December Daily® 2020 | Story Seven

Welcome to  December Daily® 2020 | Story Seven.

Today's story uses the prompt "December is..." It's a simple way to organize thoughts you might have in your head + heart about what December means to you. I loved creating a full page stamped background (and continuing that on the backside of the die cut). 

Let's start with the process video:

Here's a look at my page via images: 

In Product Play 4 I set up this Decemeber Die Cut (physical version sold out / digital version available here) as one of my foundation pages and played with paint + a star stenciltexture paste. This die cut is generic enough that it can be used to support all kinds of different stories in your project. I decided to pair it with the prompt "December is..."

To begin my storytelling I started with a 6x8 piece of white cardstock. On top of that I used the December Daily® 6x8 Alpha Stamp SetPendleton Ink to stamp/create a full page background. For my background I stamped out "December is" and one or two other words and then added my longer journaling to a simple white background card. I cut out a pocket from a page protector + adhered it to my stamped background using red line tape. A couple chipboard stars and one of the rectangle pleather pieces from the Main Kit finish off this page. 

On the back of the die cut "December" I used St. Helens ink to repeat stamp "December" to create a pattern/texture similar to the main page. 

Along the edge of my stamped page I stitched one of the December Daily® Half-Circle Fabric Phrases. I love how it looks both behind the stencil page and how the stitching turned out. 

As I sat at my computer and typed up my journaling I felt a little like I was writing a poem. I love the simplicity of starting each sentence with "December is..." and seeing what comes out of my head and heart as I'm writing. For this one I wanted to include both the awesome + the challenging pieces. 

Before settling on the plain white background for my journaling I played around with printing on top of the "stamped-off" (how I clean stamps sometimes) pattern/texture and on a leftover Gelli plate print I made for the Product Play 4 workshop. There isn't a right or a wrong - it's just fun to try some things out and see which one feels best in the moment. 

My stamped off pattern before running it through the printer. 

I also did end up adding a photo to the back of my journaling card. I had a close up of one of my poinsettias and used that for today. You can always include longer journaling on the back or pattern paper or just leave it blank. 

SPECIFIC SUPPLIES

BASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS

SHARE YOUR STORY #7

You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 7 vs. a general blog address link.

Shop This Post

Related Posts

Sign in or sign up to comment.

16 thoughts

  1. KProffitt says…
    12/07/2020

    I just love that stamped background. Now I need those stamps. Yup. Going to sign up for the restock and cross my fingers! P.S. That holly jolly holiday music in your videos makes me SO happy!

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/08/2020

      It's been really fun adding that in!

  2. mshanhun says…
    12/08/2020

    I just love that December Die cut. The mixed media look is lovely :)

    Here's my day 7 https://digitalscrapbookinghq.com/december-down-under-day-7-laurens-housewarming/

    Reply 0 Replies
  3. ChrisyC says…
    12/08/2020

    Gosh you nailed December with that last sentence. You’ve articulated my experience perfectly.
    Great journaling prompt Ali.

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/08/2020

      Thank you!

  4. Pepierre says…
    12/08/2020
    Reply 0 Replies
  5. Maxpuppy says…
    12/08/2020

    I love that 'December is ...' journaling - I may have to borrow your idea!
    I have days 1-5 here: https://thiswestlondonlife.com/2020/12/08/december-daily-2020-manifesto-and-days-1-5/

    Reply 0 Replies
  6. DebbiG says…
    12/08/2020

    That journaling is spot on!
    Does the die cut feel fragile when painted?

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/08/2020

      Nope - it feels sturdy with all the paint!

  7. clwil says…
    12/08/2020

    HI Ali, love the stamping, will you be adding a number for the day to this layout?

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/08/2020

      I don't think so. I'm okay with some of them not having a number.

  8. kislanykim says…
    12/09/2020

    You are SUCH a good writer, Ali. That really is a poem.

    Reply 0 Replies
  9. virginiegoujon says…
    12/12/2020

    Love this prompt! So good!

    Here's my Dec7 : https://www.instagram.com/p/CIsx8weA_5k/

    Reply 0 Replies
  10. adawson816 says…
    12/15/2020

    Here’s the link to my Day 7 video! https://youtu.be/7FHY0LYcCzY

    Reply 0 Replies
  11. sophikins says…
    12/31/2020

    Hope those stamps become available again!!

    Reply 0 Replies
  12. Nicola327 says…
    01/04/2021

    This is my first time trying December Daily and I really loved this prompt. I did a "December Is" page that looks nothing like this one but might be my favorite in my book. :)

    Reply 0 Replies

Sign in or sign up to comment.