Monday, June 10, 2013

More Doodlebug Designs...

Sharing my final project for Paper Issues made with the Fruit Stand line by Doodlebug Designs.
I used this Instagram photo I had on hand because of the cherries you can barely see on Erin's shirt :)
But I promise they are there at the top. Which made me think of that little pink tab sticker on the bottom of the layout, which developed into this layout.
I am finding that I like doing the 8 1/2 x 11 size pages these days. Especially when I want to highlight only one photo.
Don't forget! There is still time to link up your projects using a fruity theme or Doodlebug product Here at Paper Issues! 
The giveaway this time is one of two Doodlebug prize packs!

In Project Life news, I am getting ready to order photos from last week. I kept a journal of daily activities, and feel pretty sure that it won't be too hard to put the first week together. I am getting excited to do my first PL spread :) Here are a few highlights from the week...
Erin reading books with our wonderful neighbor. She is the best, and Erin loves her!
Trying to fit exercise in as a family during the weekdays. Erin rides her bike while Evan and I run.

Trip to Incredible Pizza with my incredible parents to celebrate Evan's birthday. Unfortunately, the best shot came out blurry, but I still plan to use it!
Tour of a local chocolate factory with friends :)
Breakfast at Panera (yes, that is my silly daughter dancing and watching herself in the window) before going on a trip to...


the zoo. We really had a fun week! And that doesn't count the play dates with neighbors and friends.
I am so glad we are going to have an album documenting this summer! :)


One last thought. It's been a while since I did a "Healthy Living in 2013 post." I think the last was beginning of May. I haven't given up, but let's just say May was a bit of a let down. I started working part time subbing at the kids school + all of the end of the school year activities and I kind of let a few things go.
I learned some important lessons about letting things go though, and will share soon. Either this week or next. I haven't set a goal for June and am going to try and just work on sleep, eating well and fitting in exercise as much as possible. So we shall see :)

Hope you have a great Monday!

27 comments:

  1. Such a fun and fresh page, Mary Jo. I love it! Sounds like your summer is off to a fun and busy start! We still have through next Tuesday to go and then we're on to summer fun too. :)

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  2. I love the idea of PL for the summer months! Can't wait to see your pages. Sounds like summer started off with lots of fun! :)

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  3. what a cute cute page!
    looks like you have been busy!!! very fun photos

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  4. Love love love your page!! LOVING that big title!!! And loveeeeeeee your photos!! Looks like you have been having a great time!!!

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  5. Oh so sweet! I love your layout and the photos are just adorable, you've been busy, happy kids! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Adorable layout! I'm really loving how you are using that line!

    Fun photo's too, looks like it was a great week :)

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  7. Great layout, and you have so many more wonderful photos to scrap :)

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  8. Love this simple yet colorful page!

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  9. What a great page and lovely photos, sure to make some great summer pages!

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  10. Great page, great photos, and great job on not giving up your healthy goals! :)

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  11. Love this cute page Mary Jo!! Fun design and I love the strips at the top and bottom of your page!

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  12. Wonderful layout ~ I LOVE what you did with that Instagram picture and the Doodlebug!!

    LOVE all of your new pictures, too!!

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  13. Looks like a great week! Your layout is perfect with that teeshirt she is wearing!

    I think you are lucky to have a caring neighbour...and great for the children too!

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  14. Gorgeous LO really love this one!!
    I can tell the kids are having a fun Summer and love all the pictures!
    IKWYM I'm trying to eat healthier and exercise more too and fit it all in and do a lot of fun things too!

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  15. I love the pink tab and think it's cute you used the cherries to coordinate with Erin's shirt :) So excited for your project life summer album!!!! The album you posted about in your last post, is that 12x12?

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    1. It is 12 x 12. At first I thought it might be too big. But now that I see how busy we are going to be, I think it's just right :)

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  16. Fantastic layout! I love the picture of Erin & your neighbor - SOOOO sweet.
    Amazing Pizza - that place is so fun! What chocolate factory did you tour?
    Enjoy summer.

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    1. Jen - there is a Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate factory and outlet store here in the city by highway 44 and Kingshighway. It's not super big, but it was interesting :) and the free samples were nice, too!

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  17. I know what you mean about letting go. Good for you for recognizing that. It can really take a toll on your mental / physical health when you think you have to do it all to incredibly high standards.

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  18. Such a cute layout and I cannot wait to see your PL!

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  19. Your layout made me smile, love the design and fun colors! We've been trying to eat better and exercise. A constant struggle.

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  20. Love your "cherries" page! It looks like your summer is off to a great start, and you've got quite a collection of snapshots to kick off your Project Life. We are enjoying summer here, too--there are so many fun things to do!

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  21. Your page is adorable! Good job with the PL organization. Writing it all down as it happens is the best way to go.

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  22. this page is just the sweetest! Love seeing all your family photos too :)

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  23. Wow Mary Jo you and kids' days are filled! Emma just finished her 2 weeks at summer school. It was only a half a day everyday but kind of glad it is over. So we can get back to summer.

    Love the photos!! Your PL will be a treasure!

    And adorable and beautiful LO!! I LOVE cherries...for scrap stuff!

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  24. It looks like your summer is off to such a fun start! I hope you are all having a great time!

    Your layout is adorable too. I love how you were inspired by Erin's shirt!

    Its great that you haven't given up on your goals. Some times, it just gets really hard to keep up with them - at least for me! I have done pretty badly on my healthy goals this month. I was home, and totally got sidetracked from my routine of working out and eating healthy (like, no working out, staying up late, waking up early, and eating really bad meals while I ran around trying to do everything for the wedding in 4 days!)

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