Have yourself a simple little Christmas...

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So here are the photos from the simple Christmas book I put together at the crop at Scraptacular on Saturday night. There are so many other things happening during the holiday season - can't wait to just add photos and a bit of storytelling to this book.


The inside pages follow a very simple formula. A photo will go on the left hand side page (I am thinking of going with enlarged 9x9 photos - or 8x10's that I will trim down) - on the right hand side of the page are 9 punched circles. I chose patterns that each showcased a bit of red - there are a couple Christmas papers in there but for the most part the papers simply included red. The same 9 patterns are repeated on each right hand side page - to add variety I moved them around on the page.


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The only embellishment I added was a sticker from the 7gypsies JOY sticker sheet and a star rub on from Basic Grey. I will be adding more stickers from the 7gypsies sheet once the photos are included in the album. I did ink the edges of the circles - some with brown and some with green.


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The album itself is a 9x9 from Heidi Swapp. I also plan on adding a few ribbons along the spine. The numbers on the cover (2005) are from a 7gypsies rub on sheet - I believe it is a newly released one. So very cool.


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So there you have it! Super simple to put together.


Also wanted to add in some photos from Scraptacular. Ever seen the girl on the right before? Can you believe she is stamping???? She even totally went outside her box and added a couple elements that go off the top of her page. I was so proud.


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We never have the chance to sit in on one another's classes so it was cool to have Becky there :).


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And here is me with Pam, the awesome owner, and Becky:


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And last but not least, the super cool AE tree made by Stephanie (she is sitting next to Becky in the photo above).


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  1. Kelli S. says…
    11/22/2005

    Glad to see you made it home ok. Love the album...great simple design. Thanks for sharing it.
    BTW, I accepted the job in Portland! So excited!

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  2. Jill S says…
    11/22/2005

    I love the idea of your Christmas Album ! So cool to see the concept of the Today You album -changing the squares into circles :) You're one smart lady. Might just have to scrap lift that one too. Did you know Becky was going to be there too? How cool was that. Thanks for sharing the post during such a hectic time. Welcome home.

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  3. Maureen says…
    11/22/2005

    You have *TOTALLY* inspired me on a project I have been wanting to do but not sure how! Thank you!!!

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  4. jen says…
    11/22/2005

    WOW Ali...you are so freakin' brilliant!! What a great idea for an album, and so simple!! Love the entire concept b/c it can be used for anything!!
    The pics from Scraptacular are so cool, but any place you can comfortably fit 40 scrappers has got to be cool!! Your AE tree is supa cute too!!

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  5. Holly McCaig says…
    11/22/2005

    Looks like tons of fun! That tree is just to die for!

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  6. Jacquie says…
    11/22/2005

    Hey Ali! Love that simple book! What a fabulous idea!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas once again.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Jacquie

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  7. Kim Bolyard says…
    11/22/2005

    Love the Christmas album even more not that I have seen it. What size circle punch did you use? Great photo of you and Becky...thanks for sharing
    Kim

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  8. elizabeth says…
    11/22/2005

    Gorgeous album - so glad to get to see it.

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  9. Raven says…
    11/22/2005

    That is so very, VERY cool. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  10. Linda A (elendae) says…
    11/22/2005

    Fantastic! Love the album and your photos and that AE tree is rockin'!

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  11. Jody says…
    11/22/2005

    Hi Ali...I tried to email you from your site but couldn't so am adding this "email comment". I have a daughter who survived a closed-head injury in a horrible accident. She's almost 5 now and just started walking. Anyway, I was referred to a radio program yesterday talking to parents with kids who have special needs. The person speaking had written a book- in light of having a son with Autism. The book and other recommended reading are listed here if you click the link...
    http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1023567&item_no=34618
    I just thought you might want to check it out. I know people are always giving me advice- so sometimes it's nice to get some from someone who actually is going through a similar situation. Love your creativity/artsy stuff. You are lucky to have such a great job! Ciao.

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  12. Chiara says…
    11/22/2005

    ooh very cool tree.

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  13. Lee says…
    11/22/2005

    Ok Ali it is stuff like this that you do that makes you so cool! Girl you are in inspiration. Such a great idea. Can't wait to see what you have instore for us when you visit Australia next year. (counting down the sleeps already)
    Oh look at Becky. How great does she look !

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  14. Loni says…
    11/22/2005

    This is brillant, Ali.
    Oh to step inside your brain for just a day & create...

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  15. vivian says…
    11/22/2005

    what a cool concept! and that tree! you must've been stunned seeing that one!

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  16. Flo says…
    11/22/2005

    such a fun idea for an album and like someone said, it can be used for anything! i'm using a HS 9x9 as a pregnancy album....:-)
    happy thanksgiving.

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  17. glo-girl says…
    11/22/2005

    very cool, and so glad to be able to see your creation...I am a visual scrapper!! Love it!
    and did I read that comment right?? You are coming to Australia next year?? WoW! I would love to find out more....

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  18. Rachel says…
    11/22/2005

    Luv the album...that's a must do idea! Very cool! Thanks for sharing the photos and such great detail. That's so awesome that Becky was in your class...that has got to be fun to check out eachother's classes when you get a chance. And lastly, the tree, man that is so cute! I did our tree up last year in scrapbook stuff...photos, paper ornaments etc. and can't wait to get it all back out again!!
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Ali! And thanks for the daily dose of inspiration!!!

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  19. Amy Zarrella says…
    11/22/2005

    Love the album....just wondering where you are planning to journal? On the circles, on the empty space around the circles with a white/metallic pen?
    I think I will be making one jsut like it! Yey another wonderful inspiration. THANKS as usual Ali!
    Happy Thanksgiving.

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  20. Lu says…
    11/23/2005

    Love the album, Ali. Simplicity can be amazing, sometimes.

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  21. Emily says…
    11/23/2005

    Thanks for sharing the album--I love it!

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  22. Deanna B. says…
    11/23/2005

    Thanks for sharing the album. Glad you could take a minute to post it.
    I think after I read your book I was and still am all about the square and circle punches! LOL : ) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  23. Janette says…
    11/23/2005

    Love the album Ali, so simple yet so divine. Love your mantra re: not making things more complicated than they need to be, words to live by this festive season!
    Are there two sheets of green card stock in one page protector (1 for the circle layout and 1 for the photo, placed back to back) or will you just use the back of the circle layout to mount your photo? Did my question make any sense?
    Happy Holidays

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  24. cindy says…
    11/23/2005

    Hi Ali! The book is gorgeous and SO doable!! Simple and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us! I hope you have a BLESSED Thanksgiving!!

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  25. Janet O says…
    11/23/2005

    WOW...fabulous as always. I need to know what the "backward, turn backward" quote is...rubon? sticker? came on the album? I need to have it!!!

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