December First

A documentation of the Nativities around the house. It was surprising that even as I started photographing the most obvious, I kept finding them in other places I had forgotten about. There is something so peaceful about the idea of the Nativity. Wondering adults and animals alike, kneeling around a little baby who had just embraced this world.

This nativity was started by my Mother in Law, given in installments.



My Grandparents brought this back after a mission in Bolivia.



This is a little mini set sitting on our coffee table for Tyson to gently play with.



My mother gave us this little reminder.



This beauty was hand whittled by my aunt Kathy who so graciously carved it for me after I had offhandedly mentioned that I would like something like it one day. I found it sitting in the front seat of my car! Such a great surprise! I keep it in our room year round as I think it is so beautiful and that it inspires such family closeness.



This tiny nativity scene is nestled in with our Christmas village.



Another miniature set, this Celtic nativity is unique and simple.



My grandma quilted this wall hanging for me last year. So thoughtful and delightful.

December Daily: Foundation Part 2

I figured that since it was almost December (tomorrow, yikes), I should post the rest of the album in preparation.

Here's some Etsy websites I promised, they are so much fun.

Paper Eclectiques

The Paper Pixie

Every Jot and Tittle

Ormolu

There are so many more. Have fun browsing all the Christmas stuff.



A few more pages of the album. I can't wait to start putting it all together. I have so many ideas just waiting to come out!

December Daily 2009: Foundation Part 1

I got my album all completed this week and had so much fun putting it together! Now I just can't wait to fill it up with memories. If you are wondering what a December Daily album is exactly, go here and here. Be sure to read through Ali's question and answer posts about December Daily and look at her amazing albums.





Here's a random sampling of pages. I remember from last year that I had wished I had added more pages in between the numbered ones, so my book is quite a bit thicker this year. I solved this problem by attaching some ribbon to tie it closed when it's finished. Also, last December I documented the entire month, whereas this year, I am stopping on the 25th.





Because I knew I was doing another album this year, I was on the lookout for random stuff to add the book. I also had fun collecting things throughout the year that aren't necessarily "Christmas" things but would work wonderfully such as, unique envelopes and felt pockets and pages. I also loved finding little things to stick in it like: mini candy canes, tiny jingle bells, tinsel, whatever I could find.




I added more acrylic pages this year than last. I found some great little album kits that were on clearance after the summer and used those.





More to come next week, along with great Etsy shops to find fun Christmas tags.