tag:aliedwards.com,2005:/blog/feedAli Edwards2024-03-18T12:00:00-04:00tag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67982024-03-18T12:00:00-04:002024-03-18T12:00:00-04:00Week In The Life 2024 | Collection Overview + Project Details <p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/412917671e8cf11e163fdc379532f38cc5e27a5e_original.jpg?1710447442"></p><p>Welcome to the preview post for our <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/week-in-the-life-2019" target="_blank">Week In The Life™</a> 2024 Collection. </p><p>
These products will be available on <strong>Friday, March 22nd at noon Eastern/9am Pacific. </strong><em>This collection is in stock and ready to ship.</em></p><p>
Read below for lots of details regarding the schedule for this project. </p><h3>+ DOCUMENTING DATES</h3><p>
This year
<strong>Ali will be documenting her week beginning </strong><strong>Monday, April 22nd</strong>. </p><p>
Is this your first time learning about Week In The Life™?
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/week-in-the-life-2019" target="_blank"><em>Check out more details on this project that Ali started in 2005 here.</em></a></p><h3>+ SHIPPING SPECIAL</h3><p>
<strong>Use code WITL2024 for FREE domestic shipping ($20 international flat rate) on Week In The Life category when you spend $75+. Offer valid until 3/29 at 11:59pm ET.</strong></p><h3>+ STORYTELLING WITH WEEK IN THE LIFE™</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/3667711cc2a609655821d17acd27731f449ea159_original.jpg?1710528252"></p><p>
<strong>STORYTELLING WITH WEEK IN THE LIFE™: </strong>Last<strong> </strong>year Ali is put together a brand-new workshop which walks you through the basics + heart of this project. TONS OF CONTENT! Fashioned after the popular <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/classes/storytelling-with-december-daily-self-paced" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px;">Storytelling With December Daily®</a> and <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/classes/storytelling-with-project-life-2017" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px;">Storytelling With Project Life®</a> workshops, Ali will take you on a journey back through her past projects and share ideas, tips, and inspiration for approaching this project (mindset, prep, etc), what to do during the documenting week, and tips on putting it together after the week is over. All the content is available in the classroom and you can go at your own pace. </p><p><strong>Sign up now for $5 off using code WITL.</strong> This is a self-paced workshop with all the content ready for you to check out as we get closer to documenting our weeks. </p><h3>+ DIGITALS</h3><p>
We will be offering most of these products digitally on <strong>April 5th.</strong> New layered templates will be released before the documenting week (date to come). </p><h3>WEEK IN THE LIFE™ COLLECTION VIDEO OVERVIEW</h3><p>
Here is an overview video of this year's collection: </p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/923086724?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="506" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="WITL24_Overview">
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Here is a look at the products via images: </p><h3>10x8 CREAM/GOLD DOT ALBUM | $32.99</h3><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ded84526dc888352d2a93fdef1a73261ce96a7d5_original.jpg?1710364253"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7aad99850916c15d02d586446ddbc860411444fa_original.jpg?1710364264"></p><h3>6x8 DAY OF THE WEEK ALBUM | $29.99</h3><p>
Ali will be using this album for 2024. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/b34ce165472c56bf2a84e03ab593fe549e16063f_original.jpg?1710364243"></p><p>
Includes 21 page protectors. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/dbb1f31f5dd958c0af6fb199d48fab952db732fe_original.jpg?1710364281"></p><h3>MAIN KIT | $29.99</h3><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9cc3433c764356c53783e2734187602ebc05e51e_original.jpg?1710364297"></p><p>
Our 2024 Main Kit includes the following: </p><ul>
<li>10 - 3x4 single-sided journal cards</li><li>10 - 4x6 single-sided journal cards</li><li>7 - 5.5" cardstock story cards</li><li>1 - 6x8 chipboard shape sheet, non-adhesive</li><li>7 - 8.25x3 weekly cardstock cards</li><li>7 - 3.5" to 5.5" plastic days of the week</li><li>7 - 3x4 vellum pockets </li><li>7 - 3x4 journal cards with tabs</li></ul><p>
Here are some ideas to get your creative documenting juices flowing: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/b23a8d4bc697de609ad01480589753b3ca7d937e_original.jpg?1710448612"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/5f2c0d3e8983948519c964c8ffb50acf6524e186_original.jpg?1710448593"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/cf890d9ad68f159988c367ba7245daea9629ac53_original.jpg?1710448366"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/e4138e937d263ba00459232b01d00d03b4f8701f_original.jpg?1710448379"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/eff4c1abf2455fb0bbb10776d046df7ec872c67b_original.jpg?1710448397"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/98ab3a9af809239723d990292323067cd3c3e2d2_original.jpg?1710448446"></p><h3>YOU + ME MINI KIT | $19.99</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/cf04f1138ebd70effd6c0088da8a82fdfe3c03d0_original.jpg?1710364338"></p><p>
The 2024 You + Me Mini Kit includes: </p><ul>
<li>25 - 2x2 single-sided cards</li><li>3 - 6x8 paper die cut inserts</li><li>41 - 0.75" to 4" vellum die cuts</li><li>3 - 2" to 6" plastic words</li><li>7 - 1.5" to 2.5" pleather ampersands</li></ul><p>
Here are some ideas to get your creative documenting juices flowing: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/a587b0a4d798925f42ee63164e176a3e78243af5_original.jpg?1710448421"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f6135249618e477f43b68bb7db444638392ca4b5_original.jpg?1710448655"></p><h3><strong></strong></h3><h3><strong>MINI KIT + JOURNAL BUNDLE | $24.99</strong></h3><p>
These can be used together or separately. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f1d8da120fbbd9e1fb3134900d1c0cea754b5f39_original.jpg?1710364355"></p><p>
Here's a few images of the kit + journal so you can see the scale: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7d7474d0a4db1cc7d2bc0bcf2561686665a31702_original.jpg?1710448676"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/901ae2e2742a32e572f54fd0216d603f913a5016_original.jpg?1710448685"></p><h3><strong></strong>JOURNAL/NOTEBOOK | $14.99</h3><p>
A couple years ago we introduced a new journal option for Week In The Life™. Some people used it for note-taking/story collection during the documenting week and others used it for their entire project. We love that it brings additional options for people to tell their stories. </p><p>
This is the same size as the One Little Word® Journal (6.25 x 8.5 approx).</p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7bfedf940eb0f9e0027308de46bc02fdb4711556_original.jpg?1710364394"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/e1bb00692881f63170c587f28c36bf741f8401c6_original.jpg?1710364406"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/53d21b913a5b977173e1afbc60c0a74eb12f6db6_original.jpg?1710364419"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f727fed4be84044d5bba48cc5fe3b65652224adb_original.jpg?1710364428"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/93ffb246fb1f887b95953e97b3791a6effb1f276_original.jpg?1710364436"></p><p>
<em>There are also two blank spreads in between each day. </em></p><p>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yin_dgs/" target="_blank">Our friend Yin</a> used the notebook for her project two years ago. <a href="https://aliedwards.com/2022/06/week-in-the-life-2022-special-guest-yin-goh" target="_blank">She put together a whole blog post</a> sharing what she did - totally worth checking it out if you are considering going in this direction this year. Here are a few images from her project: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/edc38e34ef159c9473513a72b6339a0ae958df49_original.jpg?1678757139"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ce3a3ee0be3768bf3c3cf767b266d7e5502b3f23_original.jpg?1678757131"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/02f384fb99350ff7b3d1a5a030c1ec3b492f392c_original.jpg?1678757150"></p><h3>WITL24 SHOP OPTIONS</h3><p>
<strong>10x8 TRANSPARENCY DIVIDERS | $9.99</strong></p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f9780d7f4989f90b42f96223237f118e95bf1529_original.jpg?1710364450"></strong></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9a53b72c741de3e015a0298ef712590ea3d161aa_original.jpg?1710364461"></p><p>
These can be cut down to fit into the 6x8 album:</p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7aa35978f31258c8ca39daf9a932a75be9e6a708_original.jpg?1710448823"></p><p>
<strong>PLASTIC BANNER PACK | $9.99</strong></p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/c7eb061cd4770b49da1fb29c308931fdef7c5c6a_original.jpg?1710364563"></strong></p><p>
Here's a look at these in use: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7e05e1d23b6985349665224aaec0a58653065f72_original.jpg?1710448501"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ad506bd4acf9adacff5c8135521b0f800a4e9264_original.jpg?1710448518"></p><p>
<strong>2.5 Inch PLEATHER CIRCLES | $6.99</strong></p><p>
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<strong></strong>Here'a a look at these in use: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/4c83943db80985088b59526f1b8d35c7091c2a4c_original.jpg?1710448467"></p><p>
<strong>6x8 VELLUM PAGES | $7.99</strong></p><p>
This is a set of seven pages sized outside the page protector (7x8.25) perfect for holding photos, words, embellishments, or any other stuff of life you might want to document this year:</p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/00f3021c1ac34857474fa5b8f206eea00c4867b8_original.jpg?1710364530"></strong></p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/7e7274db015f4d5c353ada549480ad4b811d05e6_original.jpg?1710364539"></strong></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/c05f7a44437ea63799daaaaf14430d1e92c471f2_original.jpg?1710448537"></p><p>
<strong>1/2 CIRCLE DIE CUT PAGES | $7.99</strong></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/392f18a6bc79eb6e7bc5b8e84b13417a13ec7262_original.jpg?1710364489"></p><p>
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<strong></strong>Here's a look at those in an album: </p><p>
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</strong></p><h3>STAMPS</h3><h3><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/75d419e54865bba93a2b61efbd358c37161fdeff_original.jpg?1710371028"></h3><p>
Here's a short overview of Ali stamping some of the stamps from this year's collection: </p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/923127691?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="1600" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="WITL24_Stamps"></iframe><p>
<strong>Days Of The Week 6x8 Stamp Set | $28.99</strong></p><p>
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<strong>Punctuation 6x8 Stamp Set | $28.99</strong></p><p>
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<strong>Numbers + Currently 4x6 Stamp Set | $19.99</strong></p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/cd674b08748552409574b176a0455fc638232967_original.jpg?1710364512">
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<strong>Week In The Life™ You + Me Phrases 4x6 Stamp Set | $19.99</strong></p><p>
<strong><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ec7e4543ef421aa54685c6eb9a0c5ab311de31a4_original.jpg?1710364607"></strong></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/e8e2461ee53e3156caddda56c9c218f78a91e8cd_original.JPG?1710371051"></p><h3>WITL24 BUY ALL OPTION | $225</h3><p>
This year we will again be offering a limited number of "Buy All" button packages. People who choose the "Buy All" option will also receive an exclusive mug. </p><p>
In addition to the products featured above we'll have a variety of basics available under the Week In The Life™ category, including page protectors, inks, and this
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/organizational-box" target="_blank">organizational box</a> (<em>not included with the "Buy All" option</em>). </p>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67992024-03-15T16:00:00-04:002024-03-15T16:00:00-04:00In Case You Missed It | March 15<p>
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Happy Friday, friends! Welcome to the latest
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/blog?class=blog-entry__tag-item&tag=In+Case+You+Missed+It" target="_blank"> <em>In Case You Missed It</em></a>. Just a reminder that this is a quick post that will happen every Friday afternoon with all the updates and links that have happened throughout the week. So, let's get to it:</p><p><strong>WEEK IN THE LIFE 2024 RELEASE INFO</strong></p><ul>
<li>Who's ready for the 2024 Week In The Life™ collection? This year's collection will launch on Friday, March 22nd at 12pm ET. Ali will be sharing her usual preview post on Monday, March 18th. This post will feature video walkthroughs of the entire collection, price lists, shipping information, and more. Digitals will be available for the entire collection on Friday, April 5th. New layered templates will head to the shop shortly after. This year Ali will be documenting her week beginning Monday, April 22nd, 2024. Consider yourself invited! Want to learn more about this amazing community project? Head to <a href="https://aliedwards.com/week-in-the-life-2019" target="_blank">the blog </a>now. </li></ul><p><strong>INSTAGRAM WEEK IN THE LIFE COLLECTION REVEAL</strong></p><ul>
<li>Today Ali + Lisa were live on our Instagram account with a fun and informal LIVE collection preview. You can find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4i0oXjrQaG/?igsh=Zm84ZzliMXlkb3k3" target="_blank">a recording of that conversation here</a>. </li></ul><p><strong>FINAL HOURS | $10 KIT SALE </strong></p><ul>
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<p>For a limited time only, select kits are $10 in the shop now! Stock up and save on some of your favorite Story Kit™, Stories By the Month™, Travel, Scrapbook, One Little Word® Mini Kits and more! No code required. Sale ends 3/15/2024 at 11:59pm ET while supplies last. <a href="https://aliedwards.com/10-kits" target="_blank">Shop the kits now</a>. </p></li></ul><p>
<strong>PIECES OF JOY</strong></p><ul>
<li>Thank you so much for your enthusiasm around our Pieces of Joy collection! The folios are currently sold out as well. We have reordered them and we are investigating final delivery dates. However those will likely be available closer to summer. The digitals are now available. Shop the collection <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/pieces-of-life-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 STORY PLAY COLLECTION</strong></p><ul>
<li>The 2024 Story Play Collection is now available in the shop. Last year we introduced a new collection and community documenting project called Story Play and we are so excited to bring it back for 2024. This year's four themed kits can be purchased individually or in a bundle. Here are a list of the themes and the month's we will be inviting you to join us in documenting this year: Love Story (March), Foodie (June), Read (August), Day In The Life (September)
Digital kits (including stamps) are now available. Once these kits sell out, they will not be restocked.
Shop the collection now
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/story-play-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>MARCH DIGITALS </strong></p><ul>
<li>The first Friday of every month we have a new digital release available in the shop. Play with scale, recolor objects, add journaling, print multiples…the sky is the limit when playing with digitals. Head to the link in our bio now to find this month’s digital releases. Shop digitals <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/digital" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 PROJECTS + PRODUCTS SCHEDULE</strong></p><ul>
<li>As we continuing easing into 2024 we put together an overview of our schedule of projects + product releases for the upcoming year. We are sharing this as a way for you to plan, think about what you might want to participate in this year, and simply share some of the things we have coming up to help support + inspire storytelling. For the last few years we've followed a fairly similar cadence for our releases and our major projects will follow that release schedule again this year. Please note that, as you might imagine, this schedule is subject to change throughout the year based on a variety of variables. Find the post<a href="It's located in this post: https://www.aliedwards.com/2024/01/an-overview-of-our-2024-projects-products" target="_blank"> here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>ONE LITTLE WORD® 2024</strong></p><ul>
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Did you pick a word for the year in December or January and forget it already? We can help with that! In our #onelittleword community we make our words visible in our lives via simple monthly creative prompts centered around reflective writing, photography, and other creative avenues (with lots of encouragement to make it your own based on the season you are in in your own life). Some people work in journals, some in albums, and some just come to listen to the conversations and apply the prompts to their lives in their own way. We have monthly zoom calls where we share our individual journeys and reactions to the prompts and cheer each other on as we take action to connect with our words in our own lives. We'd love to have you adventure with us this year! The cost is $50 for the year which comes out to be about $4 per month for community, connection, and guided prompts. Shop the collection
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word" target="_blank">here</a>. Visit our "Classes" page to see all of the details for this year's workshop. Register + learn more <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/classes/one-little-word-2024" target="_blank">here</a>.
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As always, we’re so grateful to have you all as members of this community! Thanks for joining me today and have a great weekend!</p>lisavarshinetag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67972024-03-12T06:00:00-04:002024-03-12T06:00:00-04:00Project Life® 2024 | Week 10<p>
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For Week 10 in my 2024 Project Life album I'm playing with photos + paper die cut embellishments (mainly from the<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/stories-by-the-month" target="_blank"> 2024 March Stories By The Month kit</a>). Loving the simplicity and the happiness I felt with how this one came together. </p><p>
Let's dive right in: </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZJHDTmsHCHw?si=LQuVK2Inm3ThAfWK" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p>
Here's a look via images: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/b0c8145757b2eafb7ed9166177178797178d6b5d_original.JPG?1710189104"></p><p>
This week I chose to fill almost every pocket with a photo (except the weekly card + the March 4x6 card) and included one 6 inch x 8 inch insert. On top of each photo I added a die cut paper embellishment using a Tiny Attacher stapler. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/e6b8e7b50b07ed7ba1e4b1c9a6fd370e39a852d2_original.JPG?1710189117"></p><p>
A repeated element I added this week were three of the tags from the <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/stories-by-the-month" target="_blank">January 2024 Stories By The Month kit</a>. I really liked how I attached embellishments to <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/2024/03/project-life-2024-week-09" target="_blank">the outside of the page protector last week</a> using brads so I did that again. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/00ead3685dfca4c978044a59b90783dde3478654_original.JPG?1710189126"></p><p>
Each photo this week got one of the paper die cuts added on top. Love it. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/cf1dbc37d3e226a823d45804b1454fdbd51daf10_original.JPG?1710189727"></p><p>
This week I'm playing with <a href="https://amzn.to/43l1GJJ" target="_blank">a new-to-me .02 pen</a>. It is so much easier to write on these smaller paper die cuts when you are using a thin tip pen. </p><p>
Here's a look at the spread without an insert: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ae0b33e64c6f9ac197692a83ec6d229b907947e6_original.JPG?1710189151"></p><h3>SUPPLIES</h3><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-albums" target="_blank">9x12 Album</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-page-protectors" target="_blank">9x12 Page Protectors</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3uYLKjz" target="_blank">StazOn Ink </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3OhHZKN" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com Rolling Adhesive </a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c2Wwpw" target="_blank">Mini Brads</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/stories-by-the-month" target="_blank">March 2024 Stories By The Month Kit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/tiny-attacher-by-tim-holtz" target="_blank">Tiny Attacher</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c4ECTF" target="_blank">Paper Piercer</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/43l1GJJ" target="_blank">ZIG Mangaka 02 pen </a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HMl3RV" target="_blank">Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/aliedwards" target="_blank">Other basic supplies can be found via my Amazon Storefront (printers, etc)</a></li></ul>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67932024-03-10T12:00:00-04:002024-03-10T12:00:00-04:00Birthday Story Kit + April Stories By The Month + OLW Mini Kit #2<p>
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Today's the 10th of the month and that means a new
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-kit" target="_blank">Story Kit</a>, <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-stamp" target="_blank">Story Stamp</a>, and<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/stories-by-the-month" target="_blank"> Stories By The Month kit</a>. </p><p>
This month we are focusing on stories related to the theme of
<strong> Birthday</strong>.</p><p>
<em>Birthdays are universal and this kit is a perfect opportunity to get some of those birthday stories documented. Use this month as a chance to look back over your life and tell the stories of birthdays you've love, birthdays that might have been more challenging, and how you feel about them overall. Join us as we document birthday stories this month. </em></p><p>
Initial story ideas for this theme include:</p><ul>
<li>Tell the story of a favorite birthday over the years. </li>
<li>Grab photos over the years from your birthday or a loved ones birthday and tell a bigger story of the person or the ways they like to celebrate their birthday. </li>
<li>How do you feel about birthdays? Love? Loathe? Write about why you feel the way you do. </li></ul><h3>STORY KIT™</h3><p>
The
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/subscribe/story_kit" target="_blank">Story Kit™</a> includes: </p><p>
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Here's a video overview of the
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/subscribe/story_kit" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px;">Story Kit™</a> and Add-On options this month:</p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/920257600?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="506" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="Birthday Story Kit">
</iframe><h3>STORY STAMP™</h3><p>
The
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/story-stamp" target="_blank">Stamp Set</a>:</p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/2a7d74d3c96b113d45c7511a40f0462c973c3521_original.jpg?1710025782"></p><p>
Here's a video overview of the Story Stamp:</p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/920261736?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="506" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="Birthday Stamp">
</iframe><h3>STORY CLASS // INCLUDES DIGITAL STORY KIT</h3><p>
Here's a look at what's included in the Digital Story Kit™:</p><p>
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Your digital kit and the classroom and any Add-Ons purchased will be available to you on the 12th once your card has been charged for the month.
<em>This kit is also available to physical kit subscribers as an Add On each month. </em></p><p>
Here are a few project samples from Ali: </p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9678c2318c07e11108e19323cecb2bc909d0dedb_original.jpg?1710026833"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f30071b8aa64503034a173476dc8fa0c64c681f2_original.jpg?1710026861"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/927f0bd5d6f42b41159daf2ac06b2d4e62c321ba_original.jpg?1710026888"></p><p>
Again, thanks so much for subscribing and/or considering our
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/themes/lens">Story Subscription program</a>! If you have any questions about this program please let us know below in the comments. </p><h3>STORIES BY THE MONTH™</h3><p>
We are changing things up with our Stories By The Month™ subscription for 2024 and
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/2023/12/stories-by-the-month-2024-changes" target="_blank">you can read all the details here.</a></p><p>
Here is a full look at the kit this month: </p><p>
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And a video overview:</p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/920261934?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="506" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="SBTM APR24">
</iframe><p>
<em>This subscription is a great option for those who are looking to tell more calendar/everyday life sorts of stories. </em></p><h3>INSPIRATION BY THE MONTH (DIGITAL STORIES BY THE MONTH)</h3><p>
Our Digital Stories By The Month™ kit is now called Inspiration By The Month™. With this subscription you receive access to the Inspiration By The Month™ classroom and the digital kit.
<em>This kit is also available to physical Stories By The Month™ </em><em>kit subscribers as an Add On each month.</em></p><p><em><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ff36ecd838747d9c3f5118f3a214a353f604d65e_original.jpg?1710027068"><br></em></p><h3>ALPHAS ARE AWESOME #12</h3><p>
This 6x8 stamp set is available to subscribers to add to their box during the Add On period and
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/alphas-are-awesome-series" target="_blank">also offered in the shop for anyone else</a>.</p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/a702ef1e9e11e8817f0d77e4f6a61eccfb80bf53_original.jpg?1710025846"></p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/8ed83efb1875c7cced5f7a441a79cb0fb6791cd0_original.jpg?1710180176"></p><h3>
ONE LITTLE WORD® MINI KIT #2</h3><p>
The second release in our <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/one-little-word-mini-kit" target="_blank">One Little Word Mini Kit </a>subscription is shipping this month! </p><p>
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Here's a video overview:</p><br><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/920261324?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="900" height="506" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" title="OLW24_MiniKit2">
</iframe>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67962024-03-08T16:00:00-05:002024-03-08T16:00:00-05:00In Case You Missed It | March 08<p>
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Happy Friday, friends! Welcome to the latest
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/blog?class=blog-entry__tag-item&tag=In+Case+You+Missed+It" target="_blank"> <em>In Case You Missed It</em></a>. Just a reminder that this is a quick post that will happen every Friday afternoon with all the updates and links that have happened throughout the week. So, let's get to it:</p><p>
<strong>ENDS TODAY | SELECT STAMPS SHIP FREE WORLDWIDE</strong></p><ul>
<li>Are you looking to build a collection of intentional, story-focused stamps? Select full-priced clear stamps ship FREE worldwide through March 8th at 11:59pm ET. Shop the category <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/stamps-ship-free" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px;">here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>PIECES OF JOY</strong></p><ul>
<li>Thank you so much for your enthusiasm around our Pieces of Joy collection! The folios are currently sold out as well. We have reordered them and we are investigating final delivery dates. However those will likely be available closer to summer. The digitals are now available. Shop the collection <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/pieces-of-life-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 STORY PLAY COLLECTION IS HERE</strong></p><ul>
<li>The 2024 Story Play Collection is now available in the shop. Last year we introduced a new collection and community documenting project called Story Play and we are so excited to bring it back for 2024. This year's four themed kits can be purchased individually or in a bundle. Here are a list of the themes and the month's we will be inviting you to join us in documenting this year: Love Story (March), Foodie (June), Read (August), Day In The Life (September)
Digital kits (including stamps) are now available. Once these kits sell out, they will not be restocked.
Shop the collection now
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/story-play-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>MARCH DIGITALS ARE HERE</strong></p><ul>
<li>The first Friday of every month we have a new digital release available in the shop. Play with scale, recolor objects, add journaling, print multiples…the sky is the limit when playing with digitals. Head to the link in our bio now to find this month’s digital releases. Shop digitals <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/digital" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 PROJECTS + PRODUCTS SCHEDULE IS HERE </strong></p><ul>
<li>As we continuing easing into 2024 we put together an overview of our schedule of projects + product releases for the upcoming year. We are sharing this as a way for you to plan, think about what you might want to participate in this year, and simply share some of the things we have coming up to help support + inspire storytelling. For the last few years we've followed a fairly similar cadence for our releases and our major projects will follow that release schedule again this year. Please note that, as you might imagine, this schedule is subject to change throughout the year based on a variety of variables. Find the post<a href="It's located in this post: https://www.aliedwards.com/2024/01/an-overview-of-our-2024-projects-products" target="_blank"> here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>ONE LITTLE WORD® 2024</strong></p><ul>
<li>
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Did you pick a word for the year in December or January and forget it already? We can help with that! In our #onelittleword community we make our words visible in our lives via simple monthly creative prompts centered around reflective writing, photography, and other creative avenues (with lots of encouragement to make it your own based on the season you are in in your own life). Some people work in journals, some in albums, and some just come to listen to the conversations and apply the prompts to their lives in their own way. We have monthly zoom calls where we share our individual journeys and reactions to the prompts and cheer each other on as we take action to connect with our words in our own lives. We'd love to have you adventure with us this year! The cost is $50 for the year which comes out to be about $4 per month for community, connection, and guided prompts. Shop the collection
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word" target="_blank">here</a>. Visit our "Classes" page to see all of the details for this year's workshop. Register + learn more <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/classes/one-little-word-2024" target="_blank">here</a>.
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As always, we’re so grateful to have you all as members of this community! Thanks for joining me today and have a great weekend!</p>lisavarshinetag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67952024-03-07T12:00:00-05:002024-03-07T12:00:00-05:00Punctuation Quarterly Scrapbook Kit | Special Guest Nolana Lynch<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">Hi Everyone! This is Nolana and I am thrilled to be with you today to chat about some of my ideas around the Punctuation Scrapbook Kit. </span></p><h2>Idea No. 1 - Quotation Mark Grid Layout</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9e840b1ac1cd4a20939b2fdda4f630caaf626a55_original.png?1709832575"></p><p>I love this pink and yellow 6x8 paper and I immediately thought it would be cool to make a 2x2 grid-type layout using these shapes as the foundation. A photo in the shape of a quotation mark, some journaling and cute embellishments, with a title overlay, or even an enlarged title over one of the inverted commas.</p><h2>Idea No. 2 - Flip-Up Photo Book </h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/d3b3c7b9fe5b3e2469fc8083f30bc7d1e43afa9a_original.png?1709832589"></p><p>I love having a flip-up booklet in the middle of these brackets. The blue felt exclamation mark would be a great placeholder for this on acetate, and then a booklet of photos, either with an accordion fold or fastened in any way you prefer. The journaling would look great in the brackets as well.</p><h2>Idea No. 3 - Remember When </h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/fc64aac5cf3f7f68cb01e94d0c90f96a17aa9399_original.png?1709832603"></p><p>Remember when we watched this movie and we laughed till we cried? The strips would be great to capture some memories in the past that stood out to you, with an adjacent question, and journaling below. This can also be mixed and matched with embellishments if the white spaces are separated in to three distinct groups</p><h2>Idea No. 4 - Bracket Shaped Mini Album</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/08527e8856d171abe956ba8177d066f493d45a0c_original.png?1709832615"></p><p>I love the idea of cutting these shapes out to create a mini album to document the in-between spaces of a journey. It could be a road trip, a flight, a fitness or health journey, or anything with an in-between or sticky middle or something that just has extra details that you’d like to document versus just the start and end, before or after moments. I am also thinking about a Surprise Party - the planning phase, friends showing up, then the expression of the person of honour. Anything really would be great! </p><h2>Idea No. 5 - Overheard Phrases</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/fcd8289352819abd55bde26490c53dc7c19b282c_original.png?1709832628"></p><p>When I saw this page, I immediately wanted to document all the new words and phrases that my son is saying. It’s such an exciting journey and I want to document it all. I also thought of various phrases or statements that people have said to me this week that I found particularly humouring for one reason or another. These can also be cut out and mounted. You can use stamps, alpha letters, or clear sticker paper to place journaling or quotes inside. It will make for a fun grid or fun patterned layout. </p><h2>Idea No. 6 - Story in the Background</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/ffac72ece7983ce97a4c870cfc13635fe15536f8_original.png?1709832642"></p><p>I love the idea of adding the story letter by letter into the white exclamation marks, to add further depth to the layout and have a story within a story per se. The above components can be layered with photos and additional journaling but I like the idea of having a story embedded in the background. </p><p style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/920537507?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="Punctuation Scrapbook Kit Process Video"></iframe></p><p>Thanks so much for joining me for today’s blog post. Feel free to comment below with any questions you have. I can also be <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nehlan.has.a.plan/?hl=en" target="_blank">found on Instagram here</a> and <a href="mailto:youtube.com/@nolanalynch">on YouTube here</a>. </p>lisavarshinetag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67942024-03-05T13:00:00-05:002024-03-05T13:00:00-05:00Punctuation Quarterly Scrapbook Kit | Special Guest Denine Zielinski<p>Hi friends! Denine here + I’m excited to be on the Ali Edwards Design Inc. blog today to share some ideas for the Punctuation Quarterly Scrapbook Kit. This kit contains so many wonderful graphic designs that lend themselves so very well to almost any story you can think of. All of my sketches are done to fit into my 6x8 album. I’ve also seen so many community members who are incorporating their 6x8 pages right into their Project Life albums, and these ideas will be perfect for that, as well. Several of the sketches can also be easily adapted to accommodate different scrapbooking sizes. Also, don’t forget that the digital kit comes along with the physical kit to give you even more options. </p><p>Before we get started with my ideas, I want to mention one of the 12x12 papers + the Story Cards. Both of these are also perfect for your Project Life pages. The 12x12 Punctuation Cards Paper can be cut into six 4x6 cards, and the Story Cards fit right into 3x4 pockets!</p><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/3fc741f1e337f02f558c6cc994259136eb58eaad_original.jpg?1709662900"></p><h2>IDEA ONE</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/cf402e42dc80b79cdc7f3117987329cad17fb28d_original.jpg?1709662918"></p><p>My first idea is for the 12x12 Exclamation Point paper. This paper has the most wonderful exclamation points that are just asking to filled with stuff. I’m thinking a full page brightly colored photo for the left side of my spread paired with smaller photos + journaling inside of the exclamation points on the right side. I will be using one of the Cork Speech Bubbles on my full-page photo and most likely adding word art on top of that. </p><p>I’m not quite sure what story I will tell with this sketch, but here are some ideas that would work:</p><ul><li>A celebration like a birthday or retirement party </li><li>A story about a goal that you have accomplished </li><li>Travel adventures</li></ul><h2>IDEA TWO</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/44fde0072e81fa90f2df3d27ee4f5c3d63dd585b_original.jpg?1709662983"></p><p>This second page idea uses pieces of the 12x12 A Story Brackets paper alternated with 4-inch circle photos. I will use the digital version of the paper to format + type my journaling inside of four of the brackets. Of course, you can handwrite your stories if that’s easier for you. The idea here is to fussy cut the brackets out once you have chosen the ones you want to use. I will be using the SO FUN plastic phrase on top of one of the sets of brackets. Perhaps I will tell a story about a day trip or a family get-together. </p><p>Other ideas could include:</p><ul><li>Fun things about a friend or family member </li><li>A concert/sporting event </li><li>A story of a new toy/game that your child loves</li></ul><h2>IDEA THREE</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/a1bbbb0e88eab712956ee2ebce449ecac60df318_original.jpg?1709662997"></p><p>The 12x12 Speech Bubbles paper is another one that is perfect for cutting out. Of course, you can always pick a portion of the paper and cut it down to 7x8.25 for your 6x8 album, as well. I’m planning to pair it with the plastic REMEMBER WHEN? phrase. The phrase itself is too large to put across a 7x8.25 page, but it fits perfectly when turned sideways. The phrase will be on the first page of my spread all the way to the left. I will fill the rest of the first page and the entire second page with random speech bubbles cut from the 12x12 Speech Bubbles paper. On top of the speech bubbles will be a mix of journaling + photos. </p><p>This paper would work for many different stories such as:</p><ul><li>Quotes from a friend or family member </li><li>Highlights of different moments or events</li><li>
A look back at a person/yourself through the years</li></ul><h2>IDEA FOUR</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/5373d342df53483d6b179d85237ba287e0f4a417_original.jpg?1709663011"></p><p>My first thought for the 12x12 Quotation Mark paper was to fussy cut each quotation mark out and add them to a page of journaling with foam squares. I still may end up doing that, but then I thought about just cutting it down to 7x8.25 and adding my journaling right on the paper. I would pair it with a full-page photo or a photo collage. In two of the spaces between the quotation marks, I will add embellishments of some sort then place a third embellishment on the first page to bring the two pages together. Of course, with the digital version of the kit, I can combine both of those ideas. I may print out the digital version to fussy cut the quotation marks and add a few on top of the existing ones for some dimension. Again, the theme of this kit is so general that just about any story would work for most of my ideas. </p><p>Here are a few of my thoughts for this idea:</p><ul><li>Document the story of a current relationship </li><li>Highlights of your day </li><li>Things you love about your job or hobby</li></ul><h2>IDEA FIVE</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/2a32b3e9bba32732921cb704258cb8b4291478b2_original.jpg?1709663027"></p><p>One of my favorite papers included in this kit is the 7x8.25 Exclamation Point paper. The first thing I envisioned was a photo in the top part of the exclamation point, an embellishment in the bottom part and journaling to the side of it. Then, I started thinking about using the digital version of the paper to create multiple exclamation points. How fun would that be! I would turn one upside down and possibly add journaling in the circles. A second page could contain some word art or even a fourth exclamation point. I’m pretty excited about experimenting with this idea here. I’m thinking of a page about my three best friends. </p><p>This sketch could also be great for: </p><ul><li>A comparison of your children </li><li>Pets </li><li>Favorite things about a season </li><li>Joyful things about your day/week/month</li></ul><h2>IDEA SIX</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f3f30fa8b32a4aeef326e1b163d76d16b9bfb985_original.jpg?1709663039"></p><p>The Parentheses + Block 7x8.25 paper is perfect for just adding your journaling right inside of the block. Of course, I immediately start to think of way to include interactive elements to my pages. Even though the block is smaller than 3x4 cards, I still think that adding a 3x4 card on top of the block would be super fun. You can make the card flip up or to the side revealing a photo or journaling. I’m tossing around the idea of using a 3x4 pocket cut from a page protector to hold more than one card. I’m also thinking that I will fill the block with word art before I adhere the pocket on top (a little surprise for the viewer). On top of the page protector would be one of the felt Exclamation Points (love them)! I’m planning on pairing this with a full-page photo or collage. Of course, this page could stand alone and have photo + journaling in the pocket. </p><p>Some story ideas I’m thinking of include:</p><ul><li>A story of good advice from a friend/family member </li><li>Favorite quotes as of lately </li><li>A story of something funny that happened</li></ul><h2>IDEA SEVEN</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/1d402d053ce6e0b1b664ce4d21cd40e58b3f4a0a_original.jpg?1709663055"></p><p>My plan for the 7x8.25 The Story Bracket and Parentheses Telling A Story papers is to use them together. I’m planning to add a photo/photo collage on the bottom half of the Parentheses Telling A Story paper and then adding my journaling inside of the brackets on the Story Bracket paper. You can also consider doing the opposite – a photo or two or three would look super cute formatted to fit inside of the brackets. The more I think about, that may very well end up being my new plan. Either idea would be really fun. Of course, you do not even have to pair these two papers together. Each of them can stand alone or with a full-page photo or collage.</p><p>These prompt pages really can make documenting your stories so easy. Some story ideas are:</p><ul><li>A story about the music/songs you are listening to </li><li>Reflections about your day or an event </li><li>A quote from a family member or friend</li></ul><h2>IDEA EIGHT</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/63d5a7c688edc3d7ea2f856a9aa56c05d3b76375_original.jpg?1709663071"></p><p>Of course, the 7x8.25 Parentheses Blocks paper can totally be used for different quotes that you have collected. I’m planning to use this paper for a “currently” page documenting all kinds of different things going on in my life right now. You can also use the jumping off point of “-ing” words here. Watching, eating, listening, making, feeling, and loving are just a few examples. Perhaps, I will search my stamp stash for some of those words to add to each block with my journaling. I’m going to pair this paper with a 4x8.25 page and use one of the Alphas Are Awesome Stamp Sets to fill it with the word Currently. On the backside of that, I am going to add a photo of myself. I like the idea of part of the words on the Parentheses Blocks paper being hidden. I’m also going to add one of the Felt Exclamation Points on top of my stamping. You can actually add any type of embellishment on top to break up the stamping a bit - a large circle patch, a chipboard tag, or a die cut piece are just a few examples. </p><p>Other ideas besides a currently theme might be:</p><ul><li>Highlights from a day trip </li><li>Things you love about a person/pet </li><li>Things that you want to remember</li></ul><p>The video below goes through each of my eight ideas as well as some my additional thoughts/ideas for each one. </p><p style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;">
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/919637132?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="PUNCTUATION PLANNING"></iframe></p><p>Once again, this kit is so versatile that you can tell just about any story with most of the papers. I do hope that you have been inspired by my ideas, either to create a page/spread just as I planned or to translate the ideas to work for you. Thanks for joining me today and please drop a comment below if you have any questions or just want to say Hi. If you’d like to follow along as I create pages from these ideas, you can find me on Instagram @denine2 and YouTube @Denine2. You can also find me in the Story Kit Classroom each month on the 12th with stamping ideas for each new Story Stamp!</p><p>I have included <a href="https://aliedwards.com//cdn.aliedwards.com/files/d88e6b6fb4a47dc79f900973d458ba75eebf72ef_original.pdf?1709663343">a PDF of all of my sketches for you to download</a>. Until next time, happy storytelling, friends!</p>lisavarshinetag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67922024-03-05T06:00:00-05:002024-03-05T06:00:00-05:00Project Life® 2024 | Week 09<p>
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I think this one is my favorite spreads so far this year! </p><p>
And yeah, I saw too late that I added a "3" instead of a "2" (for February) when adding the date to the insert. I'll be fixing that! Thanks for laughing along with me as I get lost in the passage of time. </p><p>
Let's dive into the video: </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bI3MDCVbgWE?si=RJSO3EC6ALECyr0W" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p>
In the video I also talk a little about how I'm organizing pieces in my stash to help me us more of those things! You can see my archives of organizing posts + videos here. </p><ul>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=219598&b=33086&m=7429&afftrack=&urllink=www.scrapbook.com%2Fstore%2Fsbc-storage-5997.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com organizing boxes for cards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c2pDtm" target="_blank">Containers/photo storage boxes for larger embellishment storage</a> (organizing by shape/style in these such as labels, frames, etc) (<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=219598&b=33086&m=7429&afftrack=&urllink=www.scrapbook.com%2Fstore%2Fuc-storage-29513.html" target="_blank">similar at Scrapbook.com</a>)</li></ul><p>
And here's a look at the week via images: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/18f0a20173c8a1b48938c6badb568f9ef299fbcb_original.JPG?1709583172"></p><p>
I'm a big fan of design formulas (check out my <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/classes/start-here" target="_blank">Start Here: Design Formulas For Memory Keeping</a> workshop) and that's been coming into play at the beginning of each week in my documenting this year. This week I played around with the following formula for three of the 4 inch x 6 inch pockets: pattern card + label for journaling + cork speech bubble with stamped text using our<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/alphas-are-awesome-9-6x8-stamp-set" target="_blank"> Alphas Are Awesome #9</a>. I love the I don't have to follow the exact formula for all the pockets - I can do just a few to create an anchor design flow. I also used multiple cards from the <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/quarterly-scrapbook-kit" target="_blank">Punctuation Scrapbook Kit</a> (cut from a 12 inch x 12 inch piece of pattern paper). </p><p>
This week I have one insert: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/26b3015d1020b5f30b07dbbbc75e87aeb174cbf3_original.JPG?1709585015"></p><p>
I shared this photo and story on IG last week and then copied and pasted the story onto the digital version of this paper. Don't forget that when you order the <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/quarterly-scrapbook-kit" target="_blank">Punctation Scrapbook Kit</a> you get the digital version for free. After printing I cut it out using the parentheses as a guide and used a brad to attach it to the photo of Simon which enables it to twist up to reveal the photo. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/d8139a08f1c106c7e974132266e93d3515adca31_original.JPG?1709584944"></p><p>
And yeah, I mentioned above that the chipboard date I added is wrong. It should have a "2" and not a "3" - it happens! In addition to those chipboard numbers (which were from the Start Story Kit) I added the stamp that says "we believe in fresh starts" to the other side. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/da7e8895b8ef326e41a8885eb5c4489005facaee_original.JPG?1709584998"></p><p>
On the backside I added a photo of me, Aaron and Betty all tangled up + snuggly. I added text before printing and then added a word/phrase sticker on top. </p><p>
Here's a look at the spread without the insert: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/61a2f44a8ccfc27ec70562ff415339d709456fab_original.JPG?1709585037"></p><p>
I love how the<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/alphas-are-awesome-9-6x8-stamp-set" target="_blank"> Alphas Are Awesome #9 Set</a> fits perfect on those speech bubbles. I'm using this <a href="https://amzn.to/436HWJU" target="_blank">Kuretake Brush Pen</a> for the bold brush writing. </p><p>
Here's what it look like when the cork speech bubbles are twisted up: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/5d4b45acd7e3354f80bdd9aacbbe23d7db83947d_original.JPG?1709585046"></p><p>
I love the reminder this week that stories come from photos AND stories come from words. This project is long enough that you can have whole weeks that are heavier towards one or the other and it all evens out as you go along. If you feel like more photos, go for it. If the week feels like more words, DO THAT. Play the long game. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/c64495aea31225432b84dba73316a57bf91f8463_original.JPG?1709585064"></p><p>
<strong>STORY IDEA:</strong> Go right now and look at your email inbox. Copy the sender/titles for the first ten emails and paste them onto a journal card to tell a story about right now. This is such an easy and fun way to capture a story in this season. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9330b4df420691e79f57f9d9ee3eb50523634dd5_original.JPG?1709585074"></p><p>
Loved how this came together! Hope you have a great week! </p><h3>SUPPLIES</h3><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-albums" target="_blank">9x12 Album</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-page-protectors" target="_blank">9x12 Page Protectors</a></li>
<li>Start Story Stamp</li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-kit" target="_blank">Start Story Kit</a> (chipboard numbers)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/alphas-are-awesome-9-6x8-stamp-set" target="_blank">Alphas Are Awesome Stamp Set #9 </a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3uYLKjz" target="_blank">StazOn Ink </a></li>
<li><a href="https://bit.ly/3OhHZKN" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com Rolling Adhesive </a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c2Wwpw" target="_blank">Mini Brads</a></li>
<li>Labels from past kits</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3P4qdg4" target="_blank">Corner Rounder</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ip14cA" target="_blank">POSCA Paint Pen </a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c4ECTF" target="_blank">Paper Piercer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/quarterly-scrapbook-kit" target="_blank">Punctuation Scrapbook Kit </a>(cork speech bubbles + paper cut up into cards)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/436HWJU">Kuretake Brush Pen </a></li>
<li>4x6 pattern cards from my stash </li>
<li>Word/phrase stickers</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HMl3RV" target="_blank">Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/aliedwards" target="_blank">Other basic supplies can be found via my Amazon Storefront (printers, etc)</a></li></ul>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67882024-03-04T06:00:00-05:002024-03-04T06:00:00-05:00Punctuation Scrapbook Kit | Ali Project #1<p>
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I love, love, love the graphic patterns and designs in our <a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/quarterly-scrapbook-kit" target="_blank">Punctuation Scrapbook Kit</a>. </p><p>Today I'm sharing a page made using one of the pattern papers from the kit. I actually put this together a week ago and when I was done I opened up Instagram and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C341ah6O3EG/?hl=en&img_index=1" target="_blank">saw that Denine had made a similar project</a> also using this pattern paper. I love that she and I saw something similar in this particular paper: it's a great home for words + embellishments!</p><p>
Let's dive in to the video: </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2tAxNstazM?si=LjFMfPsJ1kjRbYf0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p>
Here's a look at my project: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/682bf2ce467e3fe2fbccf7e2734593bc1af724cc_original.JPG?1709081293"></p><p>
I printed my photo 9 inches x 12 inches and cropped the pattern paper to the same size. </p><p>
For embellishments I started with the large pocket heart (I think this was released for Week In The Life™ last year) and then dove into my stash for the plastic hearts. On top of the plastic hearts I added plastic phrases from a past release. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/f132a92702c5d824c4aaffd9c997896ce2aaee77_original.JPG?1709081310"></p><p>
For my journaling this time I used <a href="https://amzn.to/3IAxBwp" target="_blank">Maco Sticker Paper</a> in between a couple of the quotation mark rows. I set up text boxes that measured 8 inches wide x 1.5 inches tall and then printed it on the sticker paper and cut it up to add it to my pattern paper. </p><p>
And yeah, ignore the date! It's close enough! </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/c10191a2a13106819ec543c060d55a6558a9625d_original.JPG?1709081322"></p><p>
I cut out one of the quotation marks from the leftover pattern paper and add the "this matters" plastic phrase on top. I added another plastic heart underneath to create consistency between the two pages. </p><p>Have you used this kit yet! Add a link in the comments if you've shared! </p><p>
<strong>Looking for more design ideas + inspiration?</strong> Check out my<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/classes/start-here" target="_blank"> Start Here: Design Formulas For Memory Keeping workshop</a>! </p><h3>SUPPLIES</h3><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/quarterly-scrapbook-kit" target="_blank">Punctuation Scrapbook Kit</a></li> <li>Plastic Hearts</li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Plastic Phrases</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/tiny-attacher-by-tim-holtz" target="_blank">Tiny Attacher</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3IAxBwp" target="_blank">Maco Sticker Paper</a></li> <li>Right Now Heart Pockets</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/aliedwards" target="_blank">Additional basic supplies can be found in my Amazon Storefront (printers, trimmers, etc)</a></li></ul>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67902024-03-01T16:00:00-05:002024-03-01T16:00:00-05:00Mixed Media Playtime | 02<p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/353a9925b6fbdcd2d12d46b0b922d42d955e16f8_original.jpg?1709323110"></p><p>
Today I wanted to share the second half of the mixed media pages I started back in January of this year using an old calendar as a base.
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/2024/01/mixed-media-playtime-01" target="_blank">You can see Part 01 here. </a></p><p>
Check out my
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/aliedwards" target="_blank">Amazon Storefront for my most used mixed media + collage supplies</a>. </p><p>
While working on these projects I filmed myself and then put it all together into a video. You are going to see a lot of circles because I love them. </p><p>
Let's dive in: </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iAodqc4RfFo?si=DC-HTDG7355AB__Y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p>
And here are images of where I ended up stopping on each one: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/1d11d98beeabe3f3eef8ae0a91a9542b0199bf0d_original.JPG?1709322809"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/5d5b8a1c931859773e13e4ed7b962a7e511d2792_original.JPG?1709322826"><img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/155d5c680f5c7d53d07900369d1b3286e27bd037_original.JPG?1709322819"></p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/85f3ada61ee0c38926e3d7adf144bfe7654d3fa8_original.JPG?1709322835"></p><p>
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<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/9b1bab784876691f1b91221a7e94cbb123ab7353_original.JPG?1709322845"></p>AliEdwardstag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67892024-03-01T16:00:00-05:002024-03-01T16:00:00-05:00In Case You Missed It | March 1<p>
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Happy Friday, friends! Welcome to the latest
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/blog?class=blog-entry__tag-item&tag=In+Case+You+Missed+It" target="_blank"> <em>In Case You Missed It</em></a>. Just a reminder that this is a quick post that will happen every Friday afternoon with all the updates and links that have happened throughout the week. So, let's get to it:</p><p><strong>SELECT STAMPS SHIP FREE WORLDWIDE</strong></p><ul>
<li>Are you looking to build a collection of intentional, story-focused stamps? Select full-priced clear stamps ship FREE worldwide through March 8th at 11:59pm ET. Shop the category <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/stamps-ship-free" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px;">here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>PIECES OF JOY</strong></p><ul>
<li>Thank you so much for your enthusiasm around our Pieces of Joy collection! We have a few quick updates to share. The stamp set did sell out, however, we will be opening up a preorder with those stamps sets being delivered prior to documenting in April. We will be sharing those dates and details as soon as possible. The folios are currently sold out as well. We have reordered them and we are investigating final delivery dates. However those will likely be available closer to summer. As always, digitals for the collection will be available the first Friday of March, the 1st. Shop the collection now <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/pieces-of-life-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 STORY PLAY COLLECTION IS HERE</strong></p><ul>
<li>The 2024 Story Play Collection is now available in the shop. Last year we introduced a new collection and community documenting project called Story Play and we are so excited to bring it back for 2024. This year's four themed kits can be purchased individually or in a bundle. Here are a list of the themes and the month's we will be inviting you to join us in documenting this year: Love Story (March), Foodie (June), Read (August), Day In The Life (September)
Digital kits (including stamps) are now available. Once these kits sell out, they will not be restocked.
Shop the collection now
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/story-play-collection" target="_blank">here</a>. </li></ul><p>
<strong>MARCH DIGITALS ARE HERE</strong></p><ul>
<li>The first Friday of every month we have a new digital release available in the shop. Play with scale, recolor objects, add journaling, print multiples…the sky is the limit when playing with digitals. Head to the link in our bio now to find this month’s digital releases. Shop digitals <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/digital" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>2024 PROJECTS + PRODUCTS SCHEDULE IS HERE </strong></p><ul>
<li>As we continuing easing into 2024 we put together an overview of our schedule of projects + product releases for the upcoming year. We are sharing this as a way for you to plan, think about what you might want to participate in this year, and simply share some of the things we have coming up to help support + inspire storytelling. For the last few years we've followed a fairly similar cadence for our releases and our major projects will follow that release schedule again this year. Please note that, as you might imagine, this schedule is subject to change throughout the year based on a variety of variables. Find the post<a href="It's located in this post: https://www.aliedwards.com/2024/01/an-overview-of-our-2024-projects-products" target="_blank"> here</a>.</li></ul><p>
<strong>ONE LITTLE WORD® 2024</strong></p><ul>
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Did you pick a word for the year in December or January and forget it already? We can help with that! In our #onelittleword community we make our words visible in our lives via simple monthly creative prompts centered around reflective writing, photography, and other creative avenues (with lots of encouragement to make it your own based on the season you are in in your own life). Some people work in journals, some in albums, and some just come to listen to the conversations and apply the prompts to their lives in their own way. We have monthly zoom calls where we share our individual journeys and reactions to the prompts and cheer each other on as we take action to connect with our words in our own lives. We'd love to have you adventure with us this year! The cost is $50 for the year which comes out to be about $4 per month for community, connection, and guided prompts. Shop the collection
<a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word" target="_blank">here</a>. Visit our "Classes" page to see all of the details for this year's workshop. Register + learn more <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/classes/one-little-word-2024" target="_blank">here</a>.
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As always, we’re so grateful to have you all as members of this community! Thanks for joining me today and have a great weekend!</p>lisavarshinetag:aliedwards.com,2005:Blog::Entry/67872024-02-28T06:00:00-05:002024-02-28T06:00:00-05:00Project Life® 2024 | Week 08<p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/6d6ea67cdfd87f7674696b77c7a8d85e0e2ffc7f_original.JPG?1708987274"></p><p>
Have I written recently how much I'm enjoying
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/blog?tag=Project+Life®+%7C+Ali" target="_blank">this project</a> this year? Something about it feels "just right" for me in this season and I'm feeling really thankful. </p><p>
Week 8 includes a couple photos from our vacation and then it's right back to regular life stuff. I had fun creating some outside the page protector flip ups using washi tape and cut out cards from a 3 inch x 8 inch paper in the
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-kit" target="_blank">Savor Story Kit</a> (<em>more on all that below</em>). </p><p>
Here's the video for this spread: </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5DGc2OVjL18?si=2prBcQHIaKWwI8l2" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p>
Now let's take a look at the spread vi images: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/606c5764f68be00c99503e0712cbf8e29403bfa5_original.JPG?1708979413"></p><p>
This is my first week this year without an insert - no value judgements just an observation. </p><p>
For Week 08 I decided to tell my story using a few things from my stash along with a couple new items from the
<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-kit" target="_blank">Savor Story Kit</a>. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/3aa5854c0889de629f4f90d65feb2d537ee49fbe_original.JPG?1708979422"></p><p>
Some of you may remember that I started<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/2021/02/organizing-chipboard-by-shape" target="_blank"> organizing my embellishments by shape</a> back in 2021. I'm still super happy with that decision! It makes it super easy to add little repeated shape embellishment clusters like I did on this spread. I added three phrase chipboard pieces to three of my 4 inch x 6 inch photos. I love mixing and matching them from different past themes to support the story (both facts + feelings) I'm telling. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/c473f0a9fb6e224a33d156dc56523c075479c48b_original.JPG?1708979437"></p><p>
I used a couple journal cards from the Savor Story Kit and handwrote all my journaling this week. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/b7f961fc6f951dbe4846a44650e02058cd8d5bf2_original.JPG?1708979474"></p><p>
I cut these small savor story cards from the 3 inch x 8 inch paper in the Savor Story Kit. I used <a href="https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/wide-washi-picnic-table/" target="_blank">washi tape</a> from Illustrated Faith that I folded in half to create a flip up on the outside of the page protector. I stapled the washi tape in place and then taped it to the back of the photo. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/90e865050c5bd16e2e622ebc47cd753a0ded1007_original.JPG?1708979488"></p><p>
On the underneath side of these cards I added puffy hearts from a past release. This would be a fun place to add more journaling, another photo, pattern paper, etc. </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/8013df4c4d60479f0f4bc5c7f388d475825ea7c6_original.JPG?1708979447"></p><p>
It's a fun way to add an interactive element outside of the page protector! </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/8c89847c3177e2ffac17f489f651a8c3dd207a03_original.JPG?1708979460"></p><p>
Here's what the spread looks like when the cards are flipped up: </p><p>
<img src="https://cdn.aliedwards.com/images/a3bc40518964773cdb99787f477f07951616cfd2_original.JPG?1708979530"></p><p>
On the bottom two 3 inch x 4 inch photos I stapled<a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word-2023-canvas-word-strips" target="_blank"> canvas phrases from a One Little Word® release</a>. </p><h3>SUPPLIES</h3><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-albums" target="_blank">9x12 Album</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/9x12-page-protectors" target="_blank">9x12 Page Protectors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-kit" target="_blank">Savor Story Kit</a></li>
<li>Tiny Attacher</li>
<li>Puffy Hearts from a past release </li>
<li><a href="https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/wide-washi-picnic-table/" target="_blank">Washi Tape</a></li>
<li>Chipboard from my stash</li>
<li><a href="https://www.aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word-2023-canvas-word-strips" target="_blank">OLW Canvas Phrases</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HMl3RV" target="_blank">Epson PictureMate PM400 Printer </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/aliedwards" target="_blank">Other basic supplies can be found via my Amazon Storefront (printers, etc)</a></li></ul>AliEdwards