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It's week thirty-three and I love this project.

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click the photo to enlarge for a somewhat clearer image.

Week of : August 12 – August 18.

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What happened this week? We were home. Paul worked. I worked. Paul's mom and sister came to visit for a few days. Per usual, I didn't get a lot of photos during that time. It's odd, when I have people here, I tend to not take photos. I am so much more likely to have my camera out when it's just me or just us. When we have visitors I am more in the moment.

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Anything special in the spread? Paul and I were able to have a "date night" since Stephanie and Kristen could watch Ellerie. I didn't get a photo of us from the date night. But we had our watch batteries replaced before we went to dinner so I took a photo of the watches and added the "story" right to that photo. 

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Techniques this week : Since I was low on photos I decided to blow up this one that I love of Paul and Ellerie. It was taken with my iPhone and in PSE I converted it to black and white. iPhone photos generally are not clear enough to enlarge, but when they are in black and white it's harder to tell. 🙂 There is a video here that talks about how I print 12×12 photos at home in pieces.

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Overall thoughts : Nothing that hasn't been said.

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Ratio of iPhone photos to "real camera" photos : 3 to 3.

Ratio of photos taken by Elise to photos taken by Paul : All Elise.

Supplies used : Seafoam core kit, Kelly Purkey letter stickers, Freckled Fawn wood chip arrow, Heidi Swapp letter stickers.

Tools used : Design A pocket pages, Fiskars corner rounder, Zig Millenium pen, Rotatrim paper trimmer, Office Depot date stamp, staz-on ink. All photos were printed at home on my HP Photosmart 2575 printer on Office Depot semi-gloss photo paper.

Project Life is a memory-keeping system created by Becky Higgins. I use photos, text and stuff to document our life weekly. You can see all the posts from 2012 here and 2013 here. Do you have a question about how I am tackling this project (including anything about the photos)? Check here.

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Today I am hosting a giveaway for two seats in Project Life Lessons, the three week course I am teaching through Big Picture Classes with Megan Anderson and Annette Haring. The class starts on 9/5 and will focus on taking and selecting photos for your Project Life albums, adding journaling and embellishments, putting your spreads together plus so much more. You can read more about it here.

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below! This giveaway is open to anyone and two winners will be choosen at random next Sunday. GIVEAWAY CLOSED. THANK YOU! 🙂

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436 responses to “project life 2013 : week 33 + a giveaway.”

  1. Laura Manning Avatar
    Laura Manning

    I recently bought all of the goodies to get started with Project Life, now I need the jump start to get going. Would love to take the class.

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  2. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    I love the enlarged photo and the journalling on the watch photo. Turned out great!
    I already have a spot in the class but would like to win for my sister… We brought her a PL kit and album for her wedding, and it’s almost a year later and she’s struggling to get anything done on there. I’d like to win because I believe a class like this would help her to get over her creative block towards this 🙂

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  3. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Such a beautiful spread – you’ve inspired me to try writing on my photos a bit more, I love the effect!

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  4. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    this sounds like such a great class! your project life has been one of my biggest sources of inspiration as i’ve worked out my own PL style this year. I’d love to take the class!

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  5. Ashley Avatar

    I would love to enter! Thanks for doing this.

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  6. Vicki Avatar

    Oh, my! I love that big, ‘ole picture of your two loves! She is baby perfection, for sure! I’d love to take another of your classes–especially one on PL! Thanks for the chance!

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  7. Aimee Z Avatar
    Aimee Z

    I love project life but I always seem to have trouble journaling. I would love a chance to win, thanks !!

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  8. jen Avatar
    jen

    Ooo the class would be a great treat to win!

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  9. Megan Bennett Avatar
    Megan Bennett

    Would love to take your class. Thanks!

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  10. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Love you’re project life Elise! You are such an inspiration – this class would be the best push to get through the rest of the year!

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  11. Michelle f Avatar
    Michelle f

    Thanks for the opportunity to take your class!!

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  12. Ashley Jackson Avatar

    I could seriously use some Project Life inspiration!

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  13. Missy C Avatar
    Missy C

    Would LOVE a spot in your class!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  14. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    I absolutely love Project Life but I feel stuck on lots of ideas sometimes. I’d love to win a seat in this class!

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  15. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I’ve been thinking about trying Project Life… Even started gathering supplies, mostly based on your style. Would LOVE to have a spot on this class since I tend to need dates/structure to get started on new projects! Crossing my fingers. : )

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  16. SaraBee Avatar
    SaraBee

    I have been wanting to try PL for so long.. this would be amazing!!

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  17. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I’ve been thinking of starting Project Life… Even starting gathering supplies, inspired mostly by your style. I would LOVE to have a spot in the class since having dates/structure/organization always helps me get started on a new project. Crossing my fingers!

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  18. Shanon Gibson Avatar

    I really wanted to take this class but since my husband is retiring from the Air Force after 24 years and we are saving $$$ until he lands another job. This would be so awesome to win. I love PL!

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  19. Jennifer Avatar

    Oooo, thank you! This might be just the kick I need to give Project Life a try. Your work is so appealing (I even bought the kits!), but I have yet to open the boxes (embarassment…). Have a great week!

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  20. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I’d love a spot in that class! Thanks for the chance to win it. 🙂

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  21. Julie Parker Avatar
    Julie Parker

    I have your seafoam kit…. Would love to win the class:)

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  22. Lauren Avatar

    Hooray! What an excellent giveaway! I love project life and have been doing my best, but I’m struggling to transition from “blog pictures” to “album pictures”. This class sounds excellent!

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  23. joeynumber41 Avatar
    joeynumber41

    Thanks For A Chance To Win!

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  24. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    Thank you so much for the chance to win. I would love to get pointers on how not to go off on a tangent in my PL journaling! That watch picture nailed it for me.

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  25. orange gearle Avatar

    So excited for the chance to win…….and mostly I love to see your PL each week!

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  26. Ali Moore Avatar
    Ali Moore

    Yay! I need a little inspiration…

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  27. Brenda Stryjewski Avatar
    Brenda Stryjewski

    thanks for sharing–especially all the how to’s and specific products! Love it.

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  28. Melissa Avatar

    Beautiful blog, love your pictures!

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  29. Mac Avatar

    I need inspiration!

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  30. Kerstin Avatar
    Kerstin

    I’ve purchased the Project Life basics, but can’t seem to “just start.” Would love to win a spot in the class; thanks for the chance!

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  31. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I still need to try doing a 12×12 photo. I recently did a 6×8 one and fit it into three pockets on a page, but I’ve yet to try it with a 12×12. I will have to try it when I take another photo that I really love. 🙂

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  32. Cobie Ann Ziegler Avatar

    I just purchased my first project life kit to put together for my brand new baby girl. I haven’t started yet because I just don’t know where to start, help!!!
    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  33. Rachel Z Avatar

    thanks for always sharing your inspiring PL spread! and, thanks for such an awesome giveaway. i’d love to take the class!

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  34. Keathe S Avatar
    Keathe S

    Love your PL pages! Thanks so much for the chance to win a spot in the class!

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  35. Carolyn HP Avatar
    Carolyn HP

    Love, love, love your posts Elise! I’d love to win a place in tis class as I really think it will be a great inspiration for my project life pages.

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  36. Rebecca Joye Avatar
    Rebecca Joye

    Just found your blog a few weeks ago and got hooked..a few days ago I got a few things to give Project Life a try…I’m excited! Thanks for a chance to win a spot in the class!!

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  37. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    YES!

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  38. jodi Avatar

    love your PL so much.
    would love a seat in that class. thanks for the chance!

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  39. Nicole Avatar

    I’ve always loved your clean and classic look to your pages 🙂
    Would LOVE to win a spot in the class. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  40. JennM Avatar

    amazing pages! love the look of your PL project. thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class!

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  41. Julia K. Avatar
    Julia K.

    Want to start PL in January…that would be great.
    Julia

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  42. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Thanks for the chance to win. I can always use some PL inspiration!

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  43. Janet Kemper Avatar
    Janet Kemper

    Love this weeks PL spread….good idea for weeks when I don’t have a lot of photos!

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  44. Denise C Avatar
    Denise C

    Thanks for a chance to win a spot in your class.

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  45. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    Oh I would love to win and be a part of your class!! Thanks for the giveaway! Love your pl spreads and this pic of Ellerie and Paul is to die for! Such a cutie!

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  46. Meredith Phillips Avatar

    I’d love to win a seat in that class! I love the look of your PL and would love more inspiration!

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  47. alessia Avatar
    alessia

    i love the big black and white picture! I hate when my iphone pictures don’t look good when i print them, but the black and white tip is one i’ll definitely have to try out! the class looks awesome too!

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  48. Michelle m Avatar
    Michelle m

    So inspired by your project life. I’d love to win 🙂

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  49. Jade Avatar
    Jade

    I’m a newbie project lifer, so need all the help I can get!

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  50. Lauren B. Avatar
    Lauren B.

    I love your blog, and your project life – this would be such a great class…thanks for the chance !!

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