Project Life is a phenomenon spreading throughout scrapbook world. I admit i have been wondering whether it is right for me or not. I decided to take a leap and try it out, knowing i was only willing to do what works for me. I really loved the honesty of Julie Fei-Fan Balzer's post on her journey into project life. She keeps it real and shares some great tips. So make sure you check out her post. Here are my thoughts into Project Life.
I'm not doing it monthly, weekly, or even daily. I salute those who can and do. It's quite an accomplishment. But it is unrealistic for my lifestyle and i would never keep up. I also don't want it to replace my "traditional" scrapbook pages. What i am doing is using the pages in my current albums. I know what you are thinking. "Albums ronda? We all know a lot your layouts are on the floor." True but i actually have been rectifying that situation (see above). And i have bought some WeRMemory keepers Classic Leather ring Albums. Love them. I am going for a rainbow of albums. I did purchase the Becky Higgins Big Variety Pack to use in these albums. When the mood hits me, i pull out these pages and add them into my albums. I like this form of storytelling and love the variety it adds into my albums.
I love pulling out my old supplies and using them in the pockets. I have decided that when i have scraps, i will make up a bunch of 3 x 4 and 4 x 6 journaling cards to have on hand. I love pulling out those old sticker sheets i refuse to part with or my beloved stamps that need play time. I also have Cocoa Daisy kit remnants that go perfectly into these pages.
I also love that i get to creatively play with these journaling cards. It's the perfect excuse to just play on some cardstock or watercolor paper with no rhyme or reason. If i like the results then i can add it into these pages. If i don't, no big deal. Also if there is a 12 x 12 piece of paper i have misted or painted that just didn't work out for my other pages, i can cut it down for the pockets. I love to reuse and upcycle.
I have been using my using my camera phone quite a bit especially with instagram. I love it but also have a ton of everyday photos. PERFECT for project life pockets. They are square from the instagram but i also have my iPhone save them "uncropped" so i have the option. (Settings, Instagram, save original photo).
I love that i get to include epherma into my pages. This postcard arrived from Sri Lanka days into Andy's visit home. He actually picked it up from the mail. He has been sending them home from around the globe. I've been collecting them but unsure of how to use them, that is until now. They are sometimes bigger than the 4 x 6 pages but fit nicely into the 6 x 6 pages with a custom top! And the instagram photo looks so good blown up beside it.
So this is my journey into Project Life. It works for me and that's important. Next up is to try out some of the 6 x 6 washi tape page protectors Julie created on her blog. I already have 6 x 6 pages but now they will have a home in my albums! Have any cool ideas or tips for your project life pages? I'd love to hear them!
