do things a wee bit differently for this challenge and the next. Don't worry. I'll still post contributor (and guest contributor) layouts as usual. :) But, I'm not going to post any deadlines or prizes. Is that okay? I just feel like not enough people will realistically be able to participate to make it worth me coordinating with a sponsor over the holidays and all that. (And, honestly, I'm apt to forget to draw a winner that close to Christmas and just after the new year when my in-laws have been here for a week, lol.) You'll still get the ideas and (hopefully) inspiration...just in a more laid-back holiday sort of way. Cool? Cool. Thanks!
So. Individual stories behind the layouts for this challenge will follow...enjoy!
Oh, and we'd still LOVE to see your take on the challenge if you feel like sharing! (You can just comment on this post as usual.)
Reader Comments (1)
I think I will take this time to THANK YOU all for doing this. My mother passed away in February and I have to say I am very glad I found this blog. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings. I don't participate .. not yet. But the ideas and memories are wonderful.