{dec 16th} christmas countdown mini

Super simple but dramatic spread for Day 16. I was talking to Amanda yesterday and she mentioned that it was helpful to her to see how I had been adding in my horizontal photos into this vertical oriented book. So, I decided to go big with today's pic as another example of something fun!  The date was added with my date roller stamp, and a bow attached to help merge it into the photo. Also, the weather has been cool and very clear here in Seattle, so the sunsets are lovely.  So happy I was able to capture this. XO

{dec 15th} christmas countdown mini

December 15th was a simple day spent mostly at home with Ryan, except for a little errand running.  I bought a cappuccino to keep me warm while we were out : )

   

 Another wood veneer speech bubble was used, but this time layered inside my espresso cup lid. I also layered some of the Crate Paper clear frames on each page to add in the red perimeter stripe.  Since I wanted to add in more than just journaling, I created a flap by creasing a 1/2 inch from a strip of paper to layer over the journal card.  Then I attached only the creased strip with my tape runner.

 

 

 On top of the flap is a piece I cut from my cappuccino cup, the crate paper clear frame (attached with my stapler), a chalkboard index tab, and a photo of myself. I was mixing patterns and colors this day that I liked, and want to remember the combo.

   

 My book is getting nice and chunky, and I already enjoy looking through it. Next up, my last post of the day Dec. 16th. XO

 

{dec 14th} christmas countdown mini

Today I made time to work on more of my Christmas Countdown Mini pages, and had so much fun....I just love this project!  For December 14th, I lined the envelope on this first spread with a paper strip at the flap.  The idea came from Brittany, and THIS post : )

 

Inside the envelope is one of the journaling cards from the kit. I added the wood veneer and a red rain dot to make the reindeer more interactive, and journaling from my typewriter on the backside.  There are also a few photos tucked away for safe keeping. Love that I get to mix up how I add extra photos for each day. The photo below has a little layering on it as well.
 

For the second spread I added a printed poster from our movie date, and was SO excited I got a chance to use the mint frame handmade by Brittany expecially for this kit! Paper was layered under the frame with sticker letters and one red rain dot for the i. Also, I'm really happy with how the die-cut looks layered with the photo and embellishments on the next page.
 

For the last spread, I found matching paper from the opposite page and layered it with my photo. Then I added the star die-cut with my ticket stub, and some of the wood veneer stars and a paper clip. It was such a fun date night, and we LOVED the movie!  Day 15 up next.  XO
 

{dec 13th} christmas countdown mini

Today I wanted to document some holiday cheer and how I've been enjoying my December days in a different way than ever before.   I don't have any photos for today's spread, but instead wrote a letter addressed Dear Christmastime inside this year's Christmas card.  On the opposite page I cut up and attached a doily, a circle punched out of patterned paper, a Santa sequin, and glitter index tab to a piece of pink vellum.....just because it's festive and fun!

In my journaling I wrote about how Ryan's fighting off the cold I gave him (accidentally, of course), but that we are both still really enjoying Christmastime together and named off some of the things we've been enjoying specifically.  I also mentioned a few happenings that are new and unique to this time of year for us, like Gatsby (our basenji) practically living in his waterproof jacket....and that we will still will find him laying in front of whatever heater that is currently blowing.  Silliness. XO