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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. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    I love what you did with date night, your photo and journaling still tell the story without a picture of the two of you, or the restaurant, or the food etc.. I never know what to do when I don’t get a picture of “the moment” I want to include so thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Pam Gunderman Avatar
    Pam Gunderman

    Thank you for the chance to win!!

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  3. Naomi Avatar
    Naomi

    Thanks for hosting a giveaway.

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  4. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    So fun. I’ve been waiting on the right photo to enlarge 12 x 12—I love it every time you’ve done it.

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  5. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Love your blog and Seafoam and your stamps. Would love a chance to win a seat in the class!

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  6. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    I love all your posts. Thank you!!

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  7. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    Thanks for the opportunity to win. I love working on my project life album and would enjoy learning more ideas and techniques.

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  8. Amanda O'Banoin Avatar
    Amanda O’Banoin

    I would love to win! Great giveaway!

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  9. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Would love to win your class

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  10. Laura BC Avatar
    Laura BC

    I live seeing your pages. I bought the Seafoam kit. But somehow, I still can’t get started. This would be a great way to finish taking the plunge into Project Life.

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  11. Aidan T Avatar

    Oh my…what a reminder that I bought Project Life supplies back in the new year and still haven’t started! The course sounds like a kick in the pants I need! Also, darling pics of the wee one!

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  12. Dana L Avatar
    Dana L

    I want to take this class so badly. Thank you for the chance 🙂

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  13. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Thanks for this opportunity!

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  14. Kathy Weeks Avatar

    I would love to win! Thanks for the chance!

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  15. Linda Avatar

    Would love to take this class!

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  16. Wendy Avatar
    Wendy

    Would love to win for more ideas and more ME time.

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  17. Tully Reynolds Avatar
    Tully Reynolds

    I love PL and love your style. I discovered your blog last year and literally counted down the day until my Seafoam kit arrived in Australia. You inspire me every week and I would love to learn more from you. Thanks x

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  18. Brianne Avatar
    Brianne

    thanks for the chance to win!!

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  19. Anya @ SAS-does Avatar

    What a great giveaway. Would love a chance to win! Thank you, Elise.

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  20. Dixie Avatar
    Dixie

    Watching your album grow is fun! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  21. angela Avatar

    ohw gosh I so need this to get my inspiration up again. I am about 4 weeks behind on my PL and can’t find the inspiration to finish. I could really use this to get through my last 2 (or 3 or 4) weeks of pregnancy!
    thanks for giving it away anyways to someone really lucky!

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  22. melissa butler Avatar
    melissa butler

    i would love to take the class! 🙂

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  23. AnitaP Avatar
    AnitaP

    Love the enlarged photo! Just perfect!

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  24. A1bdal0130lah1433 Avatar
    A1bdal0130lah1433

    ((( O mankind! Say No God But Allah, Achieve Eternal Salvation )))
    ” Laa ilaaha illallah ” (There is none worthy of worship except Allah.)
    ( I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger )
    ( Introduction to Islam )
    @1@”

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  25. Love, Carrie Avatar

    How fun! September 5th is my birthday! Your project life is SO inspiring ♥

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  26. A1bdal01330lah1433 Avatar
    A1bdal01330lah1433

    ((( O mankind! Say No God But Allah, Achieve Eternal Salvation )))
    ” Laa ilaaha illallah ” (There is none worthy of worship except Allah.)
    ( I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger )
    ( Introduction to Islam )
    …..1….

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  27. Judith Avatar
    Judith

    Always value your insight and the fact that you are getting it done! inspiration for those of us who are so, so far behind….

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  28. Sheri Twing Avatar

    Would love to win a seat in the class! Project Life is so much a part of what I do but need some tips and help staying caught up. Thanks for the chance.

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  29. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Konichiwa! (That’s hello!)I live in Japan and would LOVE to win this class!! We have VERY little to work with so this would really boost the creativity!

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  30. Ulrika Avatar
    Ulrika

    I would love to win. Thanks for the chance!

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  31. Maruša Avatar

    I love your PL style, Elise! your spreads are a great inspiration. and I especially love the one photo on one page technique.

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  32. Lara Avatar
    Lara

    I’m doing my first Pl and I’m falling in love with it!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win a seat!
    Lara

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  33. Jeanette Avatar
    Jeanette

    An amazing opportunity! Thank you!!!!!!!!

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  34. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Love your PL and would Love to win 🙂

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  35. Johanna Avatar

    Oh, fabulous giveaway! Always love your big photo pages.

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  36. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    Love the big photo and I too forget to take photos when people are in town….hmmmm

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  37. Sarah W Avatar
    Sarah W

    Just started PL at the beginning of August as my oldest started kindergarten. I want to capture the little moments. I would love to take the class. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  38. Mary Avatar

    ditto what everyone else said – your project life inspires me and I’d love to win a place in the class – thanks!!

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  39. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    I would love to take that class!!

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  40. Michelle Allred Avatar
    Michelle Allred

    I could totally use this boost with my Project Life. Thanks for the chance.

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  41. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Such a fan of the 12×12 picture!

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  42. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Hi!! 🙂 I am literally in the midst of beginning Project Life. I’ve had a pile of things ready to go in my family room for what feels like months now. 😡 I don’t know what is holding me back? Possibly the fear of not having it turn out the way I envision it or not being good at it (even though I read that is not possible) or time (even though I read that it takes so little time) or even lack of creativity. Having the opportunity to have a seat in Project Life Lessons would be amazing! I have yet to take an online class like this because I really do not know what to expect. This could be a great opportunity for me or anyone else that is new at Project Life!
    Ps. The enlarged photo is PRECIOUS this week.

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  43. Kimi Avatar
    Kimi

    I would love to learn this style of journaling! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

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  44. libbywilko Avatar
    libbywilko

    Love you and Megan’s blogs and would really love the chance to win a spot in the class. Love the full size photo too.

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  45. Theresa W Avatar
    Theresa W

    I would love to approach my pictures differently – like how you focused on circles one week. My weeks all kinda seem the same… Thanks for the chance to win!

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  46. Kristen D. Avatar
    Kristen D.

    This big picture of Paul and Ellerie is the sweetest! I have yet to do something like that in my Project Life album but I really want to.
    Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your course!

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  47. Noreen Avatar
    Noreen

    Ooh fun!! I want to win =) I have kind of stalled on my project life and would love to get started again. Thanks =)

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  48. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    Im going to purchase the class if I dont win but youve gotta be in it to win it!

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  49. Kathleen D Avatar
    Kathleen D

    I have always love your designs so taking a class with you as one of the teachers would be perfect!

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  50. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Love your pages!

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