5 on Friday Witch

After a couple of days having my head tucked deeply into dozens of catalogs trying to decide what to put in kits for December, I have surfaced for air once again. I'm too dazed to know what to think about the December kits, except . . . they'll be great! I know there are some things I need to get to - prize wise - and I will, with luck get to them tomorrow. I see by the calendar it's Friday and with Friday, comes the five ingredient challenge:

• 1 sheet of cardstock
• 1 sheet of patterned paper with purple in it
• 1 sheet of patterned paper with black in it
• 1 set brads
• 1 set of flowers

As always, outside of a title and journaling, only the above items are allowed on your page. Have your layout linked in the comment section by Saturday night to be eligible for a Treat.

This little cutie only has a short time left here. But she's made several people very happy! She'll probably make a couple more happy, too. Who's going in the boiling cauldron today? Linda Richmond!! Linda, Congrats -- I have your information and you'll find a goodie tucked in with your next shipment.

For now -- that's it for me. I'm mentally exhausted and there's a tiny little guy here with three teeth coming in at once and he's not giving me a break. How come the baby books never tell you how whining will suck the very life out of you?! They really should tell you that. Really.

Keep those layouts coming ladies!! The work has been amazing.

I'm Here . . . Now

Man, you'd think after 5 years of doing this, I'd get used to the chaos that is shipping week. But NO. No, I'm not. I try to temper it, change it, plan for it, adjust for it, expect it and it just stays its crazy-chaotic process. Maybe next month. :) Given that I've found a temporary lull in the madness, I've got some planned Croptoberfest things -- I'll get to winners from the crop later, hopefully today; I KNOW you can't wait. First 5 on Friday. Now, did any of you try this for the first time during the crop? If so, I hope you'll play along today. For you regulars, who love this challenge, here are your ingredients for today:

• 1 sheet patterned paper with large graphic
• 1 sheet cardstock
• 1 alphabet set (any kind: stickers, chipboard, rub-ons, etc.)
• 1 set of buttons, must have at least 5
• 1 frame

Outside of the above listed items, only journaling and title are allowed. You may however, alter the ingredients to create other elements; i.e. the alphabet can be leftovers that you create a background with, the buttons could be combined with cardstock to create paper flowers -- but you can only use the amounts listed. The layout is due, linked in the comment section, by Saturday evening. Have fun!

She's baacck. . .and she brings great things -- Cookie Jar Treats! Who is she going to be tossing into the pot? Congratulations -- Angels Way! Please email me at lori@apronstringsdesigns.com with your shipping information.

With the cooperation of a teething baby, I hope to list the winners from the crop later today -- stay tuned.

Witch's Cauldron Drawing

The appearance of this Little Witch can only mean one thing. . .she's here to toss someone else into the pot. Who will it be?? Let's see: Libby Hineman! Congrats, Libby. I think I have your address, but can you email me to verify it, please? lori@apronstringsdesigns.com

Let's see, oh yes, the Scavenger Hunt Challenge is due tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing how you filled in the spots.