Project Life: Week 2

I haven't given up Project Life yet! That's a big deal for me. Even though it did take an insane amount of time to make this layout. Because of that, I am keeping each week to one page instead of a 2-page spread. I might make some facing layouts match but for now I like using a different kit and color scheme each week. I'm loving the Ali Edwards brushes and already have like ten more on my wish list. I also used a Stampin' Up! digital kit (The Best Year). Did you know that you can use Stampin' Up!'s digital kits in other programs like Photoshop? Pretty awesome!

(OMG LOOK AT HOW CUTE MY DAUGHTER IS FALLING ASLEEP IN HER LADYBUG COSTUME.)

Supplies used:

*FREE* Project Life® Starter Pack Hello School Brushes and Stamps by Ali Edwards Hello Winter 3x4 Boxes Brushes and Stamps by Ali Edwards Monthly Photo Overlays 01: January by Ali Edwards The Best Year Photobook Template - Digital Download

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A Fresh Start On Project Life!

So I thought I would give Project Life another try. I've done previous versions here but needed more room for journaling and photos than that template allowed me. I even attempted the paper/divided sheet protectors style and found I just got frustrated with my lack of supplies. Digital is where I feel at home because I have such a selection of designs at my fingertips. And finding what I need is as easy as going online to a digital shop (I'm no longer a SU demo, so I am using many companies' products) and purchasing a kit or downloading a freebie! (see freebies used below). I'll keep it easy every week, trying to stick to one kit per week so that the color scheme is unified and embellishments are easy to pick. I'm thinking of sticking with one font and mostly word art from Ali Edwards. I have tons of great products I'd like to use and ideas on my Project Life Pinterest Board if you want inspiration. I'm really hoping this is the year I end up documenting more everyday moments of our life and telling stories, rather than just putting photos in layouts with pretty paper.

This week the template I used was a freebie from Becky Higgins' site and the kit is another freebie from Erica Zane. That's what I call a project on a dime! Now, does anyone want to purchase the Project Life Honey core kit I just purchased but won't be using?

Supplies used:

*FREE* Project Life® Starter Pack Erica Zane That's Life Freebie Photography Hand Drawn Brushes by Ali Edwards

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Thinking of You Butterfly Card

It's been a long time since I shared anything here but I am back to creating now. This is one I made a few months ago. Kim VanDiepen's husband had a stroke and so some demonstrators posted cards online to let her know we were thinking of her. This one came together quickly in MDS. Have a great Thursday!

Happy Thanksgiving Card

I saw this adorable card by Natasha Schwecke and knew I had to copy it! I love the look of the wood grain mixed with the glitter paper. I feel like that's what Thanksgiving is- a time to party and glitz up the simple celebration of food and bounty. May you and your families all have a happy Thanksgiving!

*All supplies by Stampin' Up! If you don't have a demonstrator yet, consider making yours my mom! (Demo #31!)

MDS Blog Hop: September Projects

Did you know that My Digital Studio is great for designing blog banners? I created this one for my other blog. I used one I saw online as inspiration and it came together very quickly. I'm sad to say this is my last blog hop post. :( I'm overwhelmed with school and being a mommy to the point where I haven't done a lot of designing lately. But I'll still be posting projects here when I do get a spare moment. Thanks for joining me for the past 2+ years on this fun adventure and make sure you continue to follow the bi-monthly blog hop. I love these super talented women!

1. Cori Kozak 2. Cindy Schuster 3. Aly Schilling 4. Julie Leblanc 5. Julie Davidse 6. Jeanna Bohanon 7. Erica Shaw

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MDS Blog Hop: Baby Frameable Word Art

Today we are sharing home decor projects with you. I've designed this cute frameable artwork that would be a great gift for a mother-to-be. This project came together SO quickly. The most time I spent was picking the font (I'm really picky with my fonts). I've been super busy since school started back up so I'll be brief. Make sure you check out the other great projects today!

1. Julie Leblanc 2. Cindy Schuster 3. Cori Kozak 4. Amber Meadows 5. Rochelle Gould 6. Julie Davidse 7. Jeanna Bohanon 8. Erica Shaw

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MDS Blog Hop: Summer Project Life

Remember back in the day when I was doing my version of Project Life? Well it got away from me but now I'm back at it. My system has changed a bit. Trying to make sure I got every day recorded was a bit too much pressure for me. So now I just take the 7 most recent photos from my phone and put them on one page. I focus on the memory and journal about the photo, rather than other things we did that day. What I love about this is that the pressure is off. And now that I'm back in Project Life mode I find myself wanting to take more "everyday" photos of little moments in our lives. I realized that future generations are going to be more interested in these little snippets of our life. Actually I just enjoy looking back at these types of layouts I've made more than the others. I remember things I had forgotten like little traditions we used to have that we don't anymore, or how much our daily life has changed with Esper's growth. I encourage you to create a Project Life style layout, even if it's just every now and then, so you can preserve some of the things you maybe wouldn't have otherwise.

1. Erica Shaw 2. Cori Kozak 3. Julie Leblanc 4. Jeanna Bohanon 5. Cindy Schuster 6. Julie Davidse 7. Rochelle Gould 8. Holly VanDyne 9. Aly Schilling

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5 Supply Fix: Milk Carton Box

I need a good challenge these days to get me creating. Don't you? I love the cooking show on Food Network called 5 Ingredient Fix.

Going with that inspiration, I decided to start a fun regular on my blog called "5 Supply Fix" These projects will feature 5 or fewer supplies (in addition to ink and paper).

So on this card the 5 supplies I challenged myself with were:
1. Daydream Medallions stamp set
2. Itty Bitty Banners stamp set
3. Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
4. Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die (Does anyone else find this thing a beast to figure out how to fold??)
5. Pistachio Pudding 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim (My favorite ribbon EVER!)

Ink: Versamark, Crumb Cake
Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Apparently there is a Bitty Banners Frame-Lit that goes with the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set, but I don't own it, so I just cut mine out by hand.

Demos: This would make a great make-n-take at a workshop or stamp club!
Everyone else: This would make a great little gift. Fill the milk carton with a favorite candy!

I hope you enjoy the projects I come up with for 5 Supply Fix. Maybe you'll be inspired to play along too!

MDS Blog Hop: Pocket Cards

A few updates: We have moved our Blog Hop day to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Also, we were sad to lose Kimberly Van Diepen but are excited to be adding Cori Kozak and Julie Davidse as members of the blog hop! Yay!

Last week I posted a layout about Robb and Esper's cute relationship and today I have another one. One thing I love about the pocket card style of scrapbooking is that it is perfect for accommodating cell phone photos. I had all these pictures of the two of them and this template was a great solution. I love, love, love this Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper.

And guess what? I made a video showing you how I made this great Project Life style template for future projects!

 

I loved this designer series paper so much I had to make two layouts with it. I used a Pinterest layout as inspiration of course. Enjoy the hop today!

Supply List

1. Erica Shaw 2. Jeanna Bohanon 3. Julie Leblanc 4. Cindy Schuster 5. Rochelle Gould 6. Cori Kozak 7. Holly VanDyne 8. Amber Meadows 9. Aly Schilling 10. Julie Davidse

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