I know that for some of you today this is the first time you have visited my website and I am happy to say, Welcome! Welcome! It’s been nearly impossible to keep this secret and I am SO GLAD that today I can finally talk about it with people that are part of the Project Life community. (All but one of my “non-internet friends” is a scrapbooker–so when I try to tell people about this in real life they, sadly, have no idea what I am talking about.)
Last year was my first year using Project Life for memory-keeping and I can honestly say I was hooked from week one. I can still remember placing my first picture in template A (I’m all digital) and exclaiming to my husband how cool it was that I was going to use a digital stamp, to create a little box, so that I could type in how much my daughter loves donuts. Seriously…it was as if instantly I realized how easy it was going to be to record “the little things” that would make our album such an amazing record of our lives. I absolutely cannot wait to assemble the year together in a few weeks and see it all in printed form. I am sure it will make me cry!
Prior to using Project Life I would tell people I was a scrapbooker, but in all honesty I was probably more of a hoarder of cute embellishments and papers. Every once in awhile I would complete a layout, but the only thing I ever did with consistency was December Daily. (I am in the middle of year number four!) SO GLAD that’s all changed. Like anything, once you get in the rhythm it’s no extra effort at all to jot down a quote or take a photo with a phone. So easy. So…..if you are on the fence, CLIMB OVER IT. Drink the kool-aid. I am telling you–it really is a very liberating and easy way to get your memories down.
Thank you again for stopping by today–I hope that you will continue to do so throughout the year. Before you go, I invite you to take a look around and view the layouts I have completed so far. I posted every single week of this past year right here on the blog, or you can view them on my pinterest board. If you are on Facebook I would love for you to visit my page and become a fan. (Facebook is where I will do a majority of my posting this coming year, besides this blog.)
As I mentioned above, I am all digital. (Which, incidentally, is WAY easier to do than you think. If the computer intimidates you–seriously don’t let that stop you. I had no idea how to do any of this just a short time ago, and all I did was buy a pdf course online and I taught myself. Honestly…there are really only 4-5 commands I use in photoshop, nothing I do is too crazy! If you have ANY questions ask away. I also saw that Jessica Sprague is offering a class.) I am a few days behind on December Daily, which for some reason is the only time I scrap really “fancy,” but I just happen to have my week 50 for Project Life already completed. This will give you a good idea of what you will see from me throughout the year.
Left Side:
Right Side:
I am finding that Project Life in December is super, super fun. These weeks are coming together so easy, as I enjoy the embellishments and papers that are all holiday themed. The silhouettes you see above are actually of my girls (I do silhouette ornaments each year for our tree). If you are interested in making your own this tutorial is how I do it.
Congratulations to all of my fellow team members. It’s going to be a GREAT year!
Have a happy Monday!
Jessica - So happy you made it on PL team, I love your work! Hopefully it gets my butt in gear to get my PL done. Congrats
Michelle L. - Hi Heather! I was so happy to see some MN representation on the Project Life team– and then I stumbled over to your blog, and can see that you’re almost right in my backyard!
Love your photos, and wanted to wish you a hearty congratulations on making the team. Will look forward to seeing your work throughout the year and some familiar sights in your photos. Merry Christmas!
admin - Thank you so much Michelle! One of the other team members, Nisa, is right here in Saint Paul as well. If you post your pages on a blog, send it along! I love to see what people are doing around town:)
admin - Thank you so much Jessica! (And thanks for the shout out on FB, too, you made my day!)
Nisa - Congrats lady!!!
Love your PL pages- and *swoon* over the silhouettes! LOVE.
admin - Thanks Nisa! I laughed when I saw you were on the creative team as well–I thought, whoa–she is going to love my layouts this week, I am using TWO of her products:) Incidentally I am SO JEALOUS you are able to send your kiddos to Waldorf–I would love to send my kids there. My oldest just finished up three years at Country Day Preschool in Mendota which focuses somewhat on the same thing and is nature based. My youngest will start next fall.
Kim - Love the overlays on the pictures, did you make them yourself or did you purchase them somewhere?
Jennifer Hignite - Yay Heather!!! Congratulations! I was so excited to see another familiar face among the digi girls on the team!! Your project life is one I always look to when I am in need of inspiration!!
admin - Thank you so much Jennifer! How crazy that your blog is the one I look to for inspiration?!?! So excited to be part of this team:)
admin - Hi Kim! Are you referring to the “favorite” holiday ones? They are by Ali Edwards. Here is a link to the product: http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/15041
Kerrie - I have been following your blog since earlier this year and when Becky Higgins announced that she was looking for a new creative team I immediately thought of you and hoped you would be part of that… Congratulations! Your pages and photos are AMAZING and have been a great inspiration to me. Looking forward to seeing more in the new year!
admin - Thank you Kerrie! You know how to make a gal feel good first thing in the morning!
Shelly Jaquet - It is so nice to meet you and excited to be on the team with you
I love how your digi pages look! so clean and awesome!
libbywilko - Congratulations ! I was so happy for you (& us) when I saw you were on the PL Ct. Wishing you the best in 2013.
yin - Congratulations, I love your PL layouts! Love the inspiration! The silhouette cards, the week forty nine card, snowman, Dec 2012, and your cute family and super photos!