Spend some time today reflecting on 2011. Did you accomplish all of your goals for the year? Where could you do better? What are your hopes for 2012? Ask each family member to complete the following sentence: In 2012 I want to… Add that as journaling to your album. It will be fun to look… Read More »

Before you get rid of all of the holiday packaging, you may want to cut bits and pieces of boxes and cards to add to your album as a reminder of what your family received this year. Make a list of gifts and givers as a record to put in your album. And here’s your… Read More »

Are you out spending those gift cards yet? Take some pictures of the post-holiday crowds this week as you are out and about for your album. Don’t be afraid to get pictures of the store’s Valentine’s Day displays! And here’s your daily download freebie for Day 28. Remember, the links are only available for 24… Read More »

Have you started taking down the decorations yet? Set your camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to get some shots of the action. Take another shot every time you walk by and you’ll have a nice time-lapse of the action as the tree and other decorations make their way back into their… Read More »

Are you in a holiday hangover or do you have even more Christmas ahead of you? If you’re busy finding places to store all those new Christmas goodies or just spending the day playing with all the new toys, be sure to get photos to document the day. And here’s your daily download freebie for… Read More »

From all of us at Trixie Scraps Designs to all of you and yours, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! And here’s your daily download freebie for Day 25. Remember, the links are only available for 24 hours, so grab it quick! The links will be removed every day after 24 hours have… Read More »

A fun photo op to pass the time at family Christmas Eve celebrations is a homemade photo booth. Hang a background of some sort. This can be a solid color sheet or even a pre-made background available at any party store. Lay out some holiday themed props. Santa hats, garland, tinsel, elf hats, red noses,… Read More »

Do you have a group or family shot for your album yet? If not, try to grab one this week. Aim to get the picture when everyone has arrived at the gathering rather than at the end, when everyone is tired and may be getting impatient to leave. You may also want to start out… Read More »

Wondering what to do with all of those holiday catalogs now that the shopping is (hopefully) done? Use them in your December Daily album, of course. You can tear out and scan, photograph, or work a little hybrid magic.Pull out interesting quotes, pictures, or products and include those on a page about your catalogs. If… Read More »

It’s the final push to Christmas. Excitement (and stress) is building! Are you making any homemade gifts this year? Take pictures of the process. You at the sewing machine until the wee hours. The kids assembly line production of neighbor gifts. Your DH frantically working in his shop. Or sit-back and relax, knowing you were… Read More »