Project Life 2012 | Week One

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. :)

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Basic Supplies:

InLinkz.com

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Week One Supplies:

InLinkz.com

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

• Title Page
• Getting Started. December 25-31, 2011

Comments

[Libby]

Love love love it! Cannot wait for my shipment to arrive tomorrow!!

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

I cant wait for you to get started! SO fun! Feeling really inspired this year! xxx

[Mollie]

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)

[DeAnna]

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!

[ShellyJ]

Awesome! I really love what you are doing with this!

[Terri Marchbanks]

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

[Kristin Burge]

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.

[Heather I.]

After much thought (for days), I just placed an order for my own project life book & pages!! Love this!

[Latrice]

Love this Nichol. I'm bloggin gmy week one and two this friday. EXCITED to share!!!

[linda trace]

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.

[Eveline van Heijst]

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.

[Linda in aus]

Nichol all I can say is "I can't wait to see you on the PL design team".

[*Alison*]

this is wonderful.. where do you get the page pockets/protectors?? :)

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

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/

[Zima]

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. :)