I've made a decision that I've been wrestling with.
Yes, I am going to continue doing Project Life in 2013. Perhaps I'll hit the sophomore slump? But, I think not. I just love the results of this project too much to stop.
Why do I love it?
To quote Shakespeare, "Let me count the ways…."
ONE: I have a home for all those cards and programs.
I'm a sentimental fool and a pack rat — a lethal combination. I like to keep everything: wristbands from events, programs, tickets, cards that come in the mail, receipts, business cards — you name it, I want to hang on to it. Project Life allows me to keep it in a beautifully organized chronological (so much more meaningful than stuffed in a shoe box) kind of way.
TWO: I have a need to memorialize my life.
I wouldn't be a scrapbooker if I didn't love memorializing all the little bits and pieces of life. Well, I certainly wouldn't have stuck with it for this long if that weren't true. I love giving a bit of extra meaning to a photograph with some well thought out journaling. I adore pretty-ing up a photo with some sublime patterned paper and a cheeky embellishment. All of those needs are satisfied by Project Life.
THREE: I like the puzzle of the pockets.
I'm a nerd and I like puzzles and problem solving. Navigating the grid of pockets and making them work for me is an interesting game. I enjoy the intellectual exercise. I strongly believe that this is why I constantly change which style of pockets I use. I don't like to use the same design over and over again because I feel like it gets stale.
FOUR: It doesn't have to be pretty.
Don't get me wrong, I like it to be pretty, but there's no obligation with Project Life. It's like a nice bonus if it ends up being pretty. But, as long as you stick photos in those pockets and add some dates and some journaling, you've done a great job. I enjoy not having to think about aesthetics sometimes.
FIVE: It gets those photos printed!
I print on demand at home. So, I only print "scrap-worthy" photos. Scrap-worthy photos are usually close-ups of pretty people that are totally focused and brightly colored. That describes about 10% of my photos. Project Life is a great place for all of my blurry, grainy, dimly lit, ugly photos that still mean so much to me. I have printed more photos this year than ever before. I'm thrilled to be going through stacks of photo paper!
SIX: I tell different stories.
For me, scrapbook pages require complete stories. My Project Life is a place for me to capture all the little parts of life that don't really have storyteller stories. I can show a photograph of the inside of my medicine cabinet or a pot cooking on the stove. I can share the million-and-one photos I take of myself in front of the elevator. It's enough for me to say "on my way to the post office" in my Project Life. I'm not sure that's deserving of a scrapbook page.
SEVEN: It's satisfying.
Not going to lie, there's nothing quite so smugly satisfying as getting another week into the album. The sense of complete-ness is simply intoxicating.
EIGHT: I feel like it's a real picture of my real life.
I have at least one photo or journaling card that represents each and every single day of 2012 in my three Project Life albums. And I feel like those photos of me brushing my teeth, what I ate, riding in the elevator, standing in line, looking up at the sky — those photos of every day life are such an accurate portrait of what I do all day long. Life won't always be like this. I like thinking that I'll be able to look back and marvel at what life was like back then. I truly wish that I had started this project long ago!
NINE: I use my supplies.
I am definitely using things from my stash that haven't been touched in years. Scraps of paper, embellishments, stickers — so much good stuff is finding its way into my albums!
TEN: This project makes me smile.
I grin from ear-to-ear when I look at the pages. Love reading the journaling, love reliving the memories, love the whole darn thing!
ELEVEN: Project Life is flexible.
Don't get me wrong, Project Life is relentless. But, it is surprisingly flexible as well. I have weeks that are intensely detailed with stitching, handmade embellishments, stenciling, stamping, painting, paper piecing, etc. I also have weeks that are stick-a-photo-in-a-pocket-and-run-away. I have weeks that were done digitally and printed out and weeks that consist entirely of me writing on 4×6 photos with a pen. Once I gave up the idea that every week had to be a masterpiece, this project got a lot easier. If I have time, I take it. If I don't, I simply focus on getting those photos into those pockets.
TWELVE: I feel like I'm part of something.
There are so many people doing Project Life and I like being a part of that instead of on the outside wishing I was doing that. I very much like being part of a group. I'm a joiner. That said, I'll admit that I also have a need to do my own thing, even when in a group. But, that's part of the awesome-ness of Project Life. You can do it whatever your personal style may be.
THIRTEEN: I've only just figured out what the heck I'm doing.
There's no way I'm stopping now! I finally figured out how to do Project Life both efficiently and so that I like what the outcome looks like. I even set up a little Project Life station in my studio…
…and it has made it so much easier for me to get things done! (Sometime in January I'll put together a post about my Project Life station.)
Thanks for stopping by!
To read my previous posts on Project Life, please visit these links:
- January 4, 2012: Project Life & Days of the Week Stamps
- January 19, 2012: Project Life: Keeping it Low Key
- March 5, 2012: My Experiences with Project Life
- March 6, 2012: Custom Page Protectors
- May 29, 2012: Project Life: Six Months In
- September 10, 2012: The Way I Do Project Life
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P.S. My friend Nathalie is offering her FREE January inspiration smörgåsbord "Creative Jump Start" again.
You can read all about it here.
Blimey. I haven’t scrapbooked since 2005. And I have seen lots of blurb on the net about Project Life but haven’t felt the urge to join in. Until now! Your post is VERY compelling!
Blimey. I haven’t scrapbooked since 2005. And I have seen lots of blurb on the net about Project Life but haven’t felt the urge to join in. Until now! Your post is VERY compelling!
Blimey. I haven’t scrapbooked since 2005. And I have seen lots of blurb on the net about Project Life but haven’t felt the urge to join in. Until now! Your post is VERY compelling!
Blimey. I haven’t scrapbooked since 2005. And I have seen lots of blurb on the net about Project Life but haven’t felt the urge to join in. Until now! Your post is VERY compelling!
Blimey. I haven’t scrapbooked since 2005. And I have seen lots of blurb on the net about Project Life but haven’t felt the urge to join in. Until now! Your post is VERY compelling!
I love the embroidery on your bag in sew fun did you do it. Perhaps you could blog the pics. You keep me inspired everyday when your emails come through
I love the embroidery on your bag in sew fun did you do it. Perhaps you could blog the pics. You keep me inspired everyday when your emails come through
I love the embroidery on your bag in sew fun did you do it. Perhaps you could blog the pics. You keep me inspired everyday when your emails come through
I love the embroidery on your bag in sew fun did you do it. Perhaps you could blog the pics. You keep me inspired everyday when your emails come through
I love the embroidery on your bag in sew fun did you do it. Perhaps you could blog the pics. You keep me inspired everyday when your emails come through
You are truly amazing, so honest and authentic. Thank you for sharing.
You are truly amazing, so honest and authentic. Thank you for sharing.
You are truly amazing, so honest and authentic. Thank you for sharing.
You are truly amazing, so honest and authentic. Thank you for sharing.
You are truly amazing, so honest and authentic. Thank you for sharing.
I look forward to hearing/seeing how you organized Project Life station. Really want to chronicle our lives ’round here, cuz my memory can only store so much. Cheers, Donna
I look forward to hearing/seeing how you organized Project Life station. Really want to chronicle our lives ’round here, cuz my memory can only store so much. Cheers, Donna
I look forward to hearing/seeing how you organized Project Life station. Really want to chronicle our lives ’round here, cuz my memory can only store so much. Cheers, Donna
I look forward to hearing/seeing how you organized Project Life station. Really want to chronicle our lives ’round here, cuz my memory can only store so much. Cheers, Donna
I look forward to hearing/seeing how you organized Project Life station. Really want to chronicle our lives ’round here, cuz my memory can only store so much. Cheers, Donna
I love the way you approach PL. You have me very intrigued about it! There are two things stopping me though… what printer do you use? I still print my photos at shutterfly, so that wouldn’t work for a daily/weekly project.
Also, I have three kids, and so many different aspects of my life, (personal, business, art, kids, hubby, etc) I wouldn’t know where to focus my pages. I guess it would be different everyday depending on what I did most of.. I dunno.
I love the way you approach PL. You have me very intrigued about it! There are two things stopping me though… what printer do you use? I still print my photos at shutterfly, so that wouldn’t work for a daily/weekly project.
Also, I have three kids, and so many different aspects of my life, (personal, business, art, kids, hubby, etc) I wouldn’t know where to focus my pages. I guess it would be different everyday depending on what I did most of.. I dunno.
I love the way you approach PL. You have me very intrigued about it! There are two things stopping me though… what printer do you use? I still print my photos at shutterfly, so that wouldn’t work for a daily/weekly project.
Also, I have three kids, and so many different aspects of my life, (personal, business, art, kids, hubby, etc) I wouldn’t know where to focus my pages. I guess it would be different everyday depending on what I did most of.. I dunno.
I love the way you approach PL. You have me very intrigued about it! There are two things stopping me though… what printer do you use? I still print my photos at shutterfly, so that wouldn’t work for a daily/weekly project.
Also, I have three kids, and so many different aspects of my life, (personal, business, art, kids, hubby, etc) I wouldn’t know where to focus my pages. I guess it would be different everyday depending on what I did most of.. I dunno.
I love the way you approach PL. You have me very intrigued about it! There are two things stopping me though… what printer do you use? I still print my photos at shutterfly, so that wouldn’t work for a daily/weekly project.
Also, I have three kids, and so many different aspects of my life, (personal, business, art, kids, hubby, etc) I wouldn’t know where to focus my pages. I guess it would be different everyday depending on what I did most of.. I dunno.
Hi, Julie:
I may just start doing PL in 2013! Thanks for the inspirational post.
I have a couple of questions: What pen are you using to write on photos? And are your photos matte-finish or glossy?
Thank you!
Hi, Julie:
I may just start doing PL in 2013! Thanks for the inspirational post.
I have a couple of questions: What pen are you using to write on photos? And are your photos matte-finish or glossy?
Thank you!
Hi, Julie:
I may just start doing PL in 2013! Thanks for the inspirational post.
I have a couple of questions: What pen are you using to write on photos? And are your photos matte-finish or glossy?
Thank you!
Hi, Julie:
I may just start doing PL in 2013! Thanks for the inspirational post.
I have a couple of questions: What pen are you using to write on photos? And are your photos matte-finish or glossy?
Thank you!
Hi, Julie:
I may just start doing PL in 2013! Thanks for the inspirational post.
I have a couple of questions: What pen are you using to write on photos? And are your photos matte-finish or glossy?
Thank you!
Julie, Great post! I bought all the supplies for this last time you posted and still am not sure I’ll do it. But love hearing your reasons and do love recording my life. I do alot of that on my blog but so many things don’t get recorded. January will be busy and I won’t be able to start it, but may start in February.
Thanks again for the push!
Julie, Great post! I bought all the supplies for this last time you posted and still am not sure I’ll do it. But love hearing your reasons and do love recording my life. I do alot of that on my blog but so many things don’t get recorded. January will be busy and I won’t be able to start it, but may start in February.
Thanks again for the push!
Julie, Great post! I bought all the supplies for this last time you posted and still am not sure I’ll do it. But love hearing your reasons and do love recording my life. I do alot of that on my blog but so many things don’t get recorded. January will be busy and I won’t be able to start it, but may start in February.
Thanks again for the push!
Julie, Great post! I bought all the supplies for this last time you posted and still am not sure I’ll do it. But love hearing your reasons and do love recording my life. I do alot of that on my blog but so many things don’t get recorded. January will be busy and I won’t be able to start it, but may start in February.
Thanks again for the push!
Julie, Great post! I bought all the supplies for this last time you posted and still am not sure I’ll do it. But love hearing your reasons and do love recording my life. I do alot of that on my blog but so many things don’t get recorded. January will be busy and I won’t be able to start it, but may start in February.
Thanks again for the push!
So much to learn from and be inspired by in this post! You could almost get me scrapbooking again. I just can’t imagine having the time, until I look at your organized station…. I am so curious about how you do the multi-colored watercolor titles (changing colors as you write? How is that possible simply?) I also have to say how much I love seeing your mom’s smile in these. And I love her on your podcasts.
So much to learn from and be inspired by in this post! You could almost get me scrapbooking again. I just can’t imagine having the time, until I look at your organized station…. I am so curious about how you do the multi-colored watercolor titles (changing colors as you write? How is that possible simply?) I also have to say how much I love seeing your mom’s smile in these. And I love her on your podcasts.
So much to learn from and be inspired by in this post! You could almost get me scrapbooking again. I just can’t imagine having the time, until I look at your organized station…. I am so curious about how you do the multi-colored watercolor titles (changing colors as you write? How is that possible simply?) I also have to say how much I love seeing your mom’s smile in these. And I love her on your podcasts.
So much to learn from and be inspired by in this post! You could almost get me scrapbooking again. I just can’t imagine having the time, until I look at your organized station…. I am so curious about how you do the multi-colored watercolor titles (changing colors as you write? How is that possible simply?) I also have to say how much I love seeing your mom’s smile in these. And I love her on your podcasts.
So much to learn from and be inspired by in this post! You could almost get me scrapbooking again. I just can’t imagine having the time, until I look at your organized station…. I am so curious about how you do the multi-colored watercolor titles (changing colors as you write? How is that possible simply?) I also have to say how much I love seeing your mom’s smile in these. And I love her on your podcasts.
I have been so on the fence about PL…I really want to join the group…I think you have me convinced!
I have been so on the fence about PL…I really want to join the group…I think you have me convinced!
I have been so on the fence about PL…I really want to join the group…I think you have me convinced!
I have been so on the fence about PL…I really want to join the group…I think you have me convinced!
I have been so on the fence about PL…I really want to join the group…I think you have me convinced!
Thanks Julie! I love your PL posts. Please keep them up in the new year! Also, I can’t find your word strips stamps or stencils that you developed for PL…where can I find them?
Thanks Julie! I love your PL posts. Please keep them up in the new year! Also, I can’t find your word strips stamps or stencils that you developed for PL…where can I find them?
Thanks Julie! I love your PL posts. Please keep them up in the new year! Also, I can’t find your word strips stamps or stencils that you developed for PL…where can I find them?
Thanks Julie! I love your PL posts. Please keep them up in the new year! Also, I can’t find your word strips stamps or stencils that you developed for PL…where can I find them?
Thanks Julie! I love your PL posts. Please keep them up in the new year! Also, I can’t find your word strips stamps or stencils that you developed for PL…where can I find them?
Reason number 9 would be reason enough for me. I’m a terrible hoarder of supplies and never use them. Love the clutch and all the beautiful embroidery. Thanks for sharing the link to the JumpstART.
Reason number 9 would be reason enough for me. I’m a terrible hoarder of supplies and never use them. Love the clutch and all the beautiful embroidery. Thanks for sharing the link to the JumpstART.
Reason number 9 would be reason enough for me. I’m a terrible hoarder of supplies and never use them. Love the clutch and all the beautiful embroidery. Thanks for sharing the link to the JumpstART.
Reason number 9 would be reason enough for me. I’m a terrible hoarder of supplies and never use them. Love the clutch and all the beautiful embroidery. Thanks for sharing the link to the JumpstART.
Reason number 9 would be reason enough for me. I’m a terrible hoarder of supplies and never use them. Love the clutch and all the beautiful embroidery. Thanks for sharing the link to the JumpstART.
I love reading your reasons for doing Project Life! I’m about to start my first year of doing it, and I’ve been a bit stumped what to say when people ask, “Why?” I want to be a part of the group, too! I want to capture those memories and relive them! How often do people really take time to savor past memories? Loving the idea of Project Life more & more… thanks 🙂
I love reading your reasons for doing Project Life! I’m about to start my first year of doing it, and I’ve been a bit stumped what to say when people ask, “Why?” I want to be a part of the group, too! I want to capture those memories and relive them! How often do people really take time to savor past memories? Loving the idea of Project Life more & more… thanks 🙂
I love reading your reasons for doing Project Life! I’m about to start my first year of doing it, and I’ve been a bit stumped what to say when people ask, “Why?” I want to be a part of the group, too! I want to capture those memories and relive them! How often do people really take time to savor past memories? Loving the idea of Project Life more & more… thanks 🙂
I love reading your reasons for doing Project Life! I’m about to start my first year of doing it, and I’ve been a bit stumped what to say when people ask, “Why?” I want to be a part of the group, too! I want to capture those memories and relive them! How often do people really take time to savor past memories? Loving the idea of Project Life more & more… thanks 🙂
I love reading your reasons for doing Project Life! I’m about to start my first year of doing it, and I’ve been a bit stumped what to say when people ask, “Why?” I want to be a part of the group, too! I want to capture those memories and relive them! How often do people really take time to savor past memories? Loving the idea of Project Life more & more… thanks 🙂
I saw one post earlier in the year and unfortunately I went straight to the PL site and told them they needed you on their Design Team and then I heard you speak about how personal and private your project life is. SORRY!! I appreciate that you chose to share this with us today. Of all the project life shares I love yours, and no I don’t care if I can read the journaling. You give the gift of a creative slant sparking so many ideas in my mind. I love the unexpected surprises. I hear myself say I could do that, why didn’t I think of that, and I love that but it’s outside my abilities. Thank you for the gift. Happy Holidays!
I saw one post earlier in the year and unfortunately I went straight to the PL site and told them they needed you on their Design Team and then I heard you speak about how personal and private your project life is. SORRY!! I appreciate that you chose to share this with us today. Of all the project life shares I love yours, and no I don’t care if I can read the journaling. You give the gift of a creative slant sparking so many ideas in my mind. I love the unexpected surprises. I hear myself say I could do that, why didn’t I think of that, and I love that but it’s outside my abilities. Thank you for the gift. Happy Holidays!
I saw one post earlier in the year and unfortunately I went straight to the PL site and told them they needed you on their Design Team and then I heard you speak about how personal and private your project life is. SORRY!! I appreciate that you chose to share this with us today. Of all the project life shares I love yours, and no I don’t care if I can read the journaling. You give the gift of a creative slant sparking so many ideas in my mind. I love the unexpected surprises. I hear myself say I could do that, why didn’t I think of that, and I love that but it’s outside my abilities. Thank you for the gift. Happy Holidays!
I saw one post earlier in the year and unfortunately I went straight to the PL site and told them they needed you on their Design Team and then I heard you speak about how personal and private your project life is. SORRY!! I appreciate that you chose to share this with us today. Of all the project life shares I love yours, and no I don’t care if I can read the journaling. You give the gift of a creative slant sparking so many ideas in my mind. I love the unexpected surprises. I hear myself say I could do that, why didn’t I think of that, and I love that but it’s outside my abilities. Thank you for the gift. Happy Holidays!
I saw one post earlier in the year and unfortunately I went straight to the PL site and told them they needed you on their Design Team and then I heard you speak about how personal and private your project life is. SORRY!! I appreciate that you chose to share this with us today. Of all the project life shares I love yours, and no I don’t care if I can read the journaling. You give the gift of a creative slant sparking so many ideas in my mind. I love the unexpected surprises. I hear myself say I could do that, why didn’t I think of that, and I love that but it’s outside my abilities. Thank you for the gift. Happy Holidays!
Number 5 really resonates with me. At some point Julie, could you talk about the printer you use (is it a dedicated photo printer?)and why you chose it? I want one for 2013!
Thanks for sharing.
Number 5 really resonates with me. At some point Julie, could you talk about the printer you use (is it a dedicated photo printer?)and why you chose it? I want one for 2013!
Thanks for sharing.
Number 5 really resonates with me. At some point Julie, could you talk about the printer you use (is it a dedicated photo printer?)and why you chose it? I want one for 2013!
Thanks for sharing.
Number 5 really resonates with me. At some point Julie, could you talk about the printer you use (is it a dedicated photo printer?)and why you chose it? I want one for 2013!
Thanks for sharing.
Number 5 really resonates with me. At some point Julie, could you talk about the printer you use (is it a dedicated photo printer?)and why you chose it? I want one for 2013!
Thanks for sharing.
You definitely make a case for it! Love your approach and appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
You definitely make a case for it! Love your approach and appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
You definitely make a case for it! Love your approach and appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
You definitely make a case for it! Love your approach and appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
You definitely make a case for it! Love your approach and appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Ive had it for years and the prints are great. Totally waterproof and look just like those from a developer!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Ive had it for years and the prints are great. Totally waterproof and look just like those from a developer!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Ive had it for years and the prints are great. Totally waterproof and look just like those from a developer!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Ive had it for years and the prints are great. Totally waterproof and look just like those from a developer!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Ive had it for years and the prints are great. Totally waterproof and look just like those from a developer!
You can find a lot of them at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Do a search for Balzer. However, I think the PL stamps may be on back order right now. 🙂
You can find a lot of them at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Do a search for Balzer. However, I think the PL stamps may be on back order right now. 🙂
You can find a lot of them at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Do a search for Balzer. However, I think the PL stamps may be on back order right now. 🙂
You can find a lot of them at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Do a search for Balzer. However, I think the PL stamps may be on back order right now. 🙂
You can find a lot of them at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Do a search for Balzer. However, I think the PL stamps may be on back order right now. 🙂
My photos are glossy. I use a variety of pens: Uniball Signo, white Sharpie, Sakura Pigma Micron, Faber-Castell Pitt Pen.
My photos are glossy. I use a variety of pens: Uniball Signo, white Sharpie, Sakura Pigma Micron, Faber-Castell Pitt Pen.
My photos are glossy. I use a variety of pens: Uniball Signo, white Sharpie, Sakura Pigma Micron, Faber-Castell Pitt Pen.
My photos are glossy. I use a variety of pens: Uniball Signo, white Sharpie, Sakura Pigma Micron, Faber-Castell Pitt Pen.
My photos are glossy. I use a variety of pens: Uniball Signo, white Sharpie, Sakura Pigma Micron, Faber-Castell Pitt Pen.
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Its awesome! There are a couple different variations of that printer and Im guessing theyre all good. Epson makes great photo printers!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Its awesome! There are a couple different variations of that printer and Im guessing theyre all good. Epson makes great photo printers!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Its awesome! There are a couple different variations of that printer and Im guessing theyre all good. Epson makes great photo printers!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Its awesome! There are a couple different variations of that printer and Im guessing theyre all good. Epson makes great photo printers!
This is the printer I use: http://amzn.to/xlK1b1 Its awesome! There are a couple different variations of that printer and Im guessing theyre all good. Epson makes great photo printers!
I think you’ve convinced me. I just need to find those photo pages. You are so upbeat…I wish I lived nearby and was one of your “crafting friends”. This is second best; you inspire me every day.
I think you’ve convinced me. I just need to find those photo pages. You are so upbeat…I wish I lived nearby and was one of your “crafting friends”. This is second best; you inspire me every day.
I think you’ve convinced me. I just need to find those photo pages. You are so upbeat…I wish I lived nearby and was one of your “crafting friends”. This is second best; you inspire me every day.
I think you’ve convinced me. I just need to find those photo pages. You are so upbeat…I wish I lived nearby and was one of your “crafting friends”. This is second best; you inspire me every day.
I think you’ve convinced me. I just need to find those photo pages. You are so upbeat…I wish I lived nearby and was one of your “crafting friends”. This is second best; you inspire me every day.
Awesome post! I love your posts about PL. Great idea about the work station. Can’t wait to see more of your PL work in 2013.
Awesome post! I love your posts about PL. Great idea about the work station. Can’t wait to see more of your PL work in 2013.
Awesome post! I love your posts about PL. Great idea about the work station. Can’t wait to see more of your PL work in 2013.
Awesome post! I love your posts about PL. Great idea about the work station. Can’t wait to see more of your PL work in 2013.
Awesome post! I love your posts about PL. Great idea about the work station. Can’t wait to see more of your PL work in 2013.
You are insightful, able to communicate clearly, wonderful sense of humor, authentic in what you choose to share on your blog, post with such regularity, and of course, artistically inspirational. Your PL posts have helped me keep going this year. Thank you!
You are insightful, able to communicate clearly, wonderful sense of humor, authentic in what you choose to share on your blog, post with such regularity, and of course, artistically inspirational. Your PL posts have helped me keep going this year. Thank you!
You are insightful, able to communicate clearly, wonderful sense of humor, authentic in what you choose to share on your blog, post with such regularity, and of course, artistically inspirational. Your PL posts have helped me keep going this year. Thank you!
You are insightful, able to communicate clearly, wonderful sense of humor, authentic in what you choose to share on your blog, post with such regularity, and of course, artistically inspirational. Your PL posts have helped me keep going this year. Thank you!
You are insightful, able to communicate clearly, wonderful sense of humor, authentic in what you choose to share on your blog, post with such regularity, and of course, artistically inspirational. Your PL posts have helped me keep going this year. Thank you!
That’s an awesome commitment, but the results are fabulous. I’d like to do my own, but perhaps with only an entry a week…..just to keep track of the year.
That’s an awesome commitment, but the results are fabulous. I’d like to do my own, but perhaps with only an entry a week…..just to keep track of the year.
That’s an awesome commitment, but the results are fabulous. I’d like to do my own, but perhaps with only an entry a week…..just to keep track of the year.
That’s an awesome commitment, but the results are fabulous. I’d like to do my own, but perhaps with only an entry a week…..just to keep track of the year.
That’s an awesome commitment, but the results are fabulous. I’d like to do my own, but perhaps with only an entry a week…..just to keep track of the year.
Hi Julie! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on with Project Life! Your PL style is so inspiring to me! I love hearing about your process, and your finished pages are so unique! I have one question – Do you do one week per spread? Or do you just keep going day by day no matter how many pockets it takes? Or do you have some other system? I’m wrestling with how to approach that next year.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Julie! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on with Project Life! Your PL style is so inspiring to me! I love hearing about your process, and your finished pages are so unique! I have one question – Do you do one week per spread? Or do you just keep going day by day no matter how many pockets it takes? Or do you have some other system? I’m wrestling with how to approach that next year.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Julie! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on with Project Life! Your PL style is so inspiring to me! I love hearing about your process, and your finished pages are so unique! I have one question – Do you do one week per spread? Or do you just keep going day by day no matter how many pockets it takes? Or do you have some other system? I’m wrestling with how to approach that next year.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Julie! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on with Project Life! Your PL style is so inspiring to me! I love hearing about your process, and your finished pages are so unique! I have one question – Do you do one week per spread? Or do you just keep going day by day no matter how many pockets it takes? Or do you have some other system? I’m wrestling with how to approach that next year.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Julie! I am so glad to hear you are continuing on with Project Life! Your PL style is so inspiring to me! I love hearing about your process, and your finished pages are so unique! I have one question – Do you do one week per spread? Or do you just keep going day by day no matter how many pockets it takes? Or do you have some other system? I’m wrestling with how to approach that next year.
Thanks for sharing!
and that is why I will continue, for all of the reasons you have given above. I kinda love being a part of this group too.
and that is why I will continue, for all of the reasons you have given above. I kinda love being a part of this group too.
and that is why I will continue, for all of the reasons you have given above. I kinda love being a part of this group too.
and that is why I will continue, for all of the reasons you have given above. I kinda love being a part of this group too.
and that is why I will continue, for all of the reasons you have given above. I kinda love being a part of this group too.
I do one week per spread and then make sure that each day is represented in some way.
I do one week per spread and then make sure that each day is represented in some way.
I do one week per spread and then make sure that each day is represented in some way.
I do one week per spread and then make sure that each day is represented in some way.
I do one week per spread and then make sure that each day is represented in some way.
Your post makes me seriously consider doing Project Life for 2013 Julie. After 12 years of scrapbooking I am loving my art journal but that is for me. If I do Project Life I can make it be an album for my son and I to enjoy for a long time. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Your post makes me seriously consider doing Project Life for 2013 Julie. After 12 years of scrapbooking I am loving my art journal but that is for me. If I do Project Life I can make it be an album for my son and I to enjoy for a long time. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Your post makes me seriously consider doing Project Life for 2013 Julie. After 12 years of scrapbooking I am loving my art journal but that is for me. If I do Project Life I can make it be an album for my son and I to enjoy for a long time. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Your post makes me seriously consider doing Project Life for 2013 Julie. After 12 years of scrapbooking I am loving my art journal but that is for me. If I do Project Life I can make it be an album for my son and I to enjoy for a long time. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Your post makes me seriously consider doing Project Life for 2013 Julie. After 12 years of scrapbooking I am loving my art journal but that is for me. If I do Project Life I can make it be an album for my son and I to enjoy for a long time. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Julie, this post was so very helpful to me! I’ve had a really hard time wrapping my brain around the organizational aspects of Project Life and how to incorporate it into my art practice without making major adjustments in the way I work. Seeing the pictures you’ve posted here–all in one place–is just what I needed! Without even being 100% what my questions were, the photos in this post have given me the answers! Thank you!
Julie, this post was so very helpful to me! I’ve had a really hard time wrapping my brain around the organizational aspects of Project Life and how to incorporate it into my art practice without making major adjustments in the way I work. Seeing the pictures you’ve posted here–all in one place–is just what I needed! Without even being 100% what my questions were, the photos in this post have given me the answers! Thank you!
Julie, this post was so very helpful to me! I’ve had a really hard time wrapping my brain around the organizational aspects of Project Life and how to incorporate it into my art practice without making major adjustments in the way I work. Seeing the pictures you’ve posted here–all in one place–is just what I needed! Without even being 100% what my questions were, the photos in this post have given me the answers! Thank you!
Julie, this post was so very helpful to me! I’ve had a really hard time wrapping my brain around the organizational aspects of Project Life and how to incorporate it into my art practice without making major adjustments in the way I work. Seeing the pictures you’ve posted here–all in one place–is just what I needed! Without even being 100% what my questions were, the photos in this post have given me the answers! Thank you!
Julie, this post was so very helpful to me! I’ve had a really hard time wrapping my brain around the organizational aspects of Project Life and how to incorporate it into my art practice without making major adjustments in the way I work. Seeing the pictures you’ve posted here–all in one place–is just what I needed! Without even being 100% what my questions were, the photos in this post have given me the answers! Thank you!
Great post!
Great post!
Great post!
Great post!
Great post!
Love seeing all your PL spreads. This is the second year I have done PL and I am now converting to this method for all of my scrapbooking. I did it for the first time in 2010 and said never again. I was so sick of trying to think of a photo to take by the end of 2010 that I didn’t want to do it again. But I thought at least you got some of your pictures in an album and the chronology of what is going on in my life so I did it again this year. I use Costco to print my photos out so I don’t get them done but every 1-2 weeks. In the meantime I have a Post-It note in each day’s photo slot to know what I took a picture of and slide it in when I get the prints. It is totally doable. I keep a daily journal anyway so I post every few days for each day’s events. I like it that you can use those 1 off photos that I never would have scrapped before. And I love being current for the most part. I have 30+ years of photos I would like to get scrapped but I am seriously thinking about using this method to get those photos into albums. Like the first 18 years of my son’s life (who is now almost 28 years old). Just saying I am now totally hooked on this method of scrapping.
Love seeing all your PL spreads. This is the second year I have done PL and I am now converting to this method for all of my scrapbooking. I did it for the first time in 2010 and said never again. I was so sick of trying to think of a photo to take by the end of 2010 that I didn’t want to do it again. But I thought at least you got some of your pictures in an album and the chronology of what is going on in my life so I did it again this year. I use Costco to print my photos out so I don’t get them done but every 1-2 weeks. In the meantime I have a Post-It note in each day’s photo slot to know what I took a picture of and slide it in when I get the prints. It is totally doable. I keep a daily journal anyway so I post every few days for each day’s events. I like it that you can use those 1 off photos that I never would have scrapped before. And I love being current for the most part. I have 30+ years of photos I would like to get scrapped but I am seriously thinking about using this method to get those photos into albums. Like the first 18 years of my son’s life (who is now almost 28 years old). Just saying I am now totally hooked on this method of scrapping.
Love seeing all your PL spreads. This is the second year I have done PL and I am now converting to this method for all of my scrapbooking. I did it for the first time in 2010 and said never again. I was so sick of trying to think of a photo to take by the end of 2010 that I didn’t want to do it again. But I thought at least you got some of your pictures in an album and the chronology of what is going on in my life so I did it again this year. I use Costco to print my photos out so I don’t get them done but every 1-2 weeks. In the meantime I have a Post-It note in each day’s photo slot to know what I took a picture of and slide it in when I get the prints. It is totally doable. I keep a daily journal anyway so I post every few days for each day’s events. I like it that you can use those 1 off photos that I never would have scrapped before. And I love being current for the most part. I have 30+ years of photos I would like to get scrapped but I am seriously thinking about using this method to get those photos into albums. Like the first 18 years of my son’s life (who is now almost 28 years old). Just saying I am now totally hooked on this method of scrapping.
Love seeing all your PL spreads. This is the second year I have done PL and I am now converting to this method for all of my scrapbooking. I did it for the first time in 2010 and said never again. I was so sick of trying to think of a photo to take by the end of 2010 that I didn’t want to do it again. But I thought at least you got some of your pictures in an album and the chronology of what is going on in my life so I did it again this year. I use Costco to print my photos out so I don’t get them done but every 1-2 weeks. In the meantime I have a Post-It note in each day’s photo slot to know what I took a picture of and slide it in when I get the prints. It is totally doable. I keep a daily journal anyway so I post every few days for each day’s events. I like it that you can use those 1 off photos that I never would have scrapped before. And I love being current for the most part. I have 30+ years of photos I would like to get scrapped but I am seriously thinking about using this method to get those photos into albums. Like the first 18 years of my son’s life (who is now almost 28 years old). Just saying I am now totally hooked on this method of scrapping.
Love seeing all your PL spreads. This is the second year I have done PL and I am now converting to this method for all of my scrapbooking. I did it for the first time in 2010 and said never again. I was so sick of trying to think of a photo to take by the end of 2010 that I didn’t want to do it again. But I thought at least you got some of your pictures in an album and the chronology of what is going on in my life so I did it again this year. I use Costco to print my photos out so I don’t get them done but every 1-2 weeks. In the meantime I have a Post-It note in each day’s photo slot to know what I took a picture of and slide it in when I get the prints. It is totally doable. I keep a daily journal anyway so I post every few days for each day’s events. I like it that you can use those 1 off photos that I never would have scrapped before. And I love being current for the most part. I have 30+ years of photos I would like to get scrapped but I am seriously thinking about using this method to get those photos into albums. Like the first 18 years of my son’s life (who is now almost 28 years old). Just saying I am now totally hooked on this method of scrapping.
I always love your honesty in this massive project. I can always relate to you when I read your Project Life posts. I have finally made it a habit, but struggled whether to continue or not…after reading your post, I may consider to keep going but make it even more my own.
Awesome post! <3
I always love your honesty in this massive project. I can always relate to you when I read your Project Life posts. I have finally made it a habit, but struggled whether to continue or not…after reading your post, I may consider to keep going but make it even more my own.
Awesome post! <3
I always love your honesty in this massive project. I can always relate to you when I read your Project Life posts. I have finally made it a habit, but struggled whether to continue or not…after reading your post, I may consider to keep going but make it even more my own.
Awesome post! <3
I always love your honesty in this massive project. I can always relate to you when I read your Project Life posts. I have finally made it a habit, but struggled whether to continue or not…after reading your post, I may consider to keep going but make it even more my own.
Awesome post! <3
I always love your honesty in this massive project. I can always relate to you when I read your Project Life posts. I have finally made it a habit, but struggled whether to continue or not…after reading your post, I may consider to keep going but make it even more my own.
Awesome post! <3
OK, I’m signed up!! I’ve been waiting for a class like this. Maybe now I can start putting all my photos up where they should go!!
Thanks for the link, Julie!
Carmen L
OK, I’m signed up!! I’ve been waiting for a class like this. Maybe now I can start putting all my photos up where they should go!!
Thanks for the link, Julie!
Carmen L
OK, I’m signed up!! I’ve been waiting for a class like this. Maybe now I can start putting all my photos up where they should go!!
Thanks for the link, Julie!
Carmen L
OK, I’m signed up!! I’ve been waiting for a class like this. Maybe now I can start putting all my photos up where they should go!!
Thanks for the link, Julie!
Carmen L
OK, I’m signed up!! I’ve been waiting for a class like this. Maybe now I can start putting all my photos up where they should go!!
Thanks for the link, Julie!
Carmen L
Gracious….you are inspiring! I’m feeling the urge to do this in 2013!
Gracious….you are inspiring! I’m feeling the urge to do this in 2013!
Gracious….you are inspiring! I’m feeling the urge to do this in 2013!
Gracious….you are inspiring! I’m feeling the urge to do this in 2013!
Gracious….you are inspiring! I’m feeling the urge to do this in 2013!
I have always been drawn to Project Life, but until now, I’ve always been very put off by the matchy-matchy aspect of it.
You have shown me another approach, and now I am totally in for 2013. In fact, I just ordered some of your digitals to carry me through the first month or so, until the craving to make my own stuff takes hold.
Thanks! I’m off to fire up my Canon SELPHY Photo Printer now.
I have always been drawn to Project Life, but until now, I’ve always been very put off by the matchy-matchy aspect of it.
You have shown me another approach, and now I am totally in for 2013. In fact, I just ordered some of your digitals to carry me through the first month or so, until the craving to make my own stuff takes hold.
Thanks! I’m off to fire up my Canon SELPHY Photo Printer now.
I have always been drawn to Project Life, but until now, I’ve always been very put off by the matchy-matchy aspect of it.
You have shown me another approach, and now I am totally in for 2013. In fact, I just ordered some of your digitals to carry me through the first month or so, until the craving to make my own stuff takes hold.
Thanks! I’m off to fire up my Canon SELPHY Photo Printer now.
I have always been drawn to Project Life, but until now, I’ve always been very put off by the matchy-matchy aspect of it.
You have shown me another approach, and now I am totally in for 2013. In fact, I just ordered some of your digitals to carry me through the first month or so, until the craving to make my own stuff takes hold.
Thanks! I’m off to fire up my Canon SELPHY Photo Printer now.
I have always been drawn to Project Life, but until now, I’ve always been very put off by the matchy-matchy aspect of it.
You have shown me another approach, and now I am totally in for 2013. In fact, I just ordered some of your digitals to carry me through the first month or so, until the craving to make my own stuff takes hold.
Thanks! I’m off to fire up my Canon SELPHY Photo Printer now.
I can relate to several of those points you have made here. Although I struggled with getting stuff in the pages after about 6 months, there is no doubt that I have been taking more pictures (or having my kids snap with their I phones) and keeping more ephemera. For that reason along, I will carry on it 2013. And you are spot on about the fact that it can be as simple/plain or fancy/pretty as you like – and it can change from page to page! Yippee!
I can relate to several of those points you have made here. Although I struggled with getting stuff in the pages after about 6 months, there is no doubt that I have been taking more pictures (or having my kids snap with their I phones) and keeping more ephemera. For that reason along, I will carry on it 2013. And you are spot on about the fact that it can be as simple/plain or fancy/pretty as you like – and it can change from page to page! Yippee!
I can relate to several of those points you have made here. Although I struggled with getting stuff in the pages after about 6 months, there is no doubt that I have been taking more pictures (or having my kids snap with their I phones) and keeping more ephemera. For that reason along, I will carry on it 2013. And you are spot on about the fact that it can be as simple/plain or fancy/pretty as you like – and it can change from page to page! Yippee!
I can relate to several of those points you have made here. Although I struggled with getting stuff in the pages after about 6 months, there is no doubt that I have been taking more pictures (or having my kids snap with their I phones) and keeping more ephemera. For that reason along, I will carry on it 2013. And you are spot on about the fact that it can be as simple/plain or fancy/pretty as you like – and it can change from page to page! Yippee!
I can relate to several of those points you have made here. Although I struggled with getting stuff in the pages after about 6 months, there is no doubt that I have been taking more pictures (or having my kids snap with their I phones) and keeping more ephemera. For that reason along, I will carry on it 2013. And you are spot on about the fact that it can be as simple/plain or fancy/pretty as you like – and it can change from page to page! Yippee!
Love the project life concept. I have been doing this for 3 years now. I think I am going to go a smaller my style route for 2013.
Love the idea of a PL station. That would make a difference!
Love the project life concept. I have been doing this for 3 years now. I think I am going to go a smaller my style route for 2013.
Love the idea of a PL station. That would make a difference!
Love the project life concept. I have been doing this for 3 years now. I think I am going to go a smaller my style route for 2013.
Love the idea of a PL station. That would make a difference!
Love the project life concept. I have been doing this for 3 years now. I think I am going to go a smaller my style route for 2013.
Love the idea of a PL station. That would make a difference!
Love the project life concept. I have been doing this for 3 years now. I think I am going to go a smaller my style route for 2013.
Love the idea of a PL station. That would make a difference!
It’s decided! You convinced me even I’m a little afraid!
But I must wait 30 days to receive my pages…….
I’m going to order your digitals to begin…..
Thank you Julie………..:o)
It’s decided! You convinced me even I’m a little afraid!
But I must wait 30 days to receive my pages…….
I’m going to order your digitals to begin…..
Thank you Julie………..:o)
It’s decided! You convinced me even I’m a little afraid!
But I must wait 30 days to receive my pages…….
I’m going to order your digitals to begin…..
Thank you Julie………..:o)
It’s decided! You convinced me even I’m a little afraid!
But I must wait 30 days to receive my pages…….
I’m going to order your digitals to begin…..
Thank you Julie………..:o)
It’s decided! You convinced me even I’m a little afraid!
But I must wait 30 days to receive my pages…….
I’m going to order your digitals to begin…..
Thank you Julie………..:o)
Such an awesome post! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, so inspiring. And your pages are always amazing, the fantastically artistic ones and the simple ones as well!
Such an awesome post! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, so inspiring. And your pages are always amazing, the fantastically artistic ones and the simple ones as well!
Such an awesome post! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, so inspiring. And your pages are always amazing, the fantastically artistic ones and the simple ones as well!
Such an awesome post! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, so inspiring. And your pages are always amazing, the fantastically artistic ones and the simple ones as well!
Such an awesome post! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, so inspiring. And your pages are always amazing, the fantastically artistic ones and the simple ones as well!
Thank you for such an insightful post.
I am jumping in for 2013 and since making the decision to start I feel like my love for scrapbooking has been rekindled.
Thank you for such an insightful post.
I am jumping in for 2013 and since making the decision to start I feel like my love for scrapbooking has been rekindled.
Thank you for such an insightful post.
I am jumping in for 2013 and since making the decision to start I feel like my love for scrapbooking has been rekindled.
Thank you for such an insightful post.
I am jumping in for 2013 and since making the decision to start I feel like my love for scrapbooking has been rekindled.
Thank you for such an insightful post.
I am jumping in for 2013 and since making the decision to start I feel like my love for scrapbooking has been rekindled.
could not agree any more. Every. single. point. And for me, it is Jan. 4 and I AM DONE!!! I never finish my family album that fast. LOVE IT!
could not agree any more. Every. single. point. And for me, it is Jan. 4 and I AM DONE!!! I never finish my family album that fast. LOVE IT!
could not agree any more. Every. single. point. And for me, it is Jan. 4 and I AM DONE!!! I never finish my family album that fast. LOVE IT!
could not agree any more. Every. single. point. And for me, it is Jan. 4 and I AM DONE!!! I never finish my family album that fast. LOVE IT!
could not agree any more. Every. single. point. And for me, it is Jan. 4 and I AM DONE!!! I never finish my family album that fast. LOVE IT!
Love your project life pages, just my.style artsy&fun! I also love that you are a New Yorker like myself hahaha. Thanks for sharing will definitely be following you,not like a stalker or anything lol.~Kay
Love your project life pages, just my.style artsy&fun! I also love that you are a New Yorker like myself hahaha. Thanks for sharing will definitely be following you,not like a stalker or anything lol.~Kay
Love your project life pages, just my.style artsy&fun! I also love that you are a New Yorker like myself hahaha. Thanks for sharing will definitely be following you,not like a stalker or anything lol.~Kay
Love your project life pages, just my.style artsy&fun! I also love that you are a New Yorker like myself hahaha. Thanks for sharing will definitely be following you,not like a stalker or anything lol.~Kay
Love your project life pages, just my.style artsy&fun! I also love that you are a New Yorker like myself hahaha. Thanks for sharing will definitely be following you,not like a stalker or anything lol.~Kay
This is a fantastic post and I LOVE your project pages! I am inspired by your colors, the way you do the date numbers and journaling on top of the photos, the eclecticism. It all looks great together without being at all matchy-matchy. Happy new year, I look forward to what you do with PL in 2013!
This is a fantastic post and I LOVE your project pages! I am inspired by your colors, the way you do the date numbers and journaling on top of the photos, the eclecticism. It all looks great together without being at all matchy-matchy. Happy new year, I look forward to what you do with PL in 2013!
This is a fantastic post and I LOVE your project pages! I am inspired by your colors, the way you do the date numbers and journaling on top of the photos, the eclecticism. It all looks great together without being at all matchy-matchy. Happy new year, I look forward to what you do with PL in 2013!
This is a fantastic post and I LOVE your project pages! I am inspired by your colors, the way you do the date numbers and journaling on top of the photos, the eclecticism. It all looks great together without being at all matchy-matchy. Happy new year, I look forward to what you do with PL in 2013!
This is a fantastic post and I LOVE your project pages! I am inspired by your colors, the way you do the date numbers and journaling on top of the photos, the eclecticism. It all looks great together without being at all matchy-matchy. Happy new year, I look forward to what you do with PL in 2013!
Hi Julie – could you please tell us where you got that cute little desk with the drawers? I’ve been looking for something to organize PL with and that looks perfect. Thanks!
Hi Julie – could you please tell us where you got that cute little desk with the drawers? I’ve been looking for something to organize PL with and that looks perfect. Thanks!
Hi Julie – could you please tell us where you got that cute little desk with the drawers? I’ve been looking for something to organize PL with and that looks perfect. Thanks!
Hi Julie – could you please tell us where you got that cute little desk with the drawers? I’ve been looking for something to organize PL with and that looks perfect. Thanks!
Hi Julie – could you please tell us where you got that cute little desk with the drawers? I’ve been looking for something to organize PL with and that looks perfect. Thanks!
Its the modular elfa drawer system from The Container Store.
Its the modular elfa drawer system from The Container Store.
Its the modular elfa drawer system from The Container Store.
Its the modular elfa drawer system from The Container Store.
Its the modular elfa drawer system from The Container Store.