our first guest designer of 2017 - Monique Fox ...

Monique Fox

I am a FT federal government employee.  I work in DC and live in Maryland.  I have a 13yo handsome son name Christian.  I have a 14yo beautiful cat name Angel.  I am a 47 y/o single woman; never married.  I am American (by birth), ethnic (by design), sweet (by nature) and loved (by God).  I am the founder of Maryland Scrapbooking Divas.  https://www.facebook.com/Maryland-Scrapbooking-Divas-153000828062345/  I am also a published Poet.  I was really into poetry before scrapbooking took over my life.  I am a blogger.  http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/ 

I love scrapbooking events in my life, family, friends and etc.   I love scrapbook manufacturers like Doodlebug, My Minds Eye, Bella Blvd, KaiserCarft, Bobunny, DCWV, Heidi Swapp, Echo Park, Carta Bella, Recollections, Paper Studio, PhotoPlay, Prima, and etc.  I love pretty patterned paper that I can do fussy cutting.  I tend to be drawn to happy colors like green, red, orange, purple, and etc.  I do like pastels also.

I love all things Caribbean.  Maybe I was Caribbean in another life.

I love to inspire others. I hope my gray layout inspires you to come and play along.

My Pinterest Boards
http://pinterest.com/moniquefox/

My Scrapbook.com Gallery
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=199877

My Crafty Resume
http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-scrapbooking-resume.html

My blog *Living In The Positive*
http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/

Founder of MD Scrapbooking Divas
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryland-Scrapbooking-Divas/153000828062345

Here is Monique's GORGEOUS layout with our theme of the colour grey:

 

Our challenge for January 2017 is:

To use the colour grey in your layout! January can be a very dull and grey month for many after the festivities, and those facing the harshest part of winter. Let's celebrate grey and make it beautiful!

Play along with any other challenge you want to join in with your entry for this blog :).

You are welcome to scrapbook pages of any size, or to art journal, paint, create cards, mixed media, or off-the-page work.  Whatever medium you prefer to use - USE IT!! We don't want to restrict your creativity. :)

This month's winner will be receiving A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM SCRAPBOOK.COM

 Here is what our design team did for us this month:

Alicia Redshaw

Anne Pennington

Eli Colavero 

Mary Bennetts

Mitra Pratt

Can't wait to see what YOU CREATE!!!