Tag Archives: New York

May 28

W is for Wonder.

I’m having a fun Memorial Day doing nothing. I’m still in my pj’s, making a mess in my room scrapbooking and having the time of my life because I feel like I’ve got my creative groove back. I’ve been itching to create, but how and what? The “artist” block is gone (although I’m certainly not an artist), and the ideas are flowing.

Recently, my hubby blew up a photo of me when we were in New York to 8.5×11″ size, and I think it’s a perfect canvas to scrap onto, so I had some fun with it today:

I’m still reliving the memories of that trip, and I’m so happy we took as many photos as we did. Now, I’m off to have more fun.  Enjoy your Memorial Day!

May 3

Project Life, so far

I haven’t said much lately about Project Life, but I have, indeed, been keeping up with this fun project. I thought I’d share a little bit of what I’ve been doing.

I’ve just finished the latest page:

One thing that has been a must for me is to keep it simple. Working full-time, being active in organizations and my roles as wife and mother do not make it easy to do this project; I cannot make fancy journaling cards or spots (I wish I could) because I just don’t have the time. I felt badly at first that my album is kind of plain, but for me, the importance of Project Life is to document my life. I try to take at least one photo a day (part of my participation in “Photo-A-Day”), and jot down some details and thoughts on something, even if it’s the photo itself. My album will not be featured any time soon on Ali Edwards’ blog as an example of creative beauty, but I’m just thrilled that I’m still at it, taking my photos, getting them printed and getting down the journaling to go along.

These are just a few examples. Now, as far as how to handle my recent trip to New York, I added one favorite photo for each day, and a journaling card with a quick run-down of where we went on those days:

I am making another Project Life-type album of my New York trip because I have so many photos that I want to use. Consequently, I came up with this idea for using the day stickers in order to document an entire week, then a few days later my mom saw something almost identical on Pinterest. Pretty cool!

So, don’t feel badly if your album isn’t turning out what you wanted it to be; just be sure to document as much as you can, and I either spend 10-15 minutes each day to do that day’s photo+words, or I do a week at a time, but never let myself get more behind than that, or I will never get caught up! Good luck with your Project Life, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on what works for you!

Mar 21

What I’ve been up to.

The last time I blogged, it was a Sunday, and I didn’t know what to do with my craft itch. I ended up making a mini book, from Erin Zamrzla, and it was a lot of fun!

It’s a really cute little book, and if I didn’t already have a travel Moleskine for New York, I would be taking that with me (Yes, I’m going to New York for the first time with my hubby tomorrow!), I would be taking this cute little book for notes and to stick ephemera into. It’s a great size; big enough to write comfortable in, but small enough to stick into your purse.

I also recently signed up for Studio Calico’s Happy Little Moments class, as did my mom. She’s really getting the scrap bug like I did, and I love that! We got our kits, and got together at her house last Monday to start work:

After opening the box and just getting started...

Half way through....what a happy mess!

My sweet mom; we had a blast together doing this project!

We didn’t finish, but I promise myself to do that and then photograph my finished book and post it here. I’ll also have New York photos to put together into some sort of cohesive book, and I’m debating how, but my mom did get me a nice Smash-style book from Fancy Pants that looks like it just might fit the ticket. We’ll see.

And, as for Project Life, I’m fairly caught up, except for today and yesterday, but this is what I have that’s been photographed so far:

Project life, week 11

And I have more filled in since then, so next time I post, I will include that. I’ll also have lots of exciting posts from New York, as well. Cannot wait!! My shop will be closed starting this evening so I won’t have to worry about incoming orders, but I’ll open it back up on Saturday, March 31. Take care everyone, and have a great evening!