So I have yet another project I'm hoping to stick with in 2012. Project Life.
What is Project Life? Basically, it's a method of scrapbooking that lends
itself to documenting your life almost everyday using single photos,
little "bits" of memorabilia, and journaling. Like anything else, it is
what you want it to be. You can read more about it here.
Why Project Life? I wanted to bring our family photos off the hard drive and into real albums. That's the reason I even started scrapbooking. However, I am always so overwhelmed with how behind I am. My 2011 "to scrap" list is still amazingly long and don't even ask me about the BC (Before Charlotte) pictures. I'm hoping that Project Life will release me from the pressure to create a unique and time-consuming layout for each memory. Instead, I can try to document a little bit every day moving forward. Then, when I actually do sit down to scrap a traditional layout, I can do so with the photos that are most precious and meaningful to me. We'll see how it goes.
I actually started Project Life in December 2011 and finally finished the December pages last night. These pages are pretty simple and I like it that way. I used my January Counterfeit Kit to put the pages together.
I also added some 8.5 x 11 page protectors (nothing fancy, just the
Avery brand that I picked up from Costco) to add some memoralbia from
the week like this sticker sheet Charlotte made and the song book from the tree lighting ceremony at her school.
Fingers crossed this is a Project I can actually keep up with!
And just so you know, I'm counting each Project Life two page spread as one project towards my Project 100 countdown. 4 down. 96 to go!
I need to get in on this! Simple, but beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great start to your new project! I know just what you mean about how many memories we want to capture - though Project life seems a bit daunting to me! Lovely way to use your kit :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Helen. Funny that you should say PL is daunting because the idea of scrapping all of 2012 is a bit overwhelming right now!! I think I might apply the PL Method to finish up some of 2011 as well. :)
DeleteI love your PL. Your pages look great. I love how you used so many extra pictures. I keep taking pictures, but I haven't even finished week one yet. Haha :)
ReplyDeleteGreat documentation of December! Love your PL!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great collection of memories in one album. Good for you doing Project Life! It will be such a nice keepsake when you are finished. ~Stephanie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie. I already feel so happy with the memories I've been able to document so far! Looking forward to a year full of memories at then end of 2012!
DeleteAwesome! I love this! Great job! I love the way you did the CHRISTMAS! I NEED Design A protectors to come in before I get too far behind :(
ReplyDeleteCrystal, I didn't even realize the Design A were totally sold out until Feb! Thankfully any type of page protectors work, right?? Good luck!
DeleteWow, that's impressive. I'm doing project life too - but hoping to just do a 2-page spread each month. Your pages look super cute - thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou have been very busy. Your PL looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove your project life. Just wish i had the time to do it.
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