Ali Edwards's Blog, page 104
December 15, 2020
One Little Word® Ten | Workshop Updates + Guest Instructors
The
One Little Word® workshop is celebrating 10 years in 2021.
In 2006 I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January – a word that I can focus on, meditate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included play, peace, vitality, nurture, story, light, up, open, thrive, give, whole, connect, space, habit, and less. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another and all are threads that help weave together the story of my life. They’ve been imbedded into who I am, and into who I’m becoming. They’ve been what I’ve needed and what I didn’t know I needed. They’ve helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, and to grow.
In 2011 I offered my first year-long One Little Word® workshop in an attempt to help me stay in touch with my word and make it more visible in my daily life.
It worked. I've been more connected to my words these past few years because of the specific actions and reflections I've put together for the workshop. For the last 120 consecutive months I've presented a monthly prompt that invites our One Little Word® community to reconnect with their chosen word of the year in an online classroom environment.
In one of
Brené Brown's recent podcast episodes she mentioned something that really resonated with me, especially as I thought through including Guest Instructors this year: I want to be a learner rather than the knower. Not only do I want to be that, I need to be that because that's how I grow. That's how we all grow.
To celebrate 10 years we are making some changes to the 12-month workshop, including welcoming eight women as guest instructors. These are all women I admire for one reason or another and are all women who believe in the power of words to make a difference in our lives. Each one of them brings something unique to the community through their creative pursuits and through their lived experiences and I am so excited to learn from them this year.
These women will lead the presentation of many of the prompts, with the exception of January, June, August + December (I will lead those). In addition to the monthly prompt there will also be a live chat each month featuring a conversation between the Guest Instructor and myself talking about the prompt and our experiences with our word. I'm super excited about bringing this to the monthly content - we can learn so much from each other through the process of unscripted conversation.
I will be here, working right alongside you as always, as we make our way through the year with our words. I'll also share my own take on the prompts each month.
I don't know if I can adequately express how excited I am to be bringing in these other voices. I feel so much gratitude to those of you who have kept showing up to this project year after year. I know change can be a challenge and I appreciate you trusting that this will be a change for the good.
Things to expect in 2021:
Guest instructors who will bring their own unique voices to the monthly prompts. Some prompts will be similar to year's past and others will be new. I picked instructors specifically based on their own areas of passion/interest and I'm empowering all of them to share their own experiences + create their own prompts if that makes sense for them.
A live monthly conversation where the Guest Instructor and I will talk about the prompt, how it's going with their word, and take questions from the community. All chats will be recorded + shared in the classroom. The day/time for these conversations will be determined later.
A private Facebook group for community + conversation + connection.
A weekly thought-filled Monday email message from either Ali or the Guest Instructors.
Monthly PDF handout + process videos that outline the prompt each month and dive deeper into a way that specific way to connect with your word.
One Little Word® Digital Main Kit (available upon registration in the classroom). Value $14.49.
A wonderful, wholehearted passionate community of people living with their own word right alongside you.
For less than $4 per month you can join us in this 10th anniversary documenting adventure. The early bird workshop price will be $45 and after January 1, 2021 it will be $50 for 12 months of content related to making your word visible in your life.
Maybe you've participated one or more times in the last ten years. Maybe this is your first year. Either way, consider yourself invited to dive in to choosing + living with + documenting life with One Little Word® Ten in 2021. Registration opens on Wednesday, December 16th at 9am Pacific.
The One Little Word® workshop also makes a really nice "experience" gift. You can select that option on the shop page.
Remember: You are powerful, beautiful, brilliant, and brave.
I am so excited to introduce you to this year's guest instructors.
Azzari Jarrett is a photographer and designer who is inspired by simple, everyday moments. You can usually find her chasing natural light with one too many (film) cameras. She enjoys a good morning run, a daily cup of coffee, and evenings on the beach. She lives with her husband and three daughters on the North Carolina Coast.
Connect with Azzari:
Website
Instagram PAM GARRISON
Pam Garrison is an artist and instructor known for her passion for creativity. She teaches in private studios and art retreats around the world, as well as online platforms like Creativebug. She’s been an avid art journaler for over 20 years, paints daily, and is always making or crafting something. Inspiring, instructing and making creative expression accessible to others is one of her favorite things to do. Pam lives in Southern California and shares her creative pursuits on Instagram @pamgarrison.
Connect with Pam:
InstagramVICTORIA CALVIN
Victoria Calvin is the owner and creative director at Victoria Marie Designs, where she creates and teaches onlines scrapbooking classes, hosts annual scrapbook retreats, and creates video content on YouTube. Victoria also hosts several online scrapbooking groups on Facebook, posts daily content on Instagram, and creates exclusive videos and mini classes for her Patreon membership community. Victoria has served on a number of design teams to include American Crafts, Felicity Jane, Hip Kit Club, Tonic Studios USA, and Catherine Pooler Designs, in addition to guest designing for Freckled Fawn, Gina K Designs, Close to My Heart, and Citrus Twist. Additionally, she has been a featured guest on the Craft the Life You Live Podcast with Amy Tangerine and the Simple Scrapper Podcast. Victoria believes that scrapbooking is both an art form and a vessel through which our stories are given life through words and photos!
Connect with Victoria:
YouTube
BlogLUCRECER BRAXTON
Lucrecer Braxton is building the kind of world she wants to live in. An award-winning photographer and digital marketing and content strategist, she has been honoured by many distinguished organizations in Cincinnati, OH, where she currently resides. Lucrecer was named one of AdWeek’s Brand Stars of Cincinnati in 2019, in 2018, TEDxCincinnatiWomen heralded her as one of their “Extraordinary Honorees,” and she is the current City Champion for Together Digital Cincinnati. Led by the belief that her work extends far beyond herself, Lucrecer is consistently recognized as a champion for community-building, the advancement of Black women in digital media, and a steadfast commitment to growth.
Fueled by her passion for houseplants and helping people, Lucrecer has brought together a community of nearly 20K plant lovers, of all skill levels, at her SoulSista Plants Instagram account. Offering plant consulting and styling, in addition to hosting a weekly live show, HELLA PLANTS, her followers have come to not only trust her impressive knowledge and experience, but have fostered friendships amongst each other and with her—a testament to her personal ethos, “I know that community starts with me. When I think of the kind of world I want to leave behind for my kids, I ask myself ‘how can I start building that world right now, right here?’ and I let that guide me.”
Connect with Lucrecer:
Personal Instagram
Soul Sista Plants Instagram
EtsyROBYN CONLEY DOWNS
Robyn Conley Downs is a mama, speaker, podcaster, and author of
The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. Holding a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavior change, and 4 years of public policy & health change at the doctoral level, her work taps into cutting edge science around psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and habits. Recently named one of the Most Influential Women in Wellness, she believes that small shifts in thinking and action create big change in life. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter Elle.
Connect with Robin:
Website
Feel Good Effect Podcast
InstagramFELICITAS MAYER
Felicitas is a German graphic designer, former stamp shop owner and memory keeper for over ten years. While she documents her own life’s story in photos and paper, she also strongly believes in educating and therefore empowering people to tell their own stories. She shares papercrafting tutorials, tips and techniques, modern ways to document everyday life and her adventures in mixed media & watercoloring.
Connect with Felicitas:
YouTubeLIZ LAMOREUX
Liz Lamoreux teaches creative and mindful practices to help navigate The And Space - the place where we hold beauty and grit and honor everything in between. She uses poetry, photography, and art journaling to tell her stories, and if you spend a little time with her, you’ll probably end up writing a poem. Most days you can find her creating in her journals, making jewelry and other reminders to help us keep showing up, or singing along to Hamilton with her kid.
Connect with Liz:
Website
Soul MantrasKRYSTAL IDUANTE
Krystal is 32 lives in Michigan with my husband, two kids, and two cats. Her absolute favorite type of scrapbooking is the hybrid approach… but really, she dabbles in all the styles. While her memory keeping style is ever evolving… what remains the same is her love and passion for storytelling and documenting our lives. She truly believes there is a power in telling our stories and leaving behind our love and memories as our legacy. She hopes to connect and share stories together.
Connect with Krystal:
YouTube
Scrappy Sisters PodcastCURIOUS ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP?
In 2018 I recored a video walkthrough of my One Little Word® albums spanning 2011 through 2017 and I wanted to share it again today in case you are new to this project and are wondering what a One Little Word® album might look like. Keep in mind that a wide variety of people participate in this workshop, many of whom would never consider themselves scrapbookers but who resonate with the idea of making their word visible through documentation and participating in a workshop that encourages + supports that experience.
Some people just listen to the prompts each month and others work in a notebook and others use products from their stash and others print out the digital version of the kit and others follow along as close as possible to what I do in my album.
All those approaches are welcome here. My hope in sharing this video is to simply give you an idea of what my own personal albums look like year after year and invite you to join our community.
As always, thank you for being a part of this community.
December 14, 2020
One Little Word® 2021 | Collection Preview
Welcome to a preview post for the
One Little Word® 2021 product collection which supports the annual One Little Word® project. New to One Little Word®? Click here for additional details.
One Little Word® products for 2021 will be live this Wednesday at 9am AM Pacific.
This year we are offering a Main Kit, one 6x8 album option, one stitched notebook option, an updated journal, a small selection of shop products, and quarterly Mini Kit auto-ship option.
SHIPPING SPECIAL: Use promo code OLW2021SHIP to receive free domestic shipping ($15 international flat rate) when you spend $60+ in the One Little Word® category. Must enter promo code at checkout to receive special shipping offer. Cart must include a minimum subtotal of $60 from the One Little Word® shop category to qualify. Q1 Mini Kit and custom products do not count towards minimum subtotal. Class purchases do not count towards the free shipping threshold. Refunds will not be issued for forgotten or misused promo codes. Offer subject to change.
Please note that we will be prioritizing international shipping for this release.
Digital One Little Word® products will be released on the first Friday in January. Registration for the One Little Word® workshop includes the Digital Main Kit and will be available to you in the classroom upon registration.
2021 Workshop details will be posted tomorrow + registration will open on December 16th.
Here's a video overview of the collection:
Here's a look at the product images:
This year's Main Kit includes 3x4 journal cards, 6x8 prompt pages, 3x4 vellum quotes, plastic shapes, stitched felt butterflies, fabric months, chipboard hearts, cork hearts/stars/butterflies, wood veneer words, a tag set, and washi tape.
After polling the community this past year we encountered a number of requests for some variation in the color scheme beyond black and white so we've added in some creams and beiges. We generally kit this kit fairly natural so people can add in colors they feel go with their words.
The digital version of the Main Kit is included with the One Little Word® workshop.
This past year we introduced a new product option for One Little Word®. Purchasing the first One Little Word® Mini Kit commits you to an "auto-shipment" + charge of the remaining three kits at the time of their shipping. The remaining three kits will be charged + shipped on/around 3/15/21, 6/15/21, 9/15/21.
You can see the Mini Kits that were offered in 2020 here.
We hope that spreading out the kits throughout the course of the year will do two things: (1) help keep you continue to connect to your word by giving you products you can use as you make your word visible in your album throughout the year, and (2) spread out the cost over the course of the year rather than a bigger purchase all at once (since we totally get that this is a busy time for spending).
The Mini Kits will ship free for domestic customers/$4 for international customers. The Mini Kit is excluded from the shipping threshold minimum for the shipping special.
If any kits remain after we've shipped to subscribers then we will add them to the shop for $30.
For 2021 we have bundled the page protectors + monthly dividers together with the 6x8 album. This year the dividers are a thin chipboard with the monthly tabs along the outside edge. This chipboard is way, way thinner than a few years ago when we did chipboard dividers.
We've heard from some members of our One Little Word® community that they would like a different option for documenting their experience with their word. We know not everyone who participates in this project considers themselves a "scrapbooker" and this might be a wonderful option if you find yourself in that camp or maybe you just want to try something different this year.
The Pleather Folio comes with a blank notebook.
We've updated the spiral notebook we've offered in past years to a stitched notebook. This is a wonderful supplement to the One Little Word® workshop and includes additional prompts to help you stay connected to your word throughout the year. This year we've also added blank pages between each month for those of you who might want to add in prompts from the workshop.
The stitched journal fits right into the pleather folio.
One of the requests that came out of feedback from last year was to offer the monthly reflection pages (found in the journal) as stand-alone 6x8 pages. We were able to do that and offer those for you this year.
And something just a little fun: a small wonky circle decal sticker.
This year we are also offering custom
One Little Word® mugs as a way to make your word visible in your daily life. Details on ordering can be found here.
Please note: For 2021 we aren't able to offer the custom acrylic words as in past years. If you are looking for a cut out word we highly recommend our friend Colleen Attara.
DIGITAL WORDS: While we are not able to offer custom digital words at this time, we do have a large catalog of handwritten digital words and it's totally possible your word might be there. Check it out here.
Thank you so much for your support of this project over the years. Tomorrow I'll share a blog post with additional information about this year's workshop which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary. I'm super excited about some changes we are making in honor of the past 10 years and can't wait to start making our words visible together in 2021.
December 13, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Thirteen
I've really been looking forward to adding a story to this page ever since putting it together for the December Daily® Product Play 4 workshop (if you are new to December Daily® at this point in the season my workshops are always still available for you if you are looking for more fun ideas for your stories - they are go at your own pace). One of the themes for 2020 was texture and it was so fun to create these texture ("frosting") circles using texture paste and paired them with circles cut from Main Kit journaling cards.
Here's a look at how this one came together:
Now let's take a closer look via images:
For today's story I paired the back of Day 12 (half circle page) with a transparent page which is home to six circles. Just like yesterday I printed my photo sized 8.25 x 8.25 before trimming it to fit the half circle shape. On top of that half circle I used a Precision Pen to write a couple details about our cupcake decorating.
On the second page (an original foundation page) I used Willamette Ink + an upper case alpha stamp to add "cup cake" to the top circle. I also used a number stamp set + red tinsel embossing powder to create the 13 on another circle.
On the bottom journaling circle I printed out a 1.75 inch circle and added it on top using foam adhesive.
Totally love how this one turned out!
December Daily® Main Kit 2020 (journal cards, perforated phrase strip) // Digital available here
We R Memory Keepers Hole Punch
December Daily® Word Phrase Stickers (and past project sticker sheets)
December Daily® 2020 Star Mini Kit (white wood stars)
Tab Stickers (similar)
December Daily® 2020 Die Cut Page (digital here)
Texture Paste
Felt Hearts
Alpha Stamp Set
Number Stamp Set
Copper Tinsel Embossing Powder
Copper Super Fine Embossing Powder
Red Tinsel Embossing Powder
Versamark Embossing Ink
Heat Gun
Snappy Tray (similar)
AED Willamette Ink (green)
AED Circle Stamp Block
Precision Pen
6x8 Transparency Sheet
Die Cut Bundle
1.5 Inch Circle Punch
2 Inch Circle Punch
Foam Adhesive SquaresBASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler
Fiskars Trimmer
Avery Index Tabs
Scotch Rolling Adhesive
AE Circle Stamp Block
Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller)
Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19)
Black StazOn Ink
We R Memory Keepers Punch
6 Hole Punch
Silhouette Cameo 4
Red Line Adhesive
Versamark Embossing Ink
Snappy Tray
Heat Gun
SHARE YOUR STORY #13
You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 13 vs. a general blog address link.
Hope Story Kit™ + January 2021 Stories By The Month
This month we are focusing on stories related to the theme of Hope.
Here are a few thoughts about this particular theme:
We are so excited to bring you this collection to document stories of hope and hopefulness. Hope is worth it. Hope makes things possible. Bring on the hope.
Initial story ideas for this theme include:
What are you feeling hopeful about right now?
Detail a time in your life when you had hope for something and what was the result?
Identify three small moments of hope from your day and tell that story.
The
Story Kit™ includes:
Here's a video overview of the
Story Kit™ and Add-On options this month:
The
Stamp Set:
Here's a video overview of the Story Stamp:
DIGITAL STORY KIT™ (Included with the STORY CLASS)
Your digital kit and the classroom and any Add-Ons purchased will be available to you on the 15th once your card has been charged for the month.
Here's a look at what's included in the Digital Story Kit™:
And a couple peeks at the layouts I created with the kits this month in addition to the one featured at the top of this post (f
ull details, including process videos and how-to handout, are included with subscription):
Again, thanks so much for subscribing and/or considering my
Story Subscription program! If you have any questions about this program please let me know below in the comments.
Stories By The Month™ kits include 4x6 chipboard, 3x4 and 4x6 cards, a 3x4 stamp, a sticker sheet, and an embellishment (wood veneer, cork, etc). Stories By The Month™ Kits are all based on the designs we offered digitally each month throughout 2020.
This kit is currently on a waiting list.
Here is a full look at the kit:
And a video overview:
This subscription is a great option for those who are looking to tell more calendar/everyday life sorts of stories.
Add On options are available to all Story Kit™, Story Stamp™, and Stories By The Month™ subscribers
(this excludes Digital Story Kit/Story Class subscribers since you don't have any part of your subscription shipped already). Please note that the Crafters Ink pad option will only be available to Story Stamp™ subscribers.
Current and new subscribers can select + purchase Add-On's via your new drop-down menu access under your user name in the top right corner of the site.
Depending on product availability subscribers may be able to purchase the Add-On's after the Add-On period has ended and regular shop shipping rates will apply because they will ship separately from the kit.
December 12, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Twelve
For my 12th December Daily® story I decided to feature the wrapping paper I'm using this year (from Paper Source + Anthropologie).
I knew I would be working with the half-circle base page because I want to use the other side for a story tomorrow. My initial idea turned into a fun adventure adding a bunch of word/phrase pieces and turning the whole half circle into a shaker. Check out the video for the full how-to details.
As you'll see above today's story doesn't include any words. You could easily add a story in the location where I added word/phrase stickers or add a second half circle if you have a longer story. I honestly didn't have much to say about the papers this time around so this approach worked just fine for me today.
Here's a look at how this one came together:
Now let's take a closer look via images:
I initially printed my wrapping paper photo into a square that was 8.25 inches x 8.25 inches. I used the half-circle die cut as my template to trim out the photo. I intentionally took the photo of my wrapping paper with a white top section so I could add something to the top - that ended up being word/phrase stickers.
Next I grabbed a piece of thinner transparency and cut it to the same half circle shape. I ran the transparency and the photo page through my sewing machine + left an opening that allowed me to add in the green sequins, the white sequins, the chipboard heart, and the white wood stars. After adding all those pieces I stitched the hole closed.
This was seriously so fun to make and just made me happy while making it.
On the outside I added the #12 using white puffy number stickers and a phrase from the perforated phrases in the Main Kit.
December Daily® Main Kit 2020 (perforated phrases, chipboard heart) // Digital available here
We R Memory Keepers Hole Punch
December Daily® Word Phrase Stickers (similar)
Grafix Ink Jet Transparency
Paper Rose Green Sequins
Paper Rose White Sequins
December Daily® 2020 Star Mini Kit (white wood stars)
Brother Sewing Machine (XL 2600i)
White Puffy Number Stickers
Tab Stickers (similar)
December Daily® 2020 Die Cut Page (digital available)BASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler
Fiskars Trimmer
Avery Index Tabs
Scotch Rolling Adhesive
AE Circle Stamp Block
Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller)
Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19)
Black StazOn Ink
We R Memory Keepers Punch
6 Hole Punch
Silhouette Cameo 4
Red Line Adhesive
Versamark Embossing Ink
Snappy Tray
Heat Gun
SHARE YOUR STORY #12
You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 12 vs. a general blog address link.
December 11, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Eleven
Christmas lists/letters to Santa are something I include each year in my December Daily® project.
This year I decided to simply use the large envelope from the December Daily® 2020 Envelope Bundle to hold all the different kids lists that were printed out after collecting them from the kids (with the exception of Anna who chose to handwrite her list). I added pattern paper to the back of each of the various sizes + shapes of the kids lists and stamped their initials on tab stickers.
Here's a look at how this one came together:
Now let's take a closer look via images:
In today's video I talk about other ways you could add in your wish/Santa lists. Remember you don't have to be a kid to document your wish list!
I loved the ease of using the envelope as a home for these little stories. On the outside I added a chipboard number, a gold star, "Santa list" chipboard, and two pieces from the perforated strip set - all these were included in the Main Kit this year.
On the inside I corralled all the kids lists I had access to right now. Aaron has Isaac's (he mostly wants components to build a computer) and these were gathered from texts, the Notes App, and Anna's handwritten list. I decided to take each of those printed pieces and pair them with pattern paper from my stash.
To designate each of the lists I used blank tab stickers + this 3x4 alpha stamp set to add their initials.
On top of each piece of pattern paper (with the lists inside or on the other side) I added a metal rimmed circle tag with one of the fabric circles from the Main Kit on top.
Lots of tech supplies on our kids lists. Elliott included at least three different kinds of headphones.
My favorite thing that Anna asked for is a towel warmer.
Always legos. Always Star Wars.
I'm thinking I'll have Audrey write a few more things in this spot on her page. I took the texts she sent me and brought all the images together on one page before printing.
December Daily® Main Kit 2020 (gold star, perforated phrases, chipboard number, chipboard words, fabric circles, tree pattern paper) // Digital available here Tab Stickers (similar) Scotch Rolling Adhesive December Daily® Envelopes 3x4 Alpha Stamp Set Black StazOn Ink Metal Rimmed Circle TagsStar Pattern Paper BASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler Fiskars Trimmer Avery Index Tabs Scotch Rolling Adhesive AE Circle Stamp Block Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller) Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19) Black StazOn Ink We R Memory Keepers Punch 6 Hole Punch Silhouette Cameo 4 Red Line Adhesive Versamark Embossing Ink Snappy Tray Heat Gun
SHARE YOUR STORY #11
You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 11 vs. a general blog address link.
December 10, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Ten
Welcome to December Daily® 2020 | Story Ten.
For my tenth story this year I decided to keep it really simple. I love the mix of craftiness + simplicity that is a part of the whole of my album and I love having a few easy + simple ideas in my back pocket for days when I've either got a lot or not a lot on my plate.
What is one small moment of magic you can find + document today?
Here's a look at the process:
And here are some additional photos of my finished story:
Today's story was prompted by one of the 4x6 cards in the Main Kit that focuses on finding magic in small moments. I knew that a small moment of joy/magic for me each day is checking in on my paperwhite + amaryllis bulbs to see where they are at in their growing cycle. I went downstairs, snapped a couple photos, came back upstairs and printed my photo and got to work on my page.
Adding 4x6 cards directly into your album is a great way to dip your toes into having elements of your project exist outside the page protectors. I simply adhered the card back to back with my photo on three sides (leaving off adhesive along the top so I can create a pocket for my 3x4 journal card) and punched the two holes so the card would sit in the middle of the rings.
I could have added journaling directly to my photo before printing but decided instead to simply handwrite my story on one of the 3x4 journal cards from the Main Kit. I adhered that card back to back with one of the sentiment cards from the Main Kit and added an Avery Index Tab along the top and slipped two of the perforated phrases from the Main Kit inside. For the story # I used the white puffy numbers.
On top of the 4x6 sentiment card I also added a cork star and I tucked one of the December Daily® tabs in between the 4x6 sentiment card and photo.
I'm seriously loving all the different sizes and textures and layers within my album this year.
Remember my friends, this project is more of a marathon than a sprint. Give yourself grace as you look for and record the stories. You've got this.
December Daily® Main Kit 2020 (cards, perforated phrases) // Digital available here Avery Index Tabs Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller) Tab Stickers (similar) Cork Stars Scotch Rolling Adhesive White Puffy Number Stickers Precision Pen 6 Hole PunchBASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler Fiskars Trimmer Avery Index Tabs Scotch Rolling Adhesive AE Circle Stamp Block Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller) Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19) Black StazOn Ink We R Memory Keepers Punch 6 Hole Punch Silhouette Cameo 4 Red Line Adhesive Versamark Embossing Ink Snappy Tray Heat Gun
SHARE YOUR STORY #10
You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 10 vs. a general blog address link.
AE Creative Team | TOGETHER Story Kit™
This past month we have been telling stories about spending time together with our loved ones. And today we are delighted to share with you the projects that our Creative Team made using the TOGETHER Story Kit™.
And just as a reminder, Saturday, December 12th, is the last day to subscribe and receive the TOGETHER-themed products.
As always, we are so grateful to our Creative Team for sharing their stories and creative inspiration with all of us!
December 9, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Nine
Welcome to
December Daily® 2020 | Story Nine.
For today's story I decided to document a few things related to my phone right now. I took three screenshots and added them to a tag book I created when I put my
foundation pages together. I love bringing in everyday life stories like this into my project. These tags are a perfect place to hold all kinds of stories and the story you choose might be totally different - make it work for you!
Let's start with the process video:
Here's a look at how it turned out:
When I put my foundation pages together a couple months ago I knew I wanted to create a little tag book using two of the wood veneer pieces from the Main Kit. I didn't know what kind of story I would end up adding but I knew I could figure something out. As I considered stories for today I decided I wanted to document a bit about what I've been into on my phone lately.
One of the changes I made from my foundation pages was adding in a
Grafix Transparent Sheet that slips into the transparent pocket (that was from the 2019 December Daily® collection). I added this sheet mainly because I wanted space for a title but it also holds it in place in the album a bit better.
I cut out the "on my phone" word art using my
Silhouette and adhered it using rolling adhesive onto the transparent sheet along with a tiny red felt heart. I've included the word art for you below as a free download.
Download the free digital word art here.
On the inside of this tag booklet I added screenshots. I did one of my Home Screen, one of a text with Anna, and one of a recent
New York Times crossword (I'm obsessed). The screenshots went into my photo library and I cropped them to 3x4 before printing.
For my journaling I decided to use the space on the back of the tags. I repeat stamped a date stamp along the top and then used a
Brush Pen for my actual journaling.
Power Punch Rolling Date Stamp Brush Pen December Daily® Main Kit 2020 (wood veneer tags, fabric circle) Ribbons + Trim December Daily® Felt Numbers Grafix Clear Plastic Sheets Tim Holtz Number BradBASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler Fiskars Trimmer Avery Index Tabs Scotch Rolling Adhesive AE Circle Stamp Block Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller) Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19) Black StazOn Ink We R Memory Keepers Punch 6 Hole Punch Silhouette Cameo 4 Red Line Adhesive Versamark Embossing Ink Snappy Tray Heat Gun
SHARE YOUR STORY #9
You are invited to leave a link in the comment section if you'd like to share your daily pages. As usual, please include a direct link to your blog post sharing your Day 9 vs. a general blog address link.
December 8, 2020
December Daily® 2020 | Story Eight
Welcome to December Daily® 2020 | Story Eight.
Today's story is a little bit of writing about my own working life in December.
Today's video is full of me making mistakes + trying different things + muttering to myself +finally embracing the end result. I know I'm not alone in running into issues when creating + I want to make sure you guys know I'm right there with you! I hope you find a few moments to laugh during the video.
Let's start with the process video:
Now let's take a look at my finished page via photos:
This simple page surprisingly took me way longer than I expected. My initial plan didn't work (you'll see that in the video) so I pivoted and ended up with a page that focuses more than anything on the words + photos.
I've got a small laser printer here at home and I set up my page with the "working" word art on top (download available for you below). After printing with the laser printer I ran the title through the Minc machine with green foil and then I ran the page with the title back through the printer to add my journaling.
Along the edge I added one of the Fabric Half-Circle phrases.
My photo was printed to 6 inches x 3 inches and adhered along the bottom of the journaling. Between the photo and journaling I used red line tape to adhere my light green pom trim on top.
I cut off one of the poms and used green embroidery floss to attach one of the gold stars from the Main Kit and a Crate Paper Charm.
You could also print both your title + journaling at the same time before running it through a Minc machine. I decided I just wanted the title foiled.
Click here to download today's freebie word art.
And in the end:
I cut the poms off. Ha. Yep. That's how it all went down today.
SUPPLIES
Minc Machine Small Laser Printer Green Minc Foil Crate Paper Hey Santa Charm December Daily® Main Kit Light Green Ball Trim Embroidery Floss December Daily® Fabric Half Circle Phrases Metal Ruler Bone Folder Rolling Date StampBASIC SUPPLIES USED IN MANY PROJECTS
Tiny Attacher Stapler Fiskars Trimmer Avery Index Tabs Scotch Rolling Adhesive AE Circle Stamp Block Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer (5x7 and smaller) Epson XP 15000 Printer (up to 13x19) Black StazOn Ink We R Memory Keepers Punch 6 Hole Punch Silhouette Cameo 4 Red Line Adhesive Versamark Embossing Ink Snappy Tray Heat GunSHARE YOUR STORY #8
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Looking for something to listen to while you work on your December Daily® project? Check out the newest episode of the
Plan On Purpose podcast where Charise and I talk about December Daily®, why telling our real life stories matter, and why we make the kinds of products we do.
