Look at this pretty "Radiant Orchid" binder. So pretty!!
I wanted a symbol for my word, so I have chosen a little mountain based off that button in the second picture. I used my Cameo software to trace the image and used digital papers to perfectly match Crate Paper's On Trend paper collection. LOVE THEM!
I got a later start on putting my book together, but there's no time like the present!
Love this little leopard print mountain. Went a little crazy on the enamel dots but they're too cute!
This is why I chose my word and my quote.
Cute little collage in the bottom corner:
Here I gave some thought to several questions - how Elevate is already in my life, what I want more of and less of this year, What I'm most afraid of this year, and what I'm most excited about this year.
My intentions for using my word throughout 2014 -
This is a spot to record monthly thoughts or accomplishments or highs and lows. I cut up some grid paper and the small sheets will go on top of each of the patterned papers. I stuck a couple of the small sheets down in the bottom 2 pockets so you can see what it will look like.
Are you participating? What's your word?
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Emily, this is just gorgeous and so well thought out. I love it! My OLW for 2014 is Balance and I need to do something scrappy about it. You've inspired me! Thank you dahling!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tracie! Great word - I had thought about using Balance! Glad I could inspire - can't wait to see what you come up with (I know it will be fab!)
DeleteGreat choice for you OLW! Hope you accomplish your goals and have fun in the process:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Irit! I'm having a great time so far :)
DeleteI've never done OLW, but the mountain image you chose for your word is so stinking cute. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't ya just love it? Too cute!
DeleteI love the color of your album -- very vibrant. Best wishes as you ELEVATE throughout 2014. My word this year is BREATHE.A part of one of my favorite verses is "be still and know that I am God." If I stand still and take a moment to breathe, I think that I will make better decisions and see more of what life has to offer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Those are great reasons to choose BREATHE as your OLW. I wish you well on your journey!
DeleteYour album is off to a great start, Emily, love the bright, bold colors of it! I'm not taking Ali's class, but instead doing my own thing, one project each month to keep the focus on it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Elise! Bright and bold colors are just me so it seemed like the perfect paper collection to use. I wasn't sure if you were taking Ali's class or not, but I have been following your OLW journey as you blog it
DeleteI have never taken this class. I think its a great idea and a great word for 2014! I will be following along to see how it evolves over the year. Great start i love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria! I had thought about it a couple of times, but I started PL last year and didn't want to get overwhelmed with 2 year long projects. Now that I (mostly) know what I'm doing with PL, I felt comfortable starting another year long project. And if a word has come to mind for you, it isn't too late to start!!
DeleteNot an OLW particpant but love what your word and how you have started. The embellie clusters are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie! Im really into the clusters lately and have been trying some out
DeleteFun, love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ange! This notebook is gorgeous - the picture really doesn't do it justice.
DeleteSuper cute! Love the color of that album. I haven't ever tried OLW but if I were to I think I would choose the word PRESENT. Life is so busy with getting the kids to here and there and making sure all my lists are completed each day, meeting deadlines and other commitments that sometimes I just don't feel present with my kids, husband or self for that matter. I'm glad I can recognize that for myself and I have been trying to improve :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! You can always keep PRESENT in your mind throughout the year. I hope that by recognizing these things, you can figure out solutions for them. I really like the OLW class so far because it's made me sit down and think about what do I want? Am I already doing some of those things? What should I start doing? What do I need to do less often? What do I need more of in my life? etc.
DeleteLove your word and the mountains are SOOOO cute! Can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda! I am IN LOVE with those mountains.
DeleteGood choice of word this year and I agree the mountain is a good print to use for it. My little word is punctual (in better words On Time :) Have fun with this
ReplyDeleteI love the little mountain! Are you making anything craft for your OLW?
DeleteMy One Little word is "Simplify"!! I think maybe I have taken it a little too seriously. lol But I am loving the peace it brings when I remind myself of my word. This is great idea to keep the word in front of you as a reminder. I love the mountains, perfect for your word!
ReplyDeleteGreat word - I considered it too!
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