December daily - 13 to 19

I was really organised with my December Daily journal - I finished all the pages before we left for Melbourne and took some glue, scissors and a pen with me with every intention of finishing it off but, it never left my suitcase!

I am almost done now though - I just have to get my last few days of photos printed.

But here's Dec 13-19 which are (almost) done!

Dec 13 - carols by candlelight in the local park

Dec 14 - making Kris Kringle presents

Dec 15 and 16a - Christmas parties (15 still needs a photo)

Dec 16b and 17 - Christmas feast and presents for my sister

Dec 18 - a leisurely night at home and Dec 17 - picnic in the park - also awaiting a photo.

I've really enjoyed doing this little journal, it certainly helped make Christmas a little more special. I can't wait to finish it off this weekend.

December daily update

I've been trying hard to stay up to date with my December daily album and I am really enjoying it! My scrapbooking isn't too elaborate, but I am happy with the way it is turning out.

I do wish I had my own printer though - it would make things so much easier!

The tree on Dec 4 is made from a brown satin ribon, some olive green ribbon and felt. I really like the different textures and want to try to incorporate more ribbons, trims and fabric into my pages.

Dec 10 is still waiting on a photo of my new red shoes that I bought to wear with my new dress on Christmas day.

Dec 12, which I put together this morning is definitely my favourite page so far. I'm not sure if you can tell in these photos, but Sampson has been sleeping with his head on my SSCS presents!

As you can see, I finally found some rings to bind my album. I had been searching for "binder rings", but I found out they are actually called "book rings". As soon as I changed my google search I was able to find loads of them.

This week I really have to start putting some Christmas presents together. I haven't even worked out what to make for three of my four little cousins, let alone started on anything. Although I am leaning towards making them each a kidlet, as I know from last time I made one, it was simple and quick to put together.

This week I have a couple of Christmas parties to go to, including a lunch for our research group at Aria. I am seriously excited - I have been wanting to eat there for a while, so it will be nice to do so when someone else is picking up the bill!

And tonight we are off to the local Carols by Candlelight. The Salvation army band played some carols in our street on Wednesday night which was a lovely warm-up for tonight.

It is definitely starting to feel like Christmas...!

Sunday stash & December daily

The range "Feedsack Melody" is the new fabric in my stash. One of my close friends is pregnant with her first child and knowing that we have quite different tastes, I asked her to choose the fabrics for a quilt.

Not my usual style or colours, but I do love these sweet birdsI've also made a start on my December daily album. However I still can't find any rings to bind my album. I've tried Officeworks plus K-mart and Target and also Lincraft... Does anyone know where I can find them?I'm not limiting my entries to Christmas, but documenting the 25 days... although I suspect the vast majority will be about Christmas!!

What have I got myself in for?

As if I have enough time for another project... Don't we all know that feeling?!

I blame Janelle. Her December Daily Christmas journal was so gorgeous last year. So, now I want to create my own.

Any one else want to join in? There is info here, here, here and here.

disclaimer: I am not a scrapbooker - but that should make it fun! My previous best attempt at scrapbooking can be seen here and here...