December Daily 2009 : Day 18, Day 19
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One of Simon's favorite days at school happened last Friday: PJ's and a movie. I tucked the handout inside the page protector for Day 18.
On the back I adhered a piece of left-over wrapping paper I am using this year and the inside of a card that Simon brought home from school. Machine stitching goes around the outside edge. Letter stickers from Little Yellow Bicycle.
The back of the day before (Day 17) looks like this:
Here's the original for Day 18:
On Saturday we finally got our tree. It was a great little adventure. The biggest memory of the day is that Simon picked out the tree all by himself, insisting this was it.
For this day I wanted to include a few more photos so I created a fold-out section and added it on to the original background. Here's the spread open to the inside (each panel holds a 5.5 inch x 8 inch photo):
Here's a few scans of the inside panels:
And to the other side (missing the last photo because my printer ran out of ink):
The journaling documents our adventure selecting the tree and then the process of decorating. The cute little red accent is from Pixie Petals. The word stickers are old Wordfetti from Making Memories.
Here's the original for Day 19:
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post is part of a series documenting the month of December 2009. You
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Thank you very much for how you made this awsome Fold-Out Page!! I was also wondering how you did it.
I recently found this your blog and started cardmaking with my sister-in-low so I wasnt ready to do this December Project but THIS IS GREAT IDEA and I would LOVE to do this next year!!!!
Thanks for Dana too, asking about this Fold-Out Page! ;-)
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such a beautiful book. I really love your blog. ^^
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Hi Rebecca - we did not use the timer here - Chris was taking the photos :). I've never tried the continuous timer either...sounds like something I need to try!
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It really is a commitment :).
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I love the title "December Stories" - maybe that would help people get that there really does not need to be/should not be stress :).
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Hi Beth - it's a transparency from Teresa Collins. I cut it in half (too small to go all the way across) and placed a piece on each edge. The adhesive is hidden by the photo-fold-out.
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Hi Diane - I ordered that from Crate & Barrel :).
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I found 3" rings at Office Depot, but mine is getting so full. I wonder if they make 4"? Ha, ha. Have fun.
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Hi Debbie - I use a HP Photosmart printer that was right around $100. It's been a great workhorse.
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It is something I come back to all the time :).
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Hi Brooke - I am still a huge fan of using my square punch. Might just do that for a day coming up :).
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Hi Laura - "life is glorious when you take the time to look at it." Yes. Yes. Yes. This is why I do these sorts of projects - for me it's in the slowing down and paying attention that we see how really special life is...
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Hi Arrica - it's a HP Photosmart B8550.
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Hi Linda - thanks for the note. I did not make one for 2010. Just didn't have the chance this year.
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Do it Holly!
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Beautiful photos Ali! Love the one of Anna sitting next to the tree! And oh yea...that drink looks mighty tasty!! Care to share?!
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It was a bloody mary :).
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Yum! A drink and tree decorating! Perfect:)
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just beautiful inspiration Ali!! Merry Christmas!!
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Ali, Merry Christmas to you and yours! I'm always heartened by your posts and the lovely comments and questions you respond to - thank you!
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