Dot & Whimsy

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Oh, December Daily, how do I love thee!

Isn't this just the greatest idea, ever?  (scrapbooking wise, anyway)

Welcome to my contribution to the 

I'm so glad that you're joining us...I can't wait to hop around

myself and see how the girls have decorated their SN@P Albums

December Daily style :)

My vision for the album was to mix 'n match 

I wanted bright colors mixed in with more shabby-distressed look

that Simple Stories is known for.  

 For the cover, I took a bright Turquoise Dot SN@P paper and a strip

from Year.O.Graphy and stitched them together.  The title is a compilation of 

sevearl SN@P sticker elements.  

chevron ribbon by May Arts; baker's twine by The Twinery; misc

buttons and lace from my stash.

Using one of the SN@P Album inserts, 4x6 card and numeral stickers, I
created a calendar where I can make a notation of any events going on
throughout the month.  I love documenting all of the fun happenings.
Hustle & Bustle is my thang!

Again, I mixed 'n matched different 4x6 journal cards from the collections
and embellished with holiday goodies. Wrapping a piece of ribbon around the
center of the 4x6 pockets helps to keep the lower cards from sliding out.

Spell out each day or use the actual numerals...I love it!
Binder clips adorned with knotted ribbons not only adds interest and texture,
but it also keeps the inserts from sliding around.

3-D stickers, brads or buttons can also be added to the outside
of the clear, plastic sleeves.

Don't you just love the contrast between the bright of the SN@P
papers with the distressed of Year.O.Graphy?
It turned out even prettier than I had envisioned in my mind's eye :)


Change things up a bit by adding the various dividers to create
sections for topics such as: wish lists, recipes, to-do's, ideas, etc.

I didn't machine-stitched on every page, but I thought it was a nice touch
to spread throughout the album.

Add a pocket as a storage place for receipts that you'll want to keep up with.
Add a blank page for each member of your family so that they'll have
a spot to jot down their very own favorite holiday memory!
What a keepsake...I can't wait to start snapping pictures on
December 1st and begin filling up my album :)

That's as far as my album goes for now....
**Time to hop on over to see what Tonya Dirk has to share**

COMMENT, COMMENT, COMMENT
as you go!
A lovely Simple Stories December Daily Prize Pack is up for grabs...
-- GOOD LUCK--

Here's a complete list of the hop
Simple Stories - Blog: www.simplestories.com
Cari Locken - blog: www.myandmythoughts.blogspot.com
Donna Januzzi - Blog: www.donnajannuzzi.blogspot.com
Emily Lanham - Blog: http://www.createserendipity.net/
Gail Lindner - blog: http://gaillindner.typepad.com/
Guiseppa Gubler - Blog: http://guiseppagubler.blogspot.com/
Jill Cornell Blog: Blog - www.jillcornell.blogspot.com
Kelli Rabideau - Blog: www.kelliesdesigns.blogspot.com
Rebecca Keppel - Blog: http://www.myclutteredcorner.com/
Shellye McDaniel - Blog: www.paperedcottage.blogspot.com
Tonya Dirk Blog: www.creativit-tonya.blogspot.com
Yuki Shimida - Blog: http://lovetodaybyluvbear.typepad.jp/
Very happy to have had you here today...ENJOY!