Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There's no rush to buy gifts, no fireworks to illegally amass, no Easter baskets to fill. You just get to spend a day being thankful. And full.
This year, I wanted to celebrate the season by taking that gratitude and showcasing it inside of a simple album that everyone in my family and extended family can contribute to.
The idea is simple. I first read about it back in a special issue of Simple Scrapbooks magazine called Mini Albums in an Evening from a thanksgiving photo album designed by the talented Celeste Smith. You invite family and friends to write what they are thankful for on a card, and pair it with a photo of that person, and save them in a simple 4 x 6 photo album.
So off to Target I went to pick up a little 4 x 6 album for $3.99.
Next, I designed my journaling cards, printed several copies onto my favorite white cardstock, and trimmed them out.
I chose one sheet of patterned paper to best match the album and the orange color I'd picked for both my type and my circle tag.
I added a small strip of patterned paper to the cards, to dress them up a little. Of course, you could add a date stamp, a small photo, embellishments—whatever you like.
I popped the title page into the album…
…and I designed one optional title page, too.
And now the album is ready to be filled up with gratitudes saved and photos of people that I love.
All I have to do now is place the blank journaling cards on our Thanksgiving table and ask everyone who's there to grab a card and jot down a few things they are thankful for.
This would make a wonderful gift to give to whoever is hosting your Thanksgiving celebration.
Of course, you don't have to limit this idea to Thanksgiving Day. You could make the whole week of Thanksgiving—or even the entire month of November—as a time to encourage your family to use the cards to write down daily gratitudes.
Take this idea and run with it! It's a simple concept that can be adapted many different ways.
Or, if you want to run with it and don't want to do the leg work, you can buy these templates at Designer Digitals as part of my Thankful Album Project set.
(Files come in layered PSD docs for Photoshop Elements and Photoshop users (including 3 size options to create circle tags for your album), and PDFs (in black ink only) for non-PS users. For you PSE newbies, there are instructions included showing how to change the colors of the elements to customize the project.)
Now for the giveaway part: I have three of these digital sets to give away. If you'd like to be entered to win one, simply leave your name in the comments, and I'll draw a winner tonight at 7 p.m. CST. Thanks, and good luck!
And be sure to check back tomorrow morning for a REALLY thankful giveaway I've got planned that you won't want to miss.
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Aggie says
ME PLEASE! 😀
alison-lee says
Liking the look of this Cathy, even though we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK it can still be used for a ‘thankful’ project.
Lisa says
Thanks for the chance to win.
Lisa says
Just fixed my url
Lisa says
I’m an idiot. Really fixing URL now.
Kathy Jo Camacho says
I’d be thankful to win this package.
Kendra Bailey says
I love this project and will be very thankful if I win 🙂
Becky M says
What a cute idea! Btw- I really miss simple scrapbooks.
Heidi says
I love this!!
Kathleen says
Now that’s a cool project!!!!
Donna U says
It’s lovely. Thank you
Jennifer says
This is the most incredible project! I’ve been doing daily “thankful” posts on Facebook, and I’m going to modify this for my personal thankful project. Thanks SO much for this idea!
Joen says
Joen
DonnaNJ says
What a wonderful idea. Thanks so much Cathy. DonnaNJ
Jill says
me me please! :o)
Irene S says
What a great project and giveaway! Thanks Cathy!
Anne says
Anne 🙂
Thanks for the chance!
Carolyn says
I did something similar last year with tags. I love your idea and would love to use it this year.
Amy Stackhouse says
I am thankful for talented people like yourself who inspire me. Thank you for the chance to win!
Tammy Eberhard says
What a wonderful idea, sure would love to win! Why do we make some of these things so difficult?!
Saskia says
I am very THANKFUL!!!
Joanne says
Cathy these are brilliant! Everything you touch is fantastic!
Amy says
terrific idea! love it!
Carla says
I love this idea! It’s a great project.
Janaina says
I saw that on DD This Sunday , great idea , would love to win this
Beatriz says
Wonderful idea!
Melanie says
This is a great idea, so simple! Love the template and would love to win 🙂 Thanks, Cathy!
Leora says
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I am very thankful to you for sharing yourself with all of us. Actually, I have already downloaded this fun project from DD and have made up my cards…ready to go. Wish I could say the same for the rest of the house, cooking etc. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Leora
Susan says
This project looks beautiful but easy to do! Thanks for the chance to win!
Susan
Laura Bruynell says
I love this idea and your templates are wonderful!
Kathy in MN says
Love the Simple, love Target, love 4 x 6. Thankful my friend Nancy turned me on to your blog!
Veera says
That’s a great idea!
Maria says
How did you read my mind???? I was going to do this for the first time for our Thanksgiving reunion. I hope I win! It would make my life so much easier… Happy Thanksgiving! You bring much laughter and that’s a good thing.
Maria
Lisa says
happy thanksgiving! would love the chance to win. what a lovely idea!
Maureen says
love the colors and the font, great kit.
Ann Marie G says
What a great idea!
Shelly Pope says
This is a great Thanksgiving project! Thanks for the giveaway!
Maureen says
Thank you for this giveaway. I’d love to have it…as we are going to friends this year and they have the perfect family for the project. I’ll be off looking for an album this am!
Kristin says
what a very cool idea. I’d love to have one
Wendy Inman says
Looks fun!! 🙂
Carmen O says
What an awesome project! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday too, so many great memories. Thanks for the chance to win, I know I’d put it to good use if I won!
celeste says
this made me smile this morning. 🙂
MJ says
I love this idea. I was trying to come up with a new idea for my family to do this Thanksgiving, now I have one. Thank you for your great designs and inspiration.
Juliana Gordon says
Such a cool idea!
Katee L. says
Super cute idea, one that i’ve read about but never actually put into practice. Would love to see your final product!
Szabina says
This is so beautiful. Thanks for chance 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Best regards,
Szabina
Judy in Huntsville AL says
Love these! Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday too – for exactly the same reason you gave – I am so relaxed and enjoying visiting that I often forget to take photos [like yesterday when we had 12 members of my family here to celebrate – and you I took only one…] But with this little idea I think we could use photos from throughout the year…Thanks for the opportunity to win! – J
Lisa Lang says
Lisa Lang 🙂
Annie says
Wow…love this project!
Cathy K. says
This is a really lovely, simple little project – love it!
Christy B says
Cathy you’re so amazing. I love how simple and perfect this project is. Thanks!
molly says
I like this format best of all the ones I’ve seen this year. Thanks!
Pia says
Hi Cathy, I would love this! It’s just what I have been thinking about this week.
amber says
wonderful! i was just thinking that i would like to do something fun this year for thanksgiving with my extended family. this would be perfect!!
ErikaB says
What a cool idea! How simple, how sweet. I’m thankful for your creativity, CZ!
Tami says
Cathy, I’m thankful for you, and so many other inspiring people like you.
Nicky from Canada says
Lovely idea – thanks Cathy
Diane Anthony says
So thankful for all of your inspiration. I loved the gratitude cards you designed a couple of years ago and used them! Would love to win this template too!
Sonja Chandler says
Great Idea!
Thanks a bunch, you’re like 20 differet kinds of awesome.
Theresa Grdina says
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and this would be a wonderful addition to my dinner.
It is a lovely idea.
Thanks – hope I win!!!
Laura says
I’d be thankful to win!
Megan Willis says
I’d love a set of these.
Megan Willis
Julie Johnson says
Cathy, these rock!! What an excellent idea!
ginny says
So cute!
Leslie Ackman says
I, too LOVE Thanksgiving. My favorite!!! And this idea really is amazing, simple and meaningful. Thanks for sharing with us and HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Cathy!!!
Les
Leslie says
Love this quicky project that hits home the meaning of Thanksgiving!
Leslie
Emily says
love it
Emily
Debby Lewis says
I’m in. What a great idea. Thanks.
Shawn Koca says
very cool set!!! would love the giveaway as a centerpiece thursday!
happy thanksgiving!
shawn
Tracie says
What a wonderful idea! Whether I win or not, I will be making this a new Thanksgiving tradition!
AngieS says
So simple, yet brilliant!!
Juanita Cain says
I surely would love one of these little books–I think as I grow older, I realize just how much I took for granted and just how truly thankful I am.
Mary Ann says
Hi, Cathy – this is a great idea! It’ll be a sweet (or silly with my family) keepsake.
Alicia S says
I would love this! I love your simple and clean style. What a great way to remember the things we’re thankful for each year.
Terianne says
A great project! Always great to remember what we have to be thankful for!
Terianne
Suzette Mahoney says
Lovely Idea, CZ!
Becky H says
I am hosting Thanksgiving this year and this would be a great thing to have made up for everyone to fill out. Thanks for the chance to win.
April says
What an amazing idea!!! Thanks for sharing it with us…
– April
susan says
Great idea.
sherryg says
Love the project. And what do you know–I already have one of those albums from Target!
stamphappy2001 says
This is an awesome idea that is simple and doable, but yet will be a treasure. Thanks for the awesome idea.
Jennifer says
I’m thankful for all the time, effort, and good humor you put in to sharing here on your blog.
Brandy says
how cool. i love it
Kait says
That’s a great idea and so simple, too. TFS.
Barb says
Love it! We’ll definitely be doing this on Thursday with family. thanks!
sarah_struebig@yahoo.com says
I am thankful for you..enough said.
Jodi Geers says
I would love to put one of these albums together and then send it home with my parents as a keepsake of our time together.
Margaret says
What a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win…and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
annie says
love this album! annie
Vicky says
Oh how thankful I am for Cathy! She makes things so easy and meaningful for us. Hope you have a great Thanksiving!
Alison says
I love it! Awesome idea, hope I win!
Margie C says
Thanks!
Cheri says
Totally cool and simple. Thanks
aozzie says
Thanksgiving is defiantly one of my favorite holidays as well. And I even do all the cooking. 🙂
Lisa says
Thanksgiving is over here in Canada but I think you could use this kit anytime as a reminder of all the blessings in your life. What a cool idea Cathy, thanks!!!
Kari D in MN says
Thank you Cathy for being so generous, and inspiring, and creative, and unique, and vocal, and for sharing yourself with us! For that we are all Thankful!
Jennifer M. says
I never win but I keep trying!
Becky says
As usual, you have created something else that ROCKS and that I would love to have. Thanks for doing what you do, I am grateful for you.
Gail Archibald says
We may not celebrate Thanksgiving in South Africa but this year our WHOLE family will be together for Christmas and that is certainly reason to give thanks in my book – love this idea. Thank you xx
Phyllis says
So thankful for family and jobs and health and the list just goes on….thanks Cathy!
Mollie says
What a wonderful idea Cathy! Our family has SO much to be thankful for! My 23 year old daughter went for a routine eye exam and the doctor discovered a malignant tumor behind her eye. They had no choice, but to remove her eye. After esurgery was over and the tumor was examined, they told us she has a 98% chance it did not spread!
We feel SO VERY blessed and she looks beautiful with her prothetic eye. It was a really tough adjustment for her, but she has adjusted and is living and loving life!
Ann says
Ann Marie (Jamnick) Johnson
Gale says
I’m hosting this year and there will be 3 other families in additon to mine. Your album idea would be a great addition.
~ alli ~ says
such great ideas! leave it to you, cathy!
Jodee says
How cute and simple! Love it!
Andrea C. in IL says
What a great project idea. Love this so much!
Rebecca W says
I would love to win this kit! I love the idea and since we are not hosting thanksgiving this year it would give me something that I could bring for our hostess. Love the idea. Thanks for sharing!
Amie F says
This is a great idea! Thanks 🙂
Bethany says
Great project–I think even I could pull it off. :o) Thanks for sharing!
Susan says
so very cute great idea
Penny says
Love this idea! Thanks for designing it! :^)
Kathy says
What a great idea! Thanks, Cathy!
Renee says
im thankful for wonderful scrapbookers like u who put kits together to make things easier for the rest of us…
renee (harrisburg)
Mindy says
Love this idea – on my way to Target to get a little album! Thanks!
Jenny Alfonso says
I LOVE this!
Shanon Gibson says
Such a great giveaway. Now a days people only seem to focus on the negative when there is so much for us to be thankful for.
Christine says
perfect! a quick & meaningful way to document life 🙂
Kirsten says
Awesome project. Thank you! 🙂 Kirsten
TerryB. says
Cathy…So thankful that I found your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration.
TerryB.
Angela Weinzierl says
What a great idea Cathy! And I love the non-traditional Thanksgiving colors you chose!
HeatherC says
Great project! Thanks! Heather
Sara says
Cool project!
DawnS says
Love this! You are the queen of design 🙂
Paula says
What a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win the template!
roxygirl says
Great idea Cathy. Our family has experienced a lot of loss this year – so it would be poignant to put to paper what we are thankful for around the table this year.
Holly says
What a thoughtful idea! I would be thankful to win!
Rosy says
Cathy, this is such a wonderful project! I’d love to win.
melissamillsmcallister@yahoo.com says
Oooooh–I’d love to win this. Thanks for the giveaway!
Stacy says
Ooh – how cool!! I saw these on DD yesterday morning! Just so you know – your templates at DD have gotten me into and hooked on Digi! I still LOVE the dimension and actual ‘play’ of ‘real’ scrapbooking, but I’m finding a place for digi and having SO much fun learning!! So – THANK YOU!
Stacyjo
lowly says
What an awesome project! I’m going to do this, whether I win or not! 😉 (But winning it would be lovely).
kris ruda says
i love all you cute simple ideas thanks
susanvl says
Great idea. We could do with a little more thankful and a little less “I want” in our house!
Sally says
Beautiful project, Cathy. Thanks for sharing.
Lee says
An “attitude of gratitude” makes such a positive difference in every aspect one’s life.
Thank you!
;o)
– Lee
kreativekate says
What a FABULOUS project, and hostess gift. One for me, one for her…
Abby says
I LOVE this idea and the kit. Thanks.
I am so thankful this year for the opportunity to have gotten to know my husband’s grandma and my great-aunt who was like a third grandma to me. Both passed away this year and I am particularly missing them now.
Anna says
Thankful for life and fun giveaways!
Ruth Freitas-Brightman says
Hi Cathy! I am very Thankful! Back from 6 days away taking care of my Mom (beginning stages of dementia) and glad to be home! My birthday is on Thanksgiving, I don’t have to cook and I actually like my DH again! LOL
Kathy G says
I’d be thankful if I won. Beautiful set Cathy!
Ruth Freitas-Brightman says
Cathy! I have a LOT to be Thankful for! Just returned from 6 days of taking care of my mother (beginning stages of dementia), I don’t have to cook Thanksgivine (it’s My Birthday) and I actually Like my DH again! LOL
TanyaS says
I love your project idea and would sure love to be your giveaway winner! ~TanyaS
Melissa says
I’m thankful for your talent and generosity! Melissa:)
EBPitcher says
What a lovely idea!
Sarah says
Sarah G. – is hosting our first Thanksgiving this year and I am THANKFUL that someone else offered to bring the turkey. (I kind of feared doing a whole bird, too, on top of all the other Thanksgiving fixings.)
Lycia says
Great project, Cathy! We really do have so much to be thankful for.
Christie says
Great idea! And so simple to do. So I’m thankful today for a chance to win this.
Danielle says
Another fun giveaway! And I love the project! It’s important to remember what we are thankful for!!
Lycia says
Whoops…didn’t leave my name – Lycia E.
ShellyJ says
What a fabulous little project! you are just too smart, girlie!
Samantha says
What a perfect idea!
Sonja says
We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in The Netherlands (we should because I think some people sometimes forget what many things we have to be thankful for) but I love to make this album and organise a party with friends and have them fill in a card.
Teal Myre says
Its super hard for me to not put pics in my normal albums, but your little projects inspire me and let me know its “A-O-K!”
yanina says
cute album! thanks!!!!
Tara says
That’s a great thankful project Cathy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Susan says
Love quick & easy projects like this!
Mart says
I”m thankful for CZ!!!
Kristin Jordan says
LOVE it! Just like I love your Halloween album… this one is great too! Thanks!!!
Kristin in Blaine, MN
Cilenia Curtis says
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway too. How sweet of you to share!
Rebecca says
Oh, I love that template and the fact that it uses a regular photo album!
Michelle W. says
Thankful for living close to my family and for yummy holidays to celebrate!
Such a lovely little album, Cathy!
Dana says
I was buying this today now that I have ink refills!
P.S. You commenting on my blog was as cool as winning a seat in your class! 😉
Jennie says
What a great idea!
Jenny says
Awesome kit Cathy. A good reminder to be thankful (even if we spend the whole day with in-laws) 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Melissa Miller says
I am so going to do this project!!! I am thankful for my hubby who may have to do a year remote..:(. I am thankful if he does, we will not have to move for awhile…:). Thanks for the great idea!
Emily says
What a great idea! I’d love to do this with the whole big family but with my group of smart mouthed people I’d get a lot of snickers! But I know that this would make a great daily album for me personally, so I’m all for it!
Heather Wunsch says
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Sandra says
What a great idea! Thanks for the giveaways Cathy!
Annie B says
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Val Courtney says
Projects like this make Thanksgiving season one of the best times of the year.
Kelli says
That’s super cute!
I’m thankful that my family leaves close to us, so we don’t have to travel for the holidays.
shaina says
Great give away!! Love the idea!
audrey v says
What a great idea, thanks for sharing!
Kristie says
I love this!
Tagyn says
Beautiful project as usual Cathy!
Keisha in MN says
What a super cool design…. but would we expect anything less from you, Cathy?!
Jill says
So cute!! I love these albums from Target also…I bought several of them as gift items!!
Pam says
Such a good idea. I can see doing this each year to document the changes in each person’s list. I am thankful to be spending the day with my daughter and her family and friends.
Mary says
me please!
it’s in my cart at DD so I am sure I want it, lol!!!
LaRue says
I am thankful for talented people like cathy
Amy vanderkooi says
This is such a cute idea. We have already celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving but this is something that could be done anytime!
Cameron says
Love the idea of doing a book as a hostess gift!! I’m going to my neighbor’s house and this is such a great idea!
Lisa S. says
My brother-in-law who just returned from Iraq is coming with wife and baby. We are so thankful. I would love to make this album to celebrate!
robyn says
i’d love to win one of these sets! in reality i’ll probably buy one anyhow to make as a gift for my MIL – she’s hosting thanksgiving this year, and it would be a great little present she’ll love and cherish for years and years!
Cindy Phillips says
Cathy another great idea. A such a wonderful little gift your diving away. Thanks.
Betty C says
Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy and thanks for the idea.
Melissa Rydjeski says
Hey! Awesome idea. Thanks for the giveaway. I’m thankful my army bootcamp son will be coming home for Christmas. Only gone three weeks and we miss him so much!
Fonda says
Thanks for the Inspiration! These look very fun.
Laura Liddle says
What a lovely idea Cathy! Pick me!
stephenie says
Love this!
Lynn says
Love this! What a great idea.
jan says
I would be so thankful to win this!!!
Laura from the oc says
This is a perfect idea for our family Thanksgiving! We will be celebrating with new babies and teenagers about to leave the house! Everyone is healthy and we have a lot to be thankful for!
Heidi P. says
This looks so easy and SO perfect. Thank you, I’d love one.
Sarah says
Love this idea. I have wanted to do this for years. This might be the push I needed.
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.
Korey Lindberg says
I LOVE THIS PROJECT!!!!! I hope that I win ;D
Susan says
so thankful for our local fire dept last night…and for putting my mind at rest that my house wasnt really on fire. Not so thrilled however, that I have to replace my furnace this week…arghh.
Shawn says
Thank you
Tricia Shelton says
I hope you have a happy thanksgiving, Cathy. Tricia
Debby F says
I bought PSE for the first time last week at costco (coupon $30 off) So far, so good. It does amazing things. The thankful book is exactly what I’m looking for as a hostest gift to my friend.
Beth Ann says
Yet another great digital idea Cathy. I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!
DenaZS says
Great idea. Your designs are always so clean and beautiful. I am thankful for you!
Jewelle says
What a fun idea! I would love a chance to win.
Vickie says
We all need to be reminded sometimes to stop and be grateful. I’d love these templates!
scrapchick says
Love the idea, love your design! Thanks for sharing!
Liza G (Callmethequeen) says
Me likey!! I am Thankful for your talents Cathy 🙂
allison Gottlieb says
I love this idea – I do something like it every Thanksgiving – but I guess I never thought to make a little book out of it. Thanks for the inspiration!!
BarbaraMSD says
I love this idea. Thanks for the opportunity, Cathy!
Mary S. says
I am thankful for family and that this project will be SO easy with these templates!! Thanks once again Cathy…you rock!!
Jan says
Thanks Cathy! I’m thankful creative people like you make cool items available for me!
Sherrie M. says
I’d be really thankful if I won!! Thanks Cathy!
Natalie C says
So thankful for the good health of my family. Thanks for the chance to win.
Stephanie says
So grateful you put this together! My momtourage and I were just talking about ways to show our kids what they have and what they should be grateful for. This project would be perfect to help.
Suzanne says
I would love to win this! What an awesome project. 🙂
hchybinski says
My GOD woman – what I wouldn’t give for your talent. . .not my children. . .but almost anything else. . .well. . .somedays I may even consider my children. . .
kidding. . .sort of LOL
Hillary
Becca Groves says
I love this idea! I am so thankful for creativity and thoughtful memory keeping like this!
Laura says
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
~Laura
Ann says
My wish has been granted!!! I am so Thankful that you are a talented designer and have come up with a great Thanksgiving project I was hoping to find on the web today. This fits it perfectly!!! If I don’t win (and I will be checking this evening at 6 p.m. Pacific time) I certainly will head on over to DD’s an purchase it!
Jody says
This would be a fun album to try.
Stacy says
Wonderful, simple project! Love it!
Carolyn R says
So thankful for you, Cathy. I can’t believe all that you accomplish. I love all of the projects and want to do them all. I have so much swirling around in my head, I don’t know where to start. A hook up on the templates would make this so easy. Can’t wait to get started.
The project queen
Julia Spencer says
Me Me Me!!!! 🙂 Love this! 🙂 If I don’t win, I’ll be forced to purchase, cause it’s the cutest thing in the world! I love the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving!
Susanne says
Great project!
Nathalie says
This is such a cute project with a noble purpose 🙂 I love the non-traditional colors that you have used!
Amanda says
This would be great for our first Thanksgiving!
table9 says
Our family recently moved states away from our family. We are traveling back home for Thanksgiving…and this is a wonderful idea to give my parents 🙂 Thanks for inspiration…..
Niki Estes says
What a great idea for a mini-album! I love the clean design, too!
Anne Thurlow says
Love the gratitude cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
Nira says
This is a great idea! I would love to win this package!
karen Hobbs says
Lovely as always! Would love to try this album digitally!
Leslie says
I am thankful for your awesome creativity and giveaways!
Patty Schmidt says
I would love to win this so I can be thankful that my husband is not going to be grumpy when have to purchase this because I REALLY want to do it!!!
Rebecca says
What a great idea!!!!
Michelle Marsh says
I love this album—both the idea and the design. Thanks!
Brenda says
What a great idea! Love it!
Angie says
Oh, Cathy! I LOVE this idea! With everything that’s going on with the different parts of my family, this is a great idea to get us back to what really matters.
Kim says
Thanksgiving is one of my favorites too. Just good food, family and friends. What could be better?
Margaret says
This is such a beautiful project and a great start for a new tradition!
-Margaret
Kelly R. says
Thanks!
Christine H says
Lots of teenagers in the family now. I think this would be a great way to make them stop and think about all they have and I might even get a picture out of it! Today, I am thankful for talented people who share their great ideas!
Sarah L says
Too cute!!!
Thanks for the giveawy!
Sarah
Liz Brown says
This is such a great idea! Thanks for doing a giveaway!!
Diana A. in Omaha, NE says
very cute!!
JennieB says
If I’m not a winner, I’ll definitely buy it!
Helen says
What a great project! Thanks for the opertunity to win.
paula says
Great idea!!! and great templates!!! Now if only I can get my family to write L:)
Kirsty says
Great idea!
Melissa says
Oh cute, I remember that project and I definately want to do it this year. I just didn’t get to it last year! Can’t wait!
Teresa says
Oh, I LOVE this idea! Super-great!
lindahughes says
Thank you for the idea and the chance to win.
Linda
Erin B says
love that. so simple and a great project.
LynetteC says
What a delightful idea for srapbooking Thanksgiving. Love the digital template. Love to win it.
Jennifer says
Great idea! In the rush to get the food done, set the table, clean up….it is hard to find the time to just be Thankful! Great reminder! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Shelly says
Thanks again for another great give-a-way….by the way you haven’t considered creating an online class teaching how to create templates for scrapbooking have you?? Just a thought.
Shelly
Brenda says
What a great project idea! I’ll definitely have to try this one.
Stacie Albrecht says
Stacie. Love this.
Erica Hettwer says
Oh, please pick me! I’m such a dorkus at PSE and my scrap budget is non-existant thanks to the new house that I need these! 😉
Heather P says
Cool project! Love the colors! And can I add that I am thankful for you Cathy!
Jerri Silman says
What a cute project! I’d love to do this for the Thanksgiving host this year! I’m thankful that I’m not the host so I have time for a cute project like this!
young c says
What a great idea! Hope I win!
Jenn says
Oh I just love this idea! It’s perfect! Here’s hoping i win!
Julie in Edmonds says
That actually looks like something I could do! Excellent idea. Thanks, Cathy!
kate says
Ooh that is a great idea!
Guadalupe M says
Guadalupe
Sheri says
I love the idea and would love to win. 🙂
Cindi says
I love this idea Cathy!
Bonnie says
What a great idea! It’s been a hard couple of months and I need something to help me remember how awesome my life really is. Thanks Cathy!
elana says
Love ,love, love that project Cathy! And thanks for the giveaway.
Delisa says
I used your “Gimme 5” album from DYL last year as our Thanksgiving, Thankful album. I took a picture of everyone at our Thanksgiving meal and had them write 5 things they were thankful for that year. Now my mother-in-law will put it out and we can see what 2008 looked like and what we were Thankful for…like “TIVO”
Krystn says
I want one. But I’m not that lucky.
falwyn says
Naturally I would love to win. 🙂 Thanks for the chance.
Elizabeth B says
would love to be entered in this…love the simplicity of all your templates.
keep it simple.
Patty N says
I’m thankful today for the birth on Saturday of a new member of our family!! I’d love to work on this project- thanks for the chance.
Lori says
What a wonderful way to express gratitude!
candy says
I’d love to win!
Jackie says
My goodness! What a cute album!!
Kim J says
Would be very thankful to win this wonderful prize. Thanks for the chance.
Andrea Adams says
Oooh- please pick me- I already bought the album from Target (with absolutely no plans for it at the time.) I love this idea!!
jenny says
I would love completing this project with my children.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Cathy!
Loni says
Pick me … pick me!!!
Laura Y says
Just love this simple idea. BTW – I updated my ECWL album today – 60 pages in all so far. Love it!
Aubrey says
Great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kris D. says
Beautiful. Simple. My kind of style!
Michelle A says
I am thankful for all of the wonderful and inspiring people online who constantly give of themselves in the hopes of inspiring others, that includes you Cathy! Love your blog!
Cami says
Oh my gosh – I love this idea! You are the best, thanks for all the fun inspiration!
Carina says
Name in comments: Carina. Thanks
Kathy C. says
Love this idea!!!
~ Kathy C.
Tanya says
it would be so fun to win!
Melanie Sherman says
Love this project. So very thankful.
Scrappin Mama says
What a neat idea! Thank you 🙂
Kate says
oh, I’d love one! We’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, and I’ve been trying to come up with the perfect way to record our thanks. 🙂
kat says
love this idea and what a great giveaway.
Cori says
I would be so grateful to win 🙂
carlaj says
great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Danielle C. says
Great project! Simple and so meaningful. Thanks!
Patti says
Cool project for thanksgiving! Small gathering but important. Should be fun.
Melinda Wilson says
I have made smaller cards a few years ago and attached them next to pictures of the family members when I did a 12 x 12 book but this is a great idea (plus is will save a lot of time)!
tricia says
Thanks for the offering — I hope I win so that it will prompt me to really give this digital stuff a try.
Kim says
Cathy, I love your digital designs! I’d love to win a thankful album set.
julieanddennis@paradise.net.nz says
wow – what a great idea. new zealand doesnt celebrate thanksgiving but i feel the album is universal and such a GREAT idea to focus on the things we are thankful for.
i hope i win, as i’m not into digital scrappin’ but i hope i could just print them out and play :>
Martine says
What a wonderful idea, and simple enough to actual get done in my house. Thank you for the giveaway.
Kelly says
Of course, I am thankful for my family and friends, and my job. But I am especially thankful for all of the crafty people in the world who are willing to share their time and talent (this means you, Cathy!).
Kate says
What a fun idea. I think I am going to attempt to do this if I don’t run out of time!!!
Jean Hanson says
What a great idea for a mini-album!
Becky K. says
Love the new thankful templates. I recently printed out your last Thankful templates from your blog but would love to win these. I have a lot to be thankful for.
Marissa says
I am thankful for cleann, simple scrapbooking. Nobody can make me believe I need 30 embellishments on my page !
Shannon says
I’m so glad I didn’t buy it yet, just in case I win. I mean the odds are good right, about 1 in 400! 🙂
I’m doing this project this year!
angie says
what a great project!!
Marcie L says
Thanks for the chance, Happy Thanksgiving!
mrsgeek says
Oh this would be such a great idea to use this year! Crossing my fingers that my number is picked!
Kelly says
Love the simplicity of this idea. TFS!
Kelly Boettcher says
What a wonderful idea!
Michelle Smith says
Just finished your Boo project. My family and friends LOVE it, so I would love to win this one since dinner is at my house!!
Sara-Jane says
What a great idea! Even though we don’t have Thanksgiving over here I would like to do this project with my family. And my family are thankful for the Chillilicious recipe you shared with us, it was a big hit in this house, thanks.
melanie says
What a cool project. I can just hear the groans from my in-laws! Hmmm….. Would love to torture them just a little bit.
Carmel Keane says
We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in NZ but I can see this being turned into a simple gratitude journal for someone new to the concept. Would love to win!
Heather says
I was just thinking of a project like this earlier today. Very cool. Heather H.
heidig says
I love this little album and even if I don’t win one, I’m buying it! Thanks Cathy.
Heather Peet says
i throw a LOT of bridal and baby showers and this would be the perfect format for “advice” cards from the guest! love it!
ShelleyCGA says
What a great idea – and I’m thankful that it is available in digital so that I don’t have to spend time creating it. thanks Cathy
Rebecca Y says
Wow, these are beautiful
Marlene Moore says
Thanks Cathy for the chance to win.
I am sitting here listening to Adam Lambert’s CD, rushed out to get it this morning 🙂
Tenny says
Tenny thinks this is a really cool idea;) that would be me.
Lynne says
What a great little album!!!
Nicky says
I’m thankful for thanksgiving…I don’t like hurrying intothe Christmas season without a proper celebration of Thanksgiving. I think that one needs a thankful heart to fully experience the joy of Christmas!
Lisa says
This is a fabulous idea. I know we are pretty much the same age, but would you consider adopting me?
Lynn Herrick says
Love this idea and totally doing it. Thanks.
Deb Rymer says
So CAS – so CZ. Love it!
Michelle says
What a wonderful (& cute) idea. I hope that, even if I don’t win, perhaps you will have it for sale. *hint, hint
Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving.
Jules Q says
I’m focusing on this very idea this Thanksgiving week, so the digital templates would be a perfect way to showcase my thoughts! Thanks for offering them!
JudiW says
How handy is that! What a wonderful way to focus on the blessings in life no matter how big or small. Thanks for the chance towin these
laurel says
Cute idea!
Tobi says
You rock girl, you totally rock!
A Facebook User says
I am thankful for my family, health, and job. I love this idea and would like to make a gift of this album to our Thanksgiving hostess.
Mary
Kathy says
Cute idea!
Chrystal says
Thanks, Cathy!
Stephanie says
What a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing!!
carla callahan says
Wow,I LOVE this little “Thankful” album! My mother-in-law and husband, who are doing thanksgiving for us this year, would love it! Such a great idea!! Thanks for the chance to win Cathy!
SueLynn says
I would love this! I even have that exact album sitting on my desk waiting for a project just like this one!
Rachael says
would love this for Thanksgiving!
Linda says
so thankful for my salvation, health, family, job, friends, there is no end to the list.
Jessica says
I love this project!
Lana says
Love this idea…and will totally incorporate it into our boys daily/weekly routine. I think even a set of six year old twin boys and a 3 year old boy can participate and appreciate.
Would love to receive this and if I didn’t I still will incorporate this into our home.
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.
Lana
Tula says
I love these. Thank you.
cindy barriga says
I would love to try my hand at digital crafting. Thanks for the chance. 😀
Britiney says
I’d love these templates. Beautiful work, CZ.
Tanya says
Rockin’ giveaway!
Tanya
Anita says
Thanks, Cathy, for your skills with the computer and for constantly sharing with (and entertaining) the masses!
sillyshelly@bellsouth.net says
I think I am going to win and be ultra thankful! Cute idea!
Roberta says
I would be so thankful to win this. Looks great.
Jana says
What a cool design & idea! Thanks for the winning opportunity Cathy!
Siobhan says
I love this project, it’s so quick and simple, but meaningful too 🙂
Jill S. says
Such a great idea with great design, as usual.
wendy says
I’m super thankful for this idea. Mom was married after 30 years of being single and given me a step-family. This will be the first official holiday together and I can’t think of a more wonderful project to do together!
Jen says
Love it! I love your style!! Such a great idea!
Lori says
Would love to win this!
beckyswisher says
I would be forever thankful to win this giveaway. Going to see my sister and familiy this week and this would be such a gift to take to her.
katie says
Love them… what a great idea. And I would be so thankful if I won =)
Carrie says
very thankful for the 2 day old baby in my arms! Thanks for the chance to win!
Ali C. says
Thankful for the creativity of those who inspire me! Thanks!
Susan says
What a wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathy Carter says
first of all how cool that I can sign in using Facebook now. Second, I would be ever so Thankful for this amazing project. Love the whole idea.
Megan W. says
Love it!
Karen S. says
Great album kit! I would love to win!!
Joanie Baloney says
Thanks for the chance to win, Cathy!
~Joanie
grannymike says
What a wonderful idea! Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity to win this.
katetitcombe@hotmail.com says
As I’m in Australia and we don’t have thanksgiving, this will be a great idea for Christmas Day!
Thanks Cathy.
PS. I love my Me Tav album and often just pull it out and look through it. It was a great project!
Verbena says
What a wonderful way to remember what Thanksgiving is all about! Thank you, Cathy!
Dina says
Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!
Pasha says
Love this! Pasha Quaas
Therese says
I’d be totally thankful for a chance to win this giveaway. If not, I’ll be purchasing them. TKS Cathy!
Christa says
Since my Thanksgiving is a mini-family reunion, this would be a fabulous activity for everyone!
Connie says
I’m thankful for your blog and your simple suggestions and ways to capture neat ideas.
Tanya K says
What a great idea! Even though I am in Canada and Thanksgiving was last month, I can always find a reason to be thankful 🙂
Suzy says
I’m thankful for good sharers with a knack for graphic design. 🙂
Leslie says
Love it! I think everyone in my family needs to be reminded that we have things to be thankful for!
shelley e says
that is the cutest thing ever!
Charlene Griffith says
What a cute idea. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kellie says
Love this concept!!! I see a “Thankful” album in my family’s future. 🙂
Please enter me to win…
Kellie
Rachel Dallaire says
I love this! Such a great idea! 🙂
Kelli says
I am thankful for a chance to win. Thank YOU!
🙂 Kelli
carester says
Great idea, Cathy! The wheels are a-turnin’ in my head…
Jennifer Kirk says
Love this idea AND the files you created. So simple and stunning!
Jo E says
Great idea. I’d like the chance to win to save the leg work so count me in!
Renee Travis says
Brilliant idea, as always.
Renee Travis
Sheen says
I’d love to do this 🙂
I’m thankful for giveaways 😛
Amanda says
I would be thankful if you drew my name. 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!
Missy Paciorek says
I love this idea and have always wanted to make an interactive album that included input from all members of the family, but struggled with making it simple enough that people wouldn’t be intimidated to participate. I love it!
Mel says
Oh, these are so beautiful 🙂 Such a lovely project!
Holly says
Do you have any idea how hard you rock? Well, you probably do. But there is actual evidence. Thanks for all you do…I am going to use this for a Christmas album for DH to document everything about him and us that I am thankful for.
kim in Cambridge, UK says
Wonderful album Cathy. Of course, we don’t have Thanksgiving in England but I can think of loads of things I’m thankful for!
Have a good holiday this week.
nancyjo says
I just love your style. I don’t think you’ve presented anything I haven’t loved! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
Jen K says
This is currently sitting in my cart at DD! I would LOVE to win it. .
Love it Cathy!
Melissa Cummings says
I love this — as always!
Cheryl K says
Love this idea! Thanks.
Cheryl says
Thanks for thinking of us…Cheryl
Liz Oram says
Love the color combo…thanks for the oppportunity!!
Meghan says
Love the look of this album…thanks for the chance to win it!
Joy M. says
Hmmm, ours is a small family with extended family far away, so our Thanksgiving will be with friends. But I’m thinking this would be a terrific idea to do with just us three (Dad, son and me) and to do it over the years to see a progression in beliefs, attitudes, life in general, especially as our son matures into a teen and, later, an adult. The template giveaway would just make it likely that I’d start this project NOW instead of next year. 😉 Thanks, Cathy, for another terrific idea!
Marianne says
I’ve got my album so now I just need the templates! Thanks, Cathy.
Anita says
I am thankful for my family tree – nuts and all!!!
Margaret says
Pick me. I’m your favorite and you are really thankful for me. You just don’t know it yet.
Trude says
Loving those colors! I think we’ll have to do this on Thursday. And how cute would it be if you did each card with room to attach a shot of the person from an Instax camera? 🙂
Christine Mc says
Saw this set at DD over the weekend and promptly added it to my wishlist! Great Idea! TFS!
Kelly McCord says
Cathy: I am thankful that I discovered your blog recently. I have been so inspired and I LOVE your sense of humor.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Karie says
Karie Anne
Michelle says
Hi Cathy, thanks for this great idea. I need to focus on gratitude at the moment – I’m feeling very overwhelmed by life and have ‘forgotten’ all the great things as I’m so stressed out by the challenges. Thanks for your generosity in giving a few of these away.
Cathy T says
What a great project idea! I love it and I am so thankful for my family!
Karen says
Oooohhh! I have been looking for an idea like this for a long time. I love it! Thank you Cathy.
Joyce says
You are the queen of simple & cool! Love this!
CindyP says
Love this project 🙂
Heather Moll says
I don’t know that I can adequately express how happy I am that you are designing and selling your digi products! love them all!
Andrea says
Andrea Cuene
D says
Cathy – thanks for thinking and executing the idea. 🙂
Jennifer says
Thanks for a great idea. We go around the table every year and say what we are thankful for but this is even better.
Jen
Laura says
What a lovely album and idea. 🙂
donna says
Love this. Thanks for another fantastic yet simple idea.
Tiffany H. says
I was just thinking this morning how I can make a quick and easy small book with photos and notes about what I’m thankful for. You read my mind!! I hope I win, but if not I’m off to DD to buy your kit. I’m thankful for your inspiration. Happy Thanksgiving.
Shelbie says
Looks cool. Happy Turkey Day!
Stacy says
I love this idea. My kids are always a bit shy and reluctant to come up with things they are grateful for and actually say them out loud at the table on Thanksgiving. This will make it much easier for them to share their genuine thoughts. :o) Thank you for your generosity, Cathy. And I hope that you and your family have a wonderful celebration. :o)
Linda says
awesome! thankful for my family!
Kathy Floen says
What a fun project! 🙂 If I don’t win, will probably find myself at DD to get it! 🙂
MaryRuth says
I loooove this! Great job!
Heather Emans says
oooh that is cute!
Julie Trout says
Cathy…
I have been trying to figure out something to do for Thanksgiving this year as it is our first one without my father-in-law…….and this is perfect!
Even though we lost Doug to cancer, we have a lot to be thankful for….and had a wonderful year with Grandpa making more memories than we thought possible.
Thanks!
Julie
Michelle Giaimo says
Pick me please Pick me
Nancy says
I am thankful that you’re so generous!
Dar says
It’s extra special when others share in the creativity, and you have bits of their thoughts and feelings preserved to enjoy over and over again.
Thank you for a wonderful idea.
Cindee says
Oh I love love love this! I am hosting Thanksgiving this year! What a cool thing to put out. I bought that cute little album a few weeks ago… now I have a plan. Thanks CZ!
Happy Turkey Day to you!
Libby says
What a great little album! Thanks for a chance to benefit from all of your hard work! 🙂
Kropster says
This year I am thankful for my health, my family and scrapbook inspiration from CZ (without which I couldn’t get a page done!!)
Jennifer Larson says
Oh, I would love that. I’m going to my cousin’s for Thanksgiving, whose new husband survived stage 4 colon cancer. This album idea takes my breath away.
Amantha says
Yes, please!
Katrina de Luna says
Brilliant idea, Cathy. Our Canuck Thanksgiving is over but I’ll definitely keep this in mind for next year. Thanks!
Elizabeth says
Your method is much easier than the one I used for Thanksgiving last year. Right now, I’m all for easy.
Amy says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Angela says
I’ll throw my hat it – the MIL would love it.
Kelli P. says
What a fantastic idea, Cathy! My best friend is running around crazy as she’s getting ready to host over 30 of us for Thanksgiving! What a great way for me to show how thankful I am for her and all she does!
Marg NZ says
Hey there, what a great idea. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK but I like your idea perhaps for Christmas. I kind of like the idea of Thanksgiving in general too – the lack of a need for presents and just ‘being’ with family and friends sounds great. I REALLY like the fact that you say you’ve also included instructions for PSE newbies.
Julie S says
Great idea, Cathy!
Keleen says
Me want! You never cease to amaze!!!
Sonda T says
Wow Cathy…really cool! Thanksgiving is one holiday I cherish. This is similar to your little tag album you did back in March. I still have mine. 🙂
Jlyne says
What a gorgeous album and a wonderful idea! Would love to win!
Karen says
Fabulous project, but no surprise, since I am a huge fan of your designs! Would love to be a winner here.
Sherry says
What a wonderful way to share the holiday! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday too. I love watching the Macy parade while getting started on cooking up the big meal!
Heidi P. says
Super cute! Super easy! Love it. Love your style.
Joh says
This is a really cute idea! I love it. would make a good gift 🙂
Tammy M. says
So darn cute! I’m thankful for cool inspiration like this!
SirScrapalot says
That would rock! I am thankful for the awesome digi community!
Mickee says
I would love to have them – so many things to be thankful for.
Christine Villacarlos says
What a beautiful project! I love it. Thanks so much! Christine
Barb says
What a fun project. Wouldn’t you love to have that filled out from a Thanksgiving about 30 years ago with your grandparents and relatives thankful thoughts?
tracy says
yes please, i’d love one. l.o.v.e.
Suzanne says
Wow, so simple yet so beautiful. I would love to win this wonderful digital kit. Thanks so much for sharing.
Leasa says
what an easy, fun idea – love it! hope I win!!
Jenn says
what a cute album idea! I would love to copy this for use at birthday parties or another special event too!
Thanks Cathy!
Anilu Magloire says
Love it! I need to remind myself that I do indeed have lots to be thankful for, even during these rough times for me…
Brookiej says
LOVE the idea and LOVE Thanksgiving! 🙂
Colleen says
Oh what a GREAT project! I’m thankful for a mother who was beyond creative and passed along those creative genes to all of her children. Lucky us!
Jennifer says
I had this very idea although I like how you’ve designed it…much better than what I was planning. Pick me! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Lisa says
So beautiful! The Five Things project from DYL last years is one of my favorite albums. I’d love to do another one, slightly different.
Carmen W says
Thank you for the opportunity!
Rachel Briggs says
Oh Cathy this is great! I’ve been thinking about making an album out of my daily thankful posts in my blog for this month and these would be perfect for that.
You are so talented. Thanks Cathy!
jennifer says
Love this – so good to have a tangible way to give thanks. =)
Stacy says
lovely … thanks!!
Adriane says
So cute. Love it.
Jacki says
What a beautiful idea, especially these days when people are so troubled by the economy and their circumstances. It’s nice to have a way to focus on the good things in life.
Sue Carter says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Cathy!
Becki says
this is a fabulous idea Cathy, thanks for the idea and the chance to win!
April says
What a lovely idea! 🙂
carol in seattle :) says
Adding this (and YOU!) to my list of things to be thankful for!
Lynn Brown says
This is so great! I hope to win!
Andi Dickson says
What a cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
Deborah says
Thank you for this great give away!
Laurie Muscarella says
Great way to remember the holiday.
Laurie
Cindy Key says
Kathy, what a great idea! Please pick me! I love your style!
Barb says
What a cute album… I’d love to make one next year for Canadian Thanksgiving! 🙂
Jennie E says
What a wonderful idea!
Jennie
rebecca.k says
Now I see why you ran out of white orange-peel cardstock! This album is so simple, yet it will be a memory to treasure for years to come. Great job!
rebecca.k says
Now I see why you ran out of white orange-peel cardstock! This album is so simple, yet it will be a memory to treasure for years to come. Great job!
Claudine says
Wonderful idea. Thankful for the chance to win.
Whitney P says
Whitney would be so thankful to win this!
Amy says
Very cool project! I’d love to win one of the templates.
Myra says
Myra
Sherry says
what a great little album!
Nancy C. says
Beautiful simple album! I hope I made it here in time for the drawing.
kimbrygc says
I am so thankful for giveaways and the possibilies they offer…
Mara says
I am digitally challenged and would love to win!
Thanks Cathy!
Robyn W says
cool project
leaving my name “Robyn”
hehehe
Wendy A says
Hi Cathy – just ordered a few of your other templates over at designer digitals & can’t wait to put them to good use! Thanks for such great giveaways!! Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!!
Suzy Coborn says
A great idea and cute album! Happy Thanksgiving!
Kate says
What a great way to remember the things that are really important!
Angela says
There are many things to give thanks for- and after family and loved ones, creativity is near the top! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Kerry Walsh says
Love it! Pick me..Kerry Walsh
Tara M says
Awesome idea! Thanks Cathy
carolyn says
I love projects like this. It would be great to win the templetes – love your style!!
carolyn says
I love projects like this. It would be great to win the templete – I love your style!!
Susan says
it’s 6:59!! Love you, Cathy!
KristiG says
I think I made it under the time deadline…I’d love to win this! Very cool!
Shirley says
Great project Cathy and would love to win those!