Project life - week 2

The last couple of weeks have been pretty full on, so I've just finished up my week two pages.  Um, does that mean I'm officially behind already?!  lol

I decided this year not commit myself to a two page spread each week.  Rather, I'll do one and add inserts or a second page if needed.  The important thing is to not set 'rules' for myself.  This spread happens to be a two pager.

The collage on the top right of the right hand page is some of my recent favourite images from Pinterest; oh how I love Pinterest! That and the 'Retrospace' tag set my colour scheme for these pages.  The 'Retrospace' is actually from a business card / bookmark which I have cut around as it was too long to fit in any of the pockets.

 Now on to week three and four :-) 

Project life - week 1

Yay, week 1 completed!  I did get rid of a couple of 'filler' photos because they didn't end up being needed, and the details are still included in the journalling so I'm happy.  I like the look of having a card or two which are there just for colour or because they are pretty (after all, who doesn't like all the pretty product!) and this week that is the 'family' card. 

 I love stitching on my layouts and project life cards, but because I'm trying not to over-complicate the process, I'm choosing a couple of little details to do, like zigzag stitching the wood veneer arrows. Very happy with that tiny detail :-)

Today I'm planning to take a photo or two of myself with my kids to include on (and finish) my title page.  I'm also working on the reverse side of my title page which will include pieces of my personal manifesto for this year (a work in progress).  I've not written one before but I love the idea, and I'm really keen to have it included within my project life album.  I like this sentence from Zach Sumner: "When you're going through something tough, isn't it difficult to have and hold a steady, objective mind?  With a manifesto, it's like you always have access to a calmer, more rational you".  I liked how he defines what a manifesto is and the benefits of having one.  There's LOTS of information out there about manifestos and I'll post more links as I progress in case you're interested.

I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! x

Project life

To kick-start my project life habits for this year I joined Studio Calico's 'Day by Day' class which is so exciting!  I'm loving the inspiration and community of the hosts and other participants.  Thanks everyone!

So far I have my title page done except I want to add a photo of my kids and I together.  Once I've done that I'll show you.  At the moment I'm trying to nut out a couple of little things which are holding me back from completing my week 1 spread.

1.  I'm going to print a couple of test runs tomorrow of re-sized verticle photos to see if I prefer them smaller than 3x4.  I do like the look of other people's small photos with a card behind.

2.  I often have a problem with my photos being a little bit dark once they are printed.  On my computer screen they look fine, but sometimes come out darker at the printers.  I'd much prefer them a little lighter, so am doing a few tests with a couple of photos from last week so I can get a clearer idea of how to fix this.  I just find it frustrating to not be happy with the photos when I pick them up from the printer; I really want to work on them straight away, lol!  One day I hope to have the opportunity to have a good printer at home for my project life photos - heaven!

In the meantime, I'll leave you with this beautiful sunrise from yesterday x