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This is my first December Daily 2015 Week 1 album this year. I am using the Simple Stories Holiday Planner.
Above is the cover of the album. I attached a piece of paper over the Kraft section of the cover, added a red piece that matched the binding, and created a tag using paper from the Simple Stories Claus and Co collection and added a sticker, also from Claus and Co. I added some snowflake stickers from my stash and some Close To My Heart silver shimmer trim.
The red planner tassel is from hautepinkfluff – she has the biggest, fluffiest tassels ever!!
Here is the November monthly view. I started my album officially on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving. I added some washi tape along some of the vertical lines, and some stickers from Claus and Co.
Here is the December monthly view. The number stickers are from The Reset Girl’s Jolly Holiday Kit. The big snowflake, snowman and trees are from Hobby Lobby.
The page on the left is a dashboard from Cocoa Daisy’s Document December add-on. The clear acetate with green circles is also from Cocoa Daisy, and I made the teacup from Cricut’s “Wall Decor and More” cartridge.
So . . . Here’s the first day – November 27 – Black Friday. Black Friday shopping is so much fun . . . My daughter and I have made it a yearly tradition. We get up really early (3:30 am) and hit the mall. The last two years my son’s girlfriend (now fiancee) has gone with us, and my other daughter meets up with us later in the day (not a morning person). We go out for brunch afterward and recap our day. It is the official kickoff to our holiday season, and something we look forward to.
The next day, I did my holiday treat baking. I made Creme de Menthe brownies, Chex Mix, Nutty Noodles (that’s what we call them – not sure if there’s an official name), and caramels.
Over the years, we have had caramel wrapping sessions, where all my children helped. It’s dwindled down to my youngest and my wonderful husband (yes, he can be . . . ).
After the first few pages, I decided to change my approach. I’m trying to remember that I’m recording the moments, not making an elaborate art project. So . . . from here on, I’m going to simplify my pages and write more reflections. Like most journalers, I hate my handwriting, but it is what it is, lol.
So . . . here is our tree. I made Photo Booth props with my AWESOME Cricut Explore – we put them in the tree so we would know where they were, not forget to use them in our photos, and they look pretty awesome in the tree, as well.
I am a tea drinker and I love my Spode Christmas Tree china . . . a sign that Christmas is coming . . .
These are mini photo booth props I made for my album – Aren’t They Soooo Cute????
A highlight of the week is when I pick up my grandson from day care – and then I spend the rest of the evening with my daughter and her husband. Yeah . . . definitely a high highlight . . .
I stole a little time from party planning this week and got a manicure – it’s a no chip – it’s red – it’s glittery – it’s AWESOME!! I love pretty hands, lol.
I have gone to the Lambs Farm Craft Show for 20+ years – it’s a seasonal traditional that I fight for – this year I had to take a day off work (a real hardship, lol) because we had a family party out of town on Saturday. I wouldn’t miss it!!!!
First holiday party of the year. Here are all the attendees – 21 adults – 9 children – 1 dog – it was so much fun seeing everyone again!!!!
This is our 2015 Christmas Card edition. Yeah – it was much warmer then, lol!!!
So, that’s my December Daily Week 1 – what do you think? I got caught up quickly once I stopped obsessing over making each page perfect! It’s about recording the moments . . .
Hey, if you’d like to see some of my other projects, check out my Instagram and Pinterest board, and I would LOVE it if you would follow me.
As always, I’m Livin’ the Moments . . .
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