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Post by kellyv on Nov 15, 2015 14:15:56 GMT
merry i don't ever start until i have my first photos for december (or at least the first i am going to put in my book); the one year i tried to do that ended up being my least favourite album by far. don't stress, my dear. it will come together and it will be yours (the way you like and want it) and it will be beautiful!
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Post by abr79 on Nov 15, 2015 19:18:18 GMT
merry the cover always messes with me, too. That's why I went with Jasmine's "Merry" one...I don't even have to deal with it this year. Last year I kept it pretty simple, though...I can't get behind super 3-d covers.
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Post by blemon on Nov 16, 2015 1:27:31 GMT
I never decorate my cover. I put my albums on a shelf and anything I stick onto them will just get messed up or torn off.
Also, you'll see a million foundation pages and cover pages and covers. And you'll see a million more photos of people's supplies looking all pretty and organized and maybe 5 finished albums. Most people are all talk and get all excited.
Go at a pace that works for you. I don't have anything done at this point except ordering my kit, a few things from ACOT, and picking out numbers (because that is my favorite part). I had even less done by this time last year and even less than that the year before. I started doing this 2 years ago and I have 2 finished albums. It is worth it.
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Post by merry on Nov 16, 2015 4:03:48 GMT
Thanks everyone, I do feel better hearing your support. I think I might just use a brush marker on the cover. Saw a cool instagram post using a sharpie one this morning and if they have it in gold or silver, I'm all over that and feeling good about the 2D effort after y'all's kind words. Goal for this week - to clean off my desk so I can spread out my supplies and see what I've collected.
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Post by merry on Nov 16, 2015 4:17:44 GMT
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 16, 2015 7:48:51 GMT
merry i don't ever start until i have my first photos for december (or at least the first i am going to put in my book); the one year i tried to do that ended up being my least favourite album by far. don't stress, my dear. it will come together and it will be yours (the way you like and want it) and it will be beautiful! I totally agree. I don't usually begin my album until the second weekend in Dec because I'm usually too busy to pull out my supplies and play until then. So merry whenever you feel behind just remember how much ahead of me you are.
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Post by katemac on Nov 16, 2015 16:14:05 GMT
I don't do anything on the cover either. I know it will just get destroyed on a shelf, or in a box of Christmas decorations! I don't do any prep work for my album. Maybe a cover page, but last year I waited and used a photo. I do most of my December album work AFTER December.
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Post by goldenblind221 on Nov 16, 2015 19:10:36 GMT
I have to admit, I'm already feeling like I'm behind when I see all the completed covers and foundation page starts on Facebook. I think I'm a bit intimidated by the cover. I feel like because this is going to sit on a shelf it should be flat on the surface, but not seeing a lot of examples of this. my first DD album has a very not flat cover, and it's a pain in the ass. Definitely think long term, and think of overall handling. I quickly learned my lesson.
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Post by goldenblind221 on Nov 16, 2015 19:15:44 GMT
Also, you'll see a million foundation pages and cover pages and covers. And you'll see a million more photos of people's supplies looking all pretty and organized and maybe 5 finished albums. Most people are all talk and get all excited. hahaha this is the truth if I've ever heard one told before.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 19:45:04 GMT
I love decorating the cover. Last year I didn't because I'm such a chicken but this year I went back and did it and I LOVE it! I'm still working on and deciding what to do with this year's album cover.
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Post by abr79 on Nov 18, 2015 22:30:43 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxo
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Post by goldenblind221 on Nov 18, 2015 23:18:43 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxocute! Loved your hilarious captions, too.
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Post by nicolemann9 on Nov 18, 2015 23:52:31 GMT
abr79 - Loved your December Daily album! I love seeing video walkthroughs Great job!
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Post by merry on Nov 19, 2015 1:55:55 GMT
@abragg - LOVED it! The music was perfect to go with it too. I loved your idea of screen shots of text messages, as that is how hubs and i communicate primarily!! That will also help me when kids are with Gma and Gpa as we're leaving an iPad for them to text us with. Love the mix of new and vintage. Inspiring for a newbie - thanks for posting. What/who was that song?
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Post by katemac on Nov 19, 2015 3:30:04 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxoLoved it!
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Post by oaksong on Nov 19, 2015 3:41:41 GMT
Thanks for sharing your video, abr79! Now I want to do a December Daily! I was going to put together more of a Christmas memories album, since my kids are grown, but maybe I'll do both. I don't lack supplies, that's for sure!
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Post by acd on Nov 19, 2015 4:05:57 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxoLove your album AND music!
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Post by AmandaA on Nov 19, 2015 5:03:16 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxoThanks for sharing! I have a date with my DD foundation pages this weekend while DH is out of town...and it is supposed to snow Saturday
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Post by anniefb on Nov 19, 2015 6:09:48 GMT
I've done most of my foundation pages but need to decorate my cover and write my 'intentions.' I've downloaded the sheet in preparation.
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Post by saralovesducks on Nov 19, 2015 10:49:31 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxoLovely! Cute kid, too
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Post by icequeen on Nov 19, 2015 10:59:07 GMT
Is anyone still waiting for their DD albums to arrive? I'm in Canada, so I have no tracking, but it seems like other Canadians have received theirs? Also, did AE send them via Canada Post? My main and mini kits came by UPS and I was expecting the albums to be sent the same way.
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Post by freeatlast on Nov 19, 2015 13:06:07 GMT
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Post by katyscrap on Nov 19, 2015 14:10:44 GMT
I forgot to share this - last week before I was sent back to the clink (hospital), I made a video flip through of my last year's DD. youtu.be/sd4aAfh_gxoGreat job! You gave me some great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by blemon on Nov 19, 2015 14:18:05 GMT
abragg -- thanks for sharing. I like your album a lot.
Great job! I'm stealing some ideas for sure.
I would love links to other videos that are short. I don't have time for those long ones and youtube will not let you watch in fast-forward mode.
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Post by nicolemann9 on Nov 19, 2015 14:33:45 GMT
icequeen I am in Winnipeg and haven't received mine yet. I am thinking the albums will be coming with Canada Post. That is how all of my other AE stuff arrives. My other DD stuff came via UPS, but had tracking. Since this has no tracking, I am thinking it is coming Canada Post...? In the DD Facebook group it seems like no one else in Canada had received theirs yet, as of yesterday morning anyways. Getting a little impatient! Hoping comes soon! ETA: My album was just delivered by Canada Post Yay!
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Post by kellyv on Nov 19, 2015 15:06:09 GMT
Is anyone still waiting for their DD albums to arrive? I'm in Canada, so I have no tracking, but it seems like other Canadians have received theirs? Also, did AE send them via Canada Post? My main and mini kits came by UPS and I was expecting the albums to be sent the same way. icequeen mine arrived in southern ontario on tuesday. hth ETA: mine arrived by canada post! but, all of my dd items came via canada post because i did not meet the free shipping threshold
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Post by abr79 on Nov 19, 2015 15:14:43 GMT
@abragg - LOVED it! The music was perfect to go with it too. I loved your idea of screen shots of text messages, as that is how hubs and i communicate primarily!! That will also help me when kids are with Gma and Gpa as we're leaving an iPad for them to text us with. Love the mix of new and vintage. Inspiring for a newbie - thanks for posting. What/who was that song? I got the screen shot idea from someone last year and loved it...really makes an album "yours" ya know? the song is called "It Snowed" by Meaghan Smith. It came on an iTunes holiday sampler album I got for free back in, like, 2007. But it has some good songs on it.
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Post by kellyv on Nov 19, 2015 17:41:34 GMT
i love your album abr79 gah…now, instead of washing my floor this afternoon, i need to go and play with dd supplies. i blame you!
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Post by briarrose86304 on Nov 19, 2015 18:48:46 GMT
I have all my Christmas stuff out and ready. I seem to start but fail to finish it each year. Maybe this year will be my year? I hope so! :-P
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Post by mrsloafbot on Nov 19, 2015 21:15:31 GMT
abr79 - I love that video. Super cute music too.
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