Collage templates

I can see why people love digital scrapping, and I can also see now how quick you can churn out a LO when you have a ready made template. I have never used one before. I usually see something I like and try to replicate it. That takes time. Part of why I think it isn't real quick. But tonight I did one, a template that is. Sent to me by Sharon. She sent the wrong one, but I knew I would have a use for it with all the photos I just took.

So here it is, my interpretation of Sharon's template, it was fun and so very quick. Think I might need to get a little stash of digi patterned paper - but I don't know where to start.
I am happy with it at it will be a page done quickly. Not sure about journalling  - will work it out.
This is Noah's Christmas present from Santa, he has been asking for months for a rocket a graber (a bionic claw thing) and a real bunny from Santa. He is a little upset he keeps saying he only asked Santa for one rocket, and he got two, one that launches foam rockets into the air, he likes both but he is confused that he got more than he asked for from Santa. Anyway he is loving this rocket. It has four creatures that fit in the ship and they also have their own vehicles. Their mission is to protect the planet from the slimy Doc Tox. They look after the sky, the sea, the land and the snow. They all have sayings and do different things. Noah is enjoying learning what they do and asking questions like what is the Arctic, so I too am happy. They come from ELC. And the ship came from Santa and a creature from Andrew and I.
Noah was concerned when he opened it that there was no one to go in it. But as the day wore on he got more. One from my parents as well. The others came from Andrews parents and one from Andrew's sister. This was part of my plan, I liked the rocket Noah picked out, and I could see that it needed more bits - thus creating presents for others to buy. Hence me not ending up with too many other presents that don't get used. There was just one small hitch the shop lady told me the vehicles fit in the rocket too, I was thinking perfect self contained toy - not quite to plan, but pretty good, and they all fit on the one shelf. Noah plays with it most mornings and that makes me happy.

Here is another shot of Kate's doll house. Sharon said it was elaborate. It isn't really, fairly simple, and not all that big. It just came from the Reject Shop or the like, and is simple construction. It looks elaborate because of the furniture. I did the same evil plan for Kate, other family members bought a furniture set each. They also came from ELC. It is adorable and really well made. Cute little details like an island bench which houses a chopping board, rolling pin and a utensils jar for the kitchen. The lounge is complete with a flat screen telly, and a lamp with a cord you can pull (elastic). She also has a dining room, bathroom and kids bedroom. I like getting stuff from ELC and Kate has a lot of wooden stuff. I wait till they are on sale, and they have vouchers at catalogue release, just in time for Christmas, so I did a lot of coupon shopping. I think I might need to get Kate this for her birthday - it's too cute.

Anyway enough prattling for now, off to try another collage. Hope there are a few good ideas here.