Illustration Friday - Pattern

Molecular Autumn

Here is my first contribution to Illustration Friday.

It's that time of year again...

Yes, here in North America, it is back to school time. My two grade-school children started yesterday. But, it is also when I create my annual Christmas List book.

Inside at the top of each page is a name of someone I will buy (or make) a Christmas gift for. The very first page I title My Wishes. That way if someone accidentally opens up the book they won't spoil any surprises. I make it at this time of year not because I am super-keen to get started with Christmas preparations, but so I can write down any gift ideas I get and have it all in one place.

Every year I make a new cover design and print it on card stock. Six plain sheets of copy paper are used for the text pages. Two staples at the spine hold it all together. The result: a 3.5" x 7" practical booklet with 24 pages for notes.

This is my 18th consecutive Christmas List booklet.