2016 Calendar

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Hi, the New Year is just around the corner. Grab your free 2016 calendar!

2016 Calendar

Download the new year calendar here.

For Year, Multi-Month, Multi-Week, Week, Week Planner or Day version- simply use the contact form stating the style you wish. I will provide the download link. Please allow 12 to 24 hours for your request.

Each downloaded 2016 calendar can be three hole punched and added to a notebook- OfficeDepot.com.

Franklin offers binders and punches.

Office Depot and Franklin are two of my favorites. The items mentioned can ususally be purchased at your favorite local office supply store.

I personally like folding the page of the current month and tucking it into my purse. When I wish to remember a specific moment, I jot it down on the calendar on the corresponding day. The backside is great for taking notes that can not fit on the front side.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best Wishes,
debra

Meet Brynlee

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Hi, I am so proud to announce grand-baby #2!

Meet Brynlee

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Brynlee was blessed with a head full of hair; her mother did have heartburn during her pregnancy! While mom and dad were at the hospital bringing Brynlee into the world, I was able to spend time with Briella- Brynlee’s older sister. This was a very special time for me to bond with Briella. Being a grandma is great.

Wishing everyone well this holiday season.

Best Wishes,
debra

Journal 2015

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Hi, it’s amazing how quick this year has gone by. It’s fun to reminisce as I look through my journal 2015 book. This project was my New Year’s resolution project for 2015. One thing I enjoy about going to my parents home is going downstairs and looking through one of the many family photo albums. Since the digital camera revolution, I have not printed my pictures. Storing them on my computer or phone was and is my standard. I wanted to change that.

With this change, I knew my efforts would need to be simple- very simple. That’s why I chose the 8.5×11 size scrapbook. Printing could be done at home or I could email my file to Kinko’s (my local office printing supply store).

A copy of my 2015 journal is posted below. It can be viewed in full screen or just as it is. Click on the page corner to flip the page. I would enjoy hearing what you think of the journal- did it inspire you to start one for 2016?

The supplies needed for my journal printing project:

1. Post Bound Scrapbook Album and refill pages

Hobby Lobby is my favorite crafting store. I take advantage of the sales whenever possible. The scrapbooks I use are purchased when they are on sale for 40% or 50% off. The post bound style is my preference. The book looks full with 10 or 50 pages! A three ring binder could be used as well.

2. Archival Sheet Protectors from WalMart

3. Print
At home or use a printing service.
FedEx Kinko’s
Office Depot

A one-sided color copy is only 70 cents at my local FedEx Kinko’s. When I am ready to print, it’s as simple as emailing the file. I drive by this location on a daily basis which is very easy and convenient for print pick up. The key is to print as I go- send in my files each month; not waiting til the end of the year!

4. Software to create the pages.
Keep in mind I needed this to be as simple as it could be. For quick pages I use Microsoft Office Word. Another good alternative program is Microsoft Works.

The other program I use and have mentioned several other times throughout my blog is, Lumapix Fotofusion. The Enhanced version was designed for digital enthusiasts and scrapbookers.

5. Fonts
Ok- I know all computers come with fonts. However, different fonts can make your journal more fun and creative. Again I needed simple so I wanted a more personal touch- my own handwriting!
Get your own handwritten font!

Do you scrapbook journal? I would enjoy hearing how you preserve your memories.

Best Wishes,
debra

Journal 2015 Year in Review