Lately, I've been working my buns off any chance I have to get caught up on my Project Life album. And besides the fact that I'm still not completely caught up (still have some pictures & journaling from this past weekend to add), it is such an indescribable feeling that only a nit-picky & obsessive paper cutter would feel.
I started my 2012 album at the end of January and I quickly realized I was not to keen on the design of pages I purchased from Amazon. The Design A pages were sold out, so I settled for Design F with a scowl on my face. Thankfully, I only bought one pack. (Go me.) So, as any gal would do, I did a little research and I've got some Design A pages coming my way this week. And since you asked, no, I cannot wait to replace my page contents into the new pages. I've been making do by taping stuff to prepare for the transfer. Nothing was gonna stop me from working on this bad boy!
I started it being really unsure of myself and my ability to "do it right." I felt like it wouldn't look right unless it looked like the other Project Lifer's pages I had seen, and I didn't like feeling like that. I knew I had it in me, but I guess it's that whole measuring up thing that tends to surface at times like this. I decided to use Elise's weekly spreads as inspiration to get me started because her style seems to be the most relatable for me. I love her weekly quotes and "This Week" cards that are a staple for each week, so I adapted those for me and have been doing the same in my weekly spreads. This might change as I become more and more comfortable, but for now the consistency is really working for me. If you have not checked out her pages, I would definitely recommend it...they are quite fab.
Fern has been such a pal while I work in my craft studio, which has helped. We have a little routine going where I stuff her cute pink Kong with hard-to-get treats to keep her occupied, and I always keep a few extras on my work table. I like to take advantage of her outside potty rotations. I'm starting to think she actually prefers it up here...maybe the carpet feels good on her paws....
I'm absolutely loving this project.
The only problem is how it almost pains me to use some my papers.
I have a slight paper problem.
Obsessing over when I am going to sit down and dive into Project Life. I have all of the supplies I need (except the Design A pages I'm waiting so impatiently to be restocked), the know-how, some pictures printed, the embellishments...but I just can't seem to physically get started. I see other's PLers pages all over the blog world which makes me so envious, but yet not enough to motivate me to actually start. Also, having a puppy that needed to go out every hour last month put a little hinderance on the situation, but now I think she can handle a couple of hours so I can actually start on a project. We'll see....
Working on training a puppy (man, it's like having a newborn!!), simplifying my house & its contents, making more conscious food choices with an attempt to lose a few, The Sopranos complete seasons on dvd (I've never seen them), finding time for crafts & designing new paper products for my Etsy shop, maintaining a positive approach to life (Acupuncture has been amazing). Pretty much the list is endless.
Thinking about putting together a blog schedule. I do want to blog. It's a great outlet for me since I am out in the country and not a whole lot of opportunity for crafty social gatherings out here, and since I live alone, it's a great way to meet folks and be inspired! There's also the typical thoughts of...do I need to get another part-time job? Should I move? Should I upgrade my car? Should I get rid of this? Should I get rid of that? Oy...
Anticipating the day when it will all come together.
Listening to "Along Came Polly" in the other room, Fern running up and down the hall with a toy chicken carcass & my voice calling her every now & then to make sure she's not getting into mischief.
Eating nothing now, but I do need to start thinking about some grub for lunch. Probably put another dent in the Winter Root Soup I made last week - it is quite delish if I might say so myself. Maybe I'll mix a little quinoa in for good measure...
Wishing for snow. And that my local mexican restaurant would deliver.
I loved this post from Danielle on Sometimes Sweet...so simple, yet a great reminder to just stop in the present and take note of what's going on. (Plus it's a great piece of documentation for Project Life...see, I'm obsessed....)
This little cutie came to live with me at the beginning of January, and I feel like she is just now independent enough for me to have a couple of hours without being worried I'm gonna step in a wet spot somewhere. I swear, I feel like every time I sat down to do something it was time to go back out! Besides her little shark teeth chasing my toes down the hall, she's a good little puppy. Right now we're working on "being invited" on the couch, as opposed to just leaping on there any time she pleases. I've never had a couch dog, and I don't plan on starting now, but her warm snuggles have been quite the pleasure during these cold winter months...she gets in the most precarious little positions.
*these pictures were taken using the Instagram app under petalineprints.
