December Daily 2010 | Keeping Your Eyes Open
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I've been keeping my eyes open for little bits of this and that which can possibly be added to my album in December.
In the image above I've got a coffee cup cover from Starbucks (not sure the wording on there could be any more perfect) and the bottom tags are from an early gift I receive from a friend from West Elm. Not sure I'll use them but they sure look cool. I've got a little bag of these goodies on my desk just waiting to be used.
Here's a few other things on my list to share with you today:
There's so much visual inspiration out there this time of year. The catalogs are even more inspiring than usual - I've been pulling out pages to put in my holiday inspiration binder (great posts here from Molly and Marta on setting up your own).
Working on a tutorial post for working with the 6x8 digital layered templates - needing to pick up some ink today for my printer to get some samples ready to show. Hope to have that up this weekend or early next week.
A thought I shared on Facebook + Twitter this morning: Don't stress if you album feels "disjointed" right now. Your own photos and words will tie it all together.
I absolutely loved seeing all the links to your foundation albums! Thank you for sharing your creations. I can't wait to see those books filled with the images and stories of December.
There's definitely still time to put your own December Daily album together. Go here for more information.
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I have an idea for using those cup covers on a small tag book to hold our favorite family holiday stories. . .everyone contributing a story to a tag and holding them together with bits of ribbon or a jump ring. . .
Hillary
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Can't wait for December 1st to get here, so ready to start filling my book with new memories. This is just a wonderful idea for the holiday season. Thanks so much Ali.
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Saved that cup cover too a few weeks ago...and I hardly paper scrap anymore, but it was just too perfect.
Haven't tackled a December Daily yet. Just still a little too daunting! Love seeing your inspiration though. Even if I transfer it over to digi ;)
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I am using the sleeves to hold notecards with story starter questions. On Thanksgiving I will pass it around and have each guest share a story. Thanks for helping me live a creative life!
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I am gathering several of the coffee cozys. They make wonderful gift card holders or easy holiday cards. I've used them different years, but I do especially love this year's sentiment.
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I haven't had a chance to put my pages together yet & am feeling very behind! I've been collecting supplies for over a month, but just can't seem to get started...
Thank you for all of the inspiration that you provide to us!
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hello everyone! add me to the list of people who don't go to Starbucks, but think I need to now :) I realized I had saved something though , and now I know where to put it! the front of a McDonalds bag said "spread the joy" and in the middle of the O was a happy meal. it's promoting Ronald mcDonald House Charities, but the word JOY caught my eye.
Great ideas here!!
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Ali, I'm a barista at starbucks, and when I saw the new christmas products and the sleeves earlier in october, I actually immediately thought of you and how perfect this one for wrapping up your year (considering that your word of the year was Story)
Cheers!
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Thank you for sharing all this wonderful inspiration, Ali. :)
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Hi Ali, this is too funny...I actually have the same sleeve from a latte I enjoyed a couple of weeks ago and i had the same thought "how perfect for my DD"...
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Hi Ali-
I finally got (most) of the foundation ready for my first Dec. Daily album, and wanted to share (a sneak peek) with you! I have to tell you, I am super excited about this project!! :)
http://landerson.typepad.com/snapshot/2010/11/dec-daily-mini-sneak-peek.html
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Handed my sister a couple of Starbuck's sleeves this past weekend and said, "Thought you would want these for your December Daily." She replied with a laugh, "You read Ali's blog!" Ahhhh...nope...I hadn't checked AE for a couple of days and the sleeves had been in my purse for over a week. Saw the sleeve and thought to myself, "These are PERFECT for the Dec Daily project! *smile*
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Ali,
It's funny that you posted the cup warmer from Starbucks...I've been collecting them for the past couple of weeks (yes, I go to Starbucks way TOOOOOOOO much), and I figured they could be used for something. LOL The DD would be perfect. I plan on joining in on the fun this year as last year when I wanted to, I was sick most of the month and didn't have the time or energy. But I'll keep you posted on my progress! :)
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