December Daily : Day One
So much of this project is about working with what you have set up for yourself (especially if you put the foundation pages together in advance). Each time I do this project I reminded how much I like setting it up ahead. I like having some parameters to work in - a bit of direction that takes some of that initial guess-work and decision making out of the way.
Remember: this process does not have to be complicated. I said that to
myself a bunch as I felt like I needed to add more. Documenting life in
December...that's what I am doing. Nice and simple. Made especially
nice by listening to holiday music while working. I know from experience that some days will be more creatively complicated than others.
HOW TO : Print out photos 6 inches x 9 inches and trim around the acrylic deco page using a craft knife (love this one from Fiskars especially for going around rounded corners). Add ribbon and strip sticker directly to the photo. Print out Holiday title & journal photo overlay, cut to size, adhere to back of acrylic, and journal. White pen defining the edge is the Sharpie poster paint pen (not certain it is available anymore). Black journaling pen is a Precision Pen in .03 from American Crafts.
It's hard to see in the photos here but there is a piece of acrylic
that is holding the journaling blocks on the front and back (it's what
gives the bracket shape that you can see on the photo page). The
journaling blocks are adhered to the front side and the back side of
the acrylic to hide the adhesive.
As of right now there is nothing on the back of the photo page. I plan to use that space for something on the 2nd. Sometimes I do the back for the same day depending on how much space I need, how many photos I have, etc.
Here's a look at the before image of the album for December 1:
[ Clear Scraps XL Deco Acrylic Page (cut in half + used the second half for Day 18); Ali Edwards December Daily Photo + Journal Overlays ]
Don't forget to post your pages to the December Daily Flickr group.
I am also excited to announce some additions to my stamp line with Technique Tuesday. New stamps are available from Scrapbook.com or directly through Technique Tuesday (or ask for them at your local scrapbook store).
Peace Joy Love : Scrapbook.com | Technique Tuesday
Everyday Words : Scrapbook.com | Technique Tuesday
The Story : Scrapbook.com | Technique Tuesday
Celebrate the season. Read more about the concept of a December Daily Album and links to all related posts here. See many more examples from participants in the Flickr December Daily Group.
LOVE those new stamps and that cute baby belly!!!
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Ali - this is so great! I do have a question about it though... In the before photo - the December 1st journaling block looks like it was glued to the clearscraps acrylic piece. In the after photo, it looks like it was on a seperate sheet. Can you give us some info on this, and a closer look at it please? Thanks
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Amazing Work! I found your website a while ago and haven't stopped in to post a comment..I guess they call it blog stalking..either way I am posting a comment now. I LOVED this idea..I loved it so dang much that I got started on my book-finished in 4 days..showed a friend of mine..then made her one as well. SO excited to see how it turns out..Thank you for the inspiration
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I'm admiring your energy. Not only are you pregnant, doing your December Daily, blogging about your December Daily and how you created each page, you are also answering questions in your comments. Wow. I think Santa's magic is on your side.
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beautifull stamps and beautifull book!
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Love, love them. I hope they arrive in Australia soon.
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Great start to your December journal! I'm incorporating mine into my 2008 'joy' (my word for the year) journal. Also love your stamp sets.
Sue
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Hi Ali
thanks for sharing and making the effort. Those stamps look really nice to me.
Hedwig
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Your stamps are FABULOUS! I've always loved your handwriting... and now I can have it on my own pages! he he
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score! i ordered your new stamps from tt as soon as they popped up! pleasssse do more! better yet, please create a set of stamps in your handwriting!!!! my h/w looks like the textbook, b/c i've taught school for so long. love yours.
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I am so grateful that I have somewhere to come to get inspiration and tips to help me on my journey to complete MY DDA.
Thank you, Irene :)
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I am so grateful that I have somewhere to come to get inspiration and tips to help me on my journey to complete MY DDA.
Thank you, Irene :)
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your stamps are superb ! great album !
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Thanks for doing this again. I did it last year and loved it. So I'm doing it again.
http://jennifermartinovici.typepad.com
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Thank you for showing us your lovely work and keeping us all inspired. I love the clear stamps and cant wait until we can get them in Australia.
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Ah your very good article and support! Also hope that the cause of you getting better and better every day happy!
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