it's all in the details: 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

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

Posted by: rolin | November 21, 2011 at 07:57 AM

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!

Posted by: Sheila H Miller | November 21, 2011 at 09:03 AM

TOtally gorgeous as always!!!

Posted by: Rebecca Cross | November 21, 2011 at 09:07 AM

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.

Posted by: Danee Kaplan | November 21, 2011 at 09:11 AM

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

Posted by: patty | November 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM

Lovely!

Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | November 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

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! :)

Posted by: Rebecca | November 21, 2011 at 02:11 PM