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Week 35 and I still love this project.

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(click photo above to enlarge for a [somewhat] clearer image.)

I am playing a lot of catch-up here. This is the last week of August, before we left for our trip, and then three photos from Saturday while we were on the trip. I like to work on my spreads throughout the week. For me, it makes the most sense, as I am already at my computer every day working with photos for the blog. When I am resizing them, I just go ahead and print a version too.

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This method makes post trip catch-up go quickly. I already had the quote printed and the left side done before we left for vacation. The quilt dominated the beginning of the week and I tucked a trimmed down square of fabric into one of the 3×4 pockets.

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The only other thing out of the ordinary this week is the repeating stamped date I added to that diagonal patterned paper. I love the added bit of pattern and am sure I'll be repeating this technique again. That cute paper clip is from SMASH.

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Lots of photos on the right as usual. All I had to do to wrap up this week was print the four bottom photos and fill in the bullet points on the "this week" card.

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Such a fun project. With this spread, my second album is complete. I'll be sharing my 3rd 2012 album (for September – December) title page later this afternoon.

supplies / Paper Source circle label, Martha Stewart & Avery labels, Paper Source notched corner label, SMASH paper clip, My Mind's Eye diagonal patterned paper, Office Depot date stamp, Design A page protectors (which are available in this variety pack), Clementine core kit, soon to be released Seafoam core kit (that gray chevron card!), Bebas quote font. I use a Fiskars corner rounder (it's not amazing, but it's lasted the longest of any corner rounder I've ever had). I am using a Zig Millennium 0.1 pen and Recollections glossy marker throughout this album.

Confused by Project Life? Start here. Have a question about how I am tackling this project each week (including questions about the quotes & photo printing)? Check here. See all my Project Life posts here.

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And speaking of Project Life : starting today International customers (in some countries) can PRE-ORDER the Seafoam kit, binder, paper & monthly dividers right here.
(If you don't see the listings yet, keep an eye out, they are rolling
out sometime today!) Pre-order is not currently an option for those
inside the US but everything will be available on Amazon later this
fall. I will absolutely keep you updated as I know more. Thanks so much
for your excitement over this kit!

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11 responses to “project life : week 35.”

  1. Michelle E. Avatar
    Michelle E.

    Question! You know how you put two inserts in each pocket (facing opposite ways). I’ve noticed sometimes that if these two aren’t the exact same size, you can sometimes see the edges of one peeking out. Does this bother you and if so, how do you deal with that? Do you always adhere both inserts to each other so they are less likely to shift? Or do you just not worry about it?
    (Hopefully this makes sense – it was kind of hard to describe!)

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  2. Skye Avatar

    My favorites this week are the repeated stamped date and the quilt fabric- it’s so awesome to be able to store little snippets like that!

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  3. elise blaha Avatar

    hey! good question! no, the edges do not bother me too much – but next year I am going to round all corners with the same punch so things are the exact same because I will be using more of the (seafoam) kit pieces. 🙂 I do not adhere items back to back (too much effort). Hope that helps!!

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  4. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Elise, I have never commented on your blog but I have been reading for most of 2012 and have pinned so many of your Project Life pages and ideas to my Pinterest board! Your albums are wonderful and I love all of your wee touches, like the date stamp on the diagonal card here – great idea and looks awesome! I am looking forward to using the Seafoam kit next year: with three sons (and a daughter) it is the perfect kit for our family. Thank you so much for sharing your pages with us!

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  5. sophie Avatar

    love your colorful spreads each week! can’t wait for the Seaform Kit.

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  6. Kate aka stinkydudette Avatar
    Kate aka stinkydudette

    I love your work, Elise and I’m super excited to get your kit when it becomes available. Qn: Where do you get your quotes from? Of do you have a book that you refer to? Love them, btw. I’m no font expert, but is that in Bebas?

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  7. elise blaha Avatar

    all over the place!! mostly online. and yes, it is Bebas. 🙂

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  8. libbywilko Avatar
    libbywilko

    Love the striped paper and date stamp! Thanks for sharing your week with us.

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  9. Sam Avatar

    So my Project Life folder and clear inserts are on their way. Also pre-ordered your kit, but was sad to see it was not out till December!
    Sam
    http://liveandlove.typepad.com

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  10. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    I think it is so cool including the leftover quilt pieces straight in the page protector! And awesome idea to do as much as you cold on the page before travelling and leave room for the rest to stop ending up heaps behind!

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  11. elise blaha Avatar

    awesome. I know — it feels like ages. I think they release in the US in November. But perfect for starting at the new year!

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