My December Daily....

all complete and ready to go!

I have always wanted to participate in Ali's December Daily but have never gotten my stuff together and made it happen. I was determined this year though so with a Saturday to myself this weekend I knew I had a total of 7 hours to make it happen! I spent a little prep time throughout the week designing the playing card numbers that I had envisioned and papers in the color scheme I wanted and then gathered all of my embellishments. This way I would have everything ready when I had an empty house. Can you tell I don't have that very often so I had to make every moment count?!

Here are a few things I started with:

I designed eight papers in a very neutral black, cream, and greige color scheme as well as 28 playing cards, numbers 1-25 and then three blank cards. Then throughout the week I gathered things that I felt would work within this color scheme and threw them in a bowl on my table so that I would be ready to create!

First thing Saturday morning I hit Hobby Lobby to find an album to house my project in. I wanted something premade and easy. I could have made a junk journal or my own mini book but I truly did want something easy that I could finish in a day so I opted for a premade album. I scored at Hobby Lobby and found a paper studio leather 8x8 album in black that was on sale for 40% off so it ended up being $8.00 and had 20 page protectors inside.

Here is what I came up with:

 

I know that I need to be realistic with myself about this project and in order for me to stick with it and actually document something each day some might only be a photo or some might be ticket stubs or even receipts for gift purchases made that day. I am ok with that though so an 8x8 album was a perfect size for me. Not too overwhelming but large enough to add photos if I have them.

I used some of my new favorite products which I will post more details about throughout the week. Here is the kit if you are interested in making your own. The playing cards are a fun size and I printed them out in varying sizes for my completed book. 

 

What are you creating this week? Or are you just frantically cleaning and preparing for Thanksgiving? I am taking the easy way out this year and we are all going to descend upon my sister-in-law's home...she is a gourmet cook so there will be great food and no mess to clean up. Perfect!

Comments

[rolin]

Hi Janet, this looks gorgeous! Wish you the rest and time to fill it up with beautiful holiday memories!

[Sheila H Miller]

I love this Janet. I am just going to add a little darker turquoise ribbon and a little red, just to change up a bit. It is beautiful! Happy Holidays!

[Rebecca Cross]

TOtally gorgeous as always!!!

[Danee Kaplan]

Ironically I have never heard of this December Daily before. Last night I hit about 4 blogs that showcased their albums then today I head to your new post and WHAM there it is again. Guess I gotta jump on the train too. Love what you made.

[patty]

beautyFULL...
(every year i too want to do a december daily...and fall short! this year i started the l.o. so we shall see...)
xoxo...
~p

[Nancy Wyatt]

Lovely!

[Rebecca]

This is beautiful, Janet! I am desperately trying to get ready for our big dinner on Thursday, but I'm trying to temper it with creative breaks too. I feel I'm much more productive if I keep my creative side working too! :)

[Keely]

absolutely gorgeous!! I love the black and white and the textured papers. you've outdone yourself. again!!

[elisa]

simply gorgeous!

[Carolyn]

Has anyone ever told you that you completely ROCK!

[Jen]

I have to say, one of the most gorgeous December Dailys I have ever seen!

[Shari K]

BEAUTIFUL!