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Week 46 and I still love this project.

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

Caught up again… I know these next few weeks are going to FLY with the holidays and I don’t want to spend a second of 2013 documenting 2012 (I’m too excited to move forward with the next album) so I am determined to stay on track for the final 40 days or so.

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Becky sent me samples of the 12×12 papers of Seafoam. I’ve got to say, it was pretty awesome to see them in real life. Because that was such a big deal and I didn’t have many photos from last week anyway, I decided to just cut down my favorite paper from the pack to fill all eight pockets. Obviously, this isn’t the best use of 12×12 paper, but for me, it worked well this week. I’ve been getting questions about the kit launch date on Amazon and the only current info I have is mid-December. I promise when I know, I’ll keep you updated here.

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I added a little sticker to one of the pockets to give it some context.

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Included an insert this week with the text from my rambling post. I resized the text to 5×11 in PSE and then trimmed down and sewed closed an 8.5×11 page protector to fit it.

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I didn’t have any relevant photos to go with it so the backside is a piece of patterned paper and diecut from Amy Tangerine.

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Like I said, not a ton of photos this week, so the right is pretty random. I hit my business financial goal for 2012 this weekend so I tucked my big highlighted thermometer (that sort of stuff motivates me) that’s been on my bulletin board for the last quarter into a pocket. It’s blurred, because I don’t usually go into numbers on the blog. 😉 Love that “important details” journaling spot from Elle’s Studio.

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That kraft herringbone paper is also from the Seafoam paper pack. Love that big design & kraft color more than I thought I would. I messed up the date around the photo – that should be 11/17, but what can you do?

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Bring on Thanksgiving week….

supplies / Paper Source
circle labels, Elle’s Studio “important details” diecut, Banana Fish Studio folded tab, Studio Calico girl paper clip, American Crafts (diagonal lines) and Amy Tangerine (black sketch) patterned paper, Amy Tangerine die cuts (LOVE and &), Martha Stewart & Avery labels, Office Depot date stamp & arrow paper clip, Design A page protectors, Clementine core kit, soon to be released Seafoam patterned paper, 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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20 responses to “project life : week 46.”

  1. Molly Avatar

    looks awesome!

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  2. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    This turned out awesome! I actually really like the 12×12 paper page… Such a great idea for a week where you don’t have many photos! And congratulations on hitting your financial goals for the year! I bet that was such an awesome feeling! I hope you got to celebrate it a little 🙂

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  3. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    Congrats on the achievement of your business goal! So exciting!

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  4. Maya Avatar

    Seeing Project Life for the first time on your blog and loving the idea! Putting the Clementine album, pocket inserts, and your Seafoam pack on my wish list for Santa!

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  5. libbywilko Avatar
    libbywilko

    Love love love the Seafoam papers (love herringbone) you put in this week and that’s a great selfie of you. Thanks for sharing your week with us.

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  6. Katie Avatar

    Can’t wait to get my Seafoam kit and binder :-)Love the sneak peeks of all the designs!

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  7. Sharon Dines Avatar
    Sharon Dines

    Congratulations on reaching your business goals – awesome!
    Seafoam paper – also awesome, especially that kraft one – LOVE IT!

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  8. Fiona Avatar

    Your pages look awesome. I love all the self portraits of you and that Kraft herringbone paper. I’m so excited to use the Seafoam kit next year!

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  9. Marcie L Avatar
    Marcie L

    I can not wait for your seafoam kit to be available! I put off starting Project Life specifically so I can use your kit, thanks for all the previews of it! Congratulations on reaching your business goals, that has got to be a fabulous feeling!

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  10. JC Avatar
    JC

    I couldn’t help but smile a big ol’ goofy smile when I saw the spread of Seafoam paper! CANNOT wait for that kit release — great work, Elise!

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  11. Skye Avatar

    Congrats on hitting your 2012 goal and on receiving the Seafoam paper samples! I love the 12×12 paper like that- with all that text, it totally works on its own as a page.

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  12. Giuseppina Avatar

    I know you print your photos at home. Since 2012 is coming to end, how often did you have to buy ink? I’m curious because I’m considering printing at home as well for the upcoming year. 🙂

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  13. Trina Avatar

    I just LOVE how you include quotes every week in your PL album! Such a cool thing. Where do you find these quotes?

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  14. elise blaha Avatar

    All over, books Im reading, Pinterest, twitter, sometimes just by googling.

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  15. elise blaha Avatar

    I did not keep track at all… Maybe a cartridge a month? Less? Not sure!!

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  16. PaperPixie Avatar

    Thank you, always, for sharing! I glanced at the post and thought “oh I MUST HAVE that patterned paper. And I love that Kraft herringbone bit too”. Just confirms I need that kit when it finally arrives! So thanks for sharing your creativity by putting it together, too. 🙂
    And congratulations!

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  17. Amy Avatar

    Hi, Will you fit all 52 weeks in your book? How many pages does a Project Life Binder fit? Thanks! 🙂

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  18. elise blaha Avatar

    I add a lot of stuff to mine, so I am on my third PL binder this year. I have heard of folks fitting a year into two, but do not know how many weeks/pages a binder will fit exactly. Depends on if you use embellishments and add extra inserts. 😉

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  19. Rhonda Avatar
    Rhonda

    I LOVE the cowl you knitted and I would love to make one, the only problem is I do not know how to knit. I do know how to crochet and was wondering if you know where I can find a crochet patteren for a cowl like yours? Thanks
    Rhonda

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  20. elise blaha Avatar

    Thank you! I do not know. I only knit so we are in opposite boats! Did you google for a pattern?

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