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Post by JavaJones on Dec 29, 2020 14:34:40 GMT
Popping in late to say Merry Christmas to All! I’ve been MIA since the 23rd, when 2020 decided to throw us one more curve ball in the form of appendicitis and surgery—luckily we caught it before my appendix burst, and I am recovering nicely. But it definitely put a damper on Festivus (which is also my son’s bday) and Christmas celebrations. I wasn’t able to finish the Christmas-Through-the-Years gift album for my neighbors (we celebrate the holidays with them every year) but I think I will finish it in January and it will be a Valentine’s Day gift instead . I have been keeping track of this year’s December Daily events and moments with the Day One app on my phone, and my album for this year is a Home for the Holidays covering Thanksgiving through New Years, so that will be a January project as well. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and I know we are all looking forward to 2021!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 14:41:24 GMT
I’ve been MIA since the 23rd, when 2020 decided to throw us one more curve ball in the form of appendicitis and surgery 2020 just keeps on giving, doesn't it. Happy you're back! Congratulations on your plan for your Christmas-through-the-years project. Sounds like a wonderful plan. xo.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Dec 29, 2020 16:12:16 GMT
Amazingly, I'm up to day 15. It's thin - not a nice, fat binder this year - but it's happening.
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Post by scrapcat on Dec 29, 2020 16:51:29 GMT
Fellow CAOS fans, has anyone seen a vertical poster for part 4 releasing on December 31st? My 4x4 format can't make the horizontal banner from social media work properly and for some reason, I've only stumbled accross vertical posters made by fans so far. Surely, I must be blinking stupidly over the official one, right? I went looking, but can't even find the horizontal one you are referring to?! I also just see fan created ones. I thought maybe I could screenshot from Netflix coming soon page, but it is just showing the trailer now. Maybe make a little fold out flap? Also for those of you printing... Mpix is having 25% off, I think it ends today. Sometimes they extend it a day. Going to get my act together and at least print a few so I can finish up this December snapbook. www.mpix.com/
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 29, 2020 17:23:27 GMT
Fellow CAOS fans, has anyone seen a vertical poster for part 4 releasing on December 31st? My 4x4 format can't make the horizontal banner from social media work properly and for some reason, I've only stumbled accross vertical posters made by fans so far. Surely, I must be blinking stupidly over the official one, right? I went looking, but can't even find the horizontal one you are referring to?! I also just see fan created ones. I thought maybe I could screenshot from Netflix coming soon page, but it is just showing the trailer now. Maybe make a little fold out flap? Thanks for looking! Confirms that I'm not going completely cuckoo (just yet). I did end up printing the horizontal social media banner the show's posted as a 4x8 and just leave it at that. This is the official horizontal banner I was talking about:
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 29, 2020 17:25:49 GMT
JavaJones Shit, I'm glad you're fine! My stepfather had to get an emergency appendectomy during the pandemic as well. What a weird, weird year it's been. Hope it's uneventful and delightfully casual for the final last days.
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Post by joblackford on Dec 30, 2020 2:20:15 GMT
I’ve been MIA since the 23rd, when 2020 decided to throw us one more curve ball in the form of appendicitis and surgery—luckily we caught it before my appendix burst, and I am recovering nicely. But it definitely put a damper on Festivus (which is also my son’s bday) and Christmas celebrations. Oh boy! Glad that got that taken care of before it burst, but wow, that's nobody's idea of a Christmas (or Festivus) gift. Hope you're feeling a lot better.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Dec 30, 2020 10:30:00 GMT
’ve been MIA since the 23rd, when 2020 decided to throw us one more curve ball in the form of appendicitis and surgery—luckily we caught it before my appendix burst, and I am recovering nicely. But it definitely put a damper on Festivus (which is also my son’s bday) and Christmas celebrations. Yikes! There's never a good time of course, but this seems particularly unfortunate timing. I hope your recovery continues well.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Dec 30, 2020 10:32:31 GMT
I've been working on my album this week and think I'm finished. I'll give it one more flip through tomorrow to make sure I'm happy with everything before I pack up what is left of my kit.
I'm also thrilled to have used more of my stash in this project than I anticipated, I had to go back to my stash twice to pull additional 3x4 cards, raided my scraps drawer for papers I could cut down to fit the pockets, and had to find more embellishments as well.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 30, 2020 14:46:49 GMT
I'm almost finished with mine as well. Just need to do the reflections page. The only kink is that I made my own resin album covers (which turned out gorgeous!) But the binder rings that I have are actually too small. So now the album doesn't lay too flat. Not sure it I should leave it or find a different solution. I could use ribbon (doesn't turn as nice), bind it all coils, try to order new bigger binder rings or just leave it.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 30, 2020 14:55:53 GMT
I'm almost finished with mine as well. Just need to do the reflections page. The only kink is that I made my own resin album covers (which turned out gorgeous!) But the binder rings that I have are actually too small. So now the album doesn't lay too flat. Not sure it I should leave it or find a different solution. I could use ribbon (doesn't turn as nice), bind it all coils, try to order new bigger binder rings or just leave it. Head over to AliExpress for cheap larger binder rings. I ordered some golden ones for my December mini album.
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Post by scrapcat on Dec 30, 2020 16:08:54 GMT
I'm almost finished with mine as well. Just need to do the reflections page. The only kink is that I made my own resin album covers (which turned out gorgeous!) But the binder rings that I have are actually too small. So now the album doesn't lay too flat. Not sure it I should leave it or find a different solution. I could use ribbon (doesn't turn as nice), bind it all coils, try to order new bigger binder rings or just leave it. Would love to see your covers! I have recently been a bit obsessed with resin things, but I am avoiding trying it myself. I would plan on finding larger rings when you get a chance, but I'm sure it's fine for now. yikes JavaJones, that's not fun. Hope you are on the mend! I did order some photos last night, even took the time to add some digital stamps and journaling right onto pics so I will be ready to slide into page protector and call it good. I am officially off for the new year now, so heading to the studio to play soon! Happy New Year everyone!
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Post by mom on Dec 30, 2020 21:27:03 GMT
Well I have put mine off til January. Still stuck around day 12. LOL DS2 has been home the last two weeks and I have not done a scrappy thing, just hanging out with the family. I do feel somewhat guilty that I do not have more done, but Im not too worried about it. I would like to be done by Feb 1 though.
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Post by julie5 on Dec 30, 2020 22:45:13 GMT
I'm almost finished with mine as well. Just need to do the reflections page. The only kink is that I made my own resin album covers (which turned out gorgeous!) But the binder rings that I have are actually too small. So now the album doesn't lay too flat. Not sure it I should leave it or find a different solution. I could use ribbon (doesn't turn as nice), bind it all coils, try to order new bigger binder rings or just leave it. I have 3 inch rings from last years album. I needed 2 and like 12 came to a pack. Lol if you’re in the US, I can send you a few. Let me know!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2020 6:21:08 GMT
Got to the 25th today! Yeay. Here's the 23rd & 24th I think just two or three more pages - maybe not every day between 12/26 and 12/31. Loved hanging with you all here. Thank you again sleepingbooty for all your time and energy in the DD threads Thank you peas for sharing your fun and your challenges. Happy New Year to us all - hoping for a wiser world - day by day in 2021.
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Post by dawnnikol on Dec 31, 2020 11:05:07 GMT
Thank you again sleepingbooty for all your time and energy in the DD threads Thank you peas for sharing your fun and your challenges. Happy New Year to us all - hoping for a wiser world - day by day in 2021. {insert "ditto" gif}
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Post by burnbright on Dec 31, 2020 17:05:32 GMT
I went looking, but can't even find the horizontal one you are referring to?! I also just see fan created ones. I thought maybe I could screenshot from Netflix coming soon page, but it is just showing the trailer now. Maybe make a little fold out flap? Thanks for looking! Confirms that I'm not going completely cuckoo (just yet). I did end up printing the horizontal social media banner the show's posted as a 4x8 and just leave it at that. This is the official horizontal banner I was talking about: I just saw this one today. Netflix posted it. www.beautifulballad.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sabb.jpeg
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Post by joblackford on Dec 31, 2020 17:53:30 GMT
Thank you again sleepingbooty for all your time and energy in the DD threads Thank you peas for sharing your fun and your challenges. Happy New Year to us all - hoping for a wiser world - day by day in 2021. {insert "ditto" gif} Yeah, thanks sleepingbooty! (look, you taught me how to gif!) and to all of you all.
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Post by scrappydo on Dec 31, 2020 20:55:08 GMT
Happy New Year pea friends!! It's a glorious sunny day here on the first day of 2021 in NZ. Well, where I am at least... South Island isn't quite as sunny apparently! Anyway, 2021 is looking good thus far, so wishing for more of this for you all ❤
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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 31, 2020 21:37:16 GMT
Finished! I posted some quick photos and a walk through on my Instagram page if anyone is interested.
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Post by scrappintoee on Jan 1, 2021 1:10:47 GMT
I just wanted to tell y'all THANK YOU for this thread! I enjoyed it sooo much through December! It was a hard, terrrrible month for me this year, I had NO Christmas spirit. BUT, I got a lot of joy from reading here! I loved the stories, loved seeing all your DD pages, etc. It was fun living vicariously through all of you. And a special thanks to the alwayyyys fun, witty sleepingbooty ! I just love your writing style, your GIFS, your sense of humor. (I'm sorry it was so hard on your SO !) ((Hugs)) to all of you!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 2, 2021 20:34:38 GMT
And a happy 2021, my friends! The entire world has somehow made it into the new year and it's not like this is December 33rd 2020 so I think we managed to push ourselves over the symbolic threshold. Huzzah! Netflix is playing while I'm seated at the coffee table, catching up on my December mini. Epiphany is just around the corner so I better get on with the project. Bring on ALL the photos of the kitschy Christmas decorations we spotted around town! How is the new year treating everyone? Anyone still actively working on their album right now? Did everyone manage to get through the holidays safely? And a merci from the bottom of my heart for playing along this Christmas season. I hope those who aren't finished yet will stick around help the late documenters get their memories scrapped.
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Post by karinec on Jan 3, 2021 5:43:48 GMT
Hello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that 2020 is quickly becoming a blur in your rear view mirror!
I got stuck there for awhile on my DD but am creeping along and done through day 16. I will try and post some pages in the next few days. Just got a bit overwhelmed with life for a bit there so it put my mojo on hold.
I’m finding the CT embellishments have been the hardest for me to work with. I’ve used almost all the papers though, I’m thankful I bought doubles of them and also the journaling cards. I’ve used a good chunk of the FYC kit too, esp the embellishments.
Learned a lot about the Minc too and will post more about that later.
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Post by karinec on Jan 3, 2021 5:47:13 GMT
JavaJones hope you’re on the mend! What timing, glad they caught the problem when they did.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 6:05:20 GMT
I did the 26, 27, 30 & 31st (skipped 28 & 29) yesterday and today.
This evening I put away all the DD/Holiday supplies.
It was fun to get them out and, tonight, it was fun to put them away.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 3, 2021 11:07:52 GMT
I ordered my photos promptly on the first, and the delivery estimate is between the 9th and 14th, so that's when I will hopefully really start my holiday scrapping.
I don't scrap my holiday layouts by dates, but by events. Gingerbread house making, cookie decorating, tree decorating, New Year's Eve, etc.
I'm looking forward to using up the holiday stash I have. I didn't buy new paper this year, with the intention of using up what I have and tossing the scraps, for a fresh start next holiday.
I'd like to be embellishment heavy on my pages this year, also to use what I have. And also because I love when I see other scrappers' pages that way.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 3, 2021 18:21:04 GMT
Congrats on finishing, @zingermack ! I'm still trotting along with karinec and everyone else who hasn't had the pleasure of finishing this project yet. I meant that unironically. I'm still enjoying working on my album. Tonight's time to take out my clear drawer of stamp sets and get a few sentiments and icons down. Not sure what or where yet. I'll see as the inspiration strikes. LavenderLayoutLady I hope your prints will be in your hands real soon! Go, little parcel, go...
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Post by scrappydo on Jan 3, 2021 19:30:32 GMT
Despite the excitement and the preparation, I'm up to just day 8. I'll keep working on it and likely it will be completed while I'm at a crafty retreat with friends in a couple of weeks time
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Post by joblackford on Jan 4, 2021 0:08:13 GMT
I'm pretty close to finishing my end of year blurb book so I can get back to my JYC book soon. It may have been good to take a break and see it with fresh eyes, and looking for digital stash for my year end book has let me see some items that might work in the JYC book too.
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Post by Margie on Jan 11, 2021 5:15:12 GMT
I miss all the DD posting!
I have a few pages done...the cover page (front door that opens to a picture of me and hubby, who is dressed as Santa), a page with my thoughts of spending a different kind of Christmas this year, and a "My Grown-Up Christmas List" page that uses a picture of a 5-year-old me sitting on Santa's lap with a flap that opens up to the lyrics to Kelly Clarkson's song. Also a few more filler pages.
I did keep a running list for each day from 12/1-25, and all my photos are on my phone, so it will be easy to sync the stories up to the photos. I'm just now printing photos from the first week of December.
Last year was my first DD and I kept it up throughout December, so I was done by the first week of January. It went through 12/31 because we were still celebrating with friends and family all month. This year, I was only planning on going through Christmas Day, but I have a photo of my champagne bottle with a "FU 2020" label, so I'm wondering if it will be weird to go from the 25th straight to the 31st?
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