December Daily® 2014 | Inside The Kit Video + Overlays + Printables
Tags:
Ah my friends, it's getting closer!
As many of you have noticed I'm getting going on this project a lot later than I have in previous years. It's definitely not my first choice, and there are a number of different reasons for that, some within my control and some out of it (read below for a shipping update).
As always December Daily® for me is about capturing one story per day from December 1 through December 25th. I love focusing on the words and the photos, looking for things to capture via my lens (especially things that twinkle and sparkle - oh, I can't wait for those twinkle lights), finding things to be thankful for in the middle of the mess, capturing Simon and Anna's joy, and reflecting on this past year. I love that this is an album that can hold all those stories.
While I wait for my full kit with the album to arrive here's what I'm working on:
1. Re-reading my past December Daily® posts and reflecting (you can see the albums in one place here and you can read all the past posts here). What did I love? What do I want to do again and what do I want to skip? How can I simplify or how can I tell more if that's my intent this year? I think having a general awareness of the stories you want to capture is a great way to being this process and something to keep in mind throughout the month.
2. Listen to this fun podcast: The Scrap Gals Podcast With Tiffany And Tracie. Katie and I listened to this the other day and it was so great and we were laughing right along with Tiffany and Tracie throughout - full of history and thoughts and tips about this project.
3. Listen to Christmas music. Katie and I haven't started playing it in the office yet - which is unusual for us. But I think this will be the week we start.
4. Gather up supplies you think you might be playing with in December and corral them into one place. I'm gathering things like gold embossing glitter and red embossing powder (always), white or cream paint, pens, etc.
5. Print out any printable cards you might be including. Read below for information on my 2014 sets.
Here's a look at all the fun things that should be on their way to you very soon if you've ordered the kit this year:
December Daily® 2014 Kit from Ali Edwards on Vimeo.
So many fun things that I can't wait to start playing with - especially those big gold letters, the masking tape and the stamps.
PRINTABLES + OVERLAYS
In addition I've got my annual packages of digital overlays and printables now available for those of you who like to incorporate those into your albums.
This year I've included 6x8, 4x6, and 3x4 - sold in individual packages - as well as offering a combo pack for the first time that includes all three sizes. Each package includes 31 individual PNG files for each day in December + easy to print PDF's in black, gray and red. For 2014 I decided to go back to one of my favorite overlay designs and have updated it to correspond to 2014 dates. What's cool about these overlays is that you can also use them for different times of the year simply by erasing/removing/covering up the day of the week.
I'll have some new layered templates and additional holiday themed items up next week.
KIT SHIPPING UPDATE
If you have purchased the December Daily® kit, please check your email today for a shipping update.
It has always been our intention that this kit arrive to you in time to begin working on it before December arrives.
Unfortunately we are experiencing a delay with the albums as they are stuck in customs in LA and we are waiting for them to be released. Please know that these were initially slated for arrival to the warehouse in October.
As you can imagine, we are seriously unhappy with this situation and we are doing everything in our power to get these kits and albums to you (including exploring a variety of options to make that happen). Your patience as we assess the best path forward is greatly appreciated.
Because this is supposed to be a really fun, joy-filled positive experience.
If you have additional questions or issues related to your order (such as wanting it shipped to a different location) or would like other accommodations please start a conversation with Customer Service.
Hoping to have it in your hands very soon!
Comments
Sign in or sign up to comment.
165 comments
Ali - thanks so much for mentioning our podcast!!! That made our day!
Replies to TracieClaiborne
It was seriously so great.
I agree! I enjoyed the podcast SO much - love all of the laughter and could totally relate to some of the reasons why projects go unfinished. I'm so glad you linked to The Scrap Gals podcast Ali!
Just got finished listening and loved it! Will definitely be listening to it again over the next week or so. Thank you! <3
Maggie
Sign in or sign up to reply.
As an Aussie, the thoughtfulness is beautiful. How kind that some people would offer to delay their order so that someone else may receive it faster! Living in Australia, it is often a part of life that things take quite a while to get here. Most things from the U.S. take about 1 month. Some things a little quicker, some a little slower. I am incredibly lucky to be able to call Australia home & have the opportunity to purchase these products. The wait for them just makes it so much more exciting!
Replies to jheckenb
I thought that was really nice as well - thank you for commenting.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I'm so excited to participate in December Daily for the first time this year! Ali, this year has been a year of many firsts...with you! Hello Story, OLW, WITL, Lense of Joy, and now DD! Thank you so much for your wonderful content and inspiration! I will wait ever so patiently for my DD kit :) --Desiree
Replies to desilei
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Hi Ali,
Just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for getting involved and helping to sort out the DD shipping problem. I was one of the more vocal commenters over at the SC site and I was very very upset. I do, however, want you to know that your efforts to do the best you can to make this situation right is GREATLY appreciated.
Susan
Replies to nusasb
Thank you Susan.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Yay!! Just received a shipping notification! MY DD kit is on the way :) So looking forward to this project. Love all you are doing Ali!
Replies to Smylee87
Are you sure it's for your DD? I also just received a shipping notification but it's for my Story Stamp set...
I received two shipping emails today. One for story stamp and one just a bit ago for DD!!
Yep...both story stamp and DD have shipped!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
This is my first year ordering the kit and while I'm a little disappointed that it won't arrive sooner, I'm not sweating it because chances are I'm likely going to have no time to work on the album until the holidays are over anyway and in the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal. Don't sweat the small stuff. Thanks for everything you do Ali. Can't wait to get my hands on the goodies. :)
Replies to aprilch
Love your attitude - and I get it, all around ;)
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I live in New Zealand, so I'm used to things taking a while to arrive. Your video made me so excited that I have planned out my December Daily on paper! I have pretty much figured out what to put in most of the pockets on most of the days, so when the kit arrives I should be able to put my base pages together straight away. Yay! I love the designs on your papers - and was very excited to see that the large '25' page is gold foil! I didn't notice that in the photos :)
Replies to jessah
Thank you for your understanding. I'm starting to get excited :).
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I haven't ordered my kit yet. I am a little bummed by the news. Is there a possibility of having the kit shipped and the album shipped later? I know extra postage and all, but this may be a helpful solution.
Replies to shawnaz
Hi - please start a conversation with customer service and they can get you set up (we began shipping kits yesterday to people who had ordered domestically without the albums - those will be shipped once they arrive in the warehouse). https://aliedwards.com/contact/new
I just read the comments where so many have received their kits. So glad! I thank you for your attention to detail and not only for sharing your stories, but inspiring us to share as well. I will order my kit immediately!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
So excited to see the cute goodies in the kit and about beginning another December Daily! Love it, Ali!
Replies to carringtonl
Thanks!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Just came across this calendar and looked at today's entry--it ended with great questions to reflect on about what holiday activities we did and how we felt about them last year, and how they could be more intentional about approaching activities this year. Seems like it goes well with planning for Dec. Daily as well as through the month, prompting reflections & stories to document in the album. Shortening the link but it's to the Center for a New American Dream "Simplify the Holidays" calendar. http://tinyurl.com/p94p6ba
Replies to ktber
Great link .. Thank you!
That's really cool - thanks for the link.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Very nice email sent this morning with a solution to the shipping situation. I am glad the team came to this conclusion. Looking forward to working on my DD later this week. : )
Replies to Kimmie
Happy to make you happier!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Thank you so much for the digital combo pack this year, Ali! I have already purchased it and look forward to using it. My album has never been just one page size, so this will be perfect for me to pick and choose what I want as I go along. I love the large, open font you chose for the numbers. I envision myself painting/coloring/decorating those. :) Thank you for all of your inspiration, Ali.
Replies to belindascraps
You are welcome! Thanks for the support!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Thank you Ali for keeping us up to speed on our packages - I have to say I could tell by your writing that you have been getting some "heat" - which makes me sad. You and Katie are doing a great job at expanding your brand - situations like "customs-gate" are stressful/and are out of your control - anyone who has followed you knows you have amazing attention to detail and produce quality products and experiences for your customers (SC as well). I hope your fans have been reasonable and respectful - things happen - it is life and out of your control and people who follow you - of all people should know to embrace the ups and downs. This is scrapbooking - you are sending us packages of fun - everyone needs to chill out. I also see comments about cost/availability. I personally have tried to order the package for several years - one year I missed the boat they were sold out (I was happy for you that is awesome!) - the other year I didn't think I should spend the money on it but I followed along and did my own thing. This year I splurged. I splurged because this year I have seen this industry - I love start to reduce - 2 Peas; Archivers...gone. If I want "Ali Edwards" to continue to inspire me and wow me I need to put my money into the company - and not only do that at a discount rate. I also need to support her company in a respectful manner and embrace the ups and downs that happen in life because if this blog has taught me anything...it is that! Carry on ladies - looking forward to my DD package to arrive!
Replies to jennywaloch1
Thanks for your kindness!
I so agree! Great perspective Jenny!
Go jennywalochl! I agree as well!!
Nicely said.
Love this!
Hear, hear! Totally agree.
I am in the UK & my kit arrived today! Yay!! And by my calendar it isn't December until Monday. So the print outs have been printed & cut up, I have read last year's blog over and over so no worries, no problems. Ready to go next week? Certainly. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!! Well done Ali. Now relax girl! ou've done your best and that's all anyone can ever do. Love & hugs, Frances xx
Sign in or sign up to reply.
what "jennywalochl" said...ditto!
Replies to trinibird
Thank you!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I'm starting to feel overwhelmed. I've done some scrap booking but not a lot. This is my first December Daily and everyone is talking about preparing their albums. What do you do to prepare?
Replies to ras1190
Hi! I'll be sharing a bit more about how I plan in advance soon - in the mean time you can check out my past getting ready posts. Often I get started on pages that I then fill in with my stories to take some of the work out of the process in December itself. Not everyone does it that way :) - lots of people just wing it during the month and play when they can. For me it's, again, about the stories. I look for one story each day to tell, one thing to focus on and document that in my album. Here's a look at what I did last year in advance: https://aliedwards.com/2013/10/december-daily-2013-interior-pages-video-overview
Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting my kit tomorrow.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I just wanted to say thanks to both Ali and SC for explaining in detail what has gone wrong with the shipping of our kits this year, and I'm not interested in apportioning blame to anyone. Now that we know it's out of everyone's control and will happen as soon as it CAN happen I've decided to be completely relaxed about it - even though I'm in far off sunny Australia. Looking forward to the process - one thing's for sure, December 1 will come directly after November 30 and that's it!
Replies to geordie281
You are welcome! We are a team and have been working really hard to get this going in the right direction ;).
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I was so surprised to receive my kit today and I just wanted to say that it is awesome Ali! Thanks so much for inspiring this project. I've tried to do it on my own in the past but with the craziness of the season I never finished. I'm excited to have the kit this year and I'm so motivated to keep up and have a finished album!
Replies to sarajeanne12
Yea! Awesome
Got my kit yesterday too! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Thanks so much for all you did to make sure we get it in our hands. HAPPY SURPIRSE to find it at the door last night.
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I got my kit today. Yayyy!!!! I cant wait to dig in
Replies to drciri
Tell us!!!
Enjoy!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I just got an email, that my kit was delivered! Only three more hours before I get home. I can't wait to look at all the pretty things. I have so much to do, need to organize and I wish tomorrow was not a work day. I can always stay up til the wee hours of the morning, right? ; )
Replies to Kimmie
Awesome! Have fun!
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Kit was just delivered! 5 PM, EST! Next up: Open!
Cheers~
Replies to Honore
Awesome! Enjoy!
Sign in or sign up to reply.