Project CP Life :: June 2013 w/Janna Werner + Weekend Giveaway!

Hello there, this is Janna with a new Project Life spread. This week, I'm keeping things simple - and when I say simple, I mean simple! 

I'm a huge fan of layering of any kind. I love stacking photos, embellishments, stickers..therefore my PL album is getting bigger and bigger although we are just halfway through the year!

So, instead of stacking and stacking and never finding an end, I challenged myself to use only papers and a little bit of sewing.

As I did last time, I combined two weeks in one double spread. It's easier for me to set it up this way as we don't have children and our days look the same most of the time. I don't want to stress out about having to fill a double spread each week if there hasn't been anything special happening. Ultimately, this is what works best for me!

Some of the photos I used are rather random with lots of details. Because my goal was to create a calm, organized spread, I stayed with the same papers, repeating the black/white pattern on both pages. I let the chevron pattern point into the middle of the pages to emphasize the area.

Maybe you remember me moaning about my handwriting last time..well, this week I got smart! I typed the journaling on a computer and printed it on vellum! I love the transparent look that lets you see the page behind it. The papers I used are from the Maggie Holmes collection, which is perfect for happy and joyful Summer layouts and Project Life pages.

I have to admit that I had to force myself to not start layering and I'm glad I didn't as I love how these two weeks turned out.

Before wishing you a fabulous weekend, I'd like to hear about your journaling adventures; do you use your own handwriting? Is so, do you like it, or not? Do you practice handwriting? If you don't prefer the pencil/pen & paper method, what ideas do you have to incorporate journaling? 

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We'd love to hear your handwriting suggestions! As a motivating factor in contemplating Janna's inquiry, available is a 'The Pier' pack & assortment of AC Glitter Tape!! We'll select one of you as our prize winner on Monday, June 24th!! Again, tell us your preferred method of journaling; handwritten or computer generated? Also, what journaling methods most appeal to you? Share you thoughts on the subject and we'll include you in the giveaway! Good Luck!

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

Gorgeous PL pages Janna! I loveeee the photos and the papers you used!! I always use my own handwriting! :) I use a black Sharpie fine point and I actually do like my handwriting :)

[Miriam Prantner]

I'm a handwritten person. It's not that I love my handwriting, but I think it will mean more later when my kids read (or attempt to read) it. Plus, I am also lazy. I don't want to have to turn on the computer, hook it up to the printer, etc. I will sometimes pencil in lines to write on and I've also found that writing on vellum is fun and easy - you can just put it over a sheet of lined paper when you are writing to keep things straight.

[Cristina]

I love handwriting in my PL album! It's probably the favorite part of the process, when I sit down and jot down my journaling. I love looking back at my week and recording the memories this way.
I love your PL Janna- always so inspiring!

[Ashly]

Although I dislike my handwriting, I really try to make an attempt to put some in my scrapbooks. The handwriting of a lost loved one is so cherished. I did also pick up an old typewriter and use that every now and then :)

[Jena Baker]

Even though I do not always like my own handwriting, my journaling is 100% hand written. I almost always write the story, but once in a while it will be caption or bullet journaling.

[Carla Hundley]

I always do my own
handwritten journaling.
It's not wonderful, but
it's all me!
Carla from Utah

[Ellen]

Although I don't like my own handwriting, I keep trying to handwrite. Your own handwriting can make a layout/project life/card more personal. I try to give myself some exercises to make my handwriting more beautiful. I really encourage other people to do the same and try to learn to write again! But okay, I have to confess sometimes I do some journaling in computer too ;).

Ellen (BE)
ps. love the layout!

[Kelly Malacko]

I handwrite my journaling because it's fast and I'm busy. I also think future generations like to have samples of your writing (of course, my actual writing is much worse than what I use on layouts). ;)

[Jamie Greene]

I really hate my handwriting but I know it is important to include so i use both some handwriting and then also mostly my typewriter for journaling:)

[Melinda T]

I do both. I don't like my handwriting, but sometimes its easier and faster than getting on the laptop, choosing a font/color...

[Leigh Penner]

I like including my own handwriting on my layouts, but I have to write it out in pencil first and then write over it with my fine sharpie. If my journaling is longer, I will print it out on the computer. I also just got some new ribbon for my old typewriter, which is fun, too. It's nice to have different options for variety.
Thanks for the chance to win!

[Amanda Parham-Hall]

I do both! When I use the 'puter, I print on Vellum or transparencies! Sometimes journal right on the photo as well!Thanks 4 the giveaway-luv the Pier collection:-)

[Cynthia B.]

I do prefer computer journaling if I have time - I have lots of fonts and just like the neater look for my projects. Sometimes I'll use vellum or a transparency to get things placed just right, and then the patterned paper shows through. Other times, though - especially with the journaling cards and tags that Crate now includes in their collections - I'll use my handwriting. I like that Crate gives us the options and our pages still look great. :)

[Mel Blackburn]

Lovely spread Janna!! I do a mix of typewrite and my handwriting, although I am not a fan of my handwriting I think my daughter's will appreciate this personal touch. I also prefer using a pencil or a light colour pen.

[Rebecca]

I have practiced my handwriting and now I love handwriting on my PL spreads. I enjoy journaling on photos especially when I have a lot of to journal :)

[{vicki}]

I usually always use my own handwriting.
the only time I do computer journaling is if I have a really long story to tell (because I usually run out of room otherwise)

[rhonda nickol]

I love journaling on labels and tags(using several at a time) with my own handwriting, but I really love to use my Dymo label maker to journal with. Love your PL Janna!

[sharon gullikson]

I am old school, for sure!! I use various pens to journal. I will never use a computer. Too much trouble, and not homemade looking enough!

[Natasha Poteraj]

I use my own handwriting. I like to use different colored pens, depending on the color scheme of my project. My writing isn't very nice, but I try to make it pretty...

[Kelly Massman]

Even though I don't particularly like my handwriting, I prefer journaling with it as it is part of my legacy to my family!