December Daily™ 2012 | Foundation Pages

Welcome to December Daily™ 2012.

If this is your first year I invite you to check out my December Daily™ page that includes links to all my previous albums. Some years they have been much more decorated in advance using a wide variety of products and other times they have started simple.

Just as in years past, these pages are just a beginning. This album will be built over the course of the month as I fill it with photos, words and products as the month progresses.

As with all projects I embark on, December Daily™ can be anything you want it to be. Make it work for you. I've gotten into a routine the last few years using printable daily pages that has simplified the process for me. I love having a structure set up in advance that I then build upon during December and add as little or as much glitter as I want.

I'm starting even simpler this year.

In past years I've included overlays for each day - this year I decided to skip that step.

For 2012 I decided to go with a 4x6 album (included in the sold-out kit from Studio Calico). I wanted something smaller this year, something to mix things up.

Here's a look at how I'm starting things off for 2012:

On the spine of the album I adhered a wood veneer tree (embossed with silver glitter Zing) and stamped "celebrating December" using  staz on black cherry ink and the 2012 December Daily™ stamp set.

I repeated the same tree + stamp on the inside cover.

My first page in the album is a clear transparent page (included with the kit). You could totally use any overlays for this, including ink jet transparencies or if you are lucky you might still have some awesome Hambly printed overlays in your stash.

On both sides of the transparent page I adhered a Heidi Swapp Disco Star and ran it through my sewing machine a couple times with red thread. Around the star I added some silver jewel embellishments (again on both sides of the transparency).

You can see the back is a repeat of the front here.

For the next page I used one of the chipboard pages included with the album. My plan is to add more of these chipboard pages throughout the month when it makes sense with the story I'm telling.

I used cream paint on top of the chipboard and then used the long number and sentiment stamp from the 2012 December Daily™ stamp set to create the diagonal pattern. I alternated Colorbox Silver Chalk ink and white opaque Zing and red glitter zing with the stamping. The outside lines were created by running the whole thing through my sewing machine.

The back of that page is blank for now. Most likely I'll cover it with a photo at the start of the month.

As an into page I used another of the clear transparent pages.

I used the "hello December" stamp + red glitter zing onto white cardstock and cut around the outside. I then laid that onto the transparency and cut around the edge (if I was to remove the red arrow you'd see a transparent arrow underneath).

On the transparency I created dots by painting on top of a 12 x 12 Doodling Template (Swiss Dot) from The Crafter's Workshop.

On the back I cut another arrow using green pattern paper and added a joy badge on the top.

For my foundation pages this year I designed a new set of 4x6 overlays that can be easily printed or added on top of a photo before printing.

I've been doing foundation pages using printables for the last few years and what I love about this is it takes some of the guess work out. I establish a base foundation and I build from there. Some days I just print a photo, add some text into the pre-printed 4x6 card and call it good. Other days if I feel like doing more I have space to play - add letter stickers, pattern paper, multiple photos, etc.

The 2012 4x6 December Daily™ set includes two designs - a top and a bottom (I mixed them up in mine) and printable PDF files in black, red, gray, and green.

The 6x8 and 12x12 versions will be available later this week. Please note that the 12x12 version does not include PDF files. The 12x12 can be easily re-sized to 8x8 or 6x6 if that is the size you are choosing for this year.

Here's what the PDF looks like when you open it:

I printed them out on white Bazzill cardstock (both gray and green). Even if I don't use them all I could slip some into Project Life.

Here's a little map that might be helpful if you are going with the 4x6 size too:

Here's a look at a few different ways you can bring these together:

The package includes PNG files that can be added on top of a photo before printing. It also includes a blank file (no days or dates) that I used in the above image to just stamp a number line.

Most days I imagine my pages will look something like this:

4x6 card in one pocket - most likely for journaling with a photo on the facing page. I most often do a spread but like having the option to do just one page too.

Above you can see that blank card again (included with the 4x6 set) where I just stamped the numbers. Lots of options here.

And here's a look at all the 25 days I've set up in advance, mainly using a combination of washi tape, strip stickers, small embellishments, strips of pattern paper and ribbon:

Again, a super simple way to set myself up for documenting December. Here's a quick video overview:




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  1. Michelle Whitlow says…
    11/05/2012

    Love your foundation pages...just started working on mine :) I'm doing a 6x8 album so I'm so happy that you'll be coming out with that size in the digital overlays. I do have one question though, I know you've shared videos in the past about how to use the overlays and I wonder if you could share the links for those? I also use the 4x12 ones for my project life & having a little trouble figuring them out. Any help in using them would be great!!

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    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      Here is a post from 2010 about working with overlays + a video tutorial

      http://bit.ly/8XUWN6

  2. Megan Renfree says…
    11/05/2012

    I love them Ali. Not overly complicated and definely up my alley! I can't wait for my kit to arrive. In the meantime I need to track down some of that awesome zing!!

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  3. Raylene says…
    11/05/2012

    I've been waiting to see this foundation . . . and one thing I noticed in the video was your voice! You sound very happy, which was thrilling to hear! Keep it "UP" xxxooo

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  4. Shawna Zervos says…
    11/05/2012

    Sniff! I was too late to order! Does ANYONE have an extra kit for purchase? I would be eternally grateful!

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  5. Bev Mascara says…
    11/05/2012

    I wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving. and would just love to win this special drawing.

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  6. Angelica says…
    11/05/2012

    This is going to be my first year following along with December daily. I think it would be easiest for me to go all digital this year. This is probably already covered somewhere else, but where can I purchase your digital kit?

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    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      These are all the layered templates I have right now.
      I will probably be making new ones soon.

      http://bit.ly/SNjbd9

  7. AshleyM says…
    11/05/2012

    Ali, I am super excited to start working on my December Daily album- thanks for the inspiration. The real reason I want to comment though is because I can hear happiness in your voice. I just felt like you sounded joyful or something. It is great. So happy life is looking UP from the past few years of change. :)

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  8. Christine says…
    11/05/2012

    I really like the 4x6 size this year. I made a commitment to myself to not purchase any new Christmas paper and embellies as I have TONS in my overflowing stash to use. I will be "shopping" my stash this year and I'm actually excited about this. I am sure that there will be cool stuff I have forgotten about.
    Thanks for your inspiration Ali.

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    1. Mallory says…
      11/06/2012

      Hi Christine! Last year was my first DD and I did the same. I had so much Christmas stuff collected from over the years, I didn't buy anything new, not even an album! It was very nice to see what a big chunk of my supply I had used. Enjoy "shopping" your stash! :)

  9. Helen says…
    11/05/2012

    Love it! As it's summer here in Australia I will be combining ideas from your summer manifesto album and DD. I struggled to fill my DD from a few years back. Focusing on both summer and Christmas may mean I take more photos and have more stories to tell. Love the simple layout and colours. I will start searching for an album ASAP.Thanks Ali keep it coming ;)

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  10. carolyn k says…
    11/05/2012

    it's funny how irritated I get when I see Xmas stuff go up at Target, but December Daily pages?? TOtally gets me excited. You're like a happy kickoff to the holidays. Cute one this year- I think Im more of an 8x8 girl... i did that 2 years ago and fell in love with the kraft, maroon and glitter combo you did.

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  11. Michelle says…
    11/05/2012

    I really love what you did with the spine and inside cover, simple and beautiful! I'm new to the scrapbooking and paper crafting world and I just looked through your DD compilation, very inspiring!

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  12. Monica L. says…
    11/05/2012

    I'm excited!!! OMG!!! Just a quick question, on the overlays, can you change the dates on previous version or I need to buy this years overlays? Thank you for the inspiration, can't wait to work on mine.

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    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      Yes :) On the larger size ones from last year you can delete the date and retype in the new date

    2. Mallory says…
      11/06/2012

      Great question bc I LOVED last year's and would love to be able to use that version in the future.

  13. susan w says…
    11/05/2012

    I love this time of year! I have been waiting patiently for you to show us the foundation pages. I splurged and bought the SC kit this year and I am sooooo glad I did! I love it! I can't wait for it to arrive so I can start to build my album. Looking forward to trying some new techniques too this season. I know it is going to be a fun month! I even bought the designer digital kit too!

    Thanks for starting this tradition for me - this is one thing that I really look forward to each year. I think my first photo may actually be one of all of December Daily's :)

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  14. Crystal says…
    11/05/2012

    Hi Ali,

    Do you know any other places that sell the 4x6 horizontal album? I have looked online after purchasing the set and now I can't find the album! Ugh. I was going to print them all of blank 4x6 white PL cards. Any ideas? Thanks so much!!

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  15. Crystal says…
    11/05/2012

    Ps: it doesn't have to be the same album, I can't find ANY similar album. :(

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    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      Hi Crystal,
      Here is a similar album From Prima

      http://bit.ly/YCFEfr

  16. TaraMcK says…
    11/05/2012

    Ali - is the kit in the SC kit the same as at technique tuesday?

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    1. TaraMcK says…
      11/05/2012

      you answered me on twitter thanks :)

  17. Nicole says…
    11/05/2012

    Love it Ali and thank you for the video! Always enjoy seeing (and hearing) your thoughts and process.

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  18. Theresa says…
    11/05/2012

    Wow! I love what you have come up with this year! I am not doing a DD but will be adding many of your ideas to my Project Life album. Quick question: I don't have photoshop. Do you know if the PNG files can be used in Picasa? I was hoping to use the 4x6 overlays but I think I might have to print out the PDF file out on maybe a transparency and use it that way....

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    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      I"m not sure, I've never used Picasa. Does anyone else know?

  19. Mallory says…
    11/05/2012

    I was so happy to read this post. :) Very excited to get my kit and start my foundation pages.

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  20. Kathy L says…
    11/05/2012

    I am so excited for Christmas. This year I will be doing my first DD and can't wait for my kit to arrive so I can get started. I will also be starting a new tradition this year with my son that I read on your web site yesterday from a prior year's post, wrapping Christmas books and opening them as part of the advent calendar. This weekend I will start rummaging around the bookcases to see what books we already have. One of my favorites is "The Christmas Star" by Marcus Pfister, better known for "The Rainbow Fish". In this story you follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy child lies.

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  21. Leslie says…
    11/05/2012

    Love your foundation pages Ali. I love, love, love this project so much! This is my fourth year doing December Daily. The sad part is I have never finished one. This year is going to be different. I am going to simplify and go smaller. I know I can do it...so excited!!!

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  22. ChrisyC says…
    11/06/2012

    Oh darn you Ali Edwards - just when l thought l could probably give December Daily a miss this year.....you come up with such a super cute and easy format. :-)

    Tonight l'll be digging out my Christmas stash in preparation.

    Really appreciate the easy approach and size. 6x4 albums are easy to come by - right across the world.

    ChrisyC
    Australia

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  23. Mye says…
    11/06/2012

    Love your foundation pages! I was hoping to do it this year but missed the Studio Calico kit. However, I might do it still - digitally :)

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  24. ARC says…
    11/06/2012

    Love this! I'm a total newbie to scrapbooking and DD, so I love all the details you've provided. And I can't wait for my SC kit to show up!!!!!

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  25. pearl says…
    11/06/2012

    hi ali, i saw that your email came across early this morning, but i waited to read it and watch the video until the boys were all in bed. OMG! everything looks amazing! thank you for your inspiration! i cannot wait until my SC kit arrives. i love how simple and elegant your foundation pages look. still turning over ideas in my head, but simple and elegant may win... so that the project is done. :) thanks again!

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