December Album Walk Thru + Ombre Paper Tree Tutorial

[@franmurph5919]

A beautiful page!

[@JamiePate]

Thank you, Fran. Felt lucky it turned out well. Thank you for watching.

[@ShannonVecciaHowell]

This walk thru of last year, the beautiful story about your middle daughter and the importance of your family picture, including your Mom are the why's you have to push through and make sure you complete this December 's journal. Big hugs!! Xo

[@JamiePate]

Ahhh..thank you, Shannon. Kind and encouraging words. Yet another reason I love this community. Thank you for watching.

[@debiv7834]

Gorgeous book! Sending you hugs, for all the empty chairs we all are finding in our loves. 😢💔🙏🏻

[@JamiePate]

Yes. There are many of us. That is for sure. Thank you!

[@marthastrickland7148]

Oh Jamie, this is so lovely! I loved seeing the walk-thru of last year’s album too. Beautiful memories. This just verifies that this type of memory keeping is more than a hobby. It is an important part of ensuring family never forgets what is important in life. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@nancymcgraw4082]

This video perfectly exemplifies the importance of crafting/writing/sharing our stories. Thank you for being vulnerable, Jamie. Also, the tree is clever and pretty.

[@JamiePate]

Thank you, Nancy. Thank you for watching. Have a lovely weekend.

[@karenbeldon4417]

Love this Jamie, and send all my love and prayers for peace and comfort this first Christmas without your mom. ❤

[@jeanneboardman2867]

Your album from last year and the beginning of this year’s album is gorgeous! I love how you put layers together that give so much depth to your pieces. It’s an artform.

[@JamiePate]

Thank you so much. Such high praise. And I agree...it is an art form. No matter how we go about these story tellings. Art form indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@PM_1937]

So beautiful and dramatic. Such a fun project, and genius to use the ombre paper. Love it. Since I lost my mom, I wholeheartedly understand and relate to the emotions you're feeling - I'm sorry - you are in my prayers.❤

[@JamiePate]

Thank you thank you for your kind words. I did not intend for that walk through to be a bit of an emotional ride. But this is true life. And it seems so many can relate to these emotions. Thank you for watching and always being so kind.

[@brandiepoulin1771]

Love the 2023 album walk through! It just shows us how special all the photos we take are and capturing the moments of excitement and loved ones ❤ love the tutorials! A must try for this year along with others you have shared! 😍🥰

[@marciahawkins1442]

Your December book from 2023 is one of my most favorite things that you have ever shared with us. I absolutely love it so much that I may have copied most of it for my December 2023 book. I agree so much with the "storytelling" aspect of this video. It's so important and needs to be done. The part of this video where you spoke about your Mom not being here this year really got to me. I feel for you. This will be my 2nd Christmas without my Mom and I totally understand how hard that is. It's just so hard. Praying for your peace and comfort at this time of year. These "emotional journies" are definitely hard, but so important to tell. This new album is going to be beautiful and I know will give your last years one a run for its money. So beautiful, Jamie. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!!!

[@JamiePate]

You bless me with your very kind words, Marcia. Thank you is not enough. It is also good we all have each other and this community to share. My hope is that we take those photos and write those stories which also is its own healing process. Thank you for watching. Hope you give it a go too.

[@jenniferharkema9273]

Thank you for sharing the heartfelt walk thru of your album. I think many of us can relate to similar emotions. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I miss my mama every day but it’s especially hard during the holidays. Thank you for the reminder of how important it is to document our lives and stories. It’s not always easy to take those photos but so very important. I love the branch tree and can’t wait to play. You are so inspiring, thank you for all you do and share with us. Happy Holidays to you and your family. ❤

[@patscruggs3980]

So much inspiration. Thanks Jamie and I will be recreating that tree.

[@peggyhughes1994]

I absolutely love your 2023 December album. It’s so creative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Your 2024 tree is also pretty amazing.

[@angiecreativeness12]

We love ❤you, thank you for sharing. Sending virtual hugs 🥰

[@denisefabian5830]

Not reinventing the wheel SO resonates! I have looked over the past 9 years of December albums I have made to pick out some of my most favorite pages and use those as my jumping off points. I remember how hard it was to do my album the year Caleb died...but God's grace was apparent as I chose to use my making as a healing and to honor his legacy. I love this tree (and lucky me I already have this die!). Trees seem to be the them or icon most used in my current 2024 album thus far.

[@JamiePate]

Not surprised you have the die. It is well loved around here. Am sure you do the same. And I can understand your sentiment. Although I just cannot even image losing a child. Bless you, Denise. As you continue to walk through your journey. Enjoy your book.

[@manasavavilapalli]

Wonderful and very creative ideas!! ❤

[@JamiePate]

Hey, thanks so much! It was a great slow make to make. Have a great day. Thank you for watching.

[@karenjorgensen1839]

Awesome tree! Beautiful.

[@JamiePate]

Isn't it just so fun. Super simple. That Ombre is everything. Thank you for watching.

[@sandyreinking3271]

Ohhh so lovely and delicate! Such a great idea. Love the wisdom you have shared because our family has had a tough year with many changes for this year as well. you help heal my heart. Thank you!!! ♥♥♥♥♥

[@JamiePate]

Gosh, Sandy. We just keep helping each other now don't we. And making stuff and documenting things does indeed help. Thank you for watching.

[@sandyreinking3271]

It really does!!! We lost a nephew in August and this thanksgiving was bittersweet with out his presence.

[@JamiePate]

@@sandyreinking3271 I can well imagine that. It just makes everything feel off. I pray you all find healing as you walk this new journey.

[@shirleydillon9992]

Lovely as always and great tips!

[@JamiePate]

This little paper make just tickled me. It's so easy. It's so fun. Thank you for watching.