Bells on bobtails are ringing. Chestnuts are roasting on open fires. And Jack Frost is nipping at our noses. Plus, who can forget about the parties for hosting, the marshmallows for toasting and the caroling out in the snow? Whew—life is getting busy this month. Amid the hustle and bustle, we’re bound to get a little maxed out unless we have creative time to help us unwind. But some days it’s hard to find much time for thinking about the next scrapbook page when the holiday to-do list is growing by the minute.
Thankfully, the CK elves have just the item for Santa’s big, red bag. (And I hear Mr. Claus will be making a visit before the 25th this year! See below.) The secret is 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges by Elizabeth Kartchner, CK’s 2007 Scrapbooker of the Year. As the sequel to 52 Scrapbooking Challenges, this book is jam-packed with ideas to inspire your creativity. 
For example, challenge #3 is to “lift a design idea from a home-decor item,” as Elizabeth did in turning this Amelia rug from Pottery Barn Kids into inspiration for an incredible page element. I love how Elizabeth used the rug design as just a portion of her layout instead of the entire background.
"Wishes & Kisses" by Elizabeth Kartchner, as seen in "52 More Scrapbooking Challenges" (page 15)
And challenge #15 to “stick to a single color” is a perfect jump-start for creating my own holiday layout like Elizabeth’s. In fact, I might just scraplift Elizabeth’s design. It’s fabulous.
"Traditions" by Elizabeth Kartchner, as seen in "52 More Scrapbooking Challenges" (page 50)
Yes, this book is sure to be the spark for creative scrapbooking during a busy season. I’m glad I have my copy in hand! (If you still need your copy, you can order it here, where you’ll also find a link to more layouts from the book.) You can also make an e-visit to Santa and let him know the book is on your wish list. I heard that anyone who leaves Santa a comment on this post by Sunday, December 6, and lets him know what’s on her Christmas list this year will be entered to win one of three autographed copies of the book. Speaking of giveaways, remember to check here to see if you’ve one any of our past giveaways.
For more chances to win a copy of Elizabeth’s book, you can also check out the blogs from these Dream Team members and CK contributing writers:
* Mou Saha
And if you know Sara Winnick, she’ll be giving away a copy on Facebook.
I’m off to make my list now!
—Brittany Beattie, online senior editor
P.S. When you make a layout based on an item in Elizabeth’s book, we’d love to see what you create! To submit your work, read the “CK & Me” information here.
hmmm, the same wish since I was a kid – candy.
Everything else is icing – technically I guess that’s pretty close too. Love the book – it looks gorgeous.
I’d really love to get a few new shirts to add to my (kinda pathetic) wardrobe. I’ve been on a shopping freeze for a little while, and I’m ready to add something new again. And….I’d love to get my hands on a copy of liz’s book!
My wishlist includes an OTT lite for my scrap table.
I’m trying to get back into my scrapbooking and this might just be the motivation I need!
I’d love to win this book – it looks great. I love her work and can’t wait to read this book.
I’d like a new Kitchen Aid food processor for Christmas…and a copy of this book too!
This would be a great present to open on xmas morning and the perfect thing to jump start my scrapbooking next year!
kari
dear santa.
i would really love it if my living room remodel would be done when i wake up on christmas morning. please and thank you.
this book is on my list too! :0)
xoxo andie…
WOW!! I would love one of here books!!!that little oatmeal face is so cute!!
I already got my gift from Santa…although I will have to be flying on Christmas Day, I will get to spend some time with my whole family! But this book would make a great addition to the event…cause I am sure I will have lots of photos
hehe Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the chance to win the book!!
On my Christmas list this year I asked for a brad maker and flocking powder. I really want to try them!
I love Elizabeth’s layouts and would love a copy of this book to inspire me!
Wish List-
A Cricut
A Copy of the Scrapbook Challenge book
A Clean Work Desk
A Whole weekend w/o interruption to use them in !!
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Any or All of the Above
Santa,
I would just really love some financial relief. I hope that the Teacher Forgiveness Loan that I have applied for will be approved and $5,500 of my 6,000. teacher student loan would be forgiven for teaching in an impoverished school.
Plus, I hope I win!
This book makes me excted to take and scrap all of my holiday photos. Dear Santa, Please bring me a great book with great ideas this Christmas.
Lizzy K’s book is on my amazon.com wish list for Christmas! But I don’t have a lot of confidence that my dh will get it for me. It looks FAB!
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Her book is on my Amazon wishlist. I would to own a copy!
My Christmas list… An entire day to myself!
I so want this book! It looks so awesome and I love Elizabeth’s scrapping style!
Hi, love the book and love lizzie’s wonderful ideas. I am from South Africa and we will only get this book maybe by middle om next year if we are happy. Please let me win this fabouls book to show the rest of the scrapbooking friends, that the demand can be that we bring it into SA. I will put it on my wishlit for this year.
This is a wonderful time for a giveaway!! Thanks for the inspiration Lizzie!!
Lizzie’s book is on my ever-growing wish list! I love her style and would be thrilled to own a copy of her book! So much inspiration!
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Dear CK,
I am a huge fan of EK & CK and I have been especially good this year.
I would simply love to be choosen and win a copy of Elizabeth’s brand spankin’ new book.
My husband knows that my Christmas list always includes gift cards to our local Scrapbook stores. I also love getting new papers (new paper pads are my favorite!!). And, I’m also hoping to get “Reflections” this year from CTMH. There are also a few books on my Christmas list.
Wow, it looks like a great book, would love a copy.
I’m so excited about this book…would LOVE to win a copy!
Thanks!
Cindy Baker
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