Project Life | Week Fifty-One

Welcome to Project Life | Week Fifty-One.

Here's a look at the spread:

I repeated a couple photos that were part of a collage for Christmas Day in my December Daily (totally fine with that).

This week feels simple - and it was. Less hustle and bustle and more calm and quiet.

One of the things I was thinking about as I reviewed this week is that I'm thankful even for the short quick little notes jotted down on one of the cards. To me that's a big part of the awesomeness of this project. Some weeks the journaling is longer and some weeks it's shorter which is all totally fine in the context of a full album of stories from our lives this year.

I can't tell you how proud I feel about keeping up with this.

I saw two movies last week on my own (something I enjoy very much): Girl With A Dragon Tattoo and My Week With Marilyn. I liked both of them (had read the book but not seen the Swedish version of Dragon Tattoo) and the salty popcorn. Patiently waiting for The Descendants to come to a theater here - not sure why it's taking so long.

Almost every photo this week ended up with a sticker from October Afternoon Holiday Style and a 7Gypsies Naked Color Mini Label Sticker.

One more week. I hope you have a wonderful New Year's celebration.

I'm welcoming 2012 with really big open arms.

SUPPLIES | WEEK 51


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  1. scrappysue says…
    12/30/2011

    Ali, it has been wonderful seeing your PL (and December Daily) this year. I wish you the very, very best for 2012!

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  2. Trina says…
    12/30/2011

    Ali--I have loved following along with your Project Life album for 2011 and it has inspired me to do my own for 2012! I bought both the Clementine and Cobalt editions (couldn't decide betweent the two so I decided to mix & match) and created my title page last night so I'm all ready to go! Do you still use the litte Selphy printer to print most of your pics or your large format printer? Still trying to figure out the best option for my personal use. Also, since I'm just starting to get back into scrapping which paper trimmer is the best these days & which corner rounder do you recommend? Adhesive? Is there a place on your website where you list your fave products or most recommended?

    Looking forward to following along with you in 2012 too! Best wishes for a Happy New Year to you & your family!

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    1. COEngrGirl says…
      12/30/2011

      @ Trina, here's the spot where Ali's posted her favrotie tools... http://aliedwards.com/about-ali/ali-recommends

      I can also attest that the Fiskars Rotary Trimmer is a good one. Have fun!

  3. Carolyn HP says…
    12/30/2011

    Remember to love your self in 2012 dear Ali, as you spread so much love & inspiration to the world. Love that you are proud of yourself for working on such a big project for your family! I'm proud of you for always striving to stay positive and be open to the possibilities! I am a worrier and you've helped me this year with my OLW to be more open, less critical and more 'light' even though my word previously was Believe... my word for 2012 - Achieve! Much love, happy & safe New Year dear friend of the web! (rowann on BPC)

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  4. rhonda says…
    12/30/2011

    I really have enjoyed looking at your PL pages! I too want to see The Descendants, love to support George Clooney, he is from Ky just 20 mins away from were I live by ferry. One of my favorite things I did for the Holidays this year was to tour Rosemary Clooney's home and I got to see The White Christmas room" meet Nick and Nina Clooney(geroges's parents) Lee Meriweather and George Chakiris(Bernardo from West Side Story) they were there dedicating costumes from White Christmas to Rosemary's house. Steve Henry and Heather French Henry(Miss America 2000) own Rosemary's home and are collecting and preserving items from Rosemary's career. I will love looking back on this day in my DD!

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  5. Ruth G says…
    12/30/2011

    Go, Ali, go! Continuing on with a goal is such an important part of the healing process as you move through this new period in your life! Thanks for all you share and for your commitment to your goals and yourself.

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  6. Amanda says…
    12/30/2011

    Ali, Can you give me some idea how long the cartridges last you with this printer? I know the convenience has to be nice, but it is pretty pricey. Thanks for your help! With everything!

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  7. Kathy says…
    12/30/2011

    Ali, your Project Life posts are so inspiring and in 2012 I'm going to keep up. As I don't print at home, it's a job to go to the photo shop each week so I might try ordering on-line maybe. I'm going to go back to finish 2011 as it's half finished but I think writing the journalling down each week would help rather than 4 weeks or 8 weeks after the event. Thanks for your inspiring posts and December Daily. I admire you for your positive outlook on 2012 for new beginnings, I'm still trying to get over my marriage breakup which was a few years ago now. I had one little word last year but didn't really run with it so this year I want to join up and be a part of it. All the best. Regards< Kathy, Brisbane, Australia

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  8. Jacenda G. says…
    12/30/2011

    You should be SO proud to have kept up with this project! I'm half way thru the year on mine and wondering if I'll ever get it done as well as finish other projects. I didn't do DD because I had so many projects in the fire and so missed doing that with you this year. I love reading about all your projects and You keep me going on so many days. Perhaps if I pick a day to make sure next years is done like you do posting yours on Tues. it will keep me going. Thanks and Happy New Year!

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  9. EJ says…
    12/30/2011

    You have every right to be proud of yourself for keeping up with PL in 2011 along with everything else that you do. I have get my 2012 package and going to do my best to keep up. Will be doing it with a friend so hopefully that will help.
    My word for 2012 is Organize - I feel that this should help with PL and 12/12 another project that I will be trying to keep up with. Happy New Year to you and all the family may 2012 bring you peace, health and happiness.

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  10. Melissa says…
    12/30/2011

    Like many other women, you are so, so brave. You may not always feel like it on the inside, but you are doing an amazing job. :)

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  11. Jessica Poelma says…
    12/30/2011

    Starting my own project life album this year - you inspired me Ali - A little nervous because I am a full time educator with a 15 month old so life is very busy, but I am going to keep it simple and take it one month at a time!

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  12. Nicole says…
    12/30/2011

    Gorgeous!
    Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was awesome, wasn't it? I enjoy going to see movies alone as well. I just need to make sure I have someone to talk about the movie with when I leave. :)

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  13. Annette says…
    12/30/2011

    Yay!!! Congratulations Ali! You are super inspiring. I have been on the fence about doing a 2012. I didn't keep up in 2011. I set it up but the photo printing thing and my computer being slow, etc really held me back. I kept up with memorabilia to a point. I guess it is like yours in 2010? Anyways, I am giving it a go again as I got a new computer and printer for Christmas! Already I have been able to do some December Daily pages, and am looking forward to capturing more in 2012. Thanks again for all your inspiration! If you can start again so can I!

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  14. Celeste says…
    12/30/2011

    Hi
    Just curious
    Did you have a specific plan for this project? Or did you just go with the flow?
    I am going to do this project - I think I have everything-but feeling a little disorganized!
    Any thoughts?
    Thanks so much!

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    1. Ali says…
      12/31/2011

      Hi Celeste - my plan was really to just fill in the pockets each week. I did mine as a week-at-a-glance rather than photo-a-day - for me, that was a really great approach. It gave me lots of room to just add stuff as I went along vs. trying to have something specific for each day. For me it was also good to have a specific day that I posted it on my blog - it helped keep me accountable to get it done on Mondays to post on Tuesdays.

  15. Amy says…
    12/31/2011

    Always love your work - thanks for inspiring the rest of us! Do you incorporate your 'regular' layouts into you PL album for one album each year? I'm going to try the week at a glance format in 2012 and am trying to figure out what to do with my other pages.

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  16. Brenda in Sunny SoCal says…
    12/31/2011

    As far as I know both the descendants an the iron lady are both limited release to make them award show eligible but they dint come out till mid January. I can't get them here either unless I travel to a thater in LA, which is about a 30 min drive with no traffic so I'm also waiting on them.

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  17. Alison says…
    12/31/2011

    Ali, you are amazing! I've loved seeing your PL this year. It intrigues me and maybe one of these years I'll attempt it but right now I know it is beyond me (and my family!) My OLW for 2012 is FOCUS and one of the areas I plan to focus on is my scrapbooking. I am trying to "take it to the next level" so to speak. Maybe even try and make some money from it. Following you has been so inspirational so thank you from the bottom of my heart! Can't wait to keep working with you in 2012!
    Happy New Year. May it bring you much love, happiness and joy!

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  18. Karen says…
    12/31/2011

    Ali, are you putting the 7gypsies stickers on the photos themselves or on the outside of the pocket they're in? Thanks! :>

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    1. Ali says…
      12/31/2011

      On the photos.

  19. Stacey K says…
    12/31/2011

    Ali, you are amazing & have been my inspiration to go back & finish my album. I kept up every week for 5 months while my husband was away working & when he got back he read it from cover to cover, but after that I dwindled off & did bits here & there. So yesterday I spent the morning putting all the photos I had into the album, I even went back to January & added that in as I started in Feb, did a title page & end page, today I am focusing on the journaling, which I have notes for. I look forward to your posts each week.

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  20. Alexandra says…
    12/31/2011

    Your Project Life posts always (always!) make me happy - so cool to see how you document your weeks.

    Wishing you the best of everything for the New Year and always :)

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  21. Mary in IL says…
    12/31/2011

    You sure can be proud Ali as your PL is awesome. I find that my family looks at my last 3 years of PL way more often than they do the other (scrapbook) pages. Maybe because they are all featured more often? I started PL in 2009 and almost quit when my sister died of colon cancer that year but I AM SO GLAD I DIDN'T...it wasn't easy and my heart still aches a little looking at the pictures of her but I am so very grateful I had documented the story. Thank you for all of your own inspiration and a very happy 2012 to you.

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  22. Ginger says…
    12/31/2011

    Hi Ali :) I have decided to do PL - it will be my first year! After doing WITL this past summer I have been watching with interest your PL posts. I want to thank you for all of your inspiration. Have a wonderful New Year.

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