December Daily 2010 | Cover Option Two Step By Step (+ Free Title Download)
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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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Thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for the download. I have now learned, when Ali posts a link to a product, and you like it, buy it NOW. Otherwise you are out of luck, or on a waiting list. Thanks for your inspiration.
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Thank you the download. And the cover page - love the simplicity of it with a little flair with the red stickles!
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Thanks for the freebie.
That cover is really easy to do, tanks Ali
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love them both - the other cover would make for an awesome give away.
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thanks for sharing and for the download!! You ROCK.
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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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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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Love it. Thanks :)
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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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Love this and the download...thanks!
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Thanks for the freebe Ali, and the cover page,love the simplicity!
From Barcelona, Ruth
Petonets xoxo
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Thank you for the download, its appreciated. Your inspiring Ali.
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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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Ali, you rock! Love this cute download (keep 'em coming!)... ;) Thanks!
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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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I like this cover better! Thanks for the download! :)
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Already printed the tags on white and cream cardstock. Thanks for the download and the inspiration, Ali!!
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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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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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I love that specialty paper! Beautiful cover!
Thanks for the download!
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