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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Project Life


It's Tuesday, which means another week of Project Life at Elle's Studio!  This week covers the week of May 21-27.


Two weeks ago I mentioned that I had concluded my first Project Life book for 2012 (I am guessing I can fit the whole year into three books), so this was the first week in a new album.  Which means a new cover page!


I didn't feel the need to go into as much detail as my REAL cover page for 2012, so an enlarged photo was perfect for this spot.   I took this photo with my iPhone, sent it through Instagram, and then printed a 12x12 photo at Mpix.com. (Amazing an iPhone photo can look this great).  I LOVE how it turned out--it's perfect for the beginning of summer.  I imagine I will do something similar for my next book.  I kept it simple with adding chipboard stickers for the year and Elle's new Summer Lovin' Pennants.


And here is the actual spread for the week.  This week was actually the first week of summer for us, so it works out perfectly in my album!   This week was full of activities-- strawberry picking, visiting the zoo, going to the park and pool, and Indy 500 festivities.


I tried something new this week and split an Instagram photo (4x4) into the 3x4 pockets.  I like the way it turned out and really like that I now have a new option for where I showcase my Instagram photos!


This was my first week using the Summer Lovin' line in my Project Life.  It's the perfect combo of Summer themed AND everyday theme-- just perfect.   I think you will find it as one of your favorite go-to items as you document this summer! :)


Congrats to Kristen Williamson, you won last week's giveaway! Please email michelle@shopellesstudio.com the following info to claim your prize:
Name/Address:
Contest: PL June 5
Prize: $10


We are giving away another $10 Elle's Studio Gift Certificate!  Leave a comment on this post for your chance to win-- we will announce the winner next Tuesday

Project Life was created by Becky Higgins as a way to simplify how you document life and preserve memories. Photo pockets used in my Project Life album are created by Becky and can be found here.  You can read of all the Elle's Studio Project Life posts here.



35 comments:

anya said...

Oh Jenni - so fantastic! I adore your new cover page, the split 12 x 12 photo really looks so cool! I love the way you've experimented with cutting up your Instagrams too, so many great ideas from you!!

April said...

This looks amazing!! LOVE the big photo...

Kate said...

Seen a few of the pages with the 12x12 photo split up, but yours is the best yet!! Will have to try it.

** Kate **

Kelly said...

great ideas!

Kelly said...

great ideas!

Rita said...

beautiful cover!

Margie said...

Love your cover page-and your photos are awesome!

Miriam Prantner said...

That really is a perfect beginning of summer layout! Thanks!

Jennifer Cowan said...

What a great PL album...personal but not to busy. I love your choice of the big picture for the title page!

Tracy said...

that cover page idea is perfect for a second album! Love your weekly spread as usual.

Sheri Twing said...

That cover page is awesome! I wish I could copy it but don't have a pool! Lol I'm sure I can find something to use! Love the idea!

Kathleen said...

I love that 12x12 photo and the instagram photo you put in the 3x4 pocket! Definitely a cool idea! :)

connie said...

As everyone else I LOVE how you did your 12 X 12 cover page.

Julie Wanda said...

So many cute ideas that are not the "same old". I can hardly wait to try some!

Danielle said...

Love Love Love the cover page!! It is amazing that that image came from a phone!!!

Bethany Crowell said...

LOVE your 12x12 cover photo...and your project life project is fab! The new summer lovin' collection is too cute!

Bethany Becker said...

I love the cover page. Thanks for the inspiration

Taffy said...

Oh wow! I love how it turned out and i was going to comment on your split photo as well. I'm so happy that instagram is printing so well for you. I started adding some of my pix to instagram so i can put it on my desktop. Awesome choices. Also so happy to see how well your iPhone camera is working out for you. TFS!!

Christie said...

Love that big photo spread. :) You are so inspiring with this project.

joyce said...

Just love the cover for your 2nd album - the photo is great!

МД в картинках said...

This cover photo is really awesome=)

Trine Brandt-Lassen said...

Use the use of the new summer tags

Aliza said...

Love, love, love that photo. I can't believe that's an iphone picture.

Danielle said...

Wow your cover page photo turned out awesome. Love the blue of the water.

Jen said...

i LOVE that top pool photo so much!!!

julie e said...

I just placed my first Elle's Studio order last week and loved everything when it came. And it got here so quickly! I am a huge fan! Thanks for the chance to win.

lynnquiltsalot said...

Wow! What a great way to start the next album. I really want to try this too. Thanks for the inspiration.

rach said...

love that cover page, so cool!thank for the inspiration. Diolch yn Fawr

J said...

Your cover page is an excellent idea. My own album is bulging at the seems and I am definitely going to have to buy another 2 albums to fit in all the pages I am using. I had no idea I would love this all so much.

blupixy said...

Always find your PL layouts inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Melinda said...

Ooh, great cover page! I love it!

Jackie said...

would love to win! thank you so much for the chance! :)

Lisa Johnson said...

So creative to split the 4x4 pic into 2 spots! :)

Robin said...

great idea to split the 4x4 between the pockets--I always forget that trick--maybe I'll remember now!

{VICKI} said...

super creative
tfs

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