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Back in the {Project Life} Saddle

At the end of last year, I quietly chose my One Little Word for 2014… thrive. 2013 for me was all about just making it through day by day – surviving – and as I got ready to turn the page over to a new year I was feeling really ready for something more.

Part of thriving for me is revisiting some of the things I love that I let fall by the wayside over the past year. Memory-keeping is one of those things. I have found that when I am actively recording my story through pictures and words, I tend to find more joy in everyday living and actively seek to live a more purposeful life.

And so this year, I’m back to doing Project Life. I let it go last year, and I missed it. Not to mention, my girls also noticed there was no album for 2013. I am following Cathy Zielske’s lead and going super simple this time around. I am doing things 100% digitally, and so far I am loving it. Here are the first four weeks of the year (you can click each layout to see it larger):

Here’s to thriving in 2014.

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19 responses to “Back in the {Project Life} Saddle”

  1. Anja Avatar
    Anja

    in love with everything!!!! so glad one of my favorite PLer is back! thanks for sharing. 🙂
    all the best,
    Anja

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  2. jaclyn Avatar
    jaclyn

    Beautiful! Can you print these layouts in a 12×12 Blurb book or something similar? I have created annual Blurb photo albums of our pictures, but I love the look of these! I’m familiar with Photoshop, but not really digital scrapbooking. What would you guess the learning curve is for someone who is basic understanding of Photoshop?

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  3. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    These look great, Jenn.
    So glad Mr. Winston made the cut. 🙂

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  4. Jocelyne Hayes Avatar
    Jocelyne Hayes

    Yeah! I’ve missed your weekly updates and I’m glad you are finding your groove again. I look forward to seeing how you thrive in 2014.
    I was very inspired by CZ’s super simple design and am using it this year as well. If I ever get around to posting them I’ll be sure and share the link 🙂

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  5. jenniferwoodbury Avatar
    jenniferwoodbury

    Yes, I am planning to print these out in a photo book at the end of the year! I think you could get the hang of this without a problem if you are familiar with Photoshop. Cathy recently posted a video that shows her Project Life process in real time that might be helpful if you are thinking about getting started:
    http://cathyzielske.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/01/project-life-week-four-a-real-time-process-video.html
    This video also might be helpful. It shows the basics of digital scrapbooking with a layered template:

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  6. jenniferwoodbury Avatar
    jenniferwoodbury

    But of course! Lucy’s still talking about him! 🙂

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  7. jenniferwoodbury Avatar
    jenniferwoodbury

    I would love to see them Jocelyne!

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  8. Sheri Horton Avatar
    Sheri Horton

    So happy you’re back doing PL and digitally too!!! 🙂 I love the clean look of the squared corners instead of rounded 🙂 Maybe next year for me! Looking forward to see more weekly layouts!!

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  9. creole wisdom Avatar
    creole wisdom

    Love it! Going minimally is the way to go with this project. I knew if I was going to be able to enjoy it it had to be simple. I love that you’ve taken the same approach! Your pages are gorgeous 🙂

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  10. jaclyn Avatar
    jaclyn

    Thanks Jenn! I’m going to watch it tonight. A digital approach to PL is something I think I can handle. 🙂

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  11. Em Avatar
    Em

    I’m so happy you’re gonna be doing PL again this year. I love following your little family’s adventure. 🙂 And that sleepover picture? Is the best. So sweet.

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  12. June K Avatar
    June K

    TFS. I so enjoy seeing the girls.

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  13. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    Beautiful photos and layouts as always! I want to see more new house pictures!!!

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  14. Katy Avatar
    Katy

    I’ve been really eyeing her templates and use of white space – now Cathy Z and you (one of my favorite PLifers) creating similar books? I might HAVE to now. It’s either going to be this or just a regular photobook without the formality of each week like PL (though I enjoy doing it that way too). LOVE IT!

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  15. Krista Avatar
    Krista

    Love these! Great work! I almost went digital this year, but I wanted to apply for the creative team, and they didn’t want digital this year… I love seeing all you lovely photographs!

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  16. shannon b Avatar
    shannon b

    Your pages are just stunning! The 3×4 calendar card highlighting each week . . . .genius! So glad you’re diving back in and carving time for something you love. I loved the 2nd paragraph of your post. That is so so true.

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  17. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Love it!! Way to get back on the wagon 🙂

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  18. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    I love seeing how you document your life. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Maegan Avatar
    Maegan

    It is so nice to see you scrapping again, Jenn! I have missed seeing your family. The girls are getting so big! 2014 will begin a new, happier chapter in your life.

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