Project Life Title Page Part 1

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I have included an extra Christmas card in the top right corner. The picture for the Christmas card as well as the bikes and the converse picture are all from our family photo shoot with the fabulous Marina Miller of Red Heart Photography (used with permission). I cut the flags on my silhouette (new blades are #1) and used Paper Trey Ink Kraft Cardstock. Studio Calico wooden houses (two stacked) and circle graph paper and brown arrow sticky notes.  The red numbers are some I scored from a snack bar menu board (and i have a ton!) I trimmed the top off one everyday life journaling card and cut the edges to match my other flags. Red and blue washi tapes from Hambly. American Crafts Thickers (blue glitter). I used my sewing machine to stitch with black thread and my typewriter to type on some flags. some close ups, click any for a larger view:  

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Week One January 1-7 (left)

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The circle numbers and little days are stickers from the Clementine kit.  I am pretty impressed with the white stickers, they seem to disappear enough that they look like they were added before printing the pictures.

some close ups, click any for a larger view:

Week One January 1-7 (right)

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because I had several portrait oriented photos (read * i didn’t plan well when I ordered prints at Target*) I added this page protector for the right side of week 1.  I used the bottom half of the Red everyday life journaling card to form a sort of pocket for the take out menu. I also added a strip of zigzag stitching for interest. Red Speech bubble sticky note is from Studio Calico. White 3 is vinyl thickers (really old) I added journaling on these grid cards from my Clementine Kit because they were the only landscape oriented journaling cards. I copied and pasted information on the photos from my blog and printed using this template from Paislee Press. You should get these templates too. FREE! I added a number sticker to each card and date stamped each card as well.  I also had extra spaces so I added some other photos. close ups, click to view larger:

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Week Two (left)

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I have to tell you, my ocd brain was not happy that I had to use this shape of page protector at the beginning of this week because chronologically my first picture was landscape AND it was already printed at full size. but I’m getting over it.  I had extra spaces for ephemera (fancy word for crap  memorabilia I hoarded in the name of this project) and truthfully, the kfc bag was actually from the first week, but you know what? I’m okay with that. AND it felt good to be guilt free in throwing out the other receipts that I had saved but ended up not using. win-win. When I was ready to add journaling, I figured that since I hadn’t added anything bulky to the grid journaling cards, I was able to run them through the printer again and use both sides. even more win. I use a strip of washi tape to hold the cards in place, it peels off nicely. If you don’t want to use washi tape, you can also use blue painters tape.

January 12 on 12

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these pages were printed on 6 x 12 and placed in a 6 x 12 page protector in the middle of week 2 spread.  This picture is obviously a composite picture of the front and back of the page.

Week Two (right)

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I stitched a little napkin roll paper from CPK onto my journaling card. I also stitched the number from the barber shop right on top of the picture. I added date stamps on everything. For the bottom right side I printed the journaling onto one card with a space in the middle so I could cut and paste appropriately. I also had a little space fora few extra photos and i just used my mini stapler from tim holtz for that.

whew! and that’s it for my first two weeks.  I have to tell you, I picked up some photo paper in both 4×6 and 8.5 x 11 to print at home.  I have an HP Photosmart printer. It’s not the best ever, but it’s good enough for me.  I realized that I have to think about what sizes I want to layout in my book before I make prints to minimize waste.  I am pretty happy with the results so far.  If you’re on the fence, I am glad I have started it.  I think I should have just ordered grid cards, page protectors in A and D and 6×12. I do like the number and day of the week stickers and the papers/journaling cards are cute.

Please feel free to leave any questions in the comments and I’ll get to them as I can.  I also plan to space out the future project life posts once a week or so.
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Joscie, rhymes with bossy :)

We received Jalen’s Halloween costume in the mail this week. He’s going to be Green Lantern and the costume is super cute. It’s a little big, but I’m sure we can make it work. He says he’s not trick or treating, he wants to give out candy at the house. We also got Troy’s Top Hat in the mail, it’s cute too. I’ve been sewing a little at a time. I got all our pattern pieces cut out and started by sewing my dress first. I have been really precise with the patter cutting, pinning and sewing for this dress and I’m really excited to see how it fits. I was worried the top might not fit quite right and had to seam rip a few times but I think it’s on the right track now.

I bought a few black plastic pumpkins and black rats at Target last month and I am using them for Halloween decor. I took the rats and used a small sharp scissors to cut out the little red bubbles they had for eyes and stuck on some clear gradient adhesive gems. I also glittered my pumpkins with glue and black glitter. I had a little craftmergency when I used up a whole tube of doodlebug glitter on one pumpkin. Thankfully I avoided a craftastrophe by picking up a big jar of black glitter from Martha Stewart. ;)
I also created some cute hybrid decor, you can see here on the Design House Digital Blog tomorrow.

Last Sunday we took a trip down to Pearl Ridge after church for lunch at CPK and then around the mall to check out their “Can Struction” event. We rode on the sky tram, visited the photo booth.

This weekend we are picking up the disc of photos from our shoot with the ever fabulous Marina Miller, I’m so stoked! I am going to get some cardmaking done on this world cardmaking day and then back to sewing. We are looking at just over a week until Troy’s expected return home and we are super stoked about that.
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Joscie, rhymes with bossy.

Minions,

superheroes…. but whatever the case, I always like to go with a theme. Jordan decided he wanted to be Captain America and Jalen, who insists he doesn’t want to trick or treat didn’t want to dress up, was thinking about thor because really, that hammer (however you pronounce the name) is pretty cool. I was all for it. I thought Troy could be Iron Man or Tony Stark (hello avengers) and I could be pepper or something like that…. but to my surprise Troy opted for Mr. Darcy. :) and I am going to be Elizabeth Bennett. Sadly this costume was a little out of our price range…

We visited Party City near our home and circled that ridiculous parking lot twice before opting to drive to the farther party city store out at Waikele. We easily found a costume for Jordan:

he loves it and so do i.

We searched and picked up a helmet and hammer for Thor but unfortunately the only Thor costumes they had were mens’ size XL or Plus. sadly, tooo big for Jalen. I declared, we’ll just order it online! and when we got home I was further saddened to discover that THOR costumes were just not available in Jalen’s size. so we opted for Green Lantern. oh the disgrace, he’s not an avenger. :( but I’m sure it’ll still be awesome.

We went yesterday to the fabric store so I could pick up some patterns and fabric for Mr. Darcy. I picked the patterns that were closest to what I was looking for and I’m hoping for the best out of this very ambitious project. Today I’m prewashing the linen and cottons and tonight I’m sure I’ll be ironing 8 yards of each. ha. Wish me luck!

We also picked up some products for Halloween decor projects I’ll be sharing as I finish them.

What are your Halloween plans, do you celebrate? do you dress up? I can’t wait to hear.

Thanks for stopping by!
Love Love and Blog you Later,

Joscie, rhymes with bossy

This week I worked with several cute kits.  We welcomed a new designer to Two Peas this week, Dianne Rigdon.  I must say, I love her style.  It’s a little grungy, a lot like paper and easy to use for any topic. my favorite style!

first library card

we were so proud that Jordan was able to get his own library card this month. :) Smell My Feet Alpha Journalique by Dianne Rigdon Needful Things Vol. 2 – Word Strips by Jo Hanna sincerely – kit by Polka Dot Pixels Borderlines – Set 5 by Laina Lamb

pumpkin patch

we took a trip out to the pumpkin patch on Saturday, here’s the layout to prove it ;)

October Past: Little Old Barn Alpha by Hazel Olive Designs Feels Like Fall by Jen Martakis Needful Things Vol. 2 – Word Strips by Jo Hanna Give Me Simple Templates 02 by Vinnie Pearce

Thanks for stopping by, I’ll have a few more halloween shares coming up and then it’s Christmas, Christmas, here we come! :)

Love Love and Blog you Later,

Joscie, rhymes with bossy

so.  The pictures of the day.

Last year I made this brilliant offer to make something for some people. and not so surprisingly, I never got to it in time.  So I finally started.  This will be an apron for one of my gift recipients…. I just eyeballed it, cut and started sewing. and I love it!

wide angle fun at the preschool.

and yes, again.

I’m hoping to finish up rereading  breaking dawn soon, get some digi scrap in and fix my desktop computer.  so, thanks for stopping by, and I’ll blog you again real soon!

Love Love,

Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

While we were down in China town, we took a walk around the block for our very favorite Chinese treat, manapua (aka char siu bao).  My very favorite place to go is Char Hung Sut.  It’s the kind of place where you walk in and order from one person, another person runs and fills your order and the girl at the register scribbles the math on a stack of scratch paper. it’s just so good.

I know you’re going to find this hard to believe, but I procrastinated a little bit on making the welcome home banner.  I toyed with the idea of ordering a sign, Noel even sent me a link, but of course I waited too long.  I also entertained the idea of cutting vinyl and making a banner, if I could just stop off at a sign making shop and get a banner to apply my vinyl to… but in the end I decided to cut and sew a banner, on Sunday.

Jalen commented that our coconut tree did not have any coconuts and did we have to wait 3 days? (that’s a facebook my farm joke, btw)

We expected the ship to be pulling in around 830am-ish so we arrived around 8.  We had to park a good distance and I wanted to be sure we had enough time.  I let Jordan ride the umbrella stroller so i could load our goods on the handles.  There was a cool tent and seats set up for us to lounge while we waited for the ship.

I loved the reflection in Jalen’s glasses, you can see me right in the middle.

We watched as the ship pulled up.  Troy was not manning the rails, he said he had something to do inside the ship, I didn’t even ask what it was.  When the ships pull in from a deployment to Pearl Harbor, they tie a lei to the front of the ship.  It’s made out of plastic (i think it’s trashbags).

the boys held their umbrella signs, even though dad wasn’t on the outside of the ship…

Then we waited and waited, and Troy showed up, checked out on leave in his Tshirt and shorts with all his goodies.  Jordan got to give the first lei:

Jalen the second (and me last)

The boys went back to school on Tuesday and Troy fell in with our daily routine.  I got my new id card that I have been waiting for. I was so excited to see that the camera was mounted up high on the counter, at a flatteringly higher angle than the chair.  It’s the little things that help a girl out, ya know?!  Of course i can’t show you the id card, but it does look like me, so I’m happy.  Today’s errands included a trip to the pumpkin patch…

ha ha, just kidding. you know on the Wednesday before Halloween, the pumpkin patch is closed. and evidently the Navy Commissary is also sold out of pumpkins.  So we took a trip to Sam’s Club and picked out 4 non rotten pumpkins. ha ha.

and  have I told you, I love this man?

pumping my gas. **swoon** what a man.  and do you know what I did on Monday night? I was able to run out and pick up steaks for dinner, by.my.self! and I was able to come home and cook dinner while he bathed the little. **sigh** it is so good to be a family of four again.  We are enjoying and being thankful for all our many blessings.  I want to thank all of you who prayed for us and him while he was gone, I really really appreciate it!  Tomorrow’s excitement? I’m getting a long over due eye exam. and I’m not only buying new glasses, but I’m also getting sunglasses. prescription sunglasses. eeeeeeee! You lucky ladies who wear contacts or have been blessed with good eyesight have no idea.  For people like me, sunglasses require so much effort. I am such a lucky girl.  I’ll check in with my new eyewear when they come in, I can’t wait! SUNGLASSES! yay!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

We came home, washed the fabric and I started ironing. I measured his height and added some and cut the fabric.  I started sewing it and then for some reason went to look at the old “too short” sleeping bag. what?! they are like the same size!  Jordan, please come here. I lay the old one down again and ask him to please climb in it again.  He does. I say, please scoot all the way in until your feet are at the bottom. THAT sleeping bag fit him perfectly. aw, man! I figure, oh, well, it’s already sewing, I might as well complete the second one.  So here it is, sleeping bag, v2.

my first attempt at creating my own bias tape! :) not too bad.

and as for that other fabric?  take a peek and see if you can guess who it reminded me of?

I sewed up an apron for my pal and mailed it off on Monday.  I’m hoping it’ll arrive to her soon! (surprise!) my first try at sewing with piping.

sometimes I see something and can’t help but think of friends. :)

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

do you see that young lady on the left? that’s Aunty Chris, his teacher. she’s soo sweet!

here’s my monkey hanging around!

This week we also took a trip to Fabric Mart to buy some fabric to make a sleeping bag/mat for nap-time at school.  I ended up not buying quite enough fabric.  I originally had envisioned a lined sleeping bag with flannel on the inside and cool car/surfboard print on the outside.  I thought if I folded it in half it would be a good size, but when I got it home, I thought it might be too narrow. anyway, I ended up using some blue chambray that I have had forever.  (originally bought it to make slip covers for our old couch)  I like the final result, even though I was somewhat of a bone head and had to rip the seam one time.

I also had a strip of left over fabric, so I stitched up some simple drawstring bags, one wide and two narrow.  The boys are enjoying those, and I’m wanting to make some of my own :)

This morning we had fried rice for breakfast.  Flat dad is hanging with the bananas in the bottom right side of the picture and Jordan is doing his new found thing, trying to dodge the camera.

Today I’ll be working on a few projects! Thanks for stopping by!

oh, and a quick question, do you use Google reader? I use it to follow all the gazillion blogs that I find interesting.  Now there are features like “like” where you can like a post, like on facebook or share to share a post you think others might like as well.  If you are a friend of mine, you can view all items I share, and I can view items you share.  IF you’re using Google reader let me know, I’d love to follow your suggestions.  also, be sure to add my blog to your reader, so you don’t miss anything. i mean, really the world of preschool sleeping bags is pretty riveting stuff, don’t you think? ha!  If you want to follow my reader, here is a link to my Google Profile and my Google Reader.

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

the card is made on a pink hounds-tooth Making Memories Paper.   The flower is prima and the book paper is actual paper from an old book I bought at last year’s book sale.

The other girls cards:

and here are the pet peeve cards from the previous month:

my pet peeve card:

This past month’s card theme was movie quotes. You know I’ve been obsessed with balloons since we saw UP… and though I wanted to quote Dug, that oh so lovable dog, it didn’t quite fit in my mind with the balloon pics I wanted to use. So i used a quote from Ellie’s scrapbook to Mr Fredrickson.

and I made a card for the hostess Allie:

I love this Japanese Paper tape I got here… so cute!

I hope you enjoyed these ATCs. I really enjoy trading these with the girls, swaps are so much fun when you know no one is going to flake out!

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Joscie, rhymes with Bossy!

I’m Hooked (on crochet, who knew?  I fell in love with those crocheted flowers and wanted to make my own.  so i tuned in to youtube and now I’m hooked! ;)

Stampin’ Up! textured white cardstock.  Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, painted with acrylic paint, topped with glossy effects. Sassafrass Lass paper, edge, Martha Stewart butterfly punch.  doodlebug trim, leftover yarn from my scarf project. the little print is a pogo print. label October afternoon, Jenni Bowlin, Basic Grey opaline gem. sewing machine, glue dots, date stamp, memento ink.

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

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