Filofax: September Photo Challenge on IG

Hi there! I don't know about you, but I love doing photo challenges on Instagram. The main reason I like them so much is because they give me lots of wonderful photos for my Project Life album that I wouldn't normally think to photograph. [About 95% of all my PL photos are instapics.]

For the last couple of months I've actually been participating in two different challenges. The one I've been doing for about a year now is from Chantelle of Fat Mum Slim. [@fatmumslim on IG with hashtag #fmsphotoaday] Every month she creates a new list, encouraging you to photograph a particular "something" each day. It can be specific items, people, feelings... anything really. It's all about your interpretation of what is on the list.

Since I received my Filo back in July, I started doing a Filofax photo-a-day challenge too. The original creator of this type of challenge only does them every few months. I believe her new list is due out in October. Her blog is yayforfridays.com and you can find her on IG @yayforfridays with the hashtag #fflovephotoaday. Another gal on Instagram [@pacificocean74] wanted to continue the fun, so she created this month's list with the hashtag #filoaugust.

I decided to create a FF themed list of my own for myself and fellow Filofaxers on IG for the month of September. Some FF IGers think these can get a bit repetitive. I felt that way at first, but since the stuff inside of my Filofax changes a lot, with the addition of new stuff or changing out certain parts, I really like the idea of doing a FF challenge each month. Plus, having a new list created by different people really mixes things up a bit. Also, from the feedback I've had on Instagram, there are new Filofax addicts everyday! They love having the chance to participate in this type of challenge.

So without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to September's Filofax Photo-A-Day List....

Sept. Filofax Photo-A-Day Challenge | by @island808girl on IG

You can join in on the fun by photographing your Filofax, FF-related items, or other type of personal planner/organizer using these prompts each day in September. There is no right and wrong way to do it. It's all about your interpretation. Just remember to use the hashtag #filolifephotoaday on Instagram and have fun! I'm @island808girl and will be playing along as well. Be sure to follow me if you would like to see my photos in your feed for inspiration. 

I can't wait to see all of your posts :)

Are you a fellow Filofax & IG addict? Will you be participating in next month's challenge? Any thoughts, questions, or comments about this post? Feel free to drop me a line. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Project Life: Week 32

Happy Aloha Friday! I hope you had a fabulous week :) I cannot begin to tell how complicated things are when living with a 4-year-old. No matter how much time I dedicate to all of my crafty and scrappy projects, it always seems to take an incredibly long time! I'm so thankful that I keep a Project Life notebook handy. As long as I continue to take photos on a regular basis, and write down the details from specific days, I don't get too overwhelmed when putting my pages together. Now I'm happy to finally share my most recent completed spread...

WEEK 32

Life Documented

August 4 - August 10

Week 32: Full Spread

It's weeks like this that makes Summer my favorite season. Sunshine. Fun Time. Family. Love. I have to say that this week's spread is probably my favorite so far! I went a little camera crazy and decided to let the colors from those photos be the jumping off point for my theme. The color pink is everywhere! In the pretty patterned paper, thickers, Cameo cuts, sequins, stickers, even my printables! And being my favorite color, you can only imagine how much fun I had putting these pages together!

Week 32: Left Page

This is a Becky Higgins Design A page continued from Week 31. I handmade all of the 6"x 4" cards starting with my title card. I chose pretty pink chevron paper that I embellished with Cameo cuts, a print and cut label, a Cosmo Cricket cardstock sticker frame, Amy Tangerine thickers, and pink bling. The other 6"x 4" cards were made using more paper from my stash and hold a few 4"x 4" instagram photos, more Cameo cuts, print and cut labels, Cosmo Cricket stickers and labels, and a journal card cutout.

Week 32: A Card Using Cosmo Cricket Cardstock Stickers

Week 32: Left Page | Close Up

For the row of 3"x 4" pockets I used some free printables from my stash, along with a handmade card from my scraps to hold a wallet-size instapic. A calendar card documents the current week, a "techno" themed journal card talks about my internet adventures, and a filler card with a fun quote sets the tone for this week.

Week 32: Right Page

Here I'm using a generic photo page that came from a set I picked up at Hobby Lobby. I knew I needed one with lots of pockets to hold all of my photos, and this one looks great paired with Design A. As you can see, I have an instagram photo in EVERY pocket! Again, I handmade the 4"x 6" cards using paper from my stash that was cut to size. I don't usually stick to one paper collection when I create my layouts. I love mixing them up. This week I have paper by Studio G, Me and My Big Ideas, Amy Tangerine, and Ki Memories, all in shades of pink and complementing colors and patterns.

Week 32: Right Page | Close Up

I only needed one journal card for this page because all of my photos are from the same day. I used a ledger design from Amy T's "Sketchbook" paper pad to document our trip to Seattle. I added some Basic Grey alphabet stickers, and a tab cut with my Cameo that I adorned with October Afternoon washi tape.

I love using my smartphone to capture everyday moments. So when I come across an application that can be used in conjunction with instagram, I was pretty excited! One of my favorite Project Life apps on my Galaxy S3 is InstaPlace for Android. [I have the Pro version.] It uses your GPS location to add cool skins and "location themed" text to your photos. As you can see by my "I Heart Seattle" photo, this app is pretty awesome! 

Week 32: Right Page | CloseUp

My favorite card from this week holds a 4"x 4" family photo from our trip. I used some new thickers, a banner which I added a geotag to mark the location our pic was taken, and some MME enamel dots to embellish it.

To the column of 4"x 3" pockets I added some wallet-size instapics. I embellished the cards with more Cosmo Cricket label stickers, a Cameo cut banner with a "stitching" detail that I doodled, a print and cut tag, and some pink sequins. Since those CC label stickers have a super smooth surface, they won't hold regular ink from a pen. So I use my American Crafts Slick Writers on them. They don't smear and dry super fast. Love em'!

Week 32: Right Page | Another CloseUp

I had so much fun with this spread, and love the way it all came together. I really hope you enjoyed my Project Life post! I'll be linking up with The Mom Creative, so be sure to stop by for more PL inspiration! If you would like to see my 2013 album, you can find it here. Curious about the free printables I used in this week's spread? Browse my "Smash* & PL" and "Printables/Templates" pinboards on Pinterest. You'll not only see printables, but also hundreds of links to DIYs, How To's, ideas, tips, and inspiration! Don't forget to follow those boards because I find new stuff daily!

You can also stay updated on my recent posts, projects, and photos by following me here on my blog, via instagram, or by "liking" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love....

Are you documenting 2013 with Project Life? Discovered any new techniques, elements, or supplies? Any questions, comments, or thoughts about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated!

Mahalo for stopping by!

Filofax: Week 34

Hello there! I hope you're having a wonderful summer. Our family is having a blast! And with the help of my lovely Filofax, I have no problem staying on top of all of the wonderful things we have planned for the season. 

If you missed my completed Filofax layout from last week, you can find it here. Curious about what's inside of my pink Domino, take a look at this post. I'm a printable lover, and for August I did something special with my monthly printables post. I decided to go all-out with Filofax goodies! Click here to check it out. Now onto my recent completed pages...

Filofax: Week 34 | Full Spread

It was another busy week... and without my color-coding system, there is no way I would have made it to the end. It really helps me stay organized and on top of things.

I love penmanship/handwriting & doodling, and carry that into my weekly Filofax pages. I play around with different fonts and hand draw "check boxes" that I can mark off when I complete something in my calendar. I really love the way it looks at the end of the week!

Since I do A LOT of writing on my WO2P inserts, I choose not to embellish the pages too much beforehand. I want to be sure that I have enough room for all of the details. As I fill things into my calendar during the week, I then add little stickers or doodles. One thing I do at the very beginning is decorate my pages with washi tape before my week starts. 

Here I used two of my favorite designs. The top of my pages has "Head in the Clouds" which I cut into a banner shape. On the bottom I added a strip of "Colorful Birds on a Wire." The combination of these two tapes is so much fun! The only other embellishment I used this week is a sticker from my stash that fills up some blank space on Saturday. The colors match the layout perfectly and the sentiment goes well with our day of family fun.

If you're interested in the WO2P inserts I'm using, they were created by my girl Cathy V. of Paper Addict. You can find them here.

Filofax: A Sneak Peek at My Current Pages

That's all for this week. I hope you enjoyed my Filofax post! If you would like to see all of my previous layouts, you can find them here. Looking for more Filo inspiration? Check out my "Filofax Addict" pinboard on Pinterest. You can also stay updated on my recent posts, projects, and photos by following me on instagram, or by "liking" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love...

Are you a Filofaxer? What do you love about it? Any comments, thoughts, or questions about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated!

Thank you for stopping by!

Project Life: Week 31

Hello! I hope you're enjoying your week :) I've spent the last few days working in my Project Life album. It's crazy how trying to complete the simplest of tasks takes longer when you have a demanding 4-year-old all up in your business. The Joys of Parenthood. Haha! Anyway, I'm happy to finally share my completed pages with you... 

WEEK 31

Life Documented

July 28 - August 3

Week 31: Full Spread

We had another fabulous summer week here in the Pacific NW. I made some onolicious Hawaiian food, customized my Filofax, jammed out to some feel good island music, captured fun shots of my daughter, and took a ferry ride to visit a friend. I went with another summer theme using handmade cards to hold my instagram photos, along with some free printable journal and filler cards. I kept it pretty simple with embellishments, and let my journaling and the photos themselves tell the story.

Week 31: Left Page

Here I'm using a generic photo page I picked up from Hobby Lobby, which is the reverse side from Week 30. I filled the six 6"x 4" pockets with a fun mix of cards. The title card is from Becky Higgins "Mayfield" Mini Kit, which I embellished with some Pebbles, Inc. alphabet stickers, and an arrow using Amy Tangerine's Embroidery Kit.

Week 31: Left Page | Close Up

The 3 cards holding my 4"x 4" instagram photos, were created using 12" papers from Amy T's Ready Set Go line. For a couple of them, I journaled directly onto the cards. My "Filo" card includes a cutout tag from Dear Lizzy's 5th & Frolic collection. I thought it would be fun to document my summer playlist, so I used a fun printable from my stash. For the "bullets" in my list, I used some "dot" stickers I made with a hole puncher and paper tape. The quote card is by We R Memory Keepers. I finished off this page with a print and cut label, a Dymo label, a Tab stamp by WRMK, and some roller date/rotary phrase stamps.

Week 31: Right Page

For this side I'm using a Becky Higgins Design A photo page. Again, I filled the 6"x 4" pockets with more handmade cards using Amy T's Ready Set Go line, as well as a sheet from Crate Paper, and plain Kraft paper. To them I added more instagram photos in different sizes, some journaling, another tag from Dear Lizzy's 5th & Frolic, and a 2"x 4" card by WRMK. 

Week 31: Right Page | Close Up

I love using fun applications on my Samsung Galaxy S3 in conjunction with instagram. The one you see here was created with InstaPlace on Android. [I have the Pro version.] It uses your phone's GPS to add your current location and cool skins to your photos. Perfect for my Project Life photos! To complete that card, I added a Kraft banner cut with my Silhouette Cameo and a flair printable of a cute little sun. I used a white gel pen to create the stitching detail.

Week 31: Right Page | Close Up

I dug through my stash for some fun printables to fill the row of 3"x 4" pockets. I found the perfect summer cards for them! [You can find links to these printables in this post.] I also made one of the cards using paper from my scraps. Some journaling and small alphabet stickers finish off those cards.

Week 31: Right Page | Another Close Up

For the last of my 6"x 4" cards, I added some extra embellishments like a wood veneer geotag to mark the location of a photograph, a camera cutout by Nikki Sivils, and some heart punches on my kawaii card. More alphabet stickers complete this page.

I hope you enjoyed my Project Life post! I'll be linking up with The Mom Creative, so be sure to stop by for more PL inspiration. Would you like to take a peek at my 2013 PL album? You can find it here. Looking for the fun free printables I used in this week's spread? You can find them on my "Smash* & PL" or "Printables/Templates" pinboards on Pinterest.

To stay updated on my recent posts, projects, and photos, you can follow me on instagram, or "like" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love....

Are you documenting 2013 with Project Life? How are you keeping up? Any comments, thoughts, or questions about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated.

Mahalo for stopping by!

Filofax: Week 33

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend :) I've had such a great time using my Filofax to help me stay organized and on top of things. Yes, I said it. I get enjoyment from organization. It's been this way as long as I can remember. And for the last few weeks I've had my new planner, my life has been a lot less chaotic. 

Today I'm happy to share my completed pages from this past week. If you missed Week 32's post, you can find it here. Recently, I also revealed what I've done to the inside of my new Domino. You can see it here. Now onto Week 33...

Filofax: Week 33 | Full Spread

As far as decorating the pages go, I kept it pretty simple this week. The washi tape I used on the top and bottom of my inserts, are lovely shades of pink in two different widths. I'm a color-coder that writes down a lot of details each and every day, so I need all the room I have. That's why I choose not to go all-out with embellishments before starting my week. I never know how much space I will need. I add little stickers or doodles as I go.

But I did add a little extra embellishment on Friday though. For the premiere of Ghost Adventures: Season 8, I used some film strip washi and a Get Glue sticker I had in my stash. Having it there all week as a reminder, guaranteed that I wouldn't forget about it. Which I would have been angry about, because we've been waiting way too long for the new season to start!

There are times when I have something planned on my agenda that I don't get to. So I use transparent sticky arrow flags to mark changes in scheduling or whatnot. As of now, It works for me. If you're curious about the inserts I'm using, they are by Cathy V. of Paper Addict. You can find the download here. I like them because they start on Sunday, which corresponds with when my Project Life week starts.

Filofax: A Sneak Peek at My Current Pages

That's all she wrote. I hope you enjoyed my Filofax post! If you're looking for more Filo inspiration, be sure to check out my "Filofax Addict" pinboard on Pinterest. You can stay updated on my recent photos, projects, and posts by following my instagram, or by "liking" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love...

Are you addicted to Filofax? What do you love about it? Any comments, thoughts, or questions about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated!

Thank you for stopping by!

Printables: August

Hello everyone! It's about that time again. I decided to do something different this month with my Printables post. Every month it has been about the awesome free printables for SMASH* and Project Life. But August is all about Filofax! If you missed last month's Printables post, you can find it here. Curious about at-home printing or looking for tips on producing great printables, and ideas on how to save money doing it? I urge you to read this post. It'll help make the Printables "process" fun, simple, and budget-friendly.

Over the course of a year, I have found hundreds of cards for my Smash* and Project Life collection. Now I need to start building my stash of free printables for my lovely Filofax. The process I used for printing these is a little different than what I would normally do for my PL and Smash* cards. Instead, I used the "normal" printer setting and ran them on regular printer paper rather than the cardstock I designate for printables. Cardstock is just way too thick. I prefer to limit the bulkiness in my planner. Quality-wise, they resemble the stationery paper or memo pads and task lists you would purchase from a store.

This month I scoured the internet for super cute printables I could use in my Domino. Chore charts, task and to-do lists, meal planners, grocery and shopping lists, even a few Filo cards (like the kind I use in my SMASH* book and Project Life album). And after teasing you in yesterday's Filo post with a mention of these babies, I'm excited to finally share them with you...

KAWAII

Top Left ----> "Weekly Dinner Planner"

Top Right ----> "Let's Go Shopping" Grocery List

Bottom Left ----> "Spring Friends" To Do List

Bottom Center ----> "Summer Friends" To Do List

Bottom Right ----> "Let's Get It Done" Chore Charts

by Hello Cuteness

These are just a few of the free designs available on the HC blog. All of them are colorful, fun, and totally cute. I played around with different printing sizes, as I enjoy having a fun mix of papers in my Filo.

CHECKLISTS

"Kokeshi Doll Organization Kit" by CreativeMamma

"To Do List" by Squid Bits

You can never have too many checklists. I thought these were a great addition to my collection. I especially love the Kokeshi design, as I have recently changed my charm to a pink Kokeshi doll. The monster to do list is pretty awesome too!

FUN-MIX

Top ----> "Pigtails" Stationery

Bottom ----> "Cute Little Pigtails" Stationery

by The Pigtails

This collection is absolutely adorable. I think they're such a fun mix of papers. The larger ones are perfect for lists or diary entries. Punch some holes and add them to your Filo. The small ones are post-it size. Great for jotting down a quick note. Add some washi... instant sticky note! Love these!

FILO CARDS

"Carry A Filofax" from All Things Stationery

"Love Stationery" by Bubi Au Yeung

"Tell it to My Filofax" by Lime Tree

I carried my love for SMASHing into my Filofax Domino, using these types of cards all throughout it. On my dividers, between the pages of my calendars, anywhere and everywhere. Seeing the different typography each with its own message inspires me. Discovering these Filofax themed cards made them the perfect addition to my collection.  I printed these up like I normally do [using the "Specialty Paper, Best Quality" printer setting] on crisp white cardstock. They are much different than memo sheets or task lists which get written on, thrown away, or archived. They act more as an art piece in my book. So I wanted them to look their best, just like my SMASH* and Project Life printables.

Well that's it for today. I really hope you leave here feeling inspired and find a few new printables along the way. Want to take a peek into my pink Domino? You can find it here. If you are looking for more fun and free SMASH* style printables check out my "SMASH* & PL" or "Printables/Templates" pinboards on Pinterest. I also have a new board up called "Filofax Addict" that holds inspiration for my Filo journey. Feel free to check them out. Be sure to follow me too, as I find new stuff daily!

Stay updated on my recent posts, projects, and photos by following me on instagram, or by "liking" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love...

Do you use free printables in your Filofax? Found any great sites? I'd love to hear them. Do you print-at-home too? How do you like it? Any comments, questions, or thoughts about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated!

Mahalo for stopping by!

Filofax: Inside My Domino | Part 1

Happy weekend everyone! Much planning and preparation went into the creation of this post. I spent lots of up close and personal time with my Filofax, showcasing and photographing the little details that make me love her so much. She's fully personalized and customized to fit my style...

I haven't formally introduced my Domino yet... at least the inside anyway. With my very first Filofax post a couple of weeks ago, I gave you a glimpse of the completed weeks and calendar pages in my new planner. If you missed it, you can find it here. A few days ago, I also shared my most recent completed layout, Week 32.

Now it's time for the good stuff! I'm just giving you fair warning now... I have lots of photos to share! With all of the feedback and requests I've gotten on IG (instagram) for details about the inside of my organizer, I decided to split up the revealing of my Filo into two parts. This way you aren't immediately bombarded with photos and I can talk more about specific elements.

Filofax: An Introduction into My Domino

From about the 2nd week, as I continued to use and start filling up my Domino, the front cover had no problem laying completely flat. What really helps with that is the fact that I put everything in my Filo... starting with the stuff inside the pocket and credit card slots.

Filofax: Washi Cards & Transparent Flags 

The interior pocket holds postage stamps, a [fave] postagram card we sent out last summer, and some kawaii sticker sheets. Tucked into the credit card slots are two washi tape cards, transparent flourescent sticky flags, a couple of loyalty cards, our family's insurance cards, and my ID.

Filofax: A Handmade Dashboard

The cover of my Filofax is a handmade dashboard using an overlay from my stash. I added a neon "HELLO" sticker and a portion of a "To Do" sticky pad, both from Target. As a finishing touch, I used some hot pink glitter thickers to highlight the year. For the following page, I chose a pretty neon floral design that looks fabulous through the flyleaf.

Filofax: Making My Planner All My Own with Personalized Pages

I added some "personality" by utilizing the blank side of a single sided sheet of patterned paper. I played around with my homemade alcohol ink and glimmer mists, added an image from a favorite stamp [RAK'd to me by a Smash*aholic friend last Christmas],  and used some cute washi tape to create a few banners. It really adds a personal touch. And placed at the start of my book, it gives you an idea of the wonderful things to come...

Filofax: Custom Handmade Dividers

I didn't care too much for the Filofax dividers that came with my Domino. They were plain, ugly, and totally not my style. So I decided to make some with my favorite double-sided patterned paper, using the original dividers as templates. I added a few Smash* printables, washi tape, fun paper clips, and Dymo labels to each one. My "sections" are Calendar, Home, Personal, Misc., Notes, and Contacts. Since this is a 2-part post, I'll only be sharing the first three sections of my Filo with you today.

CALENDAR

Filofax: Calendar | Personalization

If you've seen my two previous Filo posts, you know that I'm a color coder. I've been using this type of system for the last decade. It totally complements the way my mind works. I designate certain colors to represent specific subjects I want to focus on.

I created a "Key" using a large mailing tag, colorful pens, alphabet stickers, an arrow stamp, and chalk ink. Since I'm quite familiar with the colors and subjects on my "key", I don't keep it with my calendars anymore. I attached it to the backside of my "Calendar" divider with a cute paper clip.

I added a treasured postcard [that was sitting in a box for 10 years!] to be admired everyday I work in my book. Little personal details like these is what keeps me inspired to continue using my Filofax.

The color-coding carries on from my Month on 2 Pages inserts to my Week on 2 Pages.

Filofax: Calendar | Month on Two Pages

Here is a peek at my current monthly calendar for August. I'm using No. 6101 inserts by Paige Paigen. I write down a lot of stuff. So what I really enjoy about this layout is how roomy it is. I can squeeze quite a bit of notes into the boxes and on the list, and still have room for my decorations. I also added an inspirational piece by combining a pretty printable, a cool tab cut on my Cameo, and a sweet butterfly sticker.

Filofax: Calendar | Week on Two Pages

You can see my color coding in action here on this week's WO2P insert. The set I'm using was created by my girl Cathy V. of Paper Addict. You can find the download here. I really love these inserts because they start on Sunday. My Project Life week starts that day, so it's a perfect fit for me. I also like how Saturday and Sunday are full-sized sections, allowing for lots of room to write down stuff on the busy weekends.

Filofax: A Paper Addict Dashboard that I Customized

In between my current week pages I have another dashboard. This one was custom made using a Hambly screen print that I purchased from Cathy's shop Paper-Addict. I affixed a SMASH* tab from UPrintables, and added some tiny alphabet stickers, and pink bling on both sides. A paper clip is there just in case I need it.

HOME

Filofax: Printable Inspiration

In this section, I keep our finances with household and family related notes and papers. I chose a printable with a lovely quote to go on the front of my "Home" divider, and used some fun washi tape for extra detail.

Filofax: String-Tie Envelope | Handmade Details

I also included one of my handmade string-tie envelopes. [You can find the DIY here.] It's the perfect size to hold the little bits and pieces our family collects for Project Life during the week. Ticket stubs, cookie fortunes, cards, tags, small ephemera, etc. 

Filofax: Hole-Punched Task Pad Sheets

I did more destashing and added some cool task lists and memo sheets that have been sitting in a box for a year. A hole puncher is all I needed to turn them into pages for my planner. I really love the fun mix of papers in my Filo. The different types and sizes reminds me of a Daybook.

Filofax: Fun Printables to Fill Your Book

If you know me and my blog, you know that I love printables. Every month I gather a group of my [free] favorites, and share my findings here with you. My recent printables posts were always about SMASH* and Project Life. This month it was all Filofax! Task and To Do Lists, Menu Planners, Shopping Lists. These goodies are the perfect addition to the "home" section of my Domino. Stay tuned... I'll be sharing August's finds with you in my next post.

PERSONAL

This section is all about me. It holds my personal notes and papers, things that inspire me, blog planning, ideas, wishlists, favorite websites and blogs, etc. 

Filofax: Personal Touches

Here I have another Paper Addict dashboard that holds more fun stickies. I adhered a tab sticker from Daiso to the top of the dashboard, and doodled a thought bubble on it. Now the flyleaf is easy to find when I need a sticky note to jot down an idea.

Filofax: My Personal "Section"

The back side of this dashboard holds even more stickies. I even found a great spot for the little checklist notepad I've had in my stash. The majority of pages in this section are mostly kawaii memo sheets, task lists, and SMASH* cards that I've punched holes in.

Filofax: A Fun Mix of Stationery 

That's all I have for you today. I hope you enjoyed my post! Be sure to check back next week when I share Part 2 of my Domino. You can now find Part 2 of my Domino here. You'll see the remaining sections and pages, some extra little details that makes my planner uniquely mine, and lots of other fun stuff. Plus, don't forget about my next post... Filofax Printables! 

[NOW LIVE: Printables: August | Filofax Love]

Want to see more of my Domino? You can find it here. Looking for more Filofax inspiration? Check out my "Filofax Addict" pinboard on Pinterest. You can also stay updated on my recent photos, posts, and projects via instagram, or by "liking" my new fan page on Facebook. So why not head over there now and show some love...

Are you a Filofax addict? What did you think of my post? Do you like all of the photos and details? I've had many requests asking me to do some YouTube videos about my Filofax. Which do you prefer? Any thoughts, questions, or comments about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated.

Project Life: Week 30

Hello! Summer life has been crazy busy for our family. With all of the fun stuff we've had going on, I'm happy to squeeze in some time to work in my Project Life album! I'm only behind two weeks and am determined to get caught up. As long as I continue to shoot pictures and document the details in my notebook, I shouldn't have a problem doing that when it's time to put my weeks together.

WEEK 30

Life Documented

July 21 - July 27

Summer fun was in full swing again this week! 20k hits on my blog, I played around with my Filo, everyday life with a 4-year-old, and a family trip to the annual waterfront festival in our area. Lots of wonderful memories! The theme this week is definitely more subtle than the previous weeks. Rather than in-your-face neons, I used washed-out coastal, beachy tones. I thought the new papers I purchased and printables from my stash, paired with this week's photos, helped carry out my vision for this spread. Don't you think the waterfront festival pictures look fabulous with the different cards?

Week 30: Left Page Using Handmade Cards

This page is the reverse side of the Hobby Lobby insert from Week 29. I decided to fill it up with handmade cards. The 4x6's were cut from 12x12 sheets of paper from Amy Tangerine's "Ready Set Go" line, and Crate Paper. For the title card I used scrabble-style alphabet stickers by AC, a Dymo label, a Cosmo Cricket butterfly, and polka dot tag from my scraps. I added the "30" with a silver paint pen and outlined it with a fine-tipped black zig pen.

Week 30: Left Page - CloseUp

The 4x3 stamped journal card seen here came from a set that was given to my by Cathy V. of Paper Addict. I've had them for a year and never got around to using 'em. Happy to finally do that! I just added a "doily" sticker by Cosmo Cricket to complete it. I had some fun this week using smartphone apps with my photos. The 4x4 instagram photo with the "Gangsta" sentiment was created with InstaQuote for Android.

Week 30: Left Page - Another CloseUp

The rest of the handmade cards hold a fun mix of instagram photos, printable tags, labels, and cards, Cosmo Cricket stickers, a Cameo cut, candy glitter dots, and tiny alphabet stickers. I used another awesome smartphone app called DecoPic, to create the fun 4x4 photo of my daughter's love for Hello Kitty. I finished off the page with some roller date/rotary phrase stamps.

Week 30: Right Page

Here I'm using a We R Memory Keepers photo page. I really liked the layout of the six 6x4 slots. I filled them with more handmade cards created from Amy Tangerine's paper collections, a filler card by Dear Lizzy, and free printable journal and filler cards from my stash. I added different types of photos to mix it up a bit.

 For this card I used a sheet from Amy T's "Sketchbook" paper pad, and layered it with a free printable from my collection. I added a wallet-sized instapic and piece of carnival ephemera RAK'd to me by a fellow Smash*aholic a year ago. (I'm seriously destashing my stash!) I added an MME enamel dot to complete the card.

I also used a full-sized 4x6 photo (which I jotted on with a slick writer), and two more 4x4 photos. Again, I played with another fun smartphone app called InstaWeather. [I have the Pro version.] It uses your GPS to add location and weather details as fun skins on your instagram pics. Perfect app for Project Life, summer, or anyone who likes documenting where they've been with photos. I used a small printable journal card, a print and cut label, and the other half of that "doily" sticker to finish off the page. Super sweet and simple.

I really love how these pages turned out. Fun and fresh and screams Summer in a whole different way than the rest of my album! I hope you enjoyed today's post :) I'll be working on getting caught up, so I'll be posting another PL post very soon. 

I'll also be linking up with The Mom Creative today, so stop by for more Project Life inspiration. Want to take a peek at my 2013 album? You can find it here. Looking to get your hands on the printables I used in this week's spread? You can find them on my "Smash* & PL" or "Printables/Templates" pinboards on Pinterest. Along with free printables, you'll find links to hundreds of DIY's, How-To's, tips, ideas, and inspiration for everything Smash* and Project Life. Check 'em out!

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Are you documenting 2013 with Project Life? Have you fallen behind? How easy is it for you to catch up? I'd love to learn new tips and tricks! Any thoughts, questions, or comments about this post? Please let me know. Your feedback is always welcome and much appreciated.