We were seeing what was still there after the new year, but especially surreal since the temp was 10 degrees when we left Minnesota. :)

That is such a wonderful photo, but what makes it extra special is that the color tone matches the paint and elements. I love the beautiful simplicity of this.

Wonderful photos, I really like rustic wood background, it's perfect especially with the plaid shirts & plaid wrapping paper. The paint & paper bits below the photos are just enough to make the photos pop. Love the titling and bird perched on your photo.

This is gorgeous, makes me miss the ocean, living in Minnesota I didn't see it for the first time 7 years ago, 4th time coming in 5 weeks :) Love the clustering in the corner and the seahorse is so super cool.

That photo so deserves to be large and in charge, it's gorgeous & I love the way you've framed out the amazing house! Love the stitching around the outside + your spectacular cluster.

This would make fabulous stationery for a Christmas letter. Terrific snowy background

This is amazing, I love how that photo is blended in and becomes one with the design. Makes me even more anxious than I already am to get back to the ocean. Your clusters are spectacular!

Well, I think the creepiness spell over on the right , whatever it says, works because this has a whole lot of spooky going on. That is a really awesome photo and the frame is absolute perfection.

This is beautiful, I could totally see this as a shadow box filled with your nostalgic Christmas keepsakes. I love the framing and the doily behind the angel and the two strips of lace joined by the cluster.

Well, those are some rather suspicious looking characters. Beautiful job of blending, I love how it materializes behind the witch with the sparks of her spell.

Wow! you do eerie really eerily :) I love the background and those ornate frames are perfect, they remind of when the tree frogs turn grey to match our deck, just like that gray one. Love the beautiful soft clusters.

This if absolutely spectacular. What a wonderful take on the challenge. You've used so many amazing techniques. This is going in my inspiration folder.

You are so sweet, Susie, thank you for your sweet encouraging words.

What a fabulous vintage photo, I love the color treatment, whether that is original or you 've done it, is so perfect of the hand colored photos of the time. your clusters are just luscious!

It was -9 when I got up this morning so this is a lovely respite. I love the photos split over 3 clipping masks. Beautiful cluster.

How could anyone look at this and NOT believe? Gorgeous, I love this magical nighttime gathering of friends. The pretty little cluster is the perfect embellishment.

That photo is absolutely adorable, and the frame suits it perfectly . Gorgeous clustering and all of the open space just makes everything shine.

That textural background is so perfect for all of the different habitats of the wildlife. Wonderful family photo of what looks like a really great day.

Your border is absolutely glorious! such a wonderful photo. Love the way you framed the journaling - Stunning layout.

What beautiful photos! I really love the word art, such good advice. Lovely layout.