December Daily 2010 | Cover Option Two Step By Step (+ Free Title Download)

My second December Daily cover option is much simpler than the first.

I started with two pieces of recycled chipboard that were actually the back of this page of Anna Griffin pattern paper. Any chipboard will do. Cut to 6 inches x 8 inches.

Paint the chipboard with gesso or white paint on both sides. Cut two pieces of specialty paper (still working on a source for this paper - I purchased it at my local art supply store: Oregon Art Supply). I cut mine larger than 6x8 so that I could trim it after adhering. You might want to check out your local art supply store to see if they have something similar or use some other paper you have on hand.

Adhere the paper using gel medium. To apply the gel medium I paint it in an even layer onto the chipboard and then use a brayer to smooth the paper onto the chipboard.

For the title I created a circle digital element. Print on cream cardstock and punch (I used this circle punch).

Merry Christmas! I'm happy to share this fun little circle title with you for your own album. The file download includes a single PNG file and a PDF that includes 12, 1.75 inch circles on the page. They would also make nice gift tags.

DOWNLOAD HERE: AEdwards_25DecemberTitle

For a little decoration on my title I added Christmas Red Stickles inside the lines of the 25.

Adhere it to the cover using a tape runner.

I set a 7gypsies glass knob on the cover - it's not attached yet because I couldn't get the back off (really easy to do generally - it screws in after punching a hole with a crop-a-dile). I'm not sure if those 7gypsies knobs are still available but I know that Tim has some new ones here.

This is most likely the cover I'll go with this year. It feels nice and clean and simple - similar to the rest of the design throughout the album. I've been wanting to use this white paper on a project for awhile now.

For a full list of December Daily posts go here.


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  1. Cheryl says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks for the freebie! I love both covers. Cool effect for the first one but I do love the paper for the 2nd one. I think I prefer the first one for the cover. I'm going to try to follow along for this year's Christmas album. I already have my red American Craft's album. Thanks!

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  2. {vicki} says…
    10/12/2010

    thanks for the download---I do a seperate Christmas album but can totally use it---thinking about using it for tags for my gifts too!

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  3. Denise KC says…
    10/12/2010

    Love it. Thanks :)

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  4. Jodi J says…
    10/12/2010

    Hi Ali, thanks for such wonderful inspiration. I am going to do December Daily for the first time this year and am very excited about it.

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  5. Julie C says…
    10/12/2010

    Love this and the download...thanks!

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  6. Ruth says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks for the freebe Ali, and the cover page,love the simplicity!
    From Barcelona, Ruth
    Petonets xoxo

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  7. Peggy McDevitt says…
    10/12/2010

    Thank you for the download, its appreciated. Your inspiring Ali.

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  8. Carolyn HP says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks as always for being an inspiration to me, I love your creations! I like both covers you came up with. Thanks for the download, can't wait to use it!

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  9. Mary (Happy Now) says…
    10/12/2010

    Ali, you rock! Love this cute download (keep 'em coming!)... ;) Thanks!

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  10. Annette says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks for the inspiration Ali. I couldn't find any paper so I made my own with embossing powder. I usually don't have the courage to try new things. Thanks again, love the download....

    Annette

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  11. Milena says…
    10/12/2010

    I like this cover better! Thanks for the download! :)

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  12. Linda Mc says…
    10/12/2010

    Already printed the tags on white and cream cardstock. Thanks for the download and the inspiration, Ali!!

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  13. katharina says…
    10/12/2010

    Hello Ali,

    thanks for the last two tutorials - I'm already waiting for december to come! (;

    and thx for the download today, but could we please have a "24" - as we celebrate the Holy Night on the evening of the 24th! (;

    Lovely greetings from Germany
    Katharina (;

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  14. Sandi M says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks for the download. I really love this white cover. My mind is spinning with thoughts of how I can make my own similar paper.

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  15. Cristina says…
    10/12/2010

    I love that specialty paper! Beautiful cover!
    Thanks for the download!

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  16. mary says…
    10/12/2010

    thank you for sharing another beautiful idea!

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  17. Carole Hepburn says…
    10/12/2010

    fabulous

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  18. Jane B says…
    10/12/2010

    I like both covers, but this one is great in terms of simplicity, both in the making and the clean and simple end result. Love how it uses recycled packaging too.

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  19. Bonnie says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks so much Ali for the great tutorials and the wonderful gift. I love the step-by-step instructions. I think I am going for cover #2 for my design. I am going with a wild color option this year to challenge myself (integrating purple...wish me luck!). I am certain this color choice will drive me crazy but so far I am not having problems getting my supplies in order. I just really wanted to add a fun challenge and I was inspired by the Cosmo Cricket Christmas paper collection "Mitten Weather." I am also going to challenge myself to take my camera with me everywhere and snap away daily! I did this the first year I did the December Daily and I got the most amazing photos, simply because I was more aware of my surroundings because I had my camera with me all the time. This included one shot of my father's garden covered in snow with the moon shining directly through the terrace on one remaining dried red rose. Now I could not have staged that if I tried. God Bless you Ali and thank you for all of the inspiration!

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  20. Sabrina Kapp says…
    10/12/2010

    Thank you so much for the free download! I am really trying to plan now so I can do this this year!

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  21. Sarah Swann says…
    10/12/2010

    Thanks so much for the download! It will go right into my December Daily - making my first one this year. Your album is just stunning!

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  22. Sheri says…
    10/12/2010

    thanks for being so generous with your talents.

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  23. TracieClaiborne says…
    10/13/2010

    Thanks for the free title!

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  24. anne leglise says…
    10/13/2010

    Thanks for the free download,Ali.

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  25. debbi g. says…
    10/13/2010

    thanks for the download.

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