article: My Christmas Journal Cover & Day 1 Entry | written down

I am so excited to be starting on this! Here is my album cover and the page from Day 1. I chose to use a Heidi Swapp linen 9×9 album and a lot of Basic Grey goodies on this.

Here is the text from Day 1:
“December 1st, 2006

I have been obsessed with all things Christmas for as long as I can remember. From awaiting Santa Claus as a young child to purchasing my own ornaments and small tree with my babysitting money in junior high to singing in one of the country’s biggest Christmas shows in college to decorating my own home and watching my girls experience the season now – I live and breathe Christmas every December. I love the twinkling lights, the first snowfall, the beautiful carols, the magic of Santa Claus, the traditions we share . . . but most of all I love the anticipation of celebrating my Savior’s birth. I love it that we set aside this day, this season, to commemorate how He came into the world that special night in Bethlehem.

I spend a lot of my time making things for my friends and family – food, cards, gifts, scrapbooks. It is a blessing and one of my greatest joys to be able to make things for others. I spend time taking care of those around me and doing the daily tasks of cooking, cleaning, laundry, bedtime . . . you name it. But this Christmas, I want to make this journal for me. I want to relive my Christmas memories, reflect on what is so special to me about this season and enjoy creating in my studio. This Christmas, this one’s for me.

Lynne”

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