and to put together my album for JOURNAL YOUR CHRISTMAS. This is a online course run by Shimelle Lane and I have 2 completed albums but I gave last year a miss. I don't want to do that again so this time I am trying to make it more manageable. I have decided on a chunky album because I know I get carried away, and I have made hinges that I will add the pages to as I complete them.
The pages are actually blank cards and more stash that I am using up. I will attach one end to the hinge, leaving a double page that folds back on itself so that each 'page' gives me four sides. I have added a double fold in the centre to give depth as I will also add flaps and pockets. It will evolve as I make it as I have no firm plan. I like to allow the element of flexibility and learn as I go.
I have chosen a selection of papers and chipboard shapes and I am continuing to try and use up what I already have. Today I hope to put the first 4 pages together including a Manifesto. My plan is to keep Christmas simple, to make as much as I can, and to spend time with friends and family.
And last on my workspace are my new dies. I wrote last week how I had ordered these and this morning they finally arrived. I can now make more cards as I have been eagerly waiting for these to arrive!
Have fun with your own Christmas preparations and to see what others are up to pop over to Julia's here.
I really like the idea of letting your album evolve - that's the way it is with some of the best Christmasses to, I reckon! Go with the flow :)
ReplyDeletelove the new dies. Good luck with the journal, I look forward to seeing more of it later
ReplyDeleteJan (84)
That design is going to lend itself to LOTS of flexibility - it'll be be lovely to see how it gorws and expands in the weeks ahead. Have you taken the cellophane off those dies yet? They look scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteI am doing Journal Your Christmas, too. This is my first year. I LOVE your flexible journal. :-)
ReplyDeleteApril #88
Such darling cards! I am loving your new dies! I have the Hope and the House and window ones...I am really wanting the ornament one, maybe next year! Wishing you a blessed holiday season with your family! Winnie#70
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet Xmas cards, looking forward to seeing your journal come to life. I'm doing one this year (inspired after the crop) after missing the last 3!!!
ReplyDeletevery cute cards! Looking forward to seeing your journal come to life. I'm doing one this year after missing the last 3!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really flexible design....and sorting out papers and embellishments before you start really speeds up the process.
ReplyDeleteI got some new dies in the Sizzix sale.....and I'm really pleased with them.
Your online course sounds so fun, and I think your album will turn out beautifully. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #7
ReplyDeleteI like all your new purchases...you'll use them a lot, I think! Good for you for using up your stash to make the album, that's a win win situation.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas cards are funky too...I'd buy them!!
Hugs, LLJ 36 xx
I love your Christmas cards. Good luck with Journal Your Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas cards. Good luck with Journal Your Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks Like a great starting point for your JYC album - so much scope to adapt and add.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment on my thrifty Christmas crafting post - it makes me feel it wasn't a waste of time!
Enjoy using up your old supplies - and breaking open those lovely new ones! :-)
Hi Sandie,
ReplyDeleteThe photo Christmas cards are great. I'm hoping to make Christmas cards using one of my photos. We'll see as I'm running out of time.
The new dies are great! I haven't seen the "Friends" or the "Journey" dies. I can't wait to see what you make with them!
Happy belated WOYWW
Peace, Kay (12)
lovely photographs on your cards and looking forward to your JYC xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving the look of your album - look forward to seeing more!! xx
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