A couple of weeks ago, Lain posted an illuminating tutorial on this blog called "How to create 4 cards in 20 minutes and keep your sanity." Alert reader Hillary Chybinski tried the system and sent her adorable results in to our Submissions email. And as far as we can tell, insanity was successfully avoided. Wanna peek?



"Okay, these took me a little longer than 20 minutes," Hillary said, "but what a GREAT inspirational idea to use up some stash." (Speaking of using up your stash, check out Hillary's blog today for a fun Christmas album inspired by Stacy Julian.)

Have you been inspired by something you've read about in an Ella eBook, in our Scrapbook Ellaments eZine, or on this blog? Please, share your results with us by emailing pictures of your project to submissions@ellapublishing.com, with "Ella Inspirations" in the subject line. We'd love to feature your work on our blog or perhaps in our eZine. But, above all, it just really makes us happy to hear from you.

And don't forget that we have two open calls right now for our Scrapbook Ellaments January issue. Read all about them here, and then submit your layouts for a chance to be published—and receive a free eBook if you're chosen.

Have a great (and grateful) week!