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Free Digital Scrapbook Template: Ups and Downs

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Hello there October! Autumn is definitely on it’s way here (I’ve been collecting conkers already) – I’m looking forward to seeing all the gorgeous autumn colours in all their glory. The last quarter of the year is always my favourite to illustrate (Halloween, autumn, Christmas – I’m looking at you!) so I am hoping to get the chance to sit down with my pens and pencils and get creating very soon.

Many thanks to everyone who played along with last month’s Clustered 2 template, I hope you had fun with it! Rafflecopter picked Bebimora’s beautiful sun-filled Swan layout as our winner for September, please email me or message me over at The Lilypad for details of how to claim your prize Bebimora!

This month’s template was created by my pal Christa and is full of fun painterly washes, geometric shapes and awesome shadows! I’m really looking forward to seeing what you create with this one.

Here’s how the Creative Team used the template:

Birgit

Christa

Cindy

Michele

Jan

Sara

Stacey

I’m going to mix it up a little this month by asking you to leave a link to your layout in the comments so we can all visit your gallery and leave you some love! (Please let me know if you have any problems leaving a comment). The winner will still be picked at random – I will probably use the super high-tech method of closing my eyes and sticking a pin in a piece of paper 😉

THE CHALLENGE:

1. Download the free template below. You can use it as is, flip it, resize it, add to it – anything you want to make it your own!

UPS AND DOWNS TEMPLATE

(INCLUDES TIFF, PSD, PNG AND .PAGE FILES)

2. Create a digital layout, a hybrid layout, a card or other craft project inspired by the template! It can be any theme that you wish. The only requirement is to use Kate Hadfield’s products (your page should consist of at least 50% Kate’s products and meet the Lilypad’s gallery requirements).

TO ENTER:

  1. Post your page in the Kate Hadfield Designs gallery at The Lilypad.
  2. Stop back and leave a comment on this post with a link to your page by 11.59pm EST 31st October 2019. (Oooh, spooky!!)

The winner will be announced on the blog and over in the forums at The Lilypad on the 1st of November. I hope you have fun with this template, happy scrapping everyone!

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    Yvonne says: October 30, 2019 at 10:03 am

    First time using a template!
    Thank you!
    This is my page:
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/adventure1986.409282/

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    Yvonne says: October 30, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Thank you for the template and lovely products!
    I’m new to this and it’s the first time a made a page with a template!

    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/adventure1986.409282/

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    Lisa Jones says: October 29, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    Thanks for the template! Here’s my page:
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/_lovelyweb.409230/

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    RJMJ says: October 23, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    2nd Attempt At Posting…Loved The Template!…Had Fun Creating My Safari Layout!…Here’s My Link:

    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/kate-hadfield-october-template-challenge-the-giraffes-have-it.408591/

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    RJMJ says: October 23, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Thank You! For The Wonderful Template!…I Love Triangles!…I had Fun Creating My Safari Layout…I Switched The Template Up A Bit But The Triangles Are There…Here’s My Link:

    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/kate-hadfield-october-template-challenge-the-giraffes-have-it.408591/

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    Anneleen says: October 22, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks for the template and fun challenge. Here is my layout!
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/2019-04-13_feest-koos.408532/

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    Jamie Larsen says: October 21, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    I tried leaving a comment a little while ago and it’s still not showing up, so I’ll give it one more shot. Thanks for the fun challenge and template
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/drive-in.408481/

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    Jamie Larsen says: October 21, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks for the fun template and challenge.
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/drive-in.408481/

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    jbonnenuit says: October 21, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Lovely template! Here’s the link to my page: https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/in-all-things-of-nature.408412/

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    Christina Wells says: October 17, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Wonderful template! And Your Here Kitty, Kitty kit was so perfect for scrapping my photo – it is one of my favorites!

    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/tortie.407775/

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    Patricia Fisher says: October 16, 2019 at 7:37 am

    So sorry! There I am four times. It did not show up, honest.:-(

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    Patricia Fisher says: October 16, 2019 at 7:36 am

    I love this template, thank you!
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/color.407891/

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    flowersgal says: October 15, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Here’s my entry:
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/oct2019_khadfield-chall_web.407955/

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    Patricia Fisher says: October 14, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    I absolutely adore this template, thank you!
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/chomp.407832/

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    Electra says: October 14, 2019 at 1:29 am

    I love this template, thank you!!
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/chomp.407832/

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    Jan says: October 13, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    So much fun. Thank you for the template, Kate.https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/dakota_bucketlist_july2019_web.407828/

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    Glenda Duncan says: October 9, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    Thank you Kate and Christa for the awesome template!!!
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/sofies-1st-halloween_web.407508/

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    Sharron Lamb says: October 8, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    Beautiful template! Thanks Kate and Christa.
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/10-19_e-z-bikingalongjordanriver.407457/

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    cheryln says: October 2, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    I loved this template! Here’s my layout at The Lily Pad. https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/october-kate-hadfield-challenge.406352/

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    LynnZ says: October 2, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks for the template! Here’s my page:
    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/galleries/halloweekends.406313/

    Reply
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    cheryln says: October 2, 2019 at 4:14 am

    Thanks for another wonderful template, Kate.

    Reply

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