I have been debating committing myself to "Project Life" for 2012. Because while I adore the idea of recording an ENTIRE year in just a single (or few depending on how much you include) album, I was hesitant on whether I could tackle yet another project.
BUT what i LOVE is that the philosophy of Project Life is SIMPLICITY.
And after reading through (multiple times) my friend Lisa's amazing post on how she's made PL work for her - and seeing how her resulting album REALLY shows her family's everyday life throughout 2011 - I was convinced.
I want to capture MORE of the little moments that we love. The funny things Evan says. The "firsts" that Noah seems to be steam-rolling through. And the everyday things that I don't think twice about now, but will want to remember the details of years from now. :) AND so, I hope to have something even half as fabulous as Lisa's album at the end of 2012. :)
And 2 days later, thanks to an Amazon Prime trial membership that I am going to HUGELY miss... This arrived on my doorstep.
...the Becky Higgins PL Core Kit in COBALT and Style A and Style F Page Protectors.
I've decided to use one of the many 3-Ring American Crafts albums in my stash to house my album for 2012 - the protectors fit perfectly.
I couldn't resist playing with the kit a bit to create my title page for 2012 - and I'm already in love with this style of scrapping in pockets...
...The upper left corner is a 4x6 pocket, but I really wanted to use two 2x3's there, so I'll just adhere them back to back with the 4x6 that will go behind them, to keep them in place. :)
...The only thing I added beyond the core kit was the green polka paper, cardstock, and my digital title/volume card (printed as a photo at costco).
I will be sharing my PL "weeks" here on the blog - to hopefully keep me caught up. :)
Also - Studio Calico has a PROJECT LIFE FORUM set up with lots of helpful info and encouragement for anyone else who might be interested in tackling a PL album for the first time like me.
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Supplies...
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Created it myself with just fonts that I had and a heart brush!
Sent from my iPhone
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | December 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I love your bright happy title page!! Can't wait to see your album grow over the next year!! :)
Posted by: Amanda S. | December 30, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Yay! I just made a facebook fanpage for fellow project lifers to share ideas, layouts and stuff. Please join! Tell others too!
www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Lifers/303710426340518#!/pages/Project-Lifers/303710426340518
Posted by: Schona Kessler Photography | December 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM
oh great, I said I wasn't going to do PL, but now after seeing yours I want to again. Your title page is gorgeous! How do you print on the journaling cards though? I like my handwriting, but not enough to see it on every page in the album if I do one! Do you have a specific printer that works well with the little cards? How do you line it up just right? I think I would would be making a lot of "oopsies" journal cards. Love to hear your tips!
Posted by: Jen F. | January 04, 2012 at 01:54 PM
i was planning to write out handjournaling on those! but you could also just print journaling strips to cardstock and trim and adhere...
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | January 04, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Phew! Finally someone using Cobalt. I loved the design but wasn't seeing anyone using it so I was thinking I'd regret my design choice. Yours is so cute. Can't wait to fill up this year with memories.
Posted by: Sabrina | January 05, 2012 at 10:10 PM
I love it! Any chance you would be willing to share your twenty twelve title page cards as a download?
Posted by: Nikki | January 15, 2012 at 04:48 PM