December Daily thoughts

I LOVE the idea of a December Daily album.  I follow Ali Edward's blog religiously this time of year.  I've also purchased Shimelle's Journal Your Christmas in the past (LOVE that once you purchase it you get it every year after for FREE). In 2009, I set up the pages using up a Creative Memories album and kit I had purchased in the past (man, I LOVE using up old product).  It was completed fairly quickly after Christmas (may have had something to do with having foot surgery - I had PLENTY of time to work on crafty stuff).  My 2010 album is um, well, currently on my desk.  I am determined to get it complete this week. 

So, here we are at 2011.  I can't even decide what album to use.  What size, manufacturer, 3ring binder or punch holes for jump rings?!  I saw Ali had a kit for sale at Studio Calico (now sold out) but it was a bit pricey for my budget.  I've consided Amy Tangerine's mini book and Pink Paislee's wood album. I just don't know.  One thing is for sure, I am running out of room to store albums.  As for papers and embellies, I want to use up what I already have.

I have created a board on pinterest called December Daily Ideas to help inspire me.  I sure hope it inspires me soon!  So, blogland, I am asking for your help.  Are you creating a December Daily album?  What are you using for an album this year?  If you have made more than one December Daily type album, how do you store/display them?  Please share your ideas.   

ROAD TRIP mini album

The poor blog has been so neglected.  My plan is to pay more attention to it this fall.

Thought you might enjoy some pictures of our ROAD TRIP album I made. I downloaded Ali Edward's mini class called Scrapbook On The Road. At $14 US, I highly recommend it. I actually created a lot of the album before I left and took an Iris bin with me to store supplies. I did a lot of the journaling on the road while the memories were fresh. This is the first time I have ever scrapbooked like this and I LOVE the results.

The pattern paper is from House of Three called Daily Junque.  I painted (after being inspired by Ali) the light blue color for the front and back pages of the album.

This first page is actually a recycled cardboard CD case I covered in pattern paper.  I used Tim Holz's tape around the edges.  It was a great pocket to stick stuff in.  I love the pic - that is my youngest walking to the beach.

The backside of the CD case.  The Elvis stamp is from a scrapbook store called Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs, FL (wish I could of spent more time there - the ladies were fab).  The pic is of the family playing "air guitars" in front of Graceland.

I kept every little tid bit I could - receipts, cut up french fry wrappers, etc.  I journaled on the back of the White Castle cut out.

I loved picking up postcards to journal on. 

I did LOTS of journaling.

LOVE my new Fujifilm Instax Mini camera!

I used Tim Holz's mini stapler to include items as well as decor tape and a tape runner.

Found this photo op outside a restaurant in Siesta Key, FL.  The antique Vespa + Instax camera = perfection!

I used some transparency overlays - love seeing the next page behind it.

     

Me and the hubby - he took the photo and happened to catch our youngest in the background - LOVE it!

Probably our favorite part of the trip - parasailing!  Our youngest decided not to go at the last minute - the oldest LOVED it!

More items I picked up along the way.  We stopped in Juliette, GA and ate at The Whistle Stop Cafe!  Yes, we had fried green tomatoes!  The place looks exactly the same - hard to believe the movie is 20 years old.

More postcards.

Yes, I kept tack of our gasoline stops - thought it might be neat to look back on the prices someday.  On the next page I used transparency and made it a pocket page for receipts, etc.

A receipt from Cootie Coo Creations and Jack in the Box.

I made a highlights page - had to spell it wrong to get the letters to fit!

I wanted to list all the states we visited - a tag was perfect for that!

I added a glassine bag to slip in all kinds of tidbits at the end. 

I am in love with my little Fujifilm Instax mini camera.  I think it really added character to the photos I took.  I plan to make a couple of scrapbook pages about the trip and call it done.  I think I captured enough info in this little album.  Also, some photos went in to my Project Life album.  I wish I could remember all the different products I used for this.  I know I used some Papertrey ink paper and their stamp set Road Trip, I also used Technique Tuesday's Are We There Yet by Ali Edwards.  I used rubons, spray mists, tags, thickers, Tim Holz tapes, stickers - lots of stuff I had laying around.  I believe the front, back and several pages were from Scenic Route.  It feels good to use up supplies!  

Well, I hope you enjoyed my little album and it inspires you to create something today!



Still alive..

It has been so long - sorry!  Thought I would share a card a made a while back for a friend of my son. 

Stamps: PTI Game On

Cardstock: PTI

Pattern Paper: PTI
Ink: Memento black and grey

Misc: PTI ad sense die, circle punch





Dear 16 year old me...

Pinterest

Have you heard of it?  I think I'm addicted.  A few of my pins...

There are SO many inspiring photos of crafts, home decor, quotes, books, movies, etc.  Here is a link to my boards.  Have fun!

Water for Elephants

I absolutely LOVED this book.  I can't wait to see the movie.  This is a MUST READ! 

April 29.2011

Did you watch the wedding?

I thought the bride was stunning.

Presenting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge...

Bookshelf

I've been reading...A LOT. 

I loved Shelter Me by Juliette Fay.  It makes you laugh, cry, think and grateful for your life.  I am on a wait list at the library for her latest book Deep Down True.

What good books have you been reading?