December Daily 2009 : Day Three

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Last year on Day Seven I used the envelope to write a note to Simon. It's definitely a tradition I want to continue from year to year. 


Of course now I get to write two notes. 


To Anna I wrote about it being her first Christmas and how excited we are to share our family traditions with her. To Simon I wrote about his current interests (legos) and how much we love him and love how excited he gets about the holidays. They are simple notes of love and affection. 


Here's a look at the two letters: 


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SUPPLIES : pattern paper: Art Warehouse (from 2008); small file tabs: unknown;


Here's the before image: 


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DAY THREE : Red envelope from Paper SourceRed Circle Number from Every Jot & Tittle. Scalloped edge along the top of the envelope created with the Fiskars Apron Lace border punch


Giveaways coming tomorrow. I will update my days 4, 5, and 6 on Sunday evening. Have a wonderful weekend!


DottedlineThis post is part of a series documenting the month of December 2009. You find out more information and view all the completed pages of my album here. Share your work in the Flickr gallery here


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  1. LollyChops says…
    12/04/2009

    I simply love how you are putting these together!

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  2. hannahk says…
    12/04/2009

    what a great idea - i love the presentation in the envelope. thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. Polka Dot Robot says…
    12/04/2009

    This is sooo lovely!

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  4. Stephanie R says…
    12/04/2009

    I included an envelope too so that I can also start this tradition. I'm thinking of having my husband write a note to our son, also. Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  5. Ali says…
    12/04/2009

    I should have Chris do it too - thanks for mentioning that Stephanie.

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  6. Molly Irwin says…
    12/04/2009

    sweet + pretty :)

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  7. Tina says…
    12/04/2009

    Ali, you are fantastic! I so love the things you do! Yours is the first site I read every day. Thanks so much for all of the glimpses of your life you share and for the inspiration! I am finally committed to actually doing the DD album I started two years ago and love getting ideas from your pages.

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  8. Sarah says…
    12/04/2009

    Brilliant idea!!! Mind if I copy?

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  9. Michele H. says…
    12/04/2009

    love this idea!

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  10. Leanne says…
    12/04/2009

    So fantastic, Ali! LOVE LOVE LOVE it. You are inspiring beyond words and I am so grateful to be able to steal these little peeks into your creative magic. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  11. hedwig says…
    12/04/2009

    Hi Ali
    always a joy to see what you've made and willing to share.
    Hugs,
    Hedwig

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  12. cinback says…
    12/04/2009

    Always inspiring! I am loving completing my own DD album, thanks to you!

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  13. Loretta Artful Yogi says…
    12/04/2009

    Best
    Mom
    Ever

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  14. Lori says…
    12/04/2009

    I really like the journaling to your kids - what a treasure for them to read during christmas' in the future :)

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  15. Carole Hepburn says…
    12/04/2009

    Love the idea of a journal note to your kids - great idea

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  16. Shelly Kettell says…
    12/04/2009

    Lookin' so good!

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  17. Angela Thompson says…
    12/04/2009

    Thanks for sharing. You've inspired me to write notes to both of my sons. Even though they are teenagers I think it is important for them to read about my feelings of them during this holiday season.

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  18. Loydene says…
    12/04/2009

    I'm thinking those notes will be the "longest cherished" memories!

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  19. Sylvia says…
    12/04/2009

    Awesome idea - love it!!! BTW what are you planning to do with the backsides of your photos of day 2? Are you going to leave them blank? Thanks again for so much wonderful inspiration here!

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  20. Ali says…
    12/04/2009

    Definitely won't leave them blank - most likely I will just add some more photos from around the house.

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  21. Angie F says…
    12/04/2009

    LOVING your December Daily!! I think this is the first year I have followed along day by day!! I want to do this. Hopefully I'll be ready for next year or maybe I will adapt it and do it now. Thanks for sharing! LOVE the red envelope punched at the top!! Looking forward to seeing the next three days!! WOW!!

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  22. Carrie P says…
    12/04/2009

    Thanks for all the sharing!
    Were you at the Beaver/Ducks game, thought I saw you in the stands. Great game~

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  23. Teri Lynn says…
    12/04/2009

    Thank you for sharing! I'm having so much fun with my project along the way! :)

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  24. Ali says…
    12/04/2009

    Nope - watched it from the comfort of my couch ;).

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  25. Amy W. says…
    12/04/2009

    This is such a great idea! I want to do this next year. Definitely not organized enough this year! Can you do a workshop on this in the summer?

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