2023 megaaa DECEMBER DAILY thread (ALL December projects)

I'm only on the first lesson right now, but for me, it's worth it. I have picked up several PhotoShop Elements tips from Denine Zielinski's lesson, and I like how well she organized it. I have skimmed through the other projects, and I know I will adapt a few of the ideas to fit my own needs. I'm looking forward to Jessica Luther's lesson, for example, even though I don't use Canva. I'll just do it in Elements.

I don't have a Silhouette (maybe someday!) or a quill foil, so I'll pick up ideas that apply and skip the rest.

With that said, I paid less than $10 for the class because I had a 20% off discount. It's now $15. The Product Play class is $25, but it looks like it offers a greater variety of ideas. It just depends on what you're looking for.

I don’t. Unless you have the capability to foil, there really isn’t anything all that special.

FWIW- I knew nothing, and took the first Hybrid class. I learned SOOO much! I use PSE, and much of what is going on in this hybrid product play class is sort of like paper scrapping, where as an experienced scrapper you see the final project and recreate it without instruction.

I don’t foil, and have no interest in learning, or adding more crap in my scrap space, so that portion of the lessons was a waste for me. Nowhere in the class description did it mention how much of the lessons would be dedicated to that technique.

All that to say, the first lesson was REALLY good, and, for me, the rest were bummers. I know how to flip out a page lol

lanena mom FuzzyMutt carolynhasacat thank you so much for your input.

I received my order today also. Everything was there, so that was relief. I would encourage everyone to unwrap your albums, if you haven’t already. At first glance my star album seemed good enough. The top corner on the front of the album did have a crease that kind of bugged me, but I didn’t want to be overly difficult, or critical, so I had decided it was good enough, I wasn’t going to worry about it. When I unwrapped the album, and opened it up, the top 2 corners looked like they were wrapped around the album by a toddler. The best I can describe the corner is it looks like a wadded up gum wrapper. It not only really bugs me to look at, but I don’t feel like it would hold up at all. I have my last year’s album from Ali sitting on my desk, and the quality isn’t the same at all. I probably just got a bad album, but just another reminder to look everything over. I almost waited to take it out of the wrapper until I was ready to start my album, and I’m really glad I didn’t wait.

Mine looks really crappy along the spine edges. Like there is too much paper.....it's kind of bubbling. 

http://instagram.com/p/CymDpRZSqYx

Jamaica Makes has acrylic album covers up for pre-order until Oct 27th. I like the green trees.

4x4 photos


4” x 5.5” photos



5.25 w x 6.5 h inches to use with DIY page protectors

Not much new to update on my order. After two days of not hearing from them, I finally heard from the customer service manager. She has contacted the warehouse to see what orders were filled and shipped around the time mine was to see if maybe we can find out who might have my order. I'm not even sure that's what happened. It's almost like someone started filling my order, got interrupted, came back and started filling someone else's order in the same box. Who knows? It's such a huge mistake that there's no way to know what actually happened. I didn't hear anything again yesterday so it's all in limbo. I'm fast losing my interest in this project which makes me sad because it's one of my favorites of the year. I'm doing my best to keep my DD excitement up and not let this ruin it for me.

They did offer me a very generous gift card for my troubles and I appreciate that.

I haven't looked at the Hybrid class yet since I have no supplies I can use until this is resolved but I'm very disappointed to read here that I have to purchase digital product for this class. I don't think I have ever taken a class from Ali that didn't include digital product for the projects. I don't foil currently so that's not of any interest to me.

Well cocoa daisy sneaks started today and I’m already pissed. It’s almost identical to last Xmas which I did not love. So glad it’s my past month with them and then I’m going rogue and using my stash.

I got my kit today from Sahin designs. It’s gorgeous. The prints are bright and on amazingly thick paper. They are perfect. Her TN is also on thick paper and the cover is textured. It’s really beautiful and nicer than a traditional TN. I haven’t used the stamp yet but it’s really pretty. And the puffy stickers are bright and not overly puffy. It’s a great kit and I’m so glad I ordered it.

That is such a bummer. Honestly I’ve stopped shopping at AE for December Daily. The hype, long boxing period, shipping issues, etc were just too much.

Last year I was turned off by the bundled shipping. I only wanted $30ish worth of products and it is all the same shipping. I said forget it and haven’t looked back. I checked this year and wasn’t tempted. 

There are so many great options for DD without all of this hullabaloo and stress. Come over to the dark side 😁😉

Me too. It’s beautiful and 10/10 for the lovely personalized packaging.

100% agree.  The paper she used for the TN is gorgeous and a great weight.  I’m loving the colors, puffies, etc and I am not typically a TN person. Super happy with the purchase.  I also bought the digital bundle so I can print larger papers and other items to go with it!  

Ok, I had convinced myself I didn’t need the Sahin Designs kit.
Then I read all of the amazing reviews.
…and I just placed my order for the kit!

Sorry we are such enablers! I splurged on the physical and digital versions when I wasn't feeling well, and I was afraid I would regret it. I'm doing much better and have no regrets.

The digital 12X12 papers are very usable. I am always looking for solids as backgrounds, and the kit includes those as well.