December Daily® 2023 | Story 03

Welcome to December Daily® 2023 Story 03. 

Simon stopped by yesterday for some assistance with a film project he's working on so I took it as an opportunity to take a photo and tell a little story about him right now. 

STORY IDEA: Combine a present + past December photo to illustrate the passage of time.

Here's how this page come together: 

Table of contents for Story 03: 

Today I used a Micron Pen for my Table Of Contents entry. 

And let's take a look at how this story was documented: 

Full page photo foundations continue to be one of my favorite ways to document my stories. This photo was sized 11 inches wide x 8.25 inches tall.

On top of the photo I added one of the window cards to hold my words and a second photo of Simon back in 2007. On the outside of the window card I added a chipboard star and gold puffy numbers. 

Both the journaling block and the secondary photo are 3 inches x 3 inches. It was so fun to look back at my first December Daily® and find this photo of Simon + Santa to pair with the grown-up photo of him now. 

I also added a couple more puffy numbers on top of the 2007 photo to designate the date. 

These window cards are such a great way to create a little home for photos and words. Last one I used one on top of a pattern paper and I love the simplicity of that one too. 

As I'm looking at that now I love how I added the tab sticker along the top. I might add something similar to today's story too. 

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  1. dawnmi says…
    12/04/2023

    I love this story of Simon and happy to see him and that he’s doing so well!! I remember that older photo of him too. Such a neat idea to add a past photo to present one.

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  2. sim1 says…
    12/04/2023

    There is something about this story and photo that touches my heart and moves me so. Thank you for sharing your life in this creative form.

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  3. ScrappinMyHeartOut says…
    12/04/2023

    Everything about this is awesome!

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  4. jcsatricia says…
    12/04/2023

    I love this so much. I met you a long long time ago at a CKU. I have followed simon’s story since the beginning. He has accomplished so much. I love Simon stories. Simon for the win!! Thank you so much for sharing this story with us.

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  5. jcsatricia says…
    12/04/2023

    I have looked for the tutorial about building the window cars using the digitals from Kelly that you
    Mentioned in your video but I can’t find it anywhere. I know I have seen it.

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    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/04/2023

      They are included in the digital download (within the folder with the templates). It's not a video tutorial.

  6. Jeannew says…
    12/04/2023

    Yay storytelling! Just made me smile when you said that. Your joy for the project is contagious! And awesome page about Simon!

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  7. Jeannew says…
    12/04/2023

    Also I ordered these star Brad’s on Amazon a few years ago in case you’re still looking for them. (Not an affiliate link, just FYI 😃)

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00161Q3US/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1977DVBGYQOCS&psc=1

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    1. AliEdwards says…
      12/04/2023

      Thank you!

  8. mem186 says…
    12/04/2023

    I love this video. I'm just hanging out working on my album while you craft and talk too. This page of Simon came out great! I still have younger ones at home, so I can't even imagine what it's like having an older child out of the house. So nice that he just pops on by!

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  9. Seester2t says…
    12/04/2023

    So good! I love hearing updates on how Simon is doing.

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  10. Mpasquini12 says…
    12/06/2023

    Running to my photo archives to include a photo of my sons for Christmas past!!! This is so great, Ali!
    Here is my story #3:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/C0biRb8O34h/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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