Stocking Stuffer Challenge (Deadline Fri-Dec-22-06)

[MarsOlson]

Since it's a busy time of year we have something simple for you to do.

THE CHALLENGE: Do a layout with Christmas Stockings. Use our free Stocking Stuffers (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151274&cat=3365) or do your own thing. Photos of the kids hanging their stockings or opening them would work well. Maybe you have photos of what you stuff in your stockings. The only requirement is that the layout has something to do with Christmas stockings. If you do not celebrate Christmas you can still use our template and decorate a crafty sock for any other occasion. Use the finished sock as the whole layout or use it for an element such as a tag or decoration. Be creative and have fun!

DEADLINE: You have until Friday, December,22 Midnight EST to post your LOs.

KITS: You may use any kits you want. If you use a DSP kit, please ensure you provide proper credit and use keywords where available.

We have provided 2 different stocking templates and 4 free paper packs to use if you wish. Stocking Stuffer Freebies Preview (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151274&cat=3365). See below for download links.

GALLERY: Post your LOs to Odds'n'Ends Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365) (you may double-duty for other challenges and post in other galleries but we would love you to post here when possible) However, you MUST POST A LINK to your LO in this thread whether it is posted in the gallery or not.

POSTING BONUS: The posting bonus will be a 2-piece Stocking template. Preview: Bonus Christmas Stocking (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151278&cat=3365)

PRIZE: There will be a random draw for a $3.99 gift certificate to the DSP Store which will be drawn after the deadline.

[MarsOlson]

Odds n Ends Stocking Stuffer Challenge freebies!

To get you started we are giving you a choice of 2 Stocking templates to fill with paper and some paper packs for filling and trimming your stockings. You can see a preview of the templates and paper packs in the Odds n Ends gallery Stocking Stuffer Freebies Preview (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151274&cat=3365)

DOWNLOAD LINKS UPDATED WITH NEW LINKS
These are new links as of Dec. 19 for those having problems with the old links

Name: 1SantaSock_template_mars.zip
Size: 821KB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/arus4r

Name: 2StockingsWereHung_template_mars.zip
Size: 1MB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/akz4r9

Name: StockingStuffers-1.zip
Size: 12MB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/mrgtih

Name: StockingStuffers-2.zip
Size: 11MB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/1bat2q

Name: StockingStuffers-3.zip
Size: 12MB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/g6u23a

Name: StockingTrimmers.zip
Size: 6MB
The download link is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/y4a8ge

[ScrapMel]

Oh my!!! You two are outrageous! I can't believe those freebies!!!! Beautiful beautiful work!

[PacificTonz]

Is this Christmas come early or what! - I have just finished downloading this incredible set of kits and ready to start work .... boy there is everything we could want here and more. Can't wait, must go play - back soon with a layout. Thank you!!:wave:

[LoreneHill]

I was waiting for the next challenge and............................................... ..........................it was worth the wait. Cool!!

[pspcandee]

Oh yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, and I have THE perfect photo for this!!!!

[dogartist]

Yeah! Glad you are back.....now to get going on this - great kits to work with - thanks!
Amy

:santa:

[sammdc]

these are awesome sheeeeee mm really lovely

[mindycb]

Just finished this layout last night and then Mars told me about this challenge in chat tonight. Didn't use your wonderful templates but layout has something to do with stockings. So will this count??? I hope so!

A Christmas Wish (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151330&page=0)

[omiof5]

How generous!! Thank you -- sounds like fun...especially since I have until the 22nd! :yes:

[gail0423]

You ladies are awesome!! Thank you......what a fun challenge!! :D

[nekobus]

I'm so glad we have another challenge!

Here's my layout - its doing double duty with Lisa's MCDT.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151542&nocache=1

[LoreneHill]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151621&cat=3365 Here is mine: If I did this right there should be an attachment so you can print it out and use it if you like. I honestly don't know if it will work, because I have never attached any thing here before. It is 140kb I believe. My suprise tag very simple and elegant.

[omiof5]

Very cute and your zip downloaded perfectly, Lorene. Thanks for sharing -- I definitely need to get myself going!!!

[scraplikecrazy]

Here is my LO, it is in the Digital Delights Gallery for this week, hope it is okay. Love the templates, what fun.

Christmas Traditions.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151785&cat=500&ppuser=52439

[the3chickens]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151621&cat=3365 Here is mine: If I did this right there should be an attachment so you can print it out and use it if you like. I honestly don't know if it will work, because I have never attached any thing here before. It is 140kb I believe. My suprise tag very simple and elegant.

That's a lovely tag, Lorene :) Thank you very much!

[the3chickens]

Lovely lovely LOs so far! Look forward to seeing much much more! We have a little extra posting bonus for you guys which I'm hoping to finish reeeallly sooooon.... :)

[Ang]

What a fun challenge. I just enjoyed this so much. Thank you to Mars Olson for the great template and papers. Here is mine http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151925&cat=3365

[bethliz]

hi...i am a bit late but i have gone and stuffed my stockings with meows and hope that everyone likes them....thanks mars for the lovely work you have done with the templates and backgrounds....they are really good...thought i would use the lovely Stacey Jewell Stahls Elegant Christmas Eve as a sort of tribute to her beautiful work...miss ya Stacey...here tis..Cheers Liz

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151945&cat=all&limit=last7

Thanks everybody for the lovely comments...i appreciate them!!!!!!

[dawn-in-nz]

My brain cells really are disappearing fast lately, forgot to put a link to my entry in this challenge:-

Stuffed Stocking (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151989&cat=500&ppuser=26832)

[cheecheongfun]

this is Lo with the freebies stockings from Mars Olson. my nieces and nephews are too big for the stockings so I am using my kitties.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=151958&cat=500&ppuser=13309

[yhalos]

Oh thanks so much..:clap: .you guys rock..this is a fantastic kit:yes: ..I just came across this today..I can't wait to get someting done...:yahoo: thanks again..:hug:

[the3chickens]

Finally managed to get the bonuses done.. 3 packs of Christmas charms which I hope you ladies will like and find a use for.

Christmas Charms Silver (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152049&cat=3365)
Christmas Charms Glittery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152050&cat=3365)
Christmas Charms Gold (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152051&cat=3365)

[PacificTonz]

Here is my first one - Bobo objects (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152057&cat=500&ppuser=64671) - inspired by Bethliz and Cheecheungfun and their furry babes.

[dagwood]

I wonder what I should do....spend two days cleaning out the house before all the hordes of rellies get here for christmas:santa1: , or just admit that it a waste of time, as in two minutes it is covered in wrapping paper and toys galore......or spend the time playing around with this lovely Christmas present that you have made just for me!!!!:tup:

[KY Bumpkin]

What great fun!! The templates are wonderful and the papers rock!

I loved all the pet's in the stocking, so I had to do one of my pets too!

All I Want For Christmas (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152147&cat=500&ppuser=15642)

[dagwood]

I really should do the house work, but here is a quick one from me first....
all my son wants for christmas is Kellie (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152148)

[katnapping]

Hi all,

I hope that I am doing this right, I'm new here and this is my first scrapbook page. If I did something incorrect please give me a shout.

Thanks,
Kim (katnapping) :santa:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152154&cat=3365

[Vallie]

Hi, those stockings look great, I just tried to download and got message that the download limit was exceeded so I couldnt get any! Must be a popular challenge. "File sender has exceeded his or her download limit
The file cannot be downloaded at this time because the sender of this file has exceeded his or her download limit.
The sender has been notified by email. Please feel free to contact the sender of this file as well." :santa1:

[evergreen100]

I filled my stockings with delicious cookies baked by LizzKay, I hope you all enjoy them:)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152174&cat=3365

This was a lot of fun. Thanks Mars for the freebies, all of excellent quality, and thank you to Chicks and Mars for this challenge.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

[createdbydigi]

I have been posting here...a nice group of ladies...I was looking for a challenge I could give a try...this one looks great! I am not able to download the templates to work with :(
new at templates too - hope I can join in

[MaureenH]

My stocking stuffer layout. Thanks for the very cool quick click templates and backgrounds.
A layout with Christmas In My Heart
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152198&cat=3365

[flrebareba]

well I have mine done and ready to upload. I got to the library and dont have the credit file:(. I will upload it tomarrow. thanks for the templates there great and the papers are so cool too.

Well I do have it ....woohoo
here is mine. All * grandchildren
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152206&cat=500&ppuser=39480

[MarsOlson]

Hi, those stockings look great, I just tried to download and got message that the download limit was exceeded so I couldnt get any! Must be a popular challenge. "File sender has exceeded his or her download limit
The file cannot be downloaded at this time because the sender of this file has exceeded his or her download limit.
The sender has been notified by email. Please feel free to contact the sender of this file as well." :santa1:

Thanks for letting me know Vallie. I live on the westcoast where we have been having some terrible storms and our power and cable is off and on so I haven't been able to get online as much as usual. ack!! The downloads were good for a week or 100 downloads so I thought it would last the week of the challenge. lol. Anyway I'm reuploading and will post the new links shortly.

[MarsOlson]

I have been posting here...a nice group of ladies...I was looking for a challenge I could give a try...this one looks great! I am not able to download the templates to work with :(
new at templates too - hope I can join in

Welcome digi, hope you can join in. The new links will be available shortly. :)

Also the bonus template and Christmas charms will be sent out to everyone that has posted a lo. I will try and get it done today before my power goes out again!

[MarsOlson]

The download links at the start of this thread for the freebies has been updated so they should be working again. Let me know if you have any problems. Enjoy. :)

Post with new download links:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=222266#post222266

[Hummingbird291]

Hi,
I am fairly new to the site, and only just starting to post layouts to the challenges, A great way to expand my skills!, I love it thankyou to the organisers!!!
here is my stocking layout.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152322&cat=500&ppuser=73422

[Vallie]

Thank you Mars, I got the downloads now! Hope your weather improves it sounds rather dire!! We have opposite here, I have the air conditioner on as it is too hot!! Must go and play with the stockings now. Thanks again! :santa1:

[honeymoon]

Here's mine for the challenge: Christmas Key (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152329&nocache=1).

Thanks for organising this guys and for the great bonuses.

[Vallie]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152341&cat=3365
Here is mine. I stole Dagwood's idea of putting my son's girlfriend in the stocking! :lol:

[Biffylady]

I dont think I have any pictures of the girls with their stockings, but I'm sure my Mom has several of myself and my brother. Time to make a call!

Thank you for the wonderful freebies for this challenge!

[dogartist]

Here is my LO using the templates and papers - they are wonderful Mars!!
Love these challenges - thanks for the super kits.

Stuffed Stockings (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152361.htm)

Amy

:santa1:

[Beachcomber]

Here is my stocking. Thanks for the freebies. :) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152432&cat=3365

[bekkaelynn]

Help!!!! I can not get these links to download, it keeps saying error page not available............what am I doing wrong, I wanted to do this one.... so I could join in on the fun, anybody able to help me???

Bekkaelynn

[carti]

This updated new link did not work for me only got the first template. I tried over and over again. Looks like I don't participate in this.

[MarsOlson]

The links seem to be working still when I try them. Perhaps the servers were just really busy and you might be able to try again. I will look for another file sharing site to use if you still can't get them. :)

[MarsOlson]

I reuploaded the files for those having problems. Links are in the 2nd post of this thread.
NEW LINKS HERE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20050)

[dagwood]

Heres another one from me.....[url=http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365when you wish upon a star[/url]

[dawn-in-nz]

Heres another one from me.....

Dagwood you've mucked up your link somehow, I think it should be like this

[URL="http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152490&cat=3365"]When you wish upon a star (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365when you wish upon a star[/url)

[dagwood]

Thanks Dawn-in-NZ, it was one of those days when the forum was so slooooow:eek: , I meant to go back and fix it, but I forgot, thanks for fixing for me:) .....Merry christmas:santa: .......love this place is everyone is so helpful.

[carti]

I managed to make at least one layout.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365

[webfrau]

I did it! Actually making the stocking was really fun. I didn't do a LO I did an envelope in which to put a gift.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152645&cat=3365

[omiof5]

My stocking is at Merry Christmas (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152649&cat=3365).

This was fun -- thanks so much for sharing. :santa1:

[sueya]

Here's my layout
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152688&cat=3365

[omiof5]

Thanks so much for the beautiful bonuses!!!! Thanks to Mars for the stocking and the3chickens for the charms -- it's very generous of you both to share your work.

[MarsOlson]

Posting bonuses sent to:
mindycb; nekobus; LoreneHill; scraplikecrazy; Ang; bethliz; cheecheongfun; dawn-in-nz; ToniNZ; KY Bumpkin; dagwood; katnapping; evergreen100; bentrdr; flrebareba; Beachcomber; dogartist; Vallie; bentrdr; evergreen100; dagwood; carti; webfrau; omiof5; sueya

Please let me know if I accidentally missed anyone or if you have problems with the links. I'm keeping my fingers crossed we don't have any more storms or power outs on the coast here!

[carti]

I made another layout. I didn't know how to use Stocking Stuffer papers and trimming. I got some instructions help from Mars so attempted making one stocking and then made this new layout.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365

[Ang]

Thank you so much for the posting bounuses. This was a fun challenge. Merry Christmas to all.

[~sarah~]

wow wow i just caught this challenge in time i am going to be busy busy this evening. thank you thank you such wonderful freebies you guys are awesome !!!

[PacificTonz]

Just stopping in briefly to say THANK YOU to you both, actually wanted to say thanks about a dozen times, not only did we get all those awesome freebies to make the stocking layouts that are filling up the gallery in all sorts of creative iterations but now we have two more fantastic freebies as a posting bonus - I love them and have had such fun with this one. Thank you both for your challenges this year which have been fabulous - l look forward to seeing you back here in 2007. Have a wonderful holiday. :tup:

[webfrau]

WOW! I've just unzipped the posting bonus - love the charms Ann, what a great surprise I was only expecting the stocking template. What with all of Mars' gorgeous papers it feels like it's Christmas already. Thankyou both for sharing your talents with us.

[bebimora]

This sounded really fun so I made a stocking to the Christmas card I already hade in mind when I started.
So I’m going to send this to my family and friends.
Thanks for a fantastic challenge.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152744&cat=500&ppuser=69422

:santa: :snowman: :santa: :snowman: :santa:

[carti]

I just had to try the Stocking Stuffer Bonus.Thanks again.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365

[Beachcomber]

Thank you, Mars and Ann, for the great posting bonus! This was a fun challenge.:santa:

[honeymoon]

Hi Mars.

I think you missed me for the posting bonuses and these are wonderful bonuses so can I get the links please.

Merry Christmas

[Vallie]

Thank you Mars and Ann!!!! Merry Christmas to you and everyone!! :santa:

[the3chickens]

Oh dear I'm waaaay behind again...:( Need to go out of town for the holidays in a short while and I just wanted to wish everyone a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

and thanks so MUCH for joining our challenge - you gals are all simply the BEST!!!

[dogartist]

Thanks so much both Ann and Mars!! Fantastic bonuses!!!!! Can't wait to use them :)

Merry Christmas to all! Have a safe and happy trip Ann!
Amy

:santa1:

[Veronica0406]

I am not sure I did this right as it is my first challenge. Had a little fun with stockings and holiday elements I have created.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152778&cat=500&ppuser=54253

[isshinryu_mom]

here's mine....
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152783&cat=3365

[cherebus]

I've been goofing around thinking I had more time, good thing I stopped back in here to check things out.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152785&cat=3365

[jhaddad59]

Here is the link to my layout entry. It is pretty basic - but I like it just the same.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152789&cat=3365

[MarsOlson]

Posting bonuses sent to:
honeymoon; bebimora; cherebus; isshinryu_mom; bekkaelynn; Veronica0406; jhaddad59

Sorry I missed you the first time round Honeymoon. If I missed anyone else or you have a problem with links just let me know!

[BubblyKori]

Here is my layout: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152798&cat=3365

And here is my stocking by itself: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152797&cat=3365

[janetklm]

Here is my simple LO for the Challenge.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152860&cat=500&ppuser=72626

And by the way......Merry Christmas to all of you!!!:santa:

[MarsOlson]

Posting bonuses sent to: BubblyKori; janetklm; JanW.

[janetklm]

Thanks very much for the bonuses.
Cannot wait to use them, they are really great! :tup:

[~sarah~]

Here is mine just in time i think i get confused with the time zones. I hope i have posted in the right gallery.

cc welcome and appriciated

Thank you so much for the freebies they are awesome you are very talented.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152869&cat=3365

[MarsOlson]

Very cute lo sarah. Your bonus has been sent. Thanks for joining the challenge. :)

[Noremacc]

Here is my stocking layout.

Brad's Stocking (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152878&cat=3365)

[createdbydigi]

I really had a lot of fun with this layout...thank you for the papers and templates to work with - they were awesome!
here is my LO
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152888&nocache=1

[mrichar383]

Here is my submission:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152890&cat=3365

[LindaNPa]

I have posted my stocking.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152893&limit=recent

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas

[iammom1011]

Here's my entry just in the nick of time...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152909&nocache=1

[Linda Rechtin]

Okay Mars and Ann, I got this in by the skin of my teeth right at Midnight, so it may show for the 23rd - who knows?
Thanks for a fun challenge...it really helped me to save these wonderful memories of my sweet baby girl .... when Saint Nick came!
Mars, your papers are all so fun I had such a hard time choosing which ones to use, and those stockings...you guys really outdid yourselves on this one!

Here are my linky's to my layouts.....

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152917&cat=500&ppuser=39317

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152916&cat=500&ppuser=39317

Can't wait for the next challenge!

[MarsOlson]

I have posted my stocking.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=152893&limit=recent

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas

Thanks for joining the challenge linda. Your private messages are turned off so I couldn't send you links to the bonus. Please email me at marsolson@shaw.ca so I can send you the bonuses! Thanks.

[MarsOlson]

Posting bonuses have been sent out to Noremacc; createdbydigi; mrichar383; iammom1011; and recksie. See note above for bonus to lindaherbster

Thankyou to everyone joining our little challenge! Love all the creative, beautiful and fun pages you came up with. Now OddsnEnds gallery looks all ready for Christmas!

Now I will do a random draw for the gift certificate prize and announce it in the prize thread.

:santa: :santa1: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL YOU! :santa1: :snowman:

[MarsOlson]

I used an online number generator at www.random.org to randomly choose a winner for the Stocking Stuffer Challenge prize. You are all winners! Thanks for playing. The winning number is #57

[MarsOlson]

PRIZE WINNER is carti!

Post 57 is carti! Congratulations on winning a 3.99 gift certificate to the DSP store. Please PM me with your real name and email address so I can send that out to you.

I made another layout. I didn't know how to use Stocking Stuffer papers and trimming. I got some instructions help from Mars so attempted making one stocking and then made this new layout.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3365

[the3chickens]

Our new challenge Year in Review Challenge (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=228702#post228702) is up! Hope to see you ladies join in again!