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Marcy Penner
Garden Girl
PeaNut 112,328
October 2003
Posts: 1,160
Layouts: 429
Loc: southern manitoba canada
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So ladies...
If you're making a December Daily this year... how's it going? Have you started putting it together? Are you planning your pages ahead of time? Pre-assembling?
How's it going? |
Marcy
www.marcypenner.com | |
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Madeline
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 54,155
October 2002
Posts: 2,189
Layouts: 356
Loc: River Ridge, Louisiana
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Take out the word "daily" and I'm there! ROFL!
I have assembled a bunch of Christmas stuff from my stash, and hope to document a few moments each week, but I think I'm going to do this more like project life, with divided page protectors. Still sorting this out in my head. It could change. |
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momocarly
PeaAddict
PeaNut 169,727
September 2004
Posts: 1,872
Layouts: 57
Loc: Houston, TX
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I have my album, I have my supplies, this weekend I'm going to do the cover. Not sure I'm going to preassemble though. I may just do the pages as I feel like it since I'm only doing the 4 X 6 album. |
Debbie
Mom of Carly (16) and Nathan (14)
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jenchapin
PeaNut
PeaNut 344,976
October 2007
Posts: 426
Layouts: 215
Loc: Iowa
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I've got my cover done and foundation pages through day 15. Blogged here  http://jenchapin.blogspot.com/2012/11/december-daily-2012.html |
Blogging at www.jenchapin.blogspot.com
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itsmeamanda
PeaNut
PeaNut 308,069
April 2007
Posts: 64
Layouts: 67
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I'm in. Still waiting in my binder and Citrus Twist kit to come in. Plan on working on getting the foundation pages done next weekend.
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kelseymel
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,685
October 2011
Posts: 155
Layouts: 36
Loc: West Palm Beach, FL
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I was finally able to order my paper yesterday and need to decide on/pick up the actual album. I think I'm going to go with a Sn@p album.
SO excited to get started. |
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grannascraps
PeaNut
PeaNut 333,624
August 2007
Posts: 218
Layouts: 10
| Posted: 11/15/2012 10:20:22 AM
I'm waiting for my 2 Peas order to arrive and I've narrowed my album down to 3 possible choices. I'm headed out of town next week for Thanksgiving holidays, so the actual construction will have to wait . Maybe I can make up my mind by then |
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biochemipea
likes shiny things
PeaNut 114,614
November 2003
Posts: 19,361
Layouts: 444
Loc: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 11/15/2012 10:30:17 AM
I have a box of silver and gold stuff sitting here. I still need to order a few things. I still have not decided what type of album or size I will do.
I won't premake the album or preplan pages. If I am going to be completely honest, I likely won't make the album at all! I will just collect stuff, take photos, and imagine how great the album would be if I actually put it together.
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Tashak
PeaFixture
PeaNut 223,381
September 2005
Posts: 3,403
Layouts: 79
Loc: somewhere over the rainbow
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I plan on starting on mine this weekend. Still not even sure about the cover, so many great ideas and only one cover. lol |
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MrsKLewis
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 530,601
November 2011
Posts: 491
Layouts: 0
Loc: Crimson Tide Country
| Posted: 11/15/2012 10:32:39 AM
To those that preassemble your pages...
Do you use one color scheme throughout?
I'm particular about matching my photos and paper, how do you get around that ?
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kelseymel
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,685
October 2011
Posts: 155
Layouts: 36
Loc: West Palm Beach, FL
| Posted: 11/15/2012 10:35:33 AM
I'm particular about matching my photos and paper, how do you get around that ?
Easy peasy, just make sure you dress everyone each day according to the book.
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MrsIngie
PeaNut
PeaNut 428,904
July 2009
Posts: 166
Layouts: 1
Loc: Toronto, ON
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I have ordered everything and I am really hoping it makes it through Canada Customs by Dec 1. I am using the red SN@P binder & protectors and Kelly Purkey's DD kit. I am also doing mine more of a Christmas journal than an every day thing, I have PL for the every day and I can't do both every day, I have to work and eat and take care of the kiddo  |
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AlyssaM
PeaNut
PeaNut 432,540
July 2009
Posts: 306
Layouts: 76
Loc: Indiana
| Posted: 11/15/2012 11:10:41 AM
I'm planning to use all B&W photos for mine. I premade mine with OA's Holiday Style from last year. I am hoping that having it ready to go will help my finish it. |
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cornellgj
PeaNut
PeaNut 240,265
January 2006
Posts: 421
Layouts: 451
Loc: Iowa
| Posted: 11/15/2012 11:13:28 AM
The Simple Stories team has a blog hop today featuring December albums - check it out!
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MrsKLewis
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 530,601
November 2011
Posts: 491
Layouts: 0
Loc: Crimson Tide Country
| Posted: 11/15/2012 11:24:33 AM
"Easy peasy, just make sure you dress everyone each day according to the book."
Good idea! |
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CraftinCrazies
PeaNut
PeaNut 507,726
May 2011
Posts: 133
Layouts: 12
Loc: Tampa, Fl
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i think i'll do this in 8 by 8 form. one for each of my girls. what a great way to document their daily doings for the month of december... perhaps even save putting up the tree for december 1, and do a holiday activity with each of them each day so i have 31 to document. such a cute idea! |
~Dawn
Wifey to Ryan
Mom to Mackenzie (9) & Madison (6) | |
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C3PeaO
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 93,552
June 2003
Posts: 2,842
Layouts: 64
Loc: Canada
| Posted: 11/15/2012 12:05:35 PM
I just got my supplies in the mail today - Snap binder, extra page protectors, Studio Calico paper pad and some washi tape. It's all so cute that I feel fired up to start. I don't typically do foundation pages though. I do mostly digi with some embellishments so I do (and plan what I don't do) it in December, then print and assemble it all in January. |
Carrie
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doesitmatter?
AncestralPea
PeaNut 509,811
May 2011
Posts: 4,845
Layouts: 21
| Posted: 11/15/2012 12:14:07 PM
Love both the "dressing everyone to match the pages daily" and the black and white ideas! | |
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Simply_Lovely
PeaFixture
PeaNut 463,295
April 2010
Posts: 3,279
Layouts: 3
Loc: New York City
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Jaimeelynn
PeaAddict
PeaNut 518,558
August 2011
Posts: 1,820
Layouts: 110
Loc: Minne-sooooota
| Posted: 11/15/2012 12:30:14 PM
I have my cover done, my layered numbers done and have placed journaling cards in the book. I want to do some more base page work...maybe this weekend. But other than that I don't wanna do too much ahead of time because I know I will change my mind as I actually fill it.
You should check out AE's DD stuff on Designer Digitals...I think her 30% sale ends today and the journaling cards she developed are AWESOME!!!!! and she didn't put the year on them, so you can use them for future years too. I printed mine on shimmer cardstock at home and they are too adorable.
I am using a SS stories binder too and a lot of SS handmade holiday as well as a GIGANTIC pile of other stuff. I seriously can't stop buying holiday supplies!! Can't wait for December to actually start. |
I am a project lifer. That's why I am taking so many pictures.....
Savor the Moment. It is the Everyday Moments that Make Life Meaningful.
Mom to Jackson (4)
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cdnscrapper
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 21,328
September 2001
Posts: 6,177
Layouts: 0
Loc: at my computer
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I am waiting for my parcels from 2Peas with the stuff for my December Daily. I also ordered stuff from Kelly Purkey and October Afternoon that I still need to receive and then I can get started. I already received the Elle Studio christmas stamp set which I am also using. |
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Madeline
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 54,155
October 2002
Posts: 2,189
Layouts: 356
Loc: River Ridge, Louisiana
| Posted: 11/15/2012 12:39:00 PM
I have a box of silver and gold stuff sitting here. I still need to order a few things. I still have not decided what type of album or size I will do.
I won't premake the album or preplan pages. If I am going to be completely honest, I likely won't make the album at all! I will just collect stuff, take photos, and imagine how great the album would be if I actually put it together.
Cracks me up, because that could so be me. I am really in the spirit right now, but when things get hectic, it will be so easy to put it aside. |
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scoobers
Why, YES!, I am a princess.
PeaNut 417,049
March 2009
Posts: 12,859
Layouts: 0
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My DD kit will be in the mailbox when I get home today....*cough* *cough*, feel my forehead, am I feverish? I think I need to leave early...... |
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SonjaW
PeaFixture
PeaNut 123,540
January 2004
Posts: 3,123
Layouts: 0
Loc: San Jose, California
| Posted: 11/15/2012 1:27:20 PM
I have my supplies and have pre-assembled December 1-22. I am still thinking about my cover design. I need to get this done so I can finish my Christmas cards and start my ornaments! | |
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momocarly
PeaAddict
PeaNut 169,727
September 2004
Posts: 1,872
Layouts: 57
Loc: Houston, TX
| Posted: 11/15/2012 1:38:40 PM
I'm just a little worried that my December Daily may become a "How I got dd to survive finals" album. Last year that took my every waking moment to keep her depression under control, keep her focused and at least attempt to study. Sigh. |
Debbie
Mom of Carly (16) and Nathan (14)
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Marcy Penner
Garden Girl
PeaNut 112,328
October 2003
Posts: 1,160
Layouts: 429
Loc: southern manitoba canada
| Posted: 11/15/2012 1:45:09 PM
Big love to the ladies who are keeping it mellow! LOL. There's so much craziness around the holidays anyway.
I'm going to spend the rest of the afternoon organizing my stuff. I'll report back later. |
Marcy
www.marcypenner.com | |
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Renaeb77
PeaNut
PeaNut 509,641
May 2011
Posts: 247
Layouts: 1
Loc: Illinois
| Posted: 11/15/2012 1:56:26 PM
I have my foundation pages done and ready to go. I have my numbers ready to cut out with my silhouette this weekend. I can get some of my pages done with the exception of of pictures because I have DS and DH's birthdays 3 days apart in December.
DD Foundation Pages
And thankfully I'm off the last 11 days of December so I have NO EXCUSE to not finish it by the end of December! |
Blog: http://renaeslifeinpictures.blogspot.com
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keddypea
AncestralPea
PeaNut 268,680
July 2006
Posts: 4,359
Layouts: 711
Loc: Wisconsin
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Belle78
PeaNut
PeaNut 509,609
May 2011
Posts: 131
Layouts: 0
Loc: SW Ontario
| Posted: 11/15/2012 2:26:12 PM
I'm using the red Doodlebug 8x8 album for mine this year. Not planning on decorating the outside (I like the clean lines of the plain red binder) except I did create a title card thing for the spine). I'm not doing any of my pages ahead of time (I did that last year and wished I hadn't - I seem to do better creating each pasge as I go depending on my photos & the story I'm trying to tell).
I didn't buy too much extra product this year - NEED TO GET THAT STASH USED UP!!! I did buy some bits & pieces from both Simple Stories & Teresa Collin's Christmas lines though!
My December daily tends to start mid-November and goes through Christmas Day. This year I started LAST WEEKEND! Only because the city where I live does an annual Christmas Tour of Homes and we always go. The tour was earlier than usual this year - last Sat/Sun. So, I have the first page in this year's album!! Next one will likely be next week as we have 2 birthdays & an anniversary to celebrate.
I find starting my DD really gets my Christmas mojo going!! |
Janette
2013: 69 12x12 pages; 12 cards;1 mini album
2012: 230 12x12 pages; 50 cards; 1 mini album; 1 DD album
2011: 147 12x12 pages; 15 cards; 1 DD album
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sarp
PeaNut
PeaNut 426,336
June 2009
Posts: 295
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 11/15/2012 3:10:53 PM
I am so happy that I have all my base pages finished. I even have cut some shapes with my Cameo to use in some of the page protectors I'm using as inserts.
I love this project and always get so excited when it's time for DD.
I am so ready for December! |
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luvs2lilboyz
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 462,164
March 2010
Posts: 2,488
Layouts: 2
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CatalanScrapper
PeaNut
PeaNut 513,838
July 2011
Posts: 236
Layouts: 1
Loc: Pennsy girl in CNY
| Posted: 11/15/2012 3:25:21 PM
Renaeb77- love your DD and pages. I am jealous and sooo need to start! Where did you get your chipboard album? I am contemplating making my own but I love the green spine on yours.
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pilotswife2008
Going Up
PeaNut 376,447
May 2008
Posts: 1,514
Layouts: 19
Loc: Would rather be somewhere else.
| Posted: 11/15/2012 4:33:05 PM
Can someone PLEASE tell my DH that he should let me have my cameo before christmas!!! I mean is it really fair. I need it for my DD. |
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ashazamm
BucketHead
PeaNut 217,769
August 2005
Posts: 568
Layouts: 18
Loc: NY
| Posted: 11/15/2012 6:04:49 PM
I'm so excited! I ordered all my supplies and just waiting for them to arrive. I just go day by day, I never plan ahead. I usually do the previous day as soon as I drop my kids off at school. Takes me about 10-30 minutes and I'm done. | |
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scrappin_usmc
BucketHead
PeaNut 119,156
December 2003
Posts: 742
Layouts: 0
Loc: Jacksonville, NC
| Posted: 11/15/2012 6:07:42 PM
I am using a small binder from Staples. I think it is similar to the Sn@p albums but looks like an office binder. I've already started the pages. I've taken allllll of my leftover Christmas papers and kits and whatever and I'm assembling a page or two at a time. I am not putting any numbers on them until I take the photos.
Pre-assembling the pages is actually getting me excited to do the project and I'm pretty sure I'll keep up with now that I've started it! |
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smbradford
PeaNut
PeaNut 514,242
July 2011
Posts: 215
Layouts: 71
| Posted: 11/15/2012 6:23:03 PM
I spent yesterday working on mine. I'm also using the red Sn@p album. I pre-made my number cards and added the journaling cards to the album. The rest will just be printing pictures and adding them in during the month of December. Can't wait! I blogged my album cover and foundation pages here. |
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scoobers
Why, YES!, I am a princess.
PeaNut 417,049
March 2009
Posts: 12,859
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/15/2012 6:24:00 PM
It's here! Can't wait to sit and fondle everything.....
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Miss Kathy
PEAlicious
PeaNut 309,431
April 2007
Posts: 328
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 11/15/2012 6:55:41 PM
I'm using the Studio Calico kit and album (4x6) but I have a red Snap album set aside in case I don't like the 4x6 size. I can't premake pages either, my photos and papers have to match, so I won't put mine together until after I print the photos. But I've got all my supplies together and I can't wait to get started. | |
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dreamsbedreams
PeaAddict
PeaNut 229,609
October 2005
Posts: 1,485
Layouts: 9
Loc: East Coast
| Posted: 11/15/2012 7:04:12 PM
This is my first year doing a DD and I'm so excited! I found an awesome YouTube video where the lady made an album out of file folders, so I've decided to try that one. It's going well so far, but it's taking forever - it's a 6 part series, with each video being at least half an hour.
The design incorporates the design if the base pages, too. So, once I finish the series, all I'll have to do is put the pictures and journaling in. Hopefully I'll be done before Dec. 1st. |
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Renaeb77
PeaNut
PeaNut 509,641
May 2011
Posts: 247
Layouts: 1
Loc: Illinois
| Posted: 11/15/2012 9:00:20 PM
Thanks Colleen! That is an 8x8 Ditto (Hampton Arts?)chipboard book I got during my annual trip to Archivers back in October. At least it says 8x8 but it seems taller than it is wide.
The paper is just what I had left in my massive Christmas paper stash. |
Blog: http://renaeslifeinpictures.blogspot.com
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Marcy Penner
Garden Girl
PeaNut 112,328
October 2003
Posts: 1,160
Layouts: 429
Loc: southern manitoba canada
| Posted: 11/15/2012 9:02:12 PM
You guys are all so much further along than me! LOL.
I'm happy to report that I've pulled the "obvious" christmas stuff from my stash... now I just have to pull other things I might use but that don't scream christmas... like stars, etc.
So far it's all fitting in my Raskog cart quite nicely. |
Marcy
www.marcypenner.com | |
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Marcy Penner
Garden Girl
PeaNut 112,328
October 2003
Posts: 1,160
Layouts: 429
Loc: southern manitoba canada
| Posted: 11/15/2012 9:02:19 PM
You guys are all so much further along than me! LOL.
I'm happy to report that I've pulled the "obvious" christmas stuff from my stash... now I just have to pull other things I might use but that don't scream christmas... like stars, etc.
So far it's all fitting in my Raskog cart quite nicely. |
Marcy
www.marcypenner.com | |
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Wendy Sue
PeaAddict
PeaNut 6,512
September 2000
Posts: 1,916
Layouts: 430
Loc: Utah
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I haven't made one the last few years, but I sure do love looking at everyone else's pages in the gallery! |
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Just Fawn
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 17,875
July 2001
Posts: 5,764
Layouts: 61
Loc: Houston, Texas
| Posted: 11/16/2012 5:11:58 AM
I have my base pages completed and I'm working on journaling cards. I'm determined to have this one finished before I return to work on Jan 2.
I'm using my stash and it feels soooo good. |
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mommamoonrn
PeaFixture
PeaNut 128,766
February 2004
Posts: 3,391
Layouts: 39
Loc: in my scrapbooking room
| Posted: 11/16/2012 6:01:32 AM
I really want to do this, but I am like others posted here I buy supplies and then end up not doing it....
This year there is alot planned. I am going to on vacay for a week to WDW to see the MOUSE, things planned with the granddaughters, the daughters, a Christmas play at a neighborhood church, Christmas play at my church, work, Christmas shopping, decorating, FOOD, you name it.
I want to capture it all but who knows....
I have bought 2 kits and I have a stash..So my plan is to journal and take pics everyday and put it all together in January when things slow down...
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The greatest gift of all was given at Christmastime....
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besskinn
PeaAddict
PeaNut 471,901
June 2010
Posts: 1,327
Layouts: 232
Loc: Hillsboro, TX
| Posted: 11/16/2012 6:05:29 AM
I've got my base pages started and have an all-around plan of attack floating up there in my mind somewhere. I'm off all next week so I have 3 days left of my 2011 DD to finish up and then I'll be getting this one underway. I'm seriously considering starting the day after Thanksgiving since that's when we start decorating, but that extra week may be way too much for me. |
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JenBoom
PeaAddict
PeaNut 212,849
July 2005
Posts: 1,710
Layouts: 122
Loc: I *heart* NY
| Posted: 11/16/2012 7:40:27 AM
I have all of my supplies pulled together and plan to start my foundation tonight. I had been looking around at others albums from years past and was making my head swim with ideas - had to stop! I'm planning to keep it simple so I can just enjoy it and see it through.
We are starting Elf on the Shelf here in December and I'm excited to include the start of a tradition, my boys' reactions and his antics in this album. |
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cathiyee
PeaNut
PeaNut 567,001
September 2012
Posts: 28
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/16/2012 9:09:50 AM
The planner in my has a outline written down of what i want to do each day. I am also particapting in two class . I am just using up my stash to create the album. I have a random questions, what is elf on the shelf?
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momocarly
PeaAddict
PeaNut 169,727
September 2004
Posts: 1,872
Layouts: 57
Loc: Houston, TX
| Posted: 11/16/2012 9:13:32 AM
I just about finished the cover of my album last night. I left a few things not glued down to look at after work today to make sure that is how I like it! Tonight I'm going to do the inside cover. I did realize I want some Christmas Green Thickers before I can go any further. I'll have to pick some up this evening. |
Debbie
Mom of Carly (16) and Nathan (14)
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MTCANUK
Make a Wish
PeaNut 36,140
April 2002
Posts: 1,207
Layouts: 254
Loc: lost in Montana
| Posted: 11/16/2012 10:19:57 AM
I am canceled from work, so time to get mine started. I am using a gatefold album this year. I am also doing a dec. memory book vs a dd. works better for me.
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