So. Project Life. I'm doing it.
I blogged about this at the beginning of January -- how I used to scrapbook, but then I stopped, but now I sorta want to do Project Life. And then I ordered the stuff. I'm particularly talented at "ordering the stuff."
A few days after the STUFF arrived I started playing around with it. Then Jordan, my firstborn, the child who I gave up any last vestige of freedom for...that Jordan... said something along the lines of, "Huh. You started that? I didn't think you would do it."
And then I hotly replied, "Looky here girly. I ALWAYS start projects. It's NOT finishing them that I'm famous for."
Seriously.
Granted, I've only done four weeks, so I don't want to make any grand prognositications. But...so far I like it. There are no real "rules" for Project Life. You can adopt any format or timeline you like. For myself, I'm doing one page a week. My goal? To show what our life is like right now. I'm just now getting into the swing of things...finding out what I like to include...remembering to take pictures (most of my pics are from my iphone, btw).
One of my likes...is that it's not alot of mess, not alot of supplies. For these things (mess and supplies) I gave up traditional scrapbooking. Here's what I use:
99% of the stuff you see here comes with the kit. I also have a corner rounder (the teal thing) and some of my own photos. That's it. No glue. No stamps. No sprays. No stickers. No EMBELLISHMENTS. Of course, you can have all of that if you want. I just don't want. At least not in large supplies. Less is more for me.
To give you an idea, here are weeks 3 & 4:
So...it's just 12 x 12 page protectors that are separated into smaller spaces. For these two weeks I also included a 6x12 for some extra space. I like the idea of including quotes...things the kids say or that I find particularly inspiring that week. I also try to include a list of the highlights in terms of activities. As I go along I find myself thinking of different things to include...like a recipe, or song lyrics, or something from school. Ticket stubs. Grocery list. Those things that will be fun to look back on and that are representative of the here and now.
Right now I collect pictures during the week and put the page together on Sunday afternoon. It generally takes about 30 minutes. Sometimes 45 if I'm getting all jiggy with it.
On the up side, this makes me feel creative. And then I can get back to my real life...the one with dishes and laundry and very long articles to read. On the downside...less time TV time.
I love the new banner!
Posted by: Big Momma | February 02, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Cute banner! It's my fav.
Posted by: Em | February 02, 2012 at 08:04 PM
I find your new project interesting and creative. However, how do you get the pictures developed or whatever to be able to put them into your "scrapbook" form....Costco?...Printer? I do like the concise statements of events of the day.
Posted by: rebecca ellis | February 03, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Like your new banner and Project Life looks inspiring...you are so crafty, you are.
Posted by: Kate | February 03, 2012 at 10:01 AM