Project Life: Week 4 & 5

I've been having so much fun putting together our weekly Project Life pages. 

I usually spend a few hours on Sunday making most of the layout decisions and then throughout the week I finish my journal cards and embelish (if I have time).

I'm happy to say - I am pretty current (in real life).  I've just been delinquent on the Blog posting pics.

So let's try and catch up.

WEEK #4

Depending on how much time I have to spend on the layout - some weeks have more embellishments than others.

Bakers Twine and buttons tend to show up a lot.  They are quick and easy and add just enough texture without being too bulky.

I'm finding out what my "go to" things are with this process.  Even though I have lots of stuff pulled together in my Project Life Center - I seem to gravitate to my favorites.  

At first that concerned me - but now I realize it will make the book look cohesive, and I guess I'm discovering my own Project Life Style.

I currently only have a few rolls of Washi Tape - but I love how easy and versatile they are....so I'm hoping to get more.  Not only to coordinate with the PL colors...but just for fun.  Little K has discovered how great they are - so time to expand our assortment.  

WEEK #5

This week I broke out the stamps.  I've been seeing all the great journaling cards people are making, and I've got a pile of stamps that I think would work great, but I can't seem to find the time to "get ahead" and pre-stamp any.  So for now - I'm Stamping as I Go.

I particularly love this little bird cage. 

And it works great with all the outdoor photos from this week. 

Another flower stamp (keeping with the outdoor nature theme)  added to a journaling card that I printed on my computer.

I'm coming to terms with including my handwriting on the journaling cards.  If I had my choice - I would print them all using my favorite fonts, but each week, I'm pushing to include close to half of the journaling in my own (or a family members) personal handwriting.  

I know I'll be glad, later on, that I did. 

I love the idea of including mementos in this project, but I'm a bit afraid of how bulky the album could get. 

 I couldn't resist tucking in some beads from a Mardi Gras Dinner that we attended.  I will probably need to sew the pocket shut to keep them contained (it's taped for now). 

If you are on "instagram" I tend to be more current posting pics there.  If you want to follow along, you can find me as "Karina Minteer"