{dec 11th} christmas countdown mini

While I catch up with the days in my mini from while I was away from home, I've decided to start posting the pages I've completed that are up to date....so here's December 11th.  It was all about how excited I was to wake up and find my orchid blooming for the second time this year!

I added journaling to the label stickers from the Christmas Countdown Kit, and embellished with sequin snowflakes in different colors that compliment the orchid photo from the opposite page, layered with wood veneer and rhinestones.

I added in extra photos by using the gold washi to tape two pieces of white cardstock together like a little book attached to the page (I also did this on my Dec. 1st spread).

A roller date stamp and black ink was used for adding in the date.

And the last page holds a wood veneer frame from Michaels with a cute red bow attached.  The opposite side is the start of December 12th.

I really wanted to make sure to document this simple act of nature because it's my first orchid that's ever bloomed more than once.....plus the fact that it traveled with me all the way from San Diego and I have been able to keep it alive is very special to me : )

 

Stay tuned for December 12th's post coming up next.

 

P.S. The pink snowflake design in the background of the photo below is one of the digital elements you received if you purchased a Christmas Countdown Kit. XO