PL2023 - October | Sahlin Studio

Another 2 page spread to sum up our October moments: 

• Decorating for Halloween.
• Sunset at the beach.
• Annual Lefsa making day.
• Doggo snuggles.
• Family photos.
• Halloween costumes and decor.
• Freshly groomed pup.

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Autumn-Stories-Kit.html

PL2023 - September insert | Sahlin Studio

My hubby and I took a quick trip out to the west coast back in September to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss. [Seriously, how is that even possible?]

We broke up our getaway up into 2 parts.  We spent 2 days in Victoria pub hopping and 3 days beach combing. Both of these destinations make us very happy. 

Side A:

Side B: 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Side A - On our Way - word art: https://the-lilypad.com/store/ss_onourway_wa.html

On Our Way - stickers: https://the-lilypad.com/store/On-Our-Way-Word-Art.html

Side B - Exploring - Word art: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Exploring-Word-Art.html

PL2023 - September 2023 | Sahlin Studio

• Sweet little bouquet of wildflowers from a recent walk.
• Lately, the dog has taken to hiding under the bed.
• Saw BAC performance Ain't Too Proud, the music was terrific. 
• Celebrating 54 years. 

• Pumpkin fun at Superstore.
• This kid adores this dog... 
• West Coast fix.
• Picked up a few thrift store finds with my favourite sidekick.
• Birthday donuts are a tradition. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Snapshots Photo Templates: http://sahlinstudio.com/snapshots-3x4-photo-templates/

PM Essential Fasteners: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Essentials-Fasteners.html

Everyday Routine Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/the-everyday-routine-kit.html 

Pl2023 - Week 36 | Sahlin Studio

Here is week 36 of my project life album.

• Annual trip to the eye doctor. 
• My firstborn, in uniform...
• A fantastic getaway with a wonderful friend.
• My secondborn in costume for work.
• Barry and his family. [It's been many years since they were all together like this]

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Kindred Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Kindred-Kit.html
Kindred J. Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Kindred-Journal-Cards.html

PL2023 - Week 35 | Sahlin Studio

Playing catch up right now with my 2023 project life ablum. 

Here's week 35:

• Our last camping weekend of 2023, it was HOT and awesome. 
• So proud of this kid, as he headed back to school last fall. 
• Big celebrations, a 65th anniversary and a 25th anniversary.
• And a family gathering to celebrate. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-kit.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-journal-cards.html

PL2023 - Weeks 33 & 34 | Sahlin Studio

Combined weeks 33 & 34 of my project life album. Oh summer... I love you so. It's hard when you're no longer here. 

• The fun times we have at Costco
• Trips to Calaway Park and cousin time.
• Working at Calaway as Fairy Foxglove.
• Inside the house temperature [a far cry from that now...]

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Summer Stories Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/SS-Summer-Stories-Kit.html

Summer Stories J. Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/SS-Summer-Stories-Journal-Cards.html

PL2023 - Week 32 | Sahlin Studio

Here's week 32 of my project life album, using journal templates. Easy-peasy and the story gets told. 

• Baby birds are all over the place this week. So stressful.
• Movies with friends are the best.
• Collective Soul didn't disappoint, but the seats did. 
• Adult take-over of the tree fort in the backyard.
• Hopeful for Taylor Swift tickets, but didn't stand a chance. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Photo-Journal-No-2-Templates.html

PL2023 - Week 31 | Sahlin Studio

Week 31 of my project life album:

• The robins/crows and magpies were agitated all day long and it wasn't until supper we realized there was an owl in the tree.
• We saw [and heard] a murder of crows fly overhead.
• Bug whisperer.
• With the forest fire smoke in the air, we do get some spectacular sunsets. 
• Celebrating Dad's birthday.
• Love bringing the outside in. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

PM No. 2 - Elements: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-No.2-Elements.html

PL2023 - Week 30 | Sahlin Studio

We had some epic camping trips this summer. We were actually able to get into the campgrounds again! Such a bonus. On this particular weekend, we switched campgrounds last minute [for power and our patio lights of course] We totally lucked out with an awesome last minute campsite, and the weather was incredible. Lucky us. 

Here's week 30: 

• A few camping photos from the week.
• Mad joining her little cousins on a trip to Calaway Park.
• Barry sporting his new ride.

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

You are Here - Elements: //the-lilypad.com/store/you-are-here-elements-ss_youarehere_ep.html

PL2023 - Weeks 28 & 29 | Sahlin Studio

Combined weeks 28 & 29 of my project life album.

• I joked that this was a rare glimpse of a teen in their natural habitat... But it's not really a joke. These kids and their phones... I sometimes wish they'd never been invented.
• We saw Mother Mother at the Coca-Cola Stage at the stampeded the last night they were here. 
• All 4 of us went to Aladdin. It was incredible. 
• STILL able to wear my 80's something coveralls. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

the everyday routine - kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/the-everyday-routine-kit.html

PL2023 - Week 27 | Sahlin Studio

I'm trying not to fall to far behind on my project life album. 

Here is week 27:

• Ominous summer skies that trigger tornado warnings.
• Teen outings that are private, but coincide with date nights.
• Celebrating the bravery of a friend. 
• Enjoying the backyard.

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

PM Pop Elements: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-POP-Elements.html

PM Pop J. Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-POP-Journal-Cards.html

PL2023 - Weeks 25 & 26 | Sahlin Studio

Combined weeks 25 and 26 of my project life album.

• We had back to back camping trips in this time period. We had planned an 'adult only' camping weekend, with another couple, but they had to back out at the last minute. Barry and I went any way, and we had a really good time. Our first camping trip without kids in over 20 years...
• Our boy turned 21.
• Another trip to the woods, this time the 3 of us went. We snagged a last minute spot at Bow Valley and it ended up being an epic site. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Wilderness-Elements.html

PL2023 - Week 24 | Sahlin Studio

Here is week 24 of my project life album. A super easy page that I just used photos and journal templates on.

• Last ever, last day of high school.
• Work selfie.
• Last tuesday date nigh
• High school pranks.
• Winners of the 2023 Stanley Cup.

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/Photo-Journal-No.-3-Templates-and-Stamps.html

PL2023 - Week 23 | Sahlin Studio

Here's week 23 of my project life album. 

• The shining sun and blue skies are two things that help improve the mood immensly. 
• Having both your kids in the front seat of a the vehicle will never not seem weird. 
• But hanging out at the pub with them is super fun.
• So are dog selfies.
• Walks with friends are awesome, only made better by a stranger offering to take your picture. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

Everyday Routine Elements: https://the-lilypad.com/store/the-everyday-routine-elements.html

Everyday Routine J. Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/the-everyday-routine-journal-cards.html

PL2023 - Week 22 | Sahlin Studio

Here's my layout for week 22 of my project life album.

• Random fun photos on my camera roll and on IG
• Me and my kids
• Our weekly date moves to the outdoor patio.
• We put up the trailer and are taking stock of what we have/need. 
• Finally, going through Mum's things. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

Create Elements - https://the-lilypad.com/store/CREATE-Kit-Sampler.html

Create Journal Cards - https://the-lilypad.com/store/CREATE-Journal-Cards.html

August 2023 Template Freebie | Sahlin Studio

It's August which means that Sahlin Studio has released her free monthly template. 

The template can be downloaded through the entire month for free. To do that, follow this link: 

Here's what the template looks like: 

We just celebrated a grade 12 graduation here, so this was the perfect template to showcase some grad photos. 

I feel really fortunate that we were able to experience this, because when Mason graduated, in 2020 we were in full pandemic lockdown mode. 

To create this layout along with the free template, I used Sahlin Studio featured product for August. This entire collection, Celebrate, can be picked up for 50% off. Check out the info here:

It's super hard to get my head around the fact, that Mad is old enough to graduate. What does that say about her Dad and I? We don't feel like we're old enough to have any kids graduated, let alone two.  

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

Template: http://sahlinstudio.com/free-digital-scrapbooking-template-sketch-august-23/

Celebrate Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-kit.html

Celebrate Journal Cards: https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-journal-cards.html

PL2023 - Week 21 | Sahlin Studio

Week 21 of my project life album focuses mainly on grade 12 grad... 

I can hardly believe that the baby has now officially graduated high school. How can that even be?? Yet it is. The evidence is here: 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-kit.html

https://the-lilypad.com/store/celebrate-journal-cards.html

PL2023 - Week 20 | Sahlin Studio

By week 20, there was finally signs of spring. 

It takes so excruciating long for the nice weather to get here, and then when it does, BAM, it's hot.

That seems to be the way the weather is happening here now. Our new normal. Though we did need to replace our furnace this winter [it stopped working during the coldest week in December] we weren't in the financial position to add A/C on at the same time. 

So once again, the house gets stifling... 

Without further adieu, week 20:

• Cherry tree blooms. So beautiful, I wish they lasted longer. 
• Our first patio beer during our tutor session date. 
• Finally, enjoyed a morning coffee on the deck. 
• Make up practice for Fairy Foxglove. She's so excited about her job at Calaway this summer. 
• Work photo that I've covered for privacy, though she'll be in 1000's of peoples photos this summer. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used: 

Spring Stories Kit: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Spring-Stories-Kit.html

July 2023 Template Freebie | Sahlin Studio

Happy July! Can you believe we're already halfway through 2023? How is that even possible? 

The start of a new month also means the release of a new free template from Sahlin Studio. Here is the free template for July, follow this link to download the template for free.

12x12 in size, with lots of spots to add your own touches. Here's my version of it:

I also used July's featured product on this page, Project Mouse (Paradise) This collection is on sale for 50% off through all of July, so get it now while you can for this great price! I used the entire bundle on this page, but you can pick up individual pieces [paper/elements/journal cards/word art] for 50% off as well. 

We had such a great family vacation last year. We went to our happy place, the west coast. We enjoyed a week together hanging out and beachcombing.  I hope to get back to there soon. There's something so soothing about hearing the waves crash.  

I don't know how many more family getaways are in the cards for all four of us but I sure enjoy our time together when we're able to make it happen. [And I tend to think that as long as we're paying, they'll continue to join us]

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

Template: http://sahlinstudio.com/free-digital-scrapbooking-template-sketch-july-23/

Project Mouse (Paradise) Bundle: https://the-lilypad.com/store/Project-Mouse-Paradise-BUNDLE.html

PL2023 - Week 19 | Sahlin Studio

Here is week 19 of my project life ablum:

• Such a softie for all living things. 
• My first dandylion of the season. Love that I still get them handed to me.
• Happy to see our city coming back to life after winter.
• Forcing my kids to take photos with me on Mother's Day. 

The following Sahlin Studio products were used:

http://sahlinstudio.com/free-journal-cards-currently/