December Daily 2009 : Step Two, Part One • Construct

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Just a short note to let you know I am in the middle of constructing the interior & exterior parts of my December Daily album. I'm planning to have a post showcasing them on Thursday or Friday. 

Construction is basically the process of creating 25 foundations - the pages upon which my stories and photos will be placed during December. I am using the Prima canvas album as my base but I am changing it up a bit (maybe more than a bit) and mixing in a variety of interior pages. 

Most of these pages are simple. Some are just two pieces of pattern paper adhered back to back. Some are just page protectors with a number embellishment stapled to the outside. And as you can see from the photo above, there is some stitching involved.  

More details on all this when I have the interior completed. 

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Cocoa Daisy Greece event (where I will be teaching next fall) is now open for registration. Go here for more information. 

Technique Tuesday has a new website. Check out the stamps I have created for them here

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  1. Nicky from Canada says…
    10/28/2009

    Tell me Ali - how much fun did you have using wonder under in adhering fabric? It is amazing. It is so wonderful for making quilts, wall hangings and of course scrapbook - fabric things!!!! It is a wonderful product.
    Can't wait to see your creation.
    Have a good one.

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  2. Johanna Dietrich says…
    10/28/2009

    Planning to jump in on this one as I couldn't participate in your class afterall ... I really, really want to get things rollin' this year, so I felt so happy when the possibility of joining the december daily fun and having a "plan" to work with afterall crossed my mind.

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  3. Claire says…
    10/28/2009

    Have prepared about half of my pages this morning. Quite enjoyed it and has finally sparked the mojo in me again!

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  4. Tanya Gilmartin says…
    10/28/2009

    Yay! Ok, i am hoping on board. I skipped last year, but I am looking forward to doing a December daily again this year. I think every other year is good for me. I also find if I start constructing my album early, i get so into the Christmas season! Thanks for the nudge, Ali!

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  5. Sarah says…
    10/28/2009

    This is my year for this project! It will be the first time my children (6 and 3) have every been at their home on Christmas morning. We normally always travel out-of-town, but not this year and this will be the most perfect way to document this big FIRST for them.
    Thanks for all the inspiration and documentation.

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  6. Laura Anderson says…
    10/28/2009

    You are so inspirational, I can't wait to see the finished product! I work with ReadyMade and thought you may be interested in checking out some of their arts and crafts
    ideas. You may get some inspiration for your project.

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  7. Ali Edwards says…
    10/28/2009

    Wonder under is my friend!!!

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  8. C@rol says…
    10/28/2009

    Ali,
    Can you please tell me if you are attaching your numbers ahead of time?

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  9. Ali Edwards says…
    10/28/2009

    Love ReadyMade Laura - always cool stuff :)

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  10. Ali Edwards says…
    10/28/2009

    Yes - in most cases I do. Check out this post to see my "blank" pages from last year: /2008/10/december-daily.html

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  11. Ann says…
    10/28/2009

    I'm in love with your stamps! I have two of the smaller sets and they are so wonderful. Thank you for such nice work.

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  12. Angela says…
    10/28/2009

    I'm looking forward to seeing your creation this year. I'm so impressed with the work that you produce given your busy family and career; you are truly an inspiration to those of us that aspire to be more creative.
    A quick question about the stitching - I would love to try this technique on my paper projects but I'm intimated by all of the different machines and features. Any tips for a new paper seamstress?
    Thanks!

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  13. Chris H. says…
    10/28/2009

    I'm ahead of the game for once! I got my album all put together earlier this week...my new dell laptop was getting here so I knew I'd be busy transferring, installing ,etc etc...I have pics on my blog and the Flickr group.

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  14. Michelle B says…
    10/28/2009

    Can't wait to see what you come up with Ali! I have my cover done...but thinking about the insides. I am working with a smaller 7 gypsies album this year. Trying use what I have on hand this time around. Love this project!

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  15. Katya says…
    10/28/2009

    How interesting! Continue to inspire us. I can not wait for your creativity. Your actions are bright colors inspire us all ..

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  16. Cathy Skrehot says…
    10/28/2009

    Ali, your stamps are very impressive, and very inspirational. I can't wait to pick some of them up. Thanks for all your great ideas, you are such a star!

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  17. anna says…
    10/28/2009

    ooooheee! i can hardly wait to see the goodness you came up with!
    i caught the 'daily bug' last night!!! now i'm just so excited to start and my local sb store has in a bunch of new Chirsmtas goodies! and since i used up most of my Christmas eye candy last year, i get to buy new stuff!!! :)
    itching to get my fingers busy!
    as always, thanks for all the inspiration ali!
    a

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  18. Tammy Mellish says…
    10/28/2009

    Can't wait.. SO excited!!

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  19. Amanda N. says…
    10/28/2009

    Oh Ali-Greece!? That is a dream trip! If I win the lottery soon, I will see you there. :)
    BTW, I think I am going to use one of your TT stamps on my daily December album this year. Perfect space for telling a quick story.

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  20. Gayle says…
    10/28/2009

    I am doing this project this year and cannot wait until Saturday morning to work on it! Thanks for the inspiration to start EARLY!

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  21. Mary Lib says…
    10/28/2009

    I'm going to Greece !!!!!! At least I think I am. I put it my deposit last night and got a confirmation.It was 1:00 am Florida time and nobody was awake here for me to shout it out to --- then I had to go to bed.!! ....I'm so excited...looking forward to spending some time with you and soaking up some inspiration. ~~ Mary Lib

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  22. nicole petersen says…
    10/28/2009

    i have been stalking the tt's website looking for their next release! i hope there are new ones out by you! but, the links dont work. can you help a girl with a bit of a stamping problem?

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  23. Angie in Japan says…
    10/28/2009

    This will be my first time to make a December Daily Album. I'm SUPER excited. I'm going to get all my things gathered this weekend and start the process. Wish me luck!

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  24. Jenni Hufford says…
    10/28/2009

    I am doing December Daily this year for the first time! I have admired your DD projects for the last two years and decided to join in the fun! Just pulled my christmas stuff out and ordered my book today! YAY! Can't wait!

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  25. Andrea Yancey says…
    10/28/2009

    I downloaded your December Daily Journaling Overlays last might and I'm printing them out as I type this (I'm not a digi scrapper yet, but you've inspired me to branch that way. There are some awesome, printable digi accents out there!) Can't wait to see your finished product!

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