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putting the december book to bed.

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I completed my holiday book early this week when I was finally back with my printer and able to get photos together. I have to say, traveling for two weeks did not make this book better. It made it just a little bit lame. But regardless, I am calling the book a success because IT GOT FINISHED. And that's enough for right now. Next year, I'll focus on making it fantastic.

Set1 Set2 Set3 Set4 Next year I think I will keep this same "little book" format. I like the idea of collecting things and just sticking them in the rings. I like that the 4×6 size makes it easy to add photos. Next year we will spending the month of December in one place which I think will really help. I want to take more time to write things down and am hoping to give the pages a bit more thought.

Until next year, little holiday book.

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14 responses to “putting the december book to bed.”

  1. Sara Kate Avatar
    Sara Kate

    Definitely NOT lame! It turned out fabulously! And I admire the ambition of a project like that.

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  2. Jaimie Avatar
    Jaimie

    Cute!

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  3. Molly Irwin Avatar
    Molly Irwin

    super cute photo of you in the orange hat (lower left.) I know what you mean about just getting it done too. good feeling. Happy new year, Elise!

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  4. Kelly in Canada Avatar
    Kelly in Canada

    I like your little book! I think it will be my inspiration for next year’s project.
    Kelly
    ps…I finished mine yesterday. Happy day.

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  5. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    I think it looks great! And like you said, it is done and that is the main thing. Keep up the good work!

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  6. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Looks great. I haven’t even started mine yet, I have everything together and I did write every single day of December.

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  7. Melissa Mann Avatar
    Melissa Mann

    love it! i did a 4×6 last year and loved how it turned out…this year, i went with another size, and i’m just hating it. i’m thinking of just restarting and going with the 4×6 since i really don’t know if i’ll ever finish the other one i started…

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  8. Vee Avatar
    Vee

    You’re books are NEVER lame! I love it when you complete a book.. it gives me inspiration. I’m working on a scrapbook for my trip to LA.. I hope it comes out as great as yours `=O)

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  9. christen Avatar
    christen

    i love the way your book turned out! i love 4×6 size…i think i’ll try that size next year. i like the idea of the photo just fitting right in. thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Thinkie Avatar
    Thinkie

    great album!

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    College Research Paper

    I appreciate the work of all people who share information with others.

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  12. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I’m using your mini books as inspiration to create my own for a trip in February and was wondering about how photos are included. Usually I print 4x6s at a lab but then they’d have “Kodak” or “Fuji” printed across the back. Do you print yours at home on ?? cardstock? Or do you mount them? Or just leave the backs as is? Thanks!

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  13. Elise Blaha Avatar
    Elise Blaha

    Hi Laura, I usually mount the photos back to back or stick a patterned paper on the back. Have fun with your book!

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  14. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes!

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