2012Week3a

2012 Project Life, Week 3

Like many who use Project Life, I love adding insert pages to my layouts when I have extra photos to share. Although I am actually trying to be a little more selective this year when adding extra pages so that my albums aren't quite as bulky (I ended up with 3 albums for 2011!), there are some events that just call for a page of their own. Above, you can see the front of an insert I created using photos from our one and only snowstorm this winter (a far cry from last winter). Below you can see the back of the insert:

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I have had a few people ask how I plan to incorporate extra photos into my digital version of Project Life. The answer is: exactly the same way! In this case, I took the digital Design G template (the same as the Design G photo pocket page I used above) and created this:

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Then I took the same template, flipped it horizontally (in Photoshop you do this by going to Image -> Image Rotation -> Flip Canvas Horizontal), and created the back side of the insert:

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Put together, they look like this:

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When I eventually print these digital layouts into a photo book, I plan to put these insert pages directly after the main Project Life layout for the week.

Before I go, here's one more layout from Week 5 that I haven't had a chance to share yet (as always, click to enlarge):

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This week included a snapshot of our crazy warm winter weather, a rundown of Ella's favorite school lunches, and a discussion of my Downton Abbey obsession, among other things.

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9 responses to “Project Life: Extra Photos & Adding Inserts”

  1. Sally Avatar

    I always enjoy looking at your layouts. (I’m currently working on a Disney Project Life.) Your girls are so precious! What sweet little faces. =)

  2. Sheri Avatar

    I love everything! I am also going to add “extra” pages this year! I love seeing how everyone is doing it the traditional way and thought I’d do it digitally as well! Thanks for sharing how you’re doing it, gives me inspiration 🙂

  3. Gabi Avatar

    Someone has a sweet tooth I think 😉 I can honestly say about myself that I’m a chocoholic. There is never enough chocolate out there.
    Love the collection of everyday photos, Jennifer. Lucy is so adorable on the last photo.

  4. Janita Avatar
    Janita

    Thank you so much for the chance to win!

  5. Melissa G Avatar

    Hi, I hope this finds you….how are you printing on your journaling and other insert cards…my writing is horrible and I am digi impaired. I would love to type my PL cards!!

  6. jenniferwoodbury Avatar

    Melissa, I did a tutorial on printing on journaling cards that you can find it here:
    http://jenniferwoodbury.typepad.com/jennifer/2012/03/project-life-printing-journaling-cards.html
    Hope it helps!

  7. Terri G. Avatar
    Terri G.

    I am curious about how the 8×10 pages will look in the photo book. Are you going to leave the white space or do you plan to cut the pages down? Just curious. Love your ideas and your photography! Thanks!

  8. jenniferwoodbury Avatar

    Terri, I am just planning to leave extra white space for pages that are not the full 12×12 size.

  9. Sandie Avatar
    Sandie

    Happy Birthday Project Life!
    And thanks for the great giveaway!

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