Sunday, January 9, 2011

365 Love Letters Week 1

I wasn't sure if I was going to post about this on the main page of my blog or not since I'm worried I won't be able to keep up but they say your goals are easier to keep once you share them right?

One of my friends at my station did a really cool story about a woman in our town who made a 365 things to do in Austin blog, and how she stuck with it all year! It totally inspired me! I wanted to do a 365 *something* but what? A photo a day? Could I keep up with that? A letter to my daughter? Would that be too much? But then @LauraStead suggested a one line note to my daughter, and several friends on my facebook page gave me other similar ideas and it all came together! A one (or two) lined letter within a photo! Just whatever comes to mind that day is what I'm going to share with her. It may be advice, how I feel about her, something cute she did, an accomplishment she's made. At the end of the year I'll print them all out and put them in a book and give it to her when she's older. Maybe on her 18th birthday? I dunno.

My friend Gena helped me with a name suggestion for my little project... Love Letters. So here we go. 365 Love Letters. I'll upload them on this post every day, and post a weekly wrap once a week maybe on Sundays? Either way, you can just click the "365 love letters" tab at the top of my blog to see what I'm posting that day.

Also, I'm noticing this first week I'm putting a lot of effort into making these cute and artistic. I'm sure as the year goes on most of these photos and letters will be created via my iPhone. So let's admire the pretty ones while they last.

40 comments:

  1. Samantha SophiaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love this, I may have to join you!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Jen! They're great! They're funny and sweet and someday she is going to cherish those. Once the year is up you can always use one of those online photo print sites and make a book out of them. Very cute. Keep it up!

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  3. Dani @ OKDani.comJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Super cute! and super sweet idea!! i love them so far. Cant wait to see how your project unfolds!

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  4. SamariaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    This is beautiful and made me smile!

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  5. SandyJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Lovely. Those are such sweet notes. I am sure she will cherish them dearly when she grows up. :)

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  6. JanaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    What an awesome idea and you've done a beautiful job! I am going to attempt to do something 365 too just not sure what.

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  7. BethJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love this. The photos are amazing and I love the messages you included. She is going to think this is perfect when she is 18. Good luck with the project!

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  8. Geezees Custom Canvas ArtJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    What lovely photos! Good luck with the project!

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  9. BreannaJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm going to agree with everyone else: beautiful, she'll love this and I'm inspired! I saw your page for this a couple days ago and have been contemplating starting this myself. I've always wanted to do SOMETHING like this for both my kids. I guess there's no better time to start than the present :)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I am in tears...so precious!!!

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  11. beautylogicblogJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow the photos are amazing! such a beautiful idea. What camera do you use?

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  12. Mary MichalJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I just love this!! It's such a sweet idea. Your little lady will love getting these one day...maybe as a wedding gift?

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  13. Sarah VMJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love this idea! I know your daughter is going to really appreciate these one day. I'd like to try something similar. I don't know about everyday though.

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  14. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Awww....how cute. I'm trying to blog 365 but I've already missed a few days. I do keep a journal for Moo that I write in everyday but I've been doing that sine she was born now. Looking forward to reading what kind of advice you give J.

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  15. Legal Grindin(g) WifeyJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This is perfect. I often try and get my mom to tell me stories in detail about her thoughts as a mother raising me and being a wife but I can't never get the details I am looking for to learn from. Great way to capture your thoughts for your daughter real time so you can share them one day. I guarantee you all will have priceless moments reading them together.

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  16. SteffJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Aww Day 6 brought tears to my eyes! It's beautiful, and i love the fact that's it's her chubby little fingers holding the frame!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    this brought tears to my eyes, I love it all..

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  18. Creole WisdomJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Jen, this is beautiful! It made me cry.

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  19. KristaJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love this idea! Day 6 made me tear up, and day 8 made me laugh out loud! I can really relate!

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  20. The Olsen FamilyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I LOVE this idea! Can't wait to see your project unfold! :)

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  21. Erin MarieJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love the idea!

    I wouldn't put the book away until she's older. I'd let her look through it any time she wanted. I'd also get a couple copies because you know they are going to be well-loved and well-loved books don't last forever.

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  22. alliJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    These are so sweet! Love this idea!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love this idea. I think Iphone photos will be just as special.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Omg these are SO cute!

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  25. DarcyJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This is soooo the sweetest idea! I got a little teary eyed as I read these little notes (love letters). i think this idea will get copied A LOT! Thanks for sharing your experiences, I love reading your blog.

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  26. JessJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I am so so so glad you have kept up with this! Keep it up!

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  27. AliciaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is such a great idea. And these photos are priceless. I love that with each photo, you share something with her -- be it a lesson, something about your family history, or how you feel about life... and her. This is awesome.

    Oh, and ditto on the cooking thing. I'm not a cook either, but slowly and surely, I am learning for my son. :-)

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  28. QuianaJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Love it!

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  29. Amber CJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love your day 6 photo! That's so cute! I wish more parents felt that way. I'm white and my husband is black and my family sure did have a hard time at first!

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  30. NinaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    happy to see im not alone! i also started doing a 365 photo project on the 1st. mine is just pictures. Love the fact that you have added words and some lovvely styling to yours :)

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    This is amazing! What a great idea and gift for your daughter! And I think if you can, keep up the prettiness of them, it will really make them special!! :-)

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  32. Nicole MarieJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Oh I love this idea!!!

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  33. Shannon DewJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    oh these are ADORABLE! i just might steal this idea!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a wonderful inspiration! Help a non-techie...how do I add the text over the photo?? Thanks, awesome blog!!!!!

    -Candice

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  35. JenniferJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for your kind words! I use Photoshop to add the words Candice. But sometimes I'm not on my laptop all day so I'll use an iPhone app called ArtStudio to do it all. Enjoy!! :)

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  36. January 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    LOVE THESE!!! What editing software did you use to amp up these photos and add text? Can you please visit my blog and let me know? THANK YOU!!!

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  37. January 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Thank you for getting back to me so quick!! I do have photoshop but am not savvy with it : /

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  38. allisaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Now I HAVE to get photoshop for once the baby's here! I LOVE this idea! And putting the words on the pictures is a fabulous idea!

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  39. Mama CampbellJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    love these!! wish i would've thought of this!

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  40. CelesteJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I adore this post, Jenn!!

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