I went to my local scrapbooking store and purchased an acid free notebook.
The picture doesn't show it's true color, which is dark green. (For obvious reasons, a Christmas color.)
In the process of doing this, I decided to add all of the Christmas cards from growing-up as well. I contacted my mom and she was able to get me originals and when needed copies of originals. During the family reunion, in August, I gathered everyone in the family together and one night, we compiled these.
This one is from 1982. Do you like the 80's hair and makeup? My sister, Goddess #3 I am sure will not be pleased that this picture is on-line. She is quite the beauty these days and does not have a short permed haircut anymore.
I then put everything in acid-free sheet protectors, in order starting from the 1st year my mom sent out Christmas cards (1963) until the present. I also have the Christmas cards that my husband and I have sent in order starting in 1999 until the present.
The plan is to bring out the notebook every Christmas season with the rest of my Christmas decorations. I plan on putting it on my coffee table and it will be a fun thing to look through as the years pass.
7 comments:
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what a fun project. i will have to copy you!
That's a fun idea!
Brilliant idea! I love this! You must be a true Christmas freak just like me.. :)
Oh, I have wanted to do that for ages. Last year's Christmas cards are *still* in the dining room waiting for me to get off my butt. I think I'm officially inspired!
That is a great idea! Thanks for the encouraging words about micro-suede. I hope we are going to love it. It came form JC Penney. they have a home store out here that was bigger than RC Wiley at home!
janice--i did it! check out my little blog!
good idea. i bet your siblings loved you for organizing that! maybe one of mine will do the same (carrie, hint hint).
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