December Daily 2010 . . . here we come!

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Yes, it's that time of year, my friends! Time for keeping up with our month of holiday celebrations and fun by way of the December Daily scrapbook. (Non-scrapbook friends, please allow me to indulge in my scrapbook side by sharing my latest and greatest creative project.)

So, last year I made our family's very first "December Daily" album . . . you may remember the posts here or here.  What is a December Daily scrapbook? Well, it's a count down of the days and activities leading up to what I feel is the very best holiday of all, Christmas. The idea, taken from scrapbook extraordinaire Ali Edwards, has been a very favorite of mine. Here is a little glimpse of what I've got for this year, so far:

The cover (above). I decided to go a little more tradition this year, and used an very simple 8 inch x 8 inch American Craft 2-Ring binder/scrapbook. LOVE how it turned out. Very simple. Simple really is the whole idea this year.
The first page on the inside . . . the title page. I found a pack of K&Company paper that "spoke to me" and I will be using it through the whole project. I also decided to hand write all my journaling . . . so it's truly a part of me.
December 1 - most of the pages are 8 x 8, however I did throw a couple 6 x 6 inserts here or there, just to make it a little interesting.
December 2 - Time to make our Christmas cards. Ella and Katie helped me with some really great card kits this year . . . so easy.
December 3 - A shot of Ella's tree, and a reminder of Christmas shopping at Michaels. LOVE Michaels!


Love the little foil numbers I found to use for all 25 days . . . they just scream festive jolly times!!! (Or, maybe that's me singing Christmas songs when using them. I get confused!)
A picture of what's to come . . . lots and lots of pages waiting to capture our holiday adventures and activities!

This has really turned into one of my most fun December Traditions.

Anything you are doing this December on the craft front? Leave me a comment and let me know . . . I'd love to hear about it!

Comments

  1. JulieDecember 5, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    It's beautiful, Leanne. I'm the kind of scrapper who "gathers materials" and then never completes an album. It's so embarassing!

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  2. AngieDecember 5, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I just LOVE this idea!!!! I'm the same as Julie
    :( Really need to work on that in 2011

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  3. NicoleDecember 5, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    WOw - that's pretty cool! Really neat idea. However, I think pics of me driving to work, or laying on the bed watching Netflix would be very intersting.

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  4. NicoleDecember 5, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    I meant to say would NOT be very interesting. hahahaaa

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  5. GenevieveDecember 5, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    You're album looks fabulous so far! Love the colours and the design. I can't wait to see more! And thank you for stopping by my blog :)

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  6. RachelDecember 5, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Wow thats amazing & your handwriting is awesome! I'm not crafty at all! I made a centerpiece of extra Christmas tree branches and red & green ornaments in a glass bowl. Does that count? :-)

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  7. AnonymousDecember 5, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    oh honey, you are going to inspire me to get started on my SB project yet...Love the book! Beautiful!

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  8. DorisDecember 5, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Wow...so so pretty! And your handwriting is beautiful! I used to be really big into scrapbooking many moons ago. Almost became a Creative Memories consultant, but chickened out! My kids still pull out their rather incomplete scrapbooks and look at them. They are truly treasures!

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  9. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I'm in scrapbooking awe! I wish I could browse through all of yours.

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  10. Bossy BettyDecember 6, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Leanne! These are wonderful! Your creativity really comes out here!

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  11. SahmatworkDecember 6, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Since the snow fell, we quickly realized the kids outgrew their hats....So...today I am conquering sewing them new fleece hats! I got some super cute fabric at JoAnn's and I'm so excited to see how they turn out!

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  12. LizDecember 6, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    you literally are the queen of christmas!

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  13. scrapwordsmomDecember 6, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I loved your December Daily last year and I love it this year!!! You are fabulous!!:)

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  14. SandraDecember 6, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Your scrapbooking skills leave me feeling inferior, worthless, and inadequate...
    I am now bowing at your feet...can you see me? Well, I totally am.

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  15. Lady FromageDecember 6, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    *love* This is darling!! I wish I was that creative! I've done some candy making and I've even made a few ornaments (pictures to come soon!), but nothing this awesome!! So cool, I love it! (by the way, stop by, I'm hosting a give away starting tomorrow!)

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