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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 13, 2017 20:39:18 GMT
I’m going to do my catch up at the weekend - work has got busy again ugh. Same here. I got home an hour ago, at 8:30PM. 12h work days are long. I did manage to get my stories written out and photos edited. I just need to get down to making the final format decisions, printing and adding to the album. Later this week, after I've had a long night of sleep and maybe even a nap. We're going to a Christmas concert tomorrow evening so it looks I'll have another story to add to my album. I also need to start wrapping gifts and will make sure to document that too. Gah, I'm just so lucky I don't have to host Christmas dinner or have many people to buy mandatory presents for. My December life is definitely a lot easier on the home front than many of yours!
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Dec 13, 2017 22:35:57 GMT
Well, I too have fallen slightly behind and am doing my best to catch up before the weekend begins and life gets busier. But you know, I've been feeling rather thankful, because as I've mooched around a few Insta feeds and other design team blogs, I realise that I have it relatively easy too. After all, I don't have any presssure to use particular things I have been given and am obliged to include in my work - I can pick and choose exactly what I want. Not only that, but I can tell the stories I want to tell without sharing personal details of my home and family with the whole world - that counts for so much IMHO. Oh, and just think how long all of this would take if I had to log the provenance of every little snip of paper, every dot of glue and video the making of each page and a walkthrough of the completed album (because I couldn't believe how someone requested a video walkthrough of a relatively simply put-together page from someone's DD recently - good grief, whatever happened to originality and creative expression?!) So, thank you all you good and talented people who share your work - I am not only inspired but I'm mightly relieved that you do it so that I don't have to! But having said all of that, how come I'm STILL behind a couple of days?! (and JaneB thank you for sharing the link to your work...I love the concept and a curious to see how you manage it over a long period of time)
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Post by mom on Dec 14, 2017 3:55:24 GMT
Got another page done today - yay! Unfortunately I am *still* six days behind. I swear its never ending!
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Dec 14, 2017 13:21:54 GMT
My December has not played out the way I would have liked. We’ve had several stressful family issues (I mean seriously...why can’t things happen one at a time?!) but I have managed to take photos and notes. I’m really hoping to get to work on Dec Daily this weekend. I may lose my mind if not! Lol
A funny bit...my DDs are 26. We always have at least Sunday dinner together as a family but it’s very relaxed and most often everybody is wearing yoga pants/sweats etc and when they pop in through the week it’s generally for a few minutes in between work and whatever their evening activity is. They’re rushed and not put together looking. I overheard A say to B this weekend “I TOLD you to do hair and makeup the whole month of December-you know this is going in her scrapbook!” I died laughing. My family are such good sports about my taking photos and documenting when realistically they would probably rather not.
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Post by Charwee on Dec 14, 2017 14:32:19 GMT
Love this from Brandi Kincaid! Agh, god, that woman is so bloody clever. Wish I had an ounce of her creativity.
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Post by nicolep on Dec 14, 2017 15:15:04 GMT
Love this from Brandi Kincaid! Agh, god, that woman is so bloody clever. Wish I had an ounce of her creativity. I know, right!? Isn't that fun!?
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Post by anniefb on Dec 14, 2017 20:31:51 GMT
Well I managed to do a couple of pages so now am only 3 days behind
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Post by lasteve1 on Dec 14, 2017 21:47:46 GMT
So, I'm super behind. I've been planning and editing photos, but with my photo printer dead there's not much I can do! I'm not the kind of person that can lay the whole thing out and then add the photos later, I need to see the photos in place before I can pick papers/embellishments. I was suuuuper excited that my new printer came today, thinking for a minute that I could catch up this weekend... and then I remembered, the printer came, but the ink isn't scheduled to arrive until Tuesday
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 14, 2017 21:55:36 GMT
Just got home from the Christmas concert and I am going to pat myself on the back because: 1. I managed to save the programme they handed out at the entrance; 2. Lord, was it sh*tty but I sat through it; 3. I managed to save the programme even after it finished and I knew the extent of a sh*tfest it was. I'm going to write my journaling right now while I'm still shaking my head and laughing at the 1h15 (plus drive) I wasted on that hawt mess. Keepin' it real, folks! Between the elected politician making a political speech at the start, trying to make us believe that his fellow right wing colleague was a man with a huge heart who didn't need the freakin' heart surgery he just had (and by the way, who cares? What are you doing up on stage anyway? This isn't your party's rally), the very amateur choir, the record in amount of mispronounciations of the Provençal language (I know it's on the verge of dying out but come on, do an effort if you're going to sing traditional songs from here), the WTF-ness of the programme (more than half of it wasn't even Christmas music) and the other politician speaking to us: "As a Muslim woman addressing you Christians." WHAT? It's a Christmas music concert (with barely any Christian music), not a religious group gathering. Oh my, what's happening to this world? I can't even. How am I going to work this into my album? Kerri W I hope everything sorts itself out. Murphy's law and all that... But it sure is even less fun during such a major month.
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Post by dudleypippen on Dec 14, 2017 22:37:59 GMT
Sunday is my daughter's second birthday, and we are having a very small gathering of family to celebrate it on Saturday. I'm torn, I want to include her birthday in my DD because obviously it's important to me but I don't want it to seem like I'm playing favorites with my kids because my son's birthday doesn't necessarily get the same attention. Help me out ladies, what would/do you do about December birthdays?
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Post by ghislaine on Dec 16, 2017 20:59:00 GMT
I did it, I dug out my Silhouette and found I already had an image of a bell to use. I shrunk it quite a bit to get it to the size I wanted so I was worried about how it would cut. While I was cleaning off my desk for the Silhouette, I found an envelope from a Christmas card I hadn't decided what to do with yet. It had a really stiff, reflective gold liner. Guess what my bells are made from? And here I thought I was going to have to go buy some Kerrygold butter to get reflective gold cardstock! LOL Now what should I cut from the rest of this paper?
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Post by joblackford on Dec 17, 2017 0:57:02 GMT
Sunday is my daughter's second birthday, and we are having a very small gathering of family to celebrate it on Saturday. I'm torn, I want to include her birthday in my DD because obviously it's important to me but I don't want it to seem like I'm playing favorites with my kids because my son's birthday doesn't necessarily get the same attention. Help me out ladies, what would/do you do about December birthdays? I'm not an expert on parenting (no kids myself) but I would definitely include it! For one thing, it's in December and you're doing a daily project and not putting in such an important family gathering would seem really strange to me. For another thing, a kid with a December birthday is going to miss out on a lot of stuff that kids with birthdays at other times of the year will experience, so maybe in some cosmic way it evens out. Nothing is really equal anyway - the older child gets more documenting before younger kids are born, one kid does a more photogenic sport, the other kids is shy, etc etc. I don't think kids would compare that much anyway (unless they already feel like someone's the favorite and they're looking for evidence??) But you know what I'd do if you really feel like it ends up unequal to you? Choose to do a DITL or WITL project that coincides with your son's birthday so he also gets a special focus. And make sure he gets some special focus in the DD when it feels natural. He'll be at the party too, won't he? So he'll be in the pictures
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Post by joblackford on Dec 17, 2017 0:57:41 GMT
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Post by mom on Dec 17, 2017 1:32:10 GMT
Sunday is my daughter's second birthday, and we are having a very small gathering of family to celebrate it on Saturday. I'm torn, I want to include her birthday in my DD because obviously it's important to me but I don't want it to seem like I'm playing favorites with my kids because my son's birthday doesn't necessarily get the same attention. Help me out ladies, what would/do you do about December birthdays? I'd include it. As a person with a December birthday - usually our birthdays are an afterthought because everyone is focusing on Christmas and buying gifts for everyone else. Include it and then show your DD that you included it. She will feel extra special. SaveSave
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Post by ghislaine on Dec 17, 2017 1:36:25 GMT
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Post by joblackford on Dec 17, 2017 2:54:13 GMT
ghislaine YES! Perfect. I'm sure you can find something fun to use the rest of the shiny stuff for...
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Post by anniefb on Dec 17, 2017 7:26:32 GMT
Well I managed to get caught up with my album- yay. Now I’m getting ready for my last week of work before 3 weeks off. So looking forward to it.
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Post by caspad on Dec 18, 2017 16:18:24 GMT
Sunday is my daughter's second birthday, and we are having a very small gathering of family to celebrate it on Saturday. I'm torn, I want to include her birthday in my DD because obviously it's important to me but I don't want it to seem like I'm playing favorites with my kids because my son's birthday doesn't necessarily get the same attention. Help me out ladies, what would/do you do about December birthdays? I don't have kids but I take my BFF's kids out for the day to celebrate their birthdays. Her youngest's birthday is the end of November so his "mystery ride" is always in December. I include it in the December album because that's when it happens. I'd include your daughter's birthday in the December album. Especially since you'll have family there celebrating and you'll want to include those photos. You aren't playing favorites. Does your son's birthday get scrapped in the regular album? Eventually your daughter's birthday will get less attention BECAUSE it is in December and people are busy.
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Post by ghislaine on Dec 18, 2017 18:30:17 GMT
Definitely include December birthdays. My husband's was yesterday and there will be a picture of him opening his gift while being supervised by the children. *grins* Ali Edward's video today is of her including two of her kid's December birthday stories so if you needed an official go-ahead that's about as good as it gets! ghislaine YES! Perfect. I'm sure you can find something fun to use the rest of the shiny stuff for... I'm thinking numbers! My Day 1 number is from a set of gold numbers that are super cute but not specifically Advent or Daily themed which means there aren't enough number 1s, 2s, and maybe 3s. The golds of the two products actually match really well!
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Post by mom on Dec 18, 2017 19:37:05 GMT
I am still puttering along. I am on Day 12 now - so I am making progress even if I am not up to date.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 19, 2017 16:52:25 GMT
I'm up to date after doing some pages at the weekend and yesterday. Work is going to be busy today as we have a big evidence exchange deadline but I'm only going up to the 25th so think I can get caught up again at the weekend if need be. I've been taking a bit of a relaxed approach to dates so what is documented is not necessarily what happened on that particular day. That's definitely taken the pressure off.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 19, 2017 19:15:27 GMT
I am now officially two full stories behind. I cannot wait until this week ends and my break begins! I can't even spare a moment to be at home when it's still daylight to take some decent photos of our winter décor. Another 10 hours at work today. I still have basic things to do like wrapping some gifts and even picking some up! Yikes. I keep taking out my album and looking at what I've already done in the hope of finding time (and daylight ) to get on with the project. Who's going all the way to the 31st of the month?
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Post by joblackford on Dec 20, 2017 2:25:27 GMT
sleepingbooty I'm going up to New Years at least, and I'll be working on it until Epiphany, most likely. JYC emails run that long, and that's also around the time my nephew and his family go home. I can't do a holiday album that doesn't include New Years! Feels wrong to me. And we don't take down decorations until the 6th or so, even if we don't really do much during the 12 days of Christmas. I got back to my album today after being stuck for a long time. It turns out that I really need the photos chosen and printed before I can make progress on my journal. I should have realized that a lot earlier. Oh well, I'm making progress now. ETA: I'm doing a "prance and plunge" fun run and lake dip (optional, doubtful) on New Years Day, so there's no way I'm leaving that out of my journal!
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Post by mom on Dec 20, 2017 4:19:28 GMT
I am now officially two full stories behind. I cannot wait until this week ends and my break begins! I can't even spare a moment to be at home when it's still daylight to take some decent photos of our winter décor. Another 10 hours at work today. I still have basic things to do like wrapping some gifts and even picking some up! Yikes. I keep taking out my album and looking at what I've already done in the hope of finding time (and daylight ) to get on with the project. Who's going all the way to the 31st of the month? I do - we are headed back to Las Vegas for New Year Eve so I will include that in my book. SaveSave
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Post by JaneB on Dec 20, 2017 7:53:31 GMT
I am now officially two full stories behind. I cannot wait until this week ends and my break begins! I can't even spare a moment to be at home when it's still daylight to take some decent photos of our winter décor. Another 10 hours at work today. I still have basic things to do like wrapping some gifts and even picking some up! Yikes. I keep taking out my album and looking at what I've already done in the hope of finding time (and daylight ) to get on with the project. Who's going all the way to the 31st of the month? I'm behind And I started so well. I'm going up to New Year's Day as it's my birthday, but stories are hard to come by. I am more of mess now than when Mum died at the end of October; just about any little thing is making me cry. My husband says it's because we're in a limbo, waiting for Probate and then selling the house. He does make me laugh when he says I've got to go to the solicitor's office and swear at him That's my legal bit as executor to say I've told the truth. I have read 16 books in the last 10 days, and done not a lot else. However, today I have decided it's time to pull up my metaphorical socks, tidy my desk (and the rest of the house with the help of my friend) and stop feeling sorry for myself. Or maybe I'll just read a few paragraphs first....
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 20, 2017 8:38:47 GMT
I'm behind And I started so well. I'm going up to New Year's Day as it's my birthday, but stories are hard to come by. I am more of mess now than when Mum died at the end of October; just about any little thing is making me cry. My husband says it's because we're in a limbo, waiting for Probate and then selling the house. He does make me laugh when he says I've got to go to the solicitor's office and swear at him That's my legal bit as executor to say I've told the truth. I have read 16 books in the last 10 days, and done not a lot else. However, today I have decided it's time to pull up my metaphorical socks, tidy my desk (and the rest of the house with the help of my friend) and stop feeling sorry for myself. Oh Jane, your beloved mum passed away less than two months ago. I don't think you should expect to be halfway through the grieving process yet. You should definitely not "stop feeling sorry for yourself"... It's still raw and fresh. If the little things make you cry, I think it means that you need to cry and that all these small things are reasons for your emotions to come out. Have a good cry whenever you need it, read how many books you need and be active when you feel it's necessary. But don't feel bad that you're still processing the loss. *hugs* I think your DD album ought to go the way you think it's the best to go. If you want to talk about having a hard time but having an understanding husband by your side who can still make you laugh through the grief, then go ahead. If you don't want to, don't. Just don't go looking for stories for the sake of stories. Welcome distractions when they're needed but don't force yourself. Is there anything you feel like you don't want to miss out on this December? A nativity scene, a Christmas market, special baking or a fresh trip to the library to replenish your book shelves? The seemingly unimpressive small things are often the path to building a sense of wellbeing even in the darker days of our lives. My album this year has plenty of small stories and I'm already smiling when looking back on those although they're fresh memories. Maybe you could document a day in the life right now? Or which books you've read and how they've helped being a safe place and escape? Sending you loads of love (and a virtual tin of Quality Street)! PS: I'd be happy to send you some happy mail for your birthday. It might even make for a tiny entry in your DD! Just let me know if you're in the mood for an envelope from the south of France.
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Post by mom on Dec 20, 2017 13:37:54 GMT
I am now officially two full stories behind. I cannot wait until this week ends and my break begins! I can't even spare a moment to be at home when it's still daylight to take some decent photos of our winter décor. Another 10 hours at work today. I still have basic things to do like wrapping some gifts and even picking some up! Yikes. I keep taking out my album and looking at what I've already done in the hope of finding time (and daylight ) to get on with the project. Who's going all the way to the 31st of the month? I'm behind And I started so well. I'm going up to New Year's Day as it's my birthday, but stories are hard to come by. I am more of mess now than when Mum died at the end of October; just about any little thing is making me cry. My husband says it's because we're in a limbo, waiting for Probate and then selling the house. He does make me laugh when he says I've got to go to the solicitor's office and swear at him That's my legal bit as executor to say I've told the truth. I have read 16 books in the last 10 days, and done not a lot else. However, today I have decided it's time to pull up my metaphorical socks, tidy my desk (and the rest of the house with the help of my friend) and stop feeling sorry for myself. Or maybe I'll just read a few paragraphs first.... Please be gentle on yourself! Your mom is important and needs to be grieved. And in that its the first holidays without her? Its a hard time and allowing yourself the space to grieve is a gift you give yourself. SaveSave
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Post by lasteve1 on Dec 20, 2017 20:20:16 GMT
I am now officially two full stories behind. I cannot wait until this week ends and my break begins! I can't even spare a moment to be at home when it's still daylight to take some decent photos of our winter décor. Another 10 hours at work today. I still have basic things to do like wrapping some gifts and even picking some up! Yikes. I keep taking out my album and looking at what I've already done in the hope of finding time (and daylight ) to get on with the project. Who's going all the way to the 31st of the month? I'm behind And I started so well. I'm going up to New Year's Day as it's my birthday, but stories are hard to come by. I am more of mess now than when Mum died at the end of October; just about any little thing is making me cry. My husband says it's because we're in a limbo, waiting for Probate and then selling the house. He does make me laugh when he says I've got to go to the solicitor's office and swear at him That's my legal bit as executor to say I've told the truth. I have read 16 books in the last 10 days, and done not a lot else. However, today I have decided it's time to pull up my metaphorical socks, tidy my desk (and the rest of the house with the help of my friend) and stop feeling sorry for myself. Or maybe I'll just read a few paragraphs first.... Like others have said... you need to let yourself grieve! You can work on your album as you feel ready to, but don't worry about it if you're not there yet it's completely understandable.
Have you watched Brandi Kincaid's videos about her DD? She lost her mom right after Christmas last year (and I'm pretty sure they knew it during the season last year) so she talks a lot about how she coped with that while completing her album then and now and how she used the project to help grieve. Maybe you need to switch up your album from how you normally do it and instead find a way to work through your grief and honor your mother through your album... a couple of ideas that came to mind--if you think lots of journaling will help you cope, every day write a letter to your mother and use the album as a collection of letters to her to explain how the season is going as you cope; or if you would rather reflect on happier times, every day tell a favorite holiday memory with your mother and make the album a tribute to her and how she shaped the holidays for you rather than about this current holiday season (or merge the memories with the current season--e.g. a story about holiday baking that you did today + write about how you used to bake with your mother and what recipes came from her + a photo of your cookies now + a photo of her baking in the past).
And if none of these ideas speak to you and making a regular album seems unbearable, give yourself permission to just skip it. The supplies will still be there next year and you can use them for a future project.
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Post by JaneB on Dec 21, 2017 8:44:46 GMT
Thanks for the encouragement and ideas I do have the clean and tidy house I promised myself. My friend is an absolute treasure. Although I'll try not to think of all the paperwork I've hidden away to deal with later Sending you loads of love (and a virtual tin of Quality Street)! Ooh Quality Street! Are you sure not secretly English? I haven't got a tin, but do have a couple of boxes now opened and in a little gold tray on the coffee table. Edit 22/12 sleepingbooty: P.S. Something odd is happening to me.. I have sent 2 PM's to you, the second because I noticed today the first wasn't in my list. Now the second has gone AWOL too Did you receive anything? Have you watched Brandi Kincaid's videos about her DD? I didn't know about Brandi's mother no, but watched the video and am very impressed with her album. She did some quite interesting things with inserts and I now have a fancy for printing on overlays, so thank you for that!
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 22, 2017 12:46:17 GMT
I am just sitting here wondering if I should finally start my DD?? I have taken photos throughout the month but that's about it (except shop for supplies!) I took the day off of work to get ready for Christmas but pretty much everything is done! I really want to start playing with my DD but I also don't want to mess up my scrapbook room, which is actually very clean and organized right now. My daughter and her significant other are coming tomorrow and staying for a few days so I really shouldn't make a mess...
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