December Daily™ 2012 | Foundation Pages

Welcome to December Daily™ 2012.

If this is your first year I invite you to check out my December Daily™ page that includes links to all my previous albums. Some years they have been much more decorated in advance using a wide variety of products and other times they have started simple.

Just as in years past, these pages are just a beginning. This album will be built over the course of the month as I fill it with photos, words and products as the month progresses.

As with all projects I embark on, December Daily™ can be anything you want it to be. Make it work for you. I've gotten into a routine the last few years using printable daily pages that has simplified the process for me. I love having a structure set up in advance that I then build upon during December and add as little or as much glitter as I want.

I'm starting even simpler this year.

In past years I've included overlays for each day - this year I decided to skip that step.

For 2012 I decided to go with a 4x6 album (included in the sold-out kit from Studio Calico). I wanted something smaller this year, something to mix things up.

Here's a look at how I'm starting things off for 2012:

On the spine of the album I adhered a wood veneer tree (embossed with silver glitter Zing) and stamped "celebrating December" using  staz on black cherry ink and the 2012 December Daily™ stamp set.

I repeated the same tree + stamp on the inside cover.

My first page in the album is a clear transparent page (included with the kit). You could totally use any overlays for this, including ink jet transparencies or if you are lucky you might still have some awesome Hambly printed overlays in your stash.

On both sides of the transparent page I adhered a Heidi Swapp Disco Star and ran it through my sewing machine a couple times with red thread. Around the star I added some silver jewel embellishments (again on both sides of the transparency).

You can see the back is a repeat of the front here.

For the next page I used one of the chipboard pages included with the album. My plan is to add more of these chipboard pages throughout the month when it makes sense with the story I'm telling.

I used cream paint on top of the chipboard and then used the long number and sentiment stamp from the 2012 December Daily™ stamp set to create the diagonal pattern. I alternated Colorbox Silver Chalk ink and white opaque Zing and red glitter zing with the stamping. The outside lines were created by running the whole thing through my sewing machine.

The back of that page is blank for now. Most likely I'll cover it with a photo at the start of the month.

As an into page I used another of the clear transparent pages.

I used the "hello December" stamp + red glitter zing onto white cardstock and cut around the outside. I then laid that onto the transparency and cut around the edge (if I was to remove the red arrow you'd see a transparent arrow underneath).

On the transparency I created dots by painting on top of a 12 x 12 Doodling Template (Swiss Dot) from The Crafter's Workshop.

On the back I cut another arrow using green pattern paper and added a joy badge on the top.

For my foundation pages this year I designed a new set of 4x6 overlays that can be easily printed or added on top of a photo before printing.

I've been doing foundation pages using printables for the last few years and what I love about this is it takes some of the guess work out. I establish a base foundation and I build from there. Some days I just print a photo, add some text into the pre-printed 4x6 card and call it good. Other days if I feel like doing more I have space to play - add letter stickers, pattern paper, multiple photos, etc.

The 2012 4x6 December Daily™ set includes two designs - a top and a bottom (I mixed them up in mine) and printable PDF files in black, red, gray, and green.

The 6x8 and 12x12 versions will be available later this week. Please note that the 12x12 version does not include PDF files. The 12x12 can be easily re-sized to 8x8 or 6x6 if that is the size you are choosing for this year.

Here's what the PDF looks like when you open it:

I printed them out on white Bazzill cardstock (both gray and green). Even if I don't use them all I could slip some into Project Life.

Here's a little map that might be helpful if you are going with the 4x6 size too:

Here's a look at a few different ways you can bring these together:

The package includes PNG files that can be added on top of a photo before printing. It also includes a blank file (no days or dates) that I used in the above image to just stamp a number line.

Most days I imagine my pages will look something like this:

4x6 card in one pocket - most likely for journaling with a photo on the facing page. I most often do a spread but like having the option to do just one page too.

Above you can see that blank card again (included with the 4x6 set) where I just stamped the numbers. Lots of options here.

And here's a look at all the 25 days I've set up in advance, mainly using a combination of washi tape, strip stickers, small embellishments, strips of pattern paper and ribbon:

Again, a super simple way to set myself up for documenting December. Here's a quick video overview:




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  1. Beth says…
    11/06/2012

    What a beautiful foundation! Love what you have done with the cover. I am wondering what you used to adhere the trees to the cover? Also, do you have any tips for stamping on the cover?

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      Hi Beth,

      I used red line tape for adhering the tree to the cover.

      My only tip would be to just practice on a similar paper/fabric if you can, to know how the stamp is going to come out. Make sure you use StazOn for the ink.

  2. Jamie says…
    11/06/2012

    adorable! love the tiny, simple look for 2012

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  3. lisab says…
    11/06/2012

    Hi Ali,

    I love this project and have been doing it for the past couple of years. Not only is the album fun to put together but it inspires me to seek out fun activities and holiday traditions to document. The holidays are sometimes difficult for me and this project helps me stay in a happy frame of mind and provides the momentum to seek out positive experiences. It really has such a positive impact on not only my life but on my family's as well. I can't thank you enough for that.
    lisab

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/06/2012

      Love that :)

  4. Suzie Perrie says…
    11/06/2012

    Ok I have to admit I was really not sure on the whole 4x6 size, even after seeing your pictures. But I actually got time to watch the video today, and I'm sold! One less bit of fuss, so I can spend more time enjoying the things that matter most during the holidays.

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  5. J3SS1C4 says…
    11/06/2012

    I love what you've done with your album, Ali! I brought the 4x6 templates, and I plan on using a little 6x8 album with divided page protectors that have 2 4x6's in them, and maybe some standard 6x8 pages. You're album is always so inspiring, and I can't wait to get these printed over the weekend so I can start decorating them with patterned paper!

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  6. wholesale jerseys cheap says…
    11/07/2012

    This card books really catch my attention, for the Christmas tree and the Santa Claus, but the most important thing is that I born in December. I think I'll looooviiii it!

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  7. Laura says…
    11/07/2012

    I'm looking forward to the kit! It should arrive around Nov 20 (am living in Switzerland). I hope I will have enough time to prepare the pages & cover!

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Amalia Blondet says…
      11/08/2012

      I live in Peru, I hope it gets here before the 25th!! Too little time to prepare!!!! Have fun!

  8. Kate says…
    11/07/2012

    Hi Ali

    I have purchased the SC kit and loved seeing your initial pages so far. I'm curious as to how you will tackle vertical pictures in this format or if you plan on mostly taking horizontal pictures?

    I take 90% of my photos on my iPhone during December which tend to be vertical/instagrams so I'm debating whether to do a vertical or horizontal album, cant help but feel horizontal will look better, decisions decisions!

    Kate xx

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/07/2012

      I take almost exclusively horizontal pictures, just my personal preferance.
      But you can also crop your vertical pictures to fit in a horizontal space. Which is what I did for my 2011 album.

  9. Denise KC says…
    11/07/2012

    Hi Ali,

    So excited to get my DD kit and start prepping.
    "
    I just had a realization...I think DD brings out the white circle “love" in you... thinking of your overlay this year and that awesome paper you used last year... Very cool stuff!! Yay for DD :-)

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  10. Sarah says…
    11/07/2012

    Love your foundation pages. I'm wondering if you are planning to take all of your photos as horizontal landscape? I'm finding more and more of my photos are vertical portrait, and that's what's scaring me about the horizontal 4x6 album.

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  11. Inspired Life with Jess says…
    11/08/2012

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  12. Kellie P says…
    11/08/2012

    Hi Ali,
    I just downloaded the 12X12 overlays, but noticed afterwards that it only comes in black. Any plans to include white, red, green and gray colors for the 12X12's? Thanks!

    Reply 2 Replies
    1. Kellie P says…
      11/08/2012

      That was easy! Thanks so much for the link - and I learned something new today~

    2. Ali says…
      11/08/2012
  13. Amalia Blondet says…
    11/08/2012

    Hi Ali, I have a quick question regarding your 4x6 overlays. When printing on pictures, do you know if I can print the overlay straight on a picture, or do I have to add it to the picture via Photoshop and then print it. I ask before I usually do a photo swap with my family and pictures are already printed!!!
    Thanks!
    Amalia

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/08/2012

      You do need to have Photoshop or some other photo-editing program to add the overlay to the photo before printing.

  14. Lesley says…
    11/08/2012

    Hi Ali, really excited to see this post!! Can you tell me what fonts you used on the 4x6 cards? Thanks!

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    1. Lesley says…
      11/08/2012

      Thanks Ali!!

    2. Ali says…
      11/08/2012

      Bebas Neue.

  15. An says…
    11/08/2012

    Hi Ali,
    I really like your creations, they are such an inspiration over and over again. I really liked last year's overlays, so I'm going to stick to the overlays. Do you think I should get an extra set of Hambly transparencies for use in the future? (I still can get some in my local scrapbook store). Do you still have a lot of transparencies in your stash? Thanks a lot!

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    1. Ali says…
      11/08/2012

      I do have a nice sized stack, but I won't likely use them in the same fashion as I did before since they aren't easily available for most people anymore. I love them!

  16. MichelleGB says…
    11/09/2012

    Love, love, love the concept you have for this year's album and your foundation pages! So glad I jumped in and got the SC kit too! I have a really good feeling that this is the year I finally complete my DD - I always start one and always get bogged down in the details of filling a page or two with "stuff". I love the cards you've done for each day and will be getting those - perfect for photos and/or journaling! Simple, quick and beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  17. Marilyn says…
    11/09/2012

    Just received my Dd kit today and I am excited to get started. I like several others hope that this is the year that I will complete my December Daily. After checking out all of the goodies that came with my kit this is going to be fun. Now to get my foundation pages printed.......

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  18. Carla W says…
    11/09/2012

    I bought the December Daily from Studio Calico but didn't get an email with the overlays you mentioned in the video.

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/10/2012

      Hi Carla - not sure what you are talking about? can you clarify?

  19. AmyZ says…
    11/10/2012

    So excited for this project!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration, Ali! Just received my SC kit today and am amazed at all the little tidbits of fun (maybe I didn't NEED that Archivers trip this week like I thought!).
    One real question though... anyone else confused at the quantity of page protectors? I have less than 25. Do you glue direct to the chipboard for certain days? Any chance we could get more? I like to start on Thanksgiving since that's the kick-off to our holiday traditions and fun... thanks for your help or any advice you can give!

    Reply 2 Replies
    1. Ali says…
      11/10/2012

      I'll be mixing mine up a bit - figuring it out as I go :)

    2. AmyZ says…
      11/10/2012

      I did find additional page protectors online that I hope will work! (American Crafts brand)

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    11/10/2012

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  21. gscrapbooks says…
    11/11/2012

    This will be my third year doing December Daily and it's always my favorite project. I was so excited for this year I actually bought all my supplies in October. I've got my foundation pages complete and can't wait for the Dec.1. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  22. Elise says…
    11/12/2012

    Ali,

    I received my SC kit on Friday right before I went out of town for the weekend and now I am looking back at this post to see how to get started---every year I plan to make a DD album and scurry to get the supplies and that is as far as I get. I have a senior daughter in college and a senior daughter in High School so this will be a good year to document our time together. I have to laugh at myself because last week I kept looking at your photo of what I thought was the album cover and being perplexed because it was so narrow and I just actually read the words underneath it and after opening my kit I see that you put those words and ribbon on the SPINE of the book---wow what a DUH moment for me to start of my Monday----have a great week!

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  23. Heather P. says…
    11/12/2012

    found it! :) sorry to bother you....

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  24. Ann C. says…
    11/12/2012

    This is my first year doing December Daily and my kit just came a little while ago. WOW - there's SO much fun stuff in this kit! And I love the small size of the album. I get intimidated by big layouts but small sizes are doable for me. I can't wait to get started! I almost didn't do December Daily because our new house is still a big mess from moving in and we still need furniture too. I thought, well why bother doing DD if my pictures will be awful? The truth though is that this is our life right now, and so I decided that what the house looks like doesn't matter; it's my family that matters and the time that we spend together.

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  25. Tracey says…
    11/13/2012

    Hi Ali, I am loving the Simplicity of this years album and defiantly thinking this is going to more manageable to complete.

    I was wondering you said your using White Bazzil cardstock for the pages and wondered what Size you were getting it in?

    As I have seen 12x12 but figured wouldn't it be cost effective to cut 6 6x4 pages out of each sheet. In previous years I have bought the overlays only to draw out the lines myself.

    But would prefer to print this yr. Just trying to work out best way x

    Reply 1 Reply
    1. Ali says…
      11/13/2012

      I used 8.5x11 cardstock and printed two per page.

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