My Layouts for SS#3 and a Template Challenge

We just finished the Speed Scrap #3 at DDBN Forum. Whoa !!! Again, it was really really challenging or at-least thats how i felt !! I had no idea what i was going to do even after 3 instructions were posted !! But i managed to gather myself and get to business !! And take a look at the layout i came up with. Am happy with it. Not my favorite.. but certainly happy ! 

And what a turn out for the SS !! It was more than the last time (i think..) So many newbies too..  and everyone contributed to the fun. Am already waiting for the next one..

Among the other fun challenges at the DDBN forum, there is a Template Challenge too. And for this week.. Manda is hosting it ! And take a look at her amazing template..

And this is my layout using her template...cool huh??

So if you want to participate or grab the template...come on over at Digi-Designs by Nicole Forum (DDBN) and while ur there...take a look around ...we are hoping you could join in on the fun....