Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Project Life 2012: April part 1

As always, linking up to The Mom Creative who hosts a weekly link party for all us PLers to display our pages and get inspiration and encouragement from the PL community. If you're visiting my blog from there - thanks, it's lovely to see you; and if you haven't been there yet, do take the opportunity to hop on over.

I really missed participating in PL Tuesday, so it's good to be back! This week, my page highlights the first few days in our April adventures.

The whole page:

And the title card:


Ikea isn't too far from us, but as I don't drive, we don't go too often. But we always have fun when we do. I was surprised at how little I spent this time, so I thought I should definitely document that. I just took a little photo of my shopping haul and clipped in my receipt, and then used a CZ tiny text template to compile a little journaling card (I've now noticed a typo, but you know what, I'm just gonna live with it. Journaling cards, like life, aren't always perfect!)



We also took a trip to see Mirror Mirror with Julia Roberts and Lily Collins. We really enjoyed it, despite the so-so reviews. I typed journaling strips which I was going to put on a standard journaling card, but then I found this mirrorcard diecut on my desk, leftover from a cardmaking project, and thought it would be perfect to fit the theme. The photo doesn't looks so good, but in real-life, this works really well!



Next to the Mirror Mirror journaling is a snap of the bargain bedding set I bought recently with a quick journaling strip added in PSE to tell the story. I loved the soft blue with the pinky red roses; it's very vintage, very Cath Kidston like, but unlike the £60GBP CK sets, this one was a wonderful supermarket bargain buy. I loved it. Then my Mum bought one for her house. Then Chloe wanted a set for her room. So now we are all vintage-d up!

Lastly, it's Easter! Belated Happy Easter Blessings to you all. I pulled together a quick collage of Chloe with some of her egg gifts, and popped in a little Happy Easter card.



 
The first week of spring break sure was a fun few days. Chloe is still on break the week ahead. She does have studying to do, but I'm hoping for at least a day or two without rain so we can get out and about.

Till next time, have a lovely week, PL friends!
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17 comments:

  1. dawn10 April 2012 at 19:06

    Great job with the photos and goodies you included. Awesome that you went to Ikea, we don't have one near by us, but I dream of having one in the future. I like what you did with the movie tickets. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:22

      Thanks, Dawn. We waited and waited for Ikea to come to Scotland - we love it so much. My fave item is the Expedit range - I keep my scrapbooking stuff in it. In fact I have 4 of them in the house in various guises! Have a good week, too!

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  2. Nirupama10 April 2012 at 21:25

    Love how you included so much ephemera and little bits again.

    We are of like minds on many things. I am dying to make a run to Ikea soon for my son's room. We never really decorated it and it is time. I love Cath Kidston too, what a great deal! Also, had no idea MirrorMirror was a touch Bollywood, hmmm...

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:25

      Thanks - I don't often remember to include 'bits' so I've been making an effort to collect and use these where I can.

      Yes, I was impressed at the bedding sets - the double size for my bed was only £12GBP - total bargain, because I was eyeing the real Cath Kidston one at £60GBP!

      Mirror Mirror has lots of Bollywood stylistic touches in it and then at the end they do a Bollywood song and dance routine. Very funny!

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  3. Monica10 April 2012 at 21:27

    Your pages are great! I love the title card and IKEA receipt and journaling card!!

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:26

      Thank you! I'm definitely going to keep up my effort to include the 'bits'! Have a good week ahead!

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  4. April10 April 2012 at 22:10

    yea for new sheets! we would have loved to have had you with us at the daffodil stroll :)

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:27

      Aw, thanks! And isn't there something so revitalising about new sheets?!

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  5. Heather10 April 2012 at 23:11

    Oh, I love IKEA!! We don't live near one now but we are moving this summer and will be pretty close :)

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:27

      There's a lot of IKEA love in the scrappy world, huh? I could quite happily spend a whole day there! Thanks for dropping by and commenting!

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  6. Michelle B11 April 2012 at 02:09

    great pages! IKEA! I've never been...but I so want to!

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:29

      Oh you must go if you get a chance. It's a wonderful shopping experience! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!

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  7. kate adderley11 April 2012 at 10:29

    hi Jules, what a great spread, the april letters are to die for, sounds like you had a great time at IKEA, and l know what you mean about the movies, we only go when we want to see something worth while too, oh and l love you new bed cover

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:31

      Thanks, Kate. We did have a fun time at IKEA (sneaky desire to maybe pop back next week when Miss C is back in school)! This was my first trip to the cinema this year - who knows when I will be back next!

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  8. Melanie Britt11 April 2012 at 15:26

    Fun pages! Great idea to include your IKEA shopping trip.
    http://melaniebritt.blogspot.com/2012/04/project-life-week-thirteen.html

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    1. Jules11 April 2012 at 15:31

      Aw, thanks for the sweet comment, Melanie!

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  9. Momo11 April 2012 at 21:53

    Love all of your Tatty sticker!

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