I don't want to jinx myself, but so far the process of Project Life this year is leaving me feeling happy and fullfilled.
I don't know if it's the allowing myself a bit of room to "play" in the individual pockets without making sure everything is all matchy-matchy (like I tend to do with my traditional scrapbook layouts) or just the process of including more bits of life than I ever do on 12x12 layout (I'm including ticket stubs, clothing tags, memorabilia & more in my Project Life album) but only 3 weeks in and I can tell that my album is giving a much clearer representation of our family's everyday life. Of my life.
I spend so much more time scrapbooking my kids or our travels and not much time focusing on myself and already my album gives a lot clearer picture of me, from the clothing tags from my favorite stores to what movies we're seeing and those everyday tasks I perform (like cleaning my makeup brushes).
Lots of memorabilia this week.
Lots of word/phrase stickers.
Lots of Ali Edwards stamps.
And the first look at how I'm using Kerri Bradford's Life Addtions: The Weeklies for my weekly titles.
I included lots of stamping on the journaling cards. I love the pops of color and the added interest the stamping gives to these pockets. Word/phrase stickers and a tin pin round out the embellishments.
I used a Kerri Bradford photo template for the photo collage in the bottom left pocket. Easy peasy!
I used my same old layering technique to give my title a bit of a shadow look. Not only does it add dimension but it makes the title so much more interesting to look at. I actually cut the entire month of January's titles at one time. I'll be sharing more on that a little later this week in conjunction with a post from Kerri featuring using her kits in a Project Life album.
I rounded out my title pocket with a stamped phrase from Ali Edwards and a butterfly accent and banner die cut from October Afternoon.
I also copied the butterfly accent from the previous week (post found HERE) so that I get double the use from this pocket. It's an accent on both weeks/layouts.
More stamping on the right side. What can I say? It's my favorite!
I also grabbed the movie posters off imdb.com and printed them to fit the smaller pockets. I love including these little bits in my album. The polaroid frame stamp is an old, old one from a past Studio Calico kit. I love it. If you are wanting a similar frame, check out Studio Calico's sneak preview of their CHA release HERE. I want every. single. set. :)
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Additional Supplies:
- Polaroid Stamp (Studio Calico)
- Cosmo Cricket Tiny Text Stickers
- Date Stamp (office supply store)
- random October Afternoon label stickers
PROJECT LIFE 2012 | FULL LISTING
Love love love it! Cannot wait for my shipment to arrive tomorrow!!
Posted by: Libby | January 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM
I cant wait for you to get started! SO fun! Feeling really inspired this year! xxx
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM
I have to admit doing a Project Life album totally intimidates me...but you make it look so fun! ♥♥♥ the products and colors you selected;O)
Posted by: Mollie | January 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM
Again, it's just beautiful! I just bought the new style of replacement blade for my old silhouette (saving up for the cameo), and it made such a difference with my machine, I think I will use my machine more again! So inspiring, Nichol!
Posted by: DeAnna | January 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Awesome! I really love what you are doing with this!
Posted by: ShellyJ | January 23, 2012 at 01:17 PM
OMGosh Nichol your album is Beautiful to say the very least Perfect in every way...
You could have skipped the link with the SC new stamps OMG I can feel the pain of my Credit card I neeeeeeeeed them all 4 sure... Do you know when they go on sale or can we preorder them?????????? hugs to you my Dear Friend for always keeping us in the loop lol lol I LOVE NICHOL MAGOUIRK AND SC HA
Posted by: Terri Marchbanks | January 23, 2012 at 01:35 PM
HI! You have inspired me to do PL! And QUESTION!
You said that you went to wall shelving for your ink pads. Could you please share a photo and where you purchased them? I have been wanting to do this as well - so would love your input and recommendation!
THANK YOU!
-Kristin B.
Posted by: Kristin Burge | January 23, 2012 at 02:01 PM
After much thought (for days), I just placed an order for my own project life book & pages!! Love this!
Posted by: Heather I. | January 23, 2012 at 02:33 PM
Love this Nichol. I'm bloggin gmy week one and two this friday. EXCITED to share!!!
Posted by: Latrice | January 23, 2012 at 10:37 PM
NichoL!! This is so wonderful :) Its my weekly reminders that are helping you along isn't it?! LOL (yeah right!)
I love how you can really see YOU in this project (in style and literally in photograph form).
The idea of printing off movie posters from IMDB is just genius.
Posted by: linda trace | January 24, 2012 at 02:43 AM
Looks good!
I'm eagerly waiting for PL products to arrive in the UK. I like the way of documenting our lifes this way.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | January 24, 2012 at 04:04 AM
Nichol all I can say is "I can't wait to see you on the PL design team".
Posted by: Linda in aus | January 24, 2012 at 05:38 AM
this is wonderful.. where do you get the page pockets/protectors?? :)
Posted by: *Alison* | January 24, 2012 at 09:47 AM
I ordered them from Becky Higgins Amazon store but they are currently backordered until February (I will be adding a link to them in my supplies once they are available again). Heres a link to Beckys website so you can see all the styles available:http://beckyhiggins.com/products/
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 24, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Thank you for sharing this post about why you like Proejct Life! I think it is for these reasons, that you mentions, that I will start with Project Life myself. :)
Posted by: Zima | April 12, 2012 at 07:58 AM