Kool Kitty Musings: And so things begin...

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Friday, 01 December 2006

And so things begin...

Yay, I did it! I have sat down and thought about what Shimelle gave us in the first prompt and thought, yep, keep it simple and organic and just see where it goes.

Well I didn't finish the first entry.

Really... I kid you not!

Why not?

Well it won't get truly finished until Christmas Eve! How neat is that?! hehe That is truly a Christmas Journal in the making. I've decided to use the images from my gorgeous advent calendar as details on the intro page (or manifesto if you will).

So yes the pencil marks are still on there, since I'm not so good with lining up at the best of times and they won't get rubbed out until much later on!

My 9x9 page has been split into 6 columns and rows so I can cut circles from the 24 images in the calendar. In the middle we have my journaling (sorry had to type it since I ran off a bit at the mouth) and a little decorative detail courtesy of MM, KI, Doodlebug plus Rhonna and Banana Frog stamps.

Today's entry was a cute little doggy on wheels - how neat is that as I got one of those for either my first or second Christmas!

So in case you can't read it in the pic, the intro reads:

"Quite surprisingly 2006 has been peppered with sudden resolutions, unexpected promises that are going to be kept, and plans that have been put in motion. I'm in a constant state of change and you know what? I'm actually quite enjoying it. So what's one more little promise to myself?

It's time for another change. To not let Christmas fly by again like it has the past so many years, to put the brakes on and enjoy the season, enjoy the memories, the rituals and traditions, and just maybe look to future years and planning how I want to spend my future Christmases.

So I can make the time, I can put aside those 15 minutes each day to make my journal entries - I can take as long as I like and make as many entries as I want because this journal is all me!"

Anyway despite the fact the hovel looks like a bomb hit it, I'm all ready for more festive thoughts tomorrow!

Posted by Handmade by Natty at 10:47 PM in Christmas Journal | Permalink

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Ooooh! Very pretty!
:)

Posted by: LizzyM | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 01:33 AM

This is great. Really, really love it!!

Posted by: ArtsyMama | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 01:34 AM

Yummy start!

Posted by: Julie Ann Shahin | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 04:09 AM

good to see another person join! love your work so far!

Posted by: kim hesson | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 04:55 AM

Love,love, LOVE the row of embellishments. Too perfect!

Posted by: Latharia | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 06:12 AM

Sensational page! Fun fun fun!

Posted by: Michelle | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 07:25 AM

Looking fab so far Nat. off to do mine now.

Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 12:39 PM

Wow, this really looks awesome - I'm looking forward to see more of your Christmas-Album!!! Magical Christmas-Vibes from Germany - Andrea

Posted by: Andrea | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 02:02 PM

This is so clever! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Patience | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 02:32 PM

Thanks for sharing Nat! I love your approach, it looks fantastic, nice clean simple and VERY effective... I hope mine come out at least half as good as yours!

Posted by: Kirsty mmmbisto | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 05:00 PM

wow! this is so great, thanks for this inspiration!!!

Posted by: jana | Saturday, 02 December 2006 at 06:08 PM

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