I usually steer clear when it comes to politics but this has been a doozy of an election. It's hard to not be swept away in all the excitement and anxiety.
That said, I needed something to add to my documenting and whipped up a few printables. I'm happy to share them with those who are with her as well.
Here you go! **I'm with her printable**
Happy Election Day!
I almost feel as though my documenting comes and goes with the changing seasons. Like now, now I'm hustling to get fall done so I can focus on the upcoming winter season. I never feel like going backwards once a new season has arrived so if I don't get Sept/Oct done now, I never will.
I haven't shown much of my documenting mainly because it's not really show worthy. A lot of spreads are super basic. Photos, a little journaling. Done. As long as they're in pockets, I'm good. No fuss (embellishments) not frills (kit contents) just the basics. It's good. It keeps me moving forward.
While working on my fall spreads, I created a few things for myself that I thought I'd share with all of you.
Free things are good (most of the time) and I hope you enjoy this one. It's a straightforward 8 1/2 x 11 pdf that holds 4- 3x4 cards. Just print and cut!
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Here's a list of past LifeLovePaper freebies.
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The Document | Project Life 2015 gallery has been updated with all of my spreads from January - March. Can't believe it took me this long to do but they're up! I've got a few bits and pieces to complete with the remaining months up until May.
I have to admit I'm kind of bored with PL right now. I'm not sure if it's just summer and being out and about or the 6x8 format but I just can't get back into it right now. I've gotten some good tips on how to catch up but again, just not feeling it.
One tip that stuck with me is to just worry about the bigger moments which is a god one when you're a few months behind. Maybe just choosing 1-2 highlights for that week rather than everyday. That doesn't seem so daunting.
Another process that gets me a little more motivated is incorporating more subjects and challenges rather than just the everyday. Like the Fear challenge I put out last Friday. I had fun doing that spread. Or maybe just adding in some paintings and sketches I've done that week.
A few things that have helped me get spreads done are digital printables like the ones Paislee Press releases each month. I especially love the 3x4 templates.
I also LOVE that Studio Calico is now offering their journal cards digitally, especially because I'm not a "rounded corner" gal plus the instant gratification is great. I'm also a fan of Digital Design Essentials. I only recently discovered this site last year…lot's of great designs.
What about you? Does the summer have you putting your Project Life on the back burner or are you a die hard, still able to keep up each week? Also, what's the one thing that helps streamline your flow?
Tina
I had the great pleasure of working with the new Stampin' Up Moments Like These collection designed by Paislee Press.
Liz's signature style is one that makes putting Project Life spreads so easy and stylish. This collection comes with several sized journaling and filler cards, embellishments and a nice rubber stamp set that was my favorite to work with.
Since journaling isn't something I concentrate a lot on when putting spreads together, I like to group photos and add in a "highlights" type journaling card. It's so simple and quick, especially when you're like me and always a month behind.
Using the Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad, I stamped the numbers on one of the journal cards that had a simple graph pattern and cut them into page corners. I adhered them on opposite ends of my photographs to make the eye bounce up and down. On the right side, I added in my "highlights" card by typing 1.---, 2.--- and so on. Done!
Head over to the Paislee Press blog to see more beautiful work using the Moments Like These kit and details on how to win your very own set!
Tina
I know, Portland this and Portland that. I'm fully aware of my obsession with this city. It's become my home away from home. :)
I'm about 90% done with documenting my trip with Kelly and Jamaica. It's taken some time but it's been fun to look at all my photos and reminisce. Isn't that one of the better parts of putting together a travel album?
So here is what I have done so far. I will also note that I loosely stuck to the order of days but I didn't stress over it. It was all about the feel and grouping of photos. I also haven't done a lot of journaling since I did most of that in my travel journal.
Sometimes after I photograph a layout, I either want to add something or change it completely. I've been wanting to paint a map of the area we explored…I think that pink paper will be perfect for that.
Same with this page. I liked the plain patterned paper but now it looks a little too plain for me. I may add in something and make a layout.
Just a few more pages and it'll be DONE. I'm itching to get to my trip from last year!
Supplies | Studio Calico 9x12 album, Studio Calico 9x12 page protectors, Studio Calico Sammy add on, Studio Calico Carolina Moon PL kit, ABM 9x12 album dividers, ABM Messy Box, Kelly Purkey Take me away kit (unavailable), Jamaica Makes Duly Noted faves, Paislee Press Picture + Words no 18, Let's Go journal cards.