The blog-o-sphere is all a buzz with Project Life - and I too have jumped on the bandwagon. I ordered the Amber core kit before Rowan was born and I am super excited to be documenting her first year of life. In just a few short weeks I can see small, noticeable changes......so cool! Above is a picture of my first week.
Let's face it. In the midst of changing diapers and soothing a cranky baby, I don't have a lot of extra time to scrapbook. Commiting to document a whole year is somewhat overwhelming. So I am taking it day-by-day, week-by-week. So far so good. I feel more alert and more open to little daily life experiences.
I document my weeks starting on Sunday, ending on Saturday. On the weekend, I start printing out my pictures. As the week progresses, I work a little on it during Rowan's nap time.
It seems like that I am using alot of Instagram photos. In addition to taking pictures on my phone, I am also using it to write weekly notes. I also use tweets to cue my memory as what happened over the past week.
As you may notice, there isn't alot of extras in my album. It is mostly photos and words. It would be nice to have time to make it prettier, but at this point, it is just getting it done and documented. I feel like I am scrapbooking all and the time. It is incredibly rewarding to finish a week.
Are you doing Project Life? Yes? No? Why? Why not?
Happy Tuesday!
I am doing a non-branded-supplies project life this year. I was tempted to get the products, but the page protectors I wanted were not available when I was motivated to buy them. So, I'm doing one 8.5 x 11 page per week and using an album I already had. I'm doing it hybrid style. I use Photoshop Elements, pull in various pictures, add a box for journaling, and print it on white cardstock. If I have any bits and pieces of paper I want to add, I just leave a spot for it on the page and glue it on. I love the simplicity and inexpensiveness.
Posted by: Laura | 01/25/2012 at 10:55 AM