Project Life 2013 : Front Cover

Well I’ve managed it – I’ve finished my front page.

I’m loving it. I knew what I wanted to include on the front page, but trying to find a photo of my husband was hard. (Make sure I take more photos of him during 2013).

The 3 individual photos of us were taken last November at the Premier Rally in Nottingham.

The group photo was taken on a walk at Loughrigg Fells at about 250ft at Ambleside during October half term (I love this one and the fact we look so carefree and laughing lots). I’m a tinker for putting my camera on timer and there is always some laughter involved as we get into positions. He he. I’ve also got this group photo on canvas in our livingroom.

Both the Hello 2013 and the Memories printout were both from the same downloads. I’ve just tried to google them but I can’t find them……..as soon as I find the link I will post it here.

The original idea is from Becky Higgins see the link here.

So what do you think? I can’t wait to see what the year has planned.
Its going to be a project of love and a lot of hard work but I can’t wait. x

Project Life 2013: The Start

Well after a lot of thinking, and a very early kind birthday present from my 2 sisters I going to give Project Life a go during 2013. This is designed by Becky Higgins, check out her website here for more information.

I am very excited about this. I have managed 365 photos: one every day during 2011 & 2012 so I am hoping this will help me to know what I need and that I will (hopefully) achieve the challenge too.

Project LifeI have ordered from the UK website www.scrapbookersinnercircle.com and my bits arrived very quickly :) :)

I ordered:
Black Binder
Turquoise Core Kit
Pocket Pages Variety Pack 2
& Pocket Pages – Design H

I’m working on my front page, and I will try and post every week my new pages.
Wish me luck. :) :) I hope you will enjoy our family journey too. This is going to be fun. x x

My Favorite Photograph Moments of 2012

Where has 2012 taken us. In our house 2012 will be remember for visiting Euro Disney in February (such a magical place), followed by the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games in the summer (we were extremely lucky to go and experience the atmosphere of a variety of sports).

Here’s a few of my favorite 2012 photos

January – A walk along the River Dove in Derbyshire

February – Euro Disney & Snow at Wollaton Hall
 
 
 
March – Craft show and Catch up with Clare, Liz & Niece Grace
 
April – Tom reading at the Arnold Library
 
May – Visiting the Seaside at Skegness with friends
 
June – waiting for the Olympic Torch in Warwick
 
July – Phil is Best Man at Paul’s Wedding
 
August – Olympic & BBC TV Appearance

 
 
September – Paralympics & Olympic Stadium
 
October – Walking near Ambleside in the Lake District
 
November – Tom playing at home with his Lego Train set
& my old 1970’s Train Set
 
December – Santa at John Lewis & Christmas

 
 
Wow what a year of fun. I’ve really enjoyed taking the hundreds and hundreds of photos this year. One of my 2013 challenges will certainly include Photo 365 again, taking the everyday photos and I hoping to join in Project Life too!!
 
Thanks for looking. x

(p.s. thanks for Kylie for the photo idea). x x


Ali Edwards Giveaways

How lucky was I on December 27th to realise I had a won one of Ali Edwards giveaways.

Ali is the originator of the December Diary and I always keep upto date with her blog, so I was really really chuffed to find out I had won a set of her December Digitals. It has totally made my xmas!!!!!!!!!!

You can check out Ali’s website/blog here..http://aliedwards.com/blog/

You can check out my winning giveaway here ….Giveaway Blog Post

I can’t thank Ali enough, and I am going to use a couple on my December Diary this year, and totally use them next year too. It’s the first time I have used digitals and I’m already hooked. Phil & the credit card had better watch out.

I’ve had a try already and I am going to use this photo on my December 25th Diary Page, but thought I would share it here first. I love the overlays!!


Thanks Ali for such a wonderful xmas gift. I can’t thank you enough .x

December Daily – Day 31 – New Years Day

Today was Monday and more importantly New Years Eve. Pam held a fab party which was enjoyed by everyone and of cause some lovely food too. The kids had fun and for the first year Tom stayed up as well until 1am.

 
 

I can’t believe that it’s the last day of my diary. Where has the month disappeared so quickly? I have really enjoyed the documenting and writing about all the December Days again this year. Thanks for following me. In the month to come I will catch up with my days over xmas and complete the important cover. I will also update the pages I have written about with my page, and finish with a final sum-up. Its this last bit that I find the hardest.

More Importantly thanks for following my posts.
My Five New Years Resolutions are:
1 – Finish off December Diary
2 – More Daily Scrapbooking in 2013
3 – To meet with Liz & Clare for a day of Scrapbooking.
4 – for a 3rd year try and take a photo a day and complete an on-line diary of events. You never know I might even complete a photobook with the pictures at the end of the year?
5 – Have another go at Project 12.

Happy New Year x x x

December Diary -Day 29

Its been raining again today :(
So while Phil is at work, Nigel, Toms friend and family to watch Madagasta 3 at the Cinema. We stppped by McDonalds for a naughty but nice lunch.

For tea we enjoy a leftover buffet before snuggling down to watch National Treasure.

December Diary – Day 28 – Friday

Uncle Nigel has stayed over so Tom and him build Tom’s new Lego Police Station. I get some valuable December Diary time and catching up with missed days. I even get to collate the diary and get it on the ring holders.

After lunch we take a walk to blow away the cobwebs to mill-lakes. We enjoy tea at the Castlewood pub off junction 28 as its fish and chip shop evening.


December Diary – Day 27

Phil is back at work today, so Tom and I have a lie-in bed.

We have family and friends come to visit in the afternoon. Uncle Nigel brings more presents and so does Aunty Jacqui. Tom thinks this is great. Dad & Ann stop by and Phil cooks a lovely tea. We sit and chill for the evening catching up with xmas news. This is what crimbo is about impromptu get-togethers. x


December Diary – Day 26 – Boxing Day

The family all go their separate ways home and with the sun shinning we head out to a local Rufford Park to enjoy breakfast and a walk around the abbey and lake.

 
 
We arrive home and Phil cleans the car. We spend the rest of the afternoon playing with Tom’s new Christmas Presents, and watching the Disney Film Enchanted. Tom was memorised – magical.
 

 


(Diary Page to follow)