Project Life is a memory keeping system developed by Becky Higgins. Using divided page protectors you are encouraged to capture the mundane bits and pieces of life day-by-day.
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
I'm just shy of six months into the monumental task of recording daily life week-by-week.
And I thought I'd share some thoughts on the process.
I love this project.
I don't always love the doing. I'll be the first to admit that there are times when it feels like a pain in the butt and just another thing on the "to do" list. But I cannot tell you how much joy I get looking back at the weeks gone by. And along those lines I have a confession to make: While I'm not one of those people who makes people look at the stuff I make, I have been pushing my Project Life album on everyone who expresses even the teeny tiniest bit of interest.
Project Life is scrapbooking in its most essential form.
At its heart, I believe that scrapbooking is about telling stories with photos and words. All the artistry and all the pretty embellishments and all the design principles and all that stuff — well, that's just the icing on the cake. I can get my artistic fix in a number of different mediums. It's the storytelling that keeps me coming back to scrapbooking. And Project Life creates a way in which my memories don't have to be pretty. My Project Life binder is a home for programs, greeting cards, business cards, menus, labels, ticket stubs — all the things I want to keep but don't know how to make into "art." Plus my life is full of ugly photos. You know, the photos are a bit blurry or the background is a mess or it's a photo of food or whatever the issue is that is making it hard to scrapbook. But I want to remember those moments and Project Life helps me do that.
Project Life is what you make it.
I've heard a number of people say their lives are boring and there's no way they'd have enough to fill a two-page spread each week. To those people I say: you are wrong. All of our lives seem boring because they're our lives. My life is super boring. But I choose to celebrate it anyway.
I remember reading a study on happiness. A random selection of people was divided into two groups: a control group who did nothing differently and a gratitude group. The gratitude group was instructed that every single day they were to write down five things they were grateful for. At the end of a month the gratitude group was significantly happier than the control group even though they had started at the same level of happiness. Why? Because focusing on the good things in your life makes you feel happier. And I have to assume that the converse is true as well: dwelling on the negatives only makes you feel sadder.
So, I choose to find the things in my boring life that I'm grateful for, that excite me, that make me laugh, and that express who I am. Those are the bits of my life captured in my Project Life album. I do still tell some of the negative stories — but I lock them up in an envelope. Or I choose to take a positive spin on them such as "here's what happened" and "here's what I learned from it."
Don't ever let yourself get behind.
Getting behind almost killed this project for me. I went out of town for two weeks and somehow ended up needing to catch up with three or four weeks and I just didn't want to do it. Did. Not. Want. To. Do. Any of it. I thought about just skipping the weeks — a totally valid choice — but in the end, the perfectionist in me just had to get it done. It was awful. I mean I'm not likening it to walking over glass or anything like that, but it was definitely forced arting. And since I usually art for the joy of arting, it was hard. I have vowed to never let myself get behind again. I now see that I should have brought some journaling cards with me or picked photos and mapped out the layouts, instead of waiting to get home to do all that.
This project requires a major commitment.
I sort of laugh out loud when people say that Project Life is a quicker way to scrapbook. I suppose in some ways it is. I can tell fourteen different stories or maybe even more than that in a single Project Life spread. And while it takes a few hours, that's less time than it would take for me to put together fourteen layouts. That said, it still takes quite a while to choose photos, edit photos, print photos, and then create each mini collage for the page protectors. And it's relentless. Just when you've finished one week, the next week is upon you. I think it's worth it, but I don't downplay the commitment when people ask me about whether or not they should take up the project. It's definitely several hours of time each and every week.
I see the wisdom of having a system.
When I first started this project I couldn't imagine why anyone would plan out their spreads. It seemed like a lot of extra work. However, when I was in crisis from being away and needing to catch up, planning simplified everything and made it so much easier to get done. Now I think I have it down to a science. I sketch whatever the page protector formation looks like for this week (I like to switch up the configurations. I don't stick to any one style.) and then I go through my photos on the computer and indicate on the sketch what photo will go where. This helps a lot when I'm trying to decide what size to print the photos at. I also include the dates on my sketch because when I put together each card it makes it easier for me to date everything because my mind is a sieve and I can never remember.
My stash is getting used!
I find all sorts of adorable embellishments, fun stamps, and cute patterned paper making its way into the pockets of my album. This is stuff that I've been stockpiling and am finally using! I mean I have used more stickers in the last month than I have in the last 3 years. It's amazing and awesome.
This project also consumes an amazing amount of photo paper and adhesive. And I can't print journaling cards fast enough to keep up with my own demand. But isn't that kind of wonderful?
Yes, this project can be creative.
Despite the fact that we're all starting with the same page protectors, I do believe that there's a lot of opportunity for creativity and personalization. I have enjoyed stamping, stenciling, and layering together each card for each pocket. And I think they reflect my personal style. I've also taken great joy in designing my own Project Life cards. And that's the point. Whatever your style, you can absolutely make Project Life work for you!
It's okay to take it easy.
Some weeks are going to be full of photos and journaling and embellishments and all sorts of stuff. Other weeks it's as much as I can do to simply print the photos and slip them into the page protectors. Recently my Mom took a spin through my Project Life album and I cringed when she got to the weeks where I had gone super simple and not even added any journaling to the photos. When she was done, I asked her about those weeks and she told me that she couldn't distinguish between them and the others. To her, the storytelling was still there. This convinced me that there is no "harm" in taking it easy some weeks. Hooray!
My Favorite Project Life Supplies:
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If you have any questions about how I do Project Life I'd love to hear them! And if you have some great tips on how you're conquering Project Life, please leave those in the comments section too!
Thanks for stopping by!
Fabulous post! Really, really great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Fabulous post! Really, really great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Fabulous post! Really, really great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Fabulous post! Really, really great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Fabulous post! Really, really great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Julie, I’ve been thinking about doing this but just see it as so overwhelming. But like art journaling or keeping a written journal it takes effort but it’s so rewarding to be able to look back on our lives. I taught my online class “Monthly Write” in 2009 where we wrote and took photos on the same day each month. I treasure that project. Thanks for giving us your views and suggestions on this project.
Julie, I’ve been thinking about doing this but just see it as so overwhelming. But like art journaling or keeping a written journal it takes effort but it’s so rewarding to be able to look back on our lives. I taught my online class “Monthly Write” in 2009 where we wrote and took photos on the same day each month. I treasure that project. Thanks for giving us your views and suggestions on this project.
Julie, I’ve been thinking about doing this but just see it as so overwhelming. But like art journaling or keeping a written journal it takes effort but it’s so rewarding to be able to look back on our lives. I taught my online class “Monthly Write” in 2009 where we wrote and took photos on the same day each month. I treasure that project. Thanks for giving us your views and suggestions on this project.
Julie, I’ve been thinking about doing this but just see it as so overwhelming. But like art journaling or keeping a written journal it takes effort but it’s so rewarding to be able to look back on our lives. I taught my online class “Monthly Write” in 2009 where we wrote and took photos on the same day each month. I treasure that project. Thanks for giving us your views and suggestions on this project.
Julie, I’ve been thinking about doing this but just see it as so overwhelming. But like art journaling or keeping a written journal it takes effort but it’s so rewarding to be able to look back on our lives. I taught my online class “Monthly Write” in 2009 where we wrote and took photos on the same day each month. I treasure that project. Thanks for giving us your views and suggestions on this project.
You are, without a doubt, one amazing woman! Where do you find that much energy? Your Project Life album is just awesome and this journal entry is so comprehensive that it just blows my mind. I know how much work it takes to do a simple blog post, but something like this one…….wow! I rush to see everything you do when I see what you’ve posted on Facebook. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and inspiration. 😀
You are, without a doubt, one amazing woman! Where do you find that much energy? Your Project Life album is just awesome and this journal entry is so comprehensive that it just blows my mind. I know how much work it takes to do a simple blog post, but something like this one…….wow! I rush to see everything you do when I see what you’ve posted on Facebook. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and inspiration. 😀
You are, without a doubt, one amazing woman! Where do you find that much energy? Your Project Life album is just awesome and this journal entry is so comprehensive that it just blows my mind. I know how much work it takes to do a simple blog post, but something like this one…….wow! I rush to see everything you do when I see what you’ve posted on Facebook. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and inspiration. 😀
You are, without a doubt, one amazing woman! Where do you find that much energy? Your Project Life album is just awesome and this journal entry is so comprehensive that it just blows my mind. I know how much work it takes to do a simple blog post, but something like this one…….wow! I rush to see everything you do when I see what you’ve posted on Facebook. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and inspiration. 😀
You are, without a doubt, one amazing woman! Where do you find that much energy? Your Project Life album is just awesome and this journal entry is so comprehensive that it just blows my mind. I know how much work it takes to do a simple blog post, but something like this one…….wow! I rush to see everything you do when I see what you’ve posted on Facebook. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and inspiration. 😀
Julie I am so in love with Project Life. I am thankfully up to date and intend to keep it that way. Over the last month, I’ve been dragging my heels, not taking as many photos or simply not knowing what to take a photo of. But I’ve pulled myself through it and still managed to make layouts from those weeks. My turning point this week was looking back at what I’ve achieved with this project and knowing that I don’t want to miss 1 week as I’m a perfectionist too and want the year to be complete. I love that I keep my camera on me constantly and am not only taking photos of events as I was before. My kids and hubby love my album and look at it all of the time. I am using heaps of my stash and printing out lots of freebie journaling cards etc. It all takes time but it’s time I am willing to give.
Julie I am so in love with Project Life. I am thankfully up to date and intend to keep it that way. Over the last month, I’ve been dragging my heels, not taking as many photos or simply not knowing what to take a photo of. But I’ve pulled myself through it and still managed to make layouts from those weeks. My turning point this week was looking back at what I’ve achieved with this project and knowing that I don’t want to miss 1 week as I’m a perfectionist too and want the year to be complete. I love that I keep my camera on me constantly and am not only taking photos of events as I was before. My kids and hubby love my album and look at it all of the time. I am using heaps of my stash and printing out lots of freebie journaling cards etc. It all takes time but it’s time I am willing to give.
Julie I am so in love with Project Life. I am thankfully up to date and intend to keep it that way. Over the last month, I’ve been dragging my heels, not taking as many photos or simply not knowing what to take a photo of. But I’ve pulled myself through it and still managed to make layouts from those weeks. My turning point this week was looking back at what I’ve achieved with this project and knowing that I don’t want to miss 1 week as I’m a perfectionist too and want the year to be complete. I love that I keep my camera on me constantly and am not only taking photos of events as I was before. My kids and hubby love my album and look at it all of the time. I am using heaps of my stash and printing out lots of freebie journaling cards etc. It all takes time but it’s time I am willing to give.
Julie I am so in love with Project Life. I am thankfully up to date and intend to keep it that way. Over the last month, I’ve been dragging my heels, not taking as many photos or simply not knowing what to take a photo of. But I’ve pulled myself through it and still managed to make layouts from those weeks. My turning point this week was looking back at what I’ve achieved with this project and knowing that I don’t want to miss 1 week as I’m a perfectionist too and want the year to be complete. I love that I keep my camera on me constantly and am not only taking photos of events as I was before. My kids and hubby love my album and look at it all of the time. I am using heaps of my stash and printing out lots of freebie journaling cards etc. It all takes time but it’s time I am willing to give.
Julie I am so in love with Project Life. I am thankfully up to date and intend to keep it that way. Over the last month, I’ve been dragging my heels, not taking as many photos or simply not knowing what to take a photo of. But I’ve pulled myself through it and still managed to make layouts from those weeks. My turning point this week was looking back at what I’ve achieved with this project and knowing that I don’t want to miss 1 week as I’m a perfectionist too and want the year to be complete. I love that I keep my camera on me constantly and am not only taking photos of events as I was before. My kids and hubby love my album and look at it all of the time. I am using heaps of my stash and printing out lots of freebie journaling cards etc. It all takes time but it’s time I am willing to give.
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Your life cannot be super boring! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you accomplish – and it is all so wonderful, positive, encouraging, and fun. Your “boring” life is such an inspiration to me! So… stay boring!
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Your life cannot be super boring! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you accomplish – and it is all so wonderful, positive, encouraging, and fun. Your “boring” life is such an inspiration to me! So… stay boring!
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Your life cannot be super boring! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you accomplish – and it is all so wonderful, positive, encouraging, and fun. Your “boring” life is such an inspiration to me! So… stay boring!
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Your life cannot be super boring! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you accomplish – and it is all so wonderful, positive, encouraging, and fun. Your “boring” life is such an inspiration to me! So… stay boring!
I have to disagree with you on one thing. Your life cannot be super boring! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you accomplish – and it is all so wonderful, positive, encouraging, and fun. Your “boring” life is such an inspiration to me! So… stay boring!
I love your album, Julie, and how it’s totally YOU. And I love Project Life. It’s year two for me. I have found for me, I’ve got to stick to design A pages, and 4×6 photos for me to keep up. (well, some weeks I just get the photos stuck in and come back and do the journaling later)
I think next year I’m just going to work with my stash, and see how that changes things up! I’d love mine to be “artier” but you’re right that that takes more time!
Anyway … love your thoughts, and your album!! <3
I love your album, Julie, and how it’s totally YOU. And I love Project Life. It’s year two for me. I have found for me, I’ve got to stick to design A pages, and 4×6 photos for me to keep up. (well, some weeks I just get the photos stuck in and come back and do the journaling later)
I think next year I’m just going to work with my stash, and see how that changes things up! I’d love mine to be “artier” but you’re right that that takes more time!
Anyway … love your thoughts, and your album!! <3
I love your album, Julie, and how it’s totally YOU. And I love Project Life. It’s year two for me. I have found for me, I’ve got to stick to design A pages, and 4×6 photos for me to keep up. (well, some weeks I just get the photos stuck in and come back and do the journaling later)
I think next year I’m just going to work with my stash, and see how that changes things up! I’d love mine to be “artier” but you’re right that that takes more time!
Anyway … love your thoughts, and your album!! <3
I love your album, Julie, and how it’s totally YOU. And I love Project Life. It’s year two for me. I have found for me, I’ve got to stick to design A pages, and 4×6 photos for me to keep up. (well, some weeks I just get the photos stuck in and come back and do the journaling later)
I think next year I’m just going to work with my stash, and see how that changes things up! I’d love mine to be “artier” but you’re right that that takes more time!
Anyway … love your thoughts, and your album!! <3
I love your album, Julie, and how it’s totally YOU. And I love Project Life. It’s year two for me. I have found for me, I’ve got to stick to design A pages, and 4×6 photos for me to keep up. (well, some weeks I just get the photos stuck in and come back and do the journaling later)
I think next year I’m just going to work with my stash, and see how that changes things up! I’d love mine to be “artier” but you’re right that that takes more time!
Anyway … love your thoughts, and your album!! <3
Love the reality in your post- you’ve shared the good and the “bad” (the reality of the time commitment). The time factor has scared me off of it but you made one powerful case for it- this is the closest I have ever been to jumping on to Project Life.
Love the reality in your post- you’ve shared the good and the “bad” (the reality of the time commitment). The time factor has scared me off of it but you made one powerful case for it- this is the closest I have ever been to jumping on to Project Life.
Love the reality in your post- you’ve shared the good and the “bad” (the reality of the time commitment). The time factor has scared me off of it but you made one powerful case for it- this is the closest I have ever been to jumping on to Project Life.
Love the reality in your post- you’ve shared the good and the “bad” (the reality of the time commitment). The time factor has scared me off of it but you made one powerful case for it- this is the closest I have ever been to jumping on to Project Life.
Love the reality in your post- you’ve shared the good and the “bad” (the reality of the time commitment). The time factor has scared me off of it but you made one powerful case for it- this is the closest I have ever been to jumping on to Project Life.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This post is precisely what I like about your art process: the reflection part of your learning.
I was away for 12 days plus I’m a tad bit behind with my PL…this post is the best jump starter I’ve run across…off to begin to get back on track. And I suspect you’ll incorporate this post in this week’s PL.
This comment ends at it began: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Cheers~
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This post is precisely what I like about your art process: the reflection part of your learning.
I was away for 12 days plus I’m a tad bit behind with my PL…this post is the best jump starter I’ve run across…off to begin to get back on track. And I suspect you’ll incorporate this post in this week’s PL.
This comment ends at it began: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Cheers~
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This post is precisely what I like about your art process: the reflection part of your learning.
I was away for 12 days plus I’m a tad bit behind with my PL…this post is the best jump starter I’ve run across…off to begin to get back on track. And I suspect you’ll incorporate this post in this week’s PL.
This comment ends at it began: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Cheers~
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This post is precisely what I like about your art process: the reflection part of your learning.
I was away for 12 days plus I’m a tad bit behind with my PL…this post is the best jump starter I’ve run across…off to begin to get back on track. And I suspect you’ll incorporate this post in this week’s PL.
This comment ends at it began: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Cheers~
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This post is precisely what I like about your art process: the reflection part of your learning.
I was away for 12 days plus I’m a tad bit behind with my PL…this post is the best jump starter I’ve run across…off to begin to get back on track. And I suspect you’ll incorporate this post in this week’s PL.
This comment ends at it began: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Cheers~
Julie, thank you for sharing this great post of your Project Life. LOVE all that you are doing with your album, love your honesty, and inspiration. Just keep it coming!
Julie, thank you for sharing this great post of your Project Life. LOVE all that you are doing with your album, love your honesty, and inspiration. Just keep it coming!
Julie, thank you for sharing this great post of your Project Life. LOVE all that you are doing with your album, love your honesty, and inspiration. Just keep it coming!
Julie, thank you for sharing this great post of your Project Life. LOVE all that you are doing with your album, love your honesty, and inspiration. Just keep it coming!
Julie, thank you for sharing this great post of your Project Life. LOVE all that you are doing with your album, love your honesty, and inspiration. Just keep it coming!
I’ve been curious about Project Life but, like so many others who have commented, have been afraid of the commitment. I suppose if I spent half the time I do just “goofing off” on the computer I would have the time to make this happen!
I only have 2 children left at home, both 14, and I can see us doing this for the summer. It would be a great way to document out summer. I need to get on the ball and find some supplies to get us started – I already have all the paper we could need, as well as stamps, paints, inks, linoleum cutter, paint brushes, markers, stencils, etc etc because I do a lot of fabric surface design. I really wish I still had the old typewriter I had as a youth. I know it’s not a necessary part of the project but they are fun in this computer age – maybe we can find one at a garage sale! Anyway, I think all we will need to get started are the page protectors and an album. Where do I find them???
I’ve been curious about Project Life but, like so many others who have commented, have been afraid of the commitment. I suppose if I spent half the time I do just “goofing off” on the computer I would have the time to make this happen!
I only have 2 children left at home, both 14, and I can see us doing this for the summer. It would be a great way to document out summer. I need to get on the ball and find some supplies to get us started – I already have all the paper we could need, as well as stamps, paints, inks, linoleum cutter, paint brushes, markers, stencils, etc etc because I do a lot of fabric surface design. I really wish I still had the old typewriter I had as a youth. I know it’s not a necessary part of the project but they are fun in this computer age – maybe we can find one at a garage sale! Anyway, I think all we will need to get started are the page protectors and an album. Where do I find them???
I’ve been curious about Project Life but, like so many others who have commented, have been afraid of the commitment. I suppose if I spent half the time I do just “goofing off” on the computer I would have the time to make this happen!
I only have 2 children left at home, both 14, and I can see us doing this for the summer. It would be a great way to document out summer. I need to get on the ball and find some supplies to get us started – I already have all the paper we could need, as well as stamps, paints, inks, linoleum cutter, paint brushes, markers, stencils, etc etc because I do a lot of fabric surface design. I really wish I still had the old typewriter I had as a youth. I know it’s not a necessary part of the project but they are fun in this computer age – maybe we can find one at a garage sale! Anyway, I think all we will need to get started are the page protectors and an album. Where do I find them???
I’ve been curious about Project Life but, like so many others who have commented, have been afraid of the commitment. I suppose if I spent half the time I do just “goofing off” on the computer I would have the time to make this happen!
I only have 2 children left at home, both 14, and I can see us doing this for the summer. It would be a great way to document out summer. I need to get on the ball and find some supplies to get us started – I already have all the paper we could need, as well as stamps, paints, inks, linoleum cutter, paint brushes, markers, stencils, etc etc because I do a lot of fabric surface design. I really wish I still had the old typewriter I had as a youth. I know it’s not a necessary part of the project but they are fun in this computer age – maybe we can find one at a garage sale! Anyway, I think all we will need to get started are the page protectors and an album. Where do I find them???
I’ve been curious about Project Life but, like so many others who have commented, have been afraid of the commitment. I suppose if I spent half the time I do just “goofing off” on the computer I would have the time to make this happen!
I only have 2 children left at home, both 14, and I can see us doing this for the summer. It would be a great way to document out summer. I need to get on the ball and find some supplies to get us started – I already have all the paper we could need, as well as stamps, paints, inks, linoleum cutter, paint brushes, markers, stencils, etc etc because I do a lot of fabric surface design. I really wish I still had the old typewriter I had as a youth. I know it’s not a necessary part of the project but they are fun in this computer age – maybe we can find one at a garage sale! Anyway, I think all we will need to get started are the page protectors and an album. Where do I find them???
Lisa: Just click on the links I left under the page protectors in the big grid of supplies. The name of each supply will take you to where its sold. 🙂
Lisa: Just click on the links I left under the page protectors in the big grid of supplies. The name of each supply will take you to where its sold. 🙂
Lisa: Just click on the links I left under the page protectors in the big grid of supplies. The name of each supply will take you to where its sold. 🙂
Lisa: Just click on the links I left under the page protectors in the big grid of supplies. The name of each supply will take you to where its sold. 🙂
Lisa: Just click on the links I left under the page protectors in the big grid of supplies. The name of each supply will take you to where its sold. 🙂
I am where Lisa above is basically. Just went to a wedding took the program and table cards into my scrap room figuring I will get to them later and I know it will be YEARS later. But then not sure I could keep up with this. I cannot keep up with art journaling every day either. BUT on the other hand at least the pictures and the memorabilia would land somewhere visible rather than in a pile in my room. Thanks for something to think about!
I am where Lisa above is basically. Just went to a wedding took the program and table cards into my scrap room figuring I will get to them later and I know it will be YEARS later. But then not sure I could keep up with this. I cannot keep up with art journaling every day either. BUT on the other hand at least the pictures and the memorabilia would land somewhere visible rather than in a pile in my room. Thanks for something to think about!
I am where Lisa above is basically. Just went to a wedding took the program and table cards into my scrap room figuring I will get to them later and I know it will be YEARS later. But then not sure I could keep up with this. I cannot keep up with art journaling every day either. BUT on the other hand at least the pictures and the memorabilia would land somewhere visible rather than in a pile in my room. Thanks for something to think about!
I am where Lisa above is basically. Just went to a wedding took the program and table cards into my scrap room figuring I will get to them later and I know it will be YEARS later. But then not sure I could keep up with this. I cannot keep up with art journaling every day either. BUT on the other hand at least the pictures and the memorabilia would land somewhere visible rather than in a pile in my room. Thanks for something to think about!
I am where Lisa above is basically. Just went to a wedding took the program and table cards into my scrap room figuring I will get to them later and I know it will be YEARS later. But then not sure I could keep up with this. I cannot keep up with art journaling every day either. BUT on the other hand at least the pictures and the memorabilia would land somewhere visible rather than in a pile in my room. Thanks for something to think about!
So cool! I agree with Honore–love your reflection on things you’ve learned–here in terms of PL, and in your 2nd Floor posts, etc. I have not gotten on the PL bandwagon, but your style makes it more attractive to me than some of the more straight-laced examples I’ve seen. I like commenter Lisa’s idea to do a Project Summer. Kids are out of school June 1 this year, so sounds like a dinner convo to see if the’d like to play along, too. They are 12 and 15.
Just thought of a question for you: It sounds like you do a 2-page spread per week. When you have a bigger event (I’m thinking about the hundreds of pictures my kids will take this summer at the Anime Expo) do you give that event it’s own page or spread? I know I can do what works for me, but am curious about how strict you are with confining weeks to spreads, etc. Thanks!
So cool! I agree with Honore–love your reflection on things you’ve learned–here in terms of PL, and in your 2nd Floor posts, etc. I have not gotten on the PL bandwagon, but your style makes it more attractive to me than some of the more straight-laced examples I’ve seen. I like commenter Lisa’s idea to do a Project Summer. Kids are out of school June 1 this year, so sounds like a dinner convo to see if the’d like to play along, too. They are 12 and 15.
Just thought of a question for you: It sounds like you do a 2-page spread per week. When you have a bigger event (I’m thinking about the hundreds of pictures my kids will take this summer at the Anime Expo) do you give that event it’s own page or spread? I know I can do what works for me, but am curious about how strict you are with confining weeks to spreads, etc. Thanks!
So cool! I agree with Honore–love your reflection on things you’ve learned–here in terms of PL, and in your 2nd Floor posts, etc. I have not gotten on the PL bandwagon, but your style makes it more attractive to me than some of the more straight-laced examples I’ve seen. I like commenter Lisa’s idea to do a Project Summer. Kids are out of school June 1 this year, so sounds like a dinner convo to see if the’d like to play along, too. They are 12 and 15.
Just thought of a question for you: It sounds like you do a 2-page spread per week. When you have a bigger event (I’m thinking about the hundreds of pictures my kids will take this summer at the Anime Expo) do you give that event it’s own page or spread? I know I can do what works for me, but am curious about how strict you are with confining weeks to spreads, etc. Thanks!
So cool! I agree with Honore–love your reflection on things you’ve learned–here in terms of PL, and in your 2nd Floor posts, etc. I have not gotten on the PL bandwagon, but your style makes it more attractive to me than some of the more straight-laced examples I’ve seen. I like commenter Lisa’s idea to do a Project Summer. Kids are out of school June 1 this year, so sounds like a dinner convo to see if the’d like to play along, too. They are 12 and 15.
Just thought of a question for you: It sounds like you do a 2-page spread per week. When you have a bigger event (I’m thinking about the hundreds of pictures my kids will take this summer at the Anime Expo) do you give that event it’s own page or spread? I know I can do what works for me, but am curious about how strict you are with confining weeks to spreads, etc. Thanks!
So cool! I agree with Honore–love your reflection on things you’ve learned–here in terms of PL, and in your 2nd Floor posts, etc. I have not gotten on the PL bandwagon, but your style makes it more attractive to me than some of the more straight-laced examples I’ve seen. I like commenter Lisa’s idea to do a Project Summer. Kids are out of school June 1 this year, so sounds like a dinner convo to see if the’d like to play along, too. They are 12 and 15.
Just thought of a question for you: It sounds like you do a 2-page spread per week. When you have a bigger event (I’m thinking about the hundreds of pictures my kids will take this summer at the Anime Expo) do you give that event it’s own page or spread? I know I can do what works for me, but am curious about how strict you are with confining weeks to spreads, etc. Thanks!
I do 8.5×11 photo collages and put them in 8.5×11 page protectors in the center of the week they belong in.
I do 8.5×11 photo collages and put them in 8.5×11 page protectors in the center of the week they belong in.
I do 8.5×11 photo collages and put them in 8.5×11 page protectors in the center of the week they belong in.
I do 8.5×11 photo collages and put them in 8.5×11 page protectors in the center of the week they belong in.
I do 8.5×11 photo collages and put them in 8.5×11 page protectors in the center of the week they belong in.
I love reading your PL posts because your approach to it is a lot like mine and I too have been shocked by how much of a commitment it is to keep it up to date. Right now I’m behind and it’s like pulling hen’s teeth trying to get caught up.
We went on a magical family road trip in March and we packed every single day with excitement and memories. When I came home, with well over 1200 photos, I decided to do a two page spread for each day of our trip and just incorporate it into our album. Working on that got me behind on the weeks following the trip… then I didn’t want to do them… so I stopped taking pictures. Ugh. What a mess.
And I’m too Type A to just skip those weeks so I’m plowing through. It’ isn’t pretty but I’m getting there.
All that is to say I totally hear you on this post. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love reading your PL posts because your approach to it is a lot like mine and I too have been shocked by how much of a commitment it is to keep it up to date. Right now I’m behind and it’s like pulling hen’s teeth trying to get caught up.
We went on a magical family road trip in March and we packed every single day with excitement and memories. When I came home, with well over 1200 photos, I decided to do a two page spread for each day of our trip and just incorporate it into our album. Working on that got me behind on the weeks following the trip… then I didn’t want to do them… so I stopped taking pictures. Ugh. What a mess.
And I’m too Type A to just skip those weeks so I’m plowing through. It’ isn’t pretty but I’m getting there.
All that is to say I totally hear you on this post. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love reading your PL posts because your approach to it is a lot like mine and I too have been shocked by how much of a commitment it is to keep it up to date. Right now I’m behind and it’s like pulling hen’s teeth trying to get caught up.
We went on a magical family road trip in March and we packed every single day with excitement and memories. When I came home, with well over 1200 photos, I decided to do a two page spread for each day of our trip and just incorporate it into our album. Working on that got me behind on the weeks following the trip… then I didn’t want to do them… so I stopped taking pictures. Ugh. What a mess.
And I’m too Type A to just skip those weeks so I’m plowing through. It’ isn’t pretty but I’m getting there.
All that is to say I totally hear you on this post. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love reading your PL posts because your approach to it is a lot like mine and I too have been shocked by how much of a commitment it is to keep it up to date. Right now I’m behind and it’s like pulling hen’s teeth trying to get caught up.
We went on a magical family road trip in March and we packed every single day with excitement and memories. When I came home, with well over 1200 photos, I decided to do a two page spread for each day of our trip and just incorporate it into our album. Working on that got me behind on the weeks following the trip… then I didn’t want to do them… so I stopped taking pictures. Ugh. What a mess.
And I’m too Type A to just skip those weeks so I’m plowing through. It’ isn’t pretty but I’m getting there.
All that is to say I totally hear you on this post. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love reading your PL posts because your approach to it is a lot like mine and I too have been shocked by how much of a commitment it is to keep it up to date. Right now I’m behind and it’s like pulling hen’s teeth trying to get caught up.
We went on a magical family road trip in March and we packed every single day with excitement and memories. When I came home, with well over 1200 photos, I decided to do a two page spread for each day of our trip and just incorporate it into our album. Working on that got me behind on the weeks following the trip… then I didn’t want to do them… so I stopped taking pictures. Ugh. What a mess.
And I’m too Type A to just skip those weeks so I’m plowing through. It’ isn’t pretty but I’m getting there.
All that is to say I totally hear you on this post. Thanks for sharing it with us.
All I can say is good job for keeping it up. I have tried several times to do one of these albums and life just gets in the way. I like that you make a plan and use it. I also like the way your using your stash instead of buying new. LOL now can I have your stash and I may be able to keep one of these up! Haha
great job julie you give us slackers hope
All I can say is good job for keeping it up. I have tried several times to do one of these albums and life just gets in the way. I like that you make a plan and use it. I also like the way your using your stash instead of buying new. LOL now can I have your stash and I may be able to keep one of these up! Haha
great job julie you give us slackers hope
All I can say is good job for keeping it up. I have tried several times to do one of these albums and life just gets in the way. I like that you make a plan and use it. I also like the way your using your stash instead of buying new. LOL now can I have your stash and I may be able to keep one of these up! Haha
great job julie you give us slackers hope
All I can say is good job for keeping it up. I have tried several times to do one of these albums and life just gets in the way. I like that you make a plan and use it. I also like the way your using your stash instead of buying new. LOL now can I have your stash and I may be able to keep one of these up! Haha
great job julie you give us slackers hope
All I can say is good job for keeping it up. I have tried several times to do one of these albums and life just gets in the way. I like that you make a plan and use it. I also like the way your using your stash instead of buying new. LOL now can I have your stash and I may be able to keep one of these up! Haha
great job julie you give us slackers hope
I really like when you post about PL! Keep it up please.
I bought all the basic stuff to start this and still haven’t been able to get anything started 🙂
Everytime I read your posts I want to get started!
I really like when you post about PL! Keep it up please.
I bought all the basic stuff to start this and still haven’t been able to get anything started 🙂
Everytime I read your posts I want to get started!
I really like when you post about PL! Keep it up please.
I bought all the basic stuff to start this and still haven’t been able to get anything started 🙂
Everytime I read your posts I want to get started!
I really like when you post about PL! Keep it up please.
I bought all the basic stuff to start this and still haven’t been able to get anything started 🙂
Everytime I read your posts I want to get started!
I really like when you post about PL! Keep it up please.
I bought all the basic stuff to start this and still haven’t been able to get anything started 🙂
Everytime I read your posts I want to get started!
I keep a written journal every day so that I can go back and write journaling cards later. I started doing this the first year I did PL (in 2010) and just kept doing it. If you don’t want to keep a written journal, just keep the journaling cards handy where you can write down every day what you did. And you don’t have to write a ton anyway. Lots of people just jot down one thing that they do or even nothing for every day. It is totally up to you. When I have more pictures I want to include, I just add another page to insert in the middle of the two page spread for the week. Often I use a 6″ x 12″ page with three 4″ x 6″ pockets and pick the best 6 photos of the event I want to include. But you can do anything you want! I do not spend anywhere near hours a week. I don’t do a lot of stamping. I buy scrapbook pages, brads, quotes that can be cut up for added interest. There are lots of journaling cards out there if you get bored with the cards from PL. Go to Pinterest and search Project Life. You will find so many, even free ones.I don’t print my photos at home. I usually have to wait a week to get my photos back from Costco but I do try to upload and print my photos every week. That way if I missed a day I can go back and capture something to have a photo for every day. It is better to remember to take a photo every day of whatever you are doing but I don’t always think about taking a photo. And you don’t have to have a photo that is specifically from a certain day. Just take photos of things that you do, buy, create, flowers from your yard, etc. And make sure to take pictures of things and people that you love. That is what makes PL the best thing. I know that I use one off photos that would never get used in regular scrapbooking because I don’t like using only one photo on a page so I like that there is more about my life in PL. Thanks for sharing your pages, always very inspiring.
I keep a written journal every day so that I can go back and write journaling cards later. I started doing this the first year I did PL (in 2010) and just kept doing it. If you don’t want to keep a written journal, just keep the journaling cards handy where you can write down every day what you did. And you don’t have to write a ton anyway. Lots of people just jot down one thing that they do or even nothing for every day. It is totally up to you. When I have more pictures I want to include, I just add another page to insert in the middle of the two page spread for the week. Often I use a 6″ x 12″ page with three 4″ x 6″ pockets and pick the best 6 photos of the event I want to include. But you can do anything you want! I do not spend anywhere near hours a week. I don’t do a lot of stamping. I buy scrapbook pages, brads, quotes that can be cut up for added interest. There are lots of journaling cards out there if you get bored with the cards from PL. Go to Pinterest and search Project Life. You will find so many, even free ones.I don’t print my photos at home. I usually have to wait a week to get my photos back from Costco but I do try to upload and print my photos every week. That way if I missed a day I can go back and capture something to have a photo for every day. It is better to remember to take a photo every day of whatever you are doing but I don’t always think about taking a photo. And you don’t have to have a photo that is specifically from a certain day. Just take photos of things that you do, buy, create, flowers from your yard, etc. And make sure to take pictures of things and people that you love. That is what makes PL the best thing. I know that I use one off photos that would never get used in regular scrapbooking because I don’t like using only one photo on a page so I like that there is more about my life in PL. Thanks for sharing your pages, always very inspiring.
I keep a written journal every day so that I can go back and write journaling cards later. I started doing this the first year I did PL (in 2010) and just kept doing it. If you don’t want to keep a written journal, just keep the journaling cards handy where you can write down every day what you did. And you don’t have to write a ton anyway. Lots of people just jot down one thing that they do or even nothing for every day. It is totally up to you. When I have more pictures I want to include, I just add another page to insert in the middle of the two page spread for the week. Often I use a 6″ x 12″ page with three 4″ x 6″ pockets and pick the best 6 photos of the event I want to include. But you can do anything you want! I do not spend anywhere near hours a week. I don’t do a lot of stamping. I buy scrapbook pages, brads, quotes that can be cut up for added interest. There are lots of journaling cards out there if you get bored with the cards from PL. Go to Pinterest and search Project Life. You will find so many, even free ones.I don’t print my photos at home. I usually have to wait a week to get my photos back from Costco but I do try to upload and print my photos every week. That way if I missed a day I can go back and capture something to have a photo for every day. It is better to remember to take a photo every day of whatever you are doing but I don’t always think about taking a photo. And you don’t have to have a photo that is specifically from a certain day. Just take photos of things that you do, buy, create, flowers from your yard, etc. And make sure to take pictures of things and people that you love. That is what makes PL the best thing. I know that I use one off photos that would never get used in regular scrapbooking because I don’t like using only one photo on a page so I like that there is more about my life in PL. Thanks for sharing your pages, always very inspiring.
I keep a written journal every day so that I can go back and write journaling cards later. I started doing this the first year I did PL (in 2010) and just kept doing it. If you don’t want to keep a written journal, just keep the journaling cards handy where you can write down every day what you did. And you don’t have to write a ton anyway. Lots of people just jot down one thing that they do or even nothing for every day. It is totally up to you. When I have more pictures I want to include, I just add another page to insert in the middle of the two page spread for the week. Often I use a 6″ x 12″ page with three 4″ x 6″ pockets and pick the best 6 photos of the event I want to include. But you can do anything you want! I do not spend anywhere near hours a week. I don’t do a lot of stamping. I buy scrapbook pages, brads, quotes that can be cut up for added interest. There are lots of journaling cards out there if you get bored with the cards from PL. Go to Pinterest and search Project Life. You will find so many, even free ones.I don’t print my photos at home. I usually have to wait a week to get my photos back from Costco but I do try to upload and print my photos every week. That way if I missed a day I can go back and capture something to have a photo for every day. It is better to remember to take a photo every day of whatever you are doing but I don’t always think about taking a photo. And you don’t have to have a photo that is specifically from a certain day. Just take photos of things that you do, buy, create, flowers from your yard, etc. And make sure to take pictures of things and people that you love. That is what makes PL the best thing. I know that I use one off photos that would never get used in regular scrapbooking because I don’t like using only one photo on a page so I like that there is more about my life in PL. Thanks for sharing your pages, always very inspiring.
I keep a written journal every day so that I can go back and write journaling cards later. I started doing this the first year I did PL (in 2010) and just kept doing it. If you don’t want to keep a written journal, just keep the journaling cards handy where you can write down every day what you did. And you don’t have to write a ton anyway. Lots of people just jot down one thing that they do or even nothing for every day. It is totally up to you. When I have more pictures I want to include, I just add another page to insert in the middle of the two page spread for the week. Often I use a 6″ x 12″ page with three 4″ x 6″ pockets and pick the best 6 photos of the event I want to include. But you can do anything you want! I do not spend anywhere near hours a week. I don’t do a lot of stamping. I buy scrapbook pages, brads, quotes that can be cut up for added interest. There are lots of journaling cards out there if you get bored with the cards from PL. Go to Pinterest and search Project Life. You will find so many, even free ones.I don’t print my photos at home. I usually have to wait a week to get my photos back from Costco but I do try to upload and print my photos every week. That way if I missed a day I can go back and capture something to have a photo for every day. It is better to remember to take a photo every day of whatever you are doing but I don’t always think about taking a photo. And you don’t have to have a photo that is specifically from a certain day. Just take photos of things that you do, buy, create, flowers from your yard, etc. And make sure to take pictures of things and people that you love. That is what makes PL the best thing. I know that I use one off photos that would never get used in regular scrapbooking because I don’t like using only one photo on a page so I like that there is more about my life in PL. Thanks for sharing your pages, always very inspiring.
I totally egree with all you say. I too have moments when I do not want to do it. But I do it and just like with my gym I am so pleased I have done it. I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. I note down each event, even the tiniest, in a small notebook and when Monday comes (I do my lay-outs on Mondays) I have a lot to say. Thanks for sharing.
I totally egree with all you say. I too have moments when I do not want to do it. But I do it and just like with my gym I am so pleased I have done it. I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. I note down each event, even the tiniest, in a small notebook and when Monday comes (I do my lay-outs on Mondays) I have a lot to say. Thanks for sharing.
I totally egree with all you say. I too have moments when I do not want to do it. But I do it and just like with my gym I am so pleased I have done it. I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. I note down each event, even the tiniest, in a small notebook and when Monday comes (I do my lay-outs on Mondays) I have a lot to say. Thanks for sharing.
I totally egree with all you say. I too have moments when I do not want to do it. But I do it and just like with my gym I am so pleased I have done it. I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. I note down each event, even the tiniest, in a small notebook and when Monday comes (I do my lay-outs on Mondays) I have a lot to say. Thanks for sharing.
I totally egree with all you say. I too have moments when I do not want to do it. But I do it and just like with my gym I am so pleased I have done it. I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. I note down each event, even the tiniest, in a small notebook and when Monday comes (I do my lay-outs on Mondays) I have a lot to say. Thanks for sharing.
This was fun to see Julie, what an amazing job you have done with these. I read the comments above and agree with a lot of them, most important one is your life is NOT BORING!! LOOK AT ALL YOU DO AND THE PLACE YOU’VE SEEN AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, WISH MY LIFE COULD BE THIS BORING,LOL
Good for you not giving up when you got behind, just keep going and it’s ok to have simple weeks or paper only weeks.
I’ve done this since the beginning and know without a doubt that I will every year. Love love looking back over these albums and seeing the little bits of our lives in here. My pages are very simple, photos and words, sometimes a insert for bigger papers or extra photos, this is what works for me and makes it easy to keep up on. Every Sunday I sit down with the photos from that week and pick a favorite, the journal cards are already in my album so all I have to do is write and/or take them out if not needed, soemtimes I add cropped photos in these spots.
I have been behind by 2 weeks on occassion and I try real hard not to let it get longer then that because it will be hard to jump back in.
My album is done with weekly pages instead of a daily photo and I do keep a notebook with little notes in it. This one hour every Sunday is my favorite all week.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts Julie and hope you will keep posting them for us.
This was fun to see Julie, what an amazing job you have done with these. I read the comments above and agree with a lot of them, most important one is your life is NOT BORING!! LOOK AT ALL YOU DO AND THE PLACE YOU’VE SEEN AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, WISH MY LIFE COULD BE THIS BORING,LOL
Good for you not giving up when you got behind, just keep going and it’s ok to have simple weeks or paper only weeks.
I’ve done this since the beginning and know without a doubt that I will every year. Love love looking back over these albums and seeing the little bits of our lives in here. My pages are very simple, photos and words, sometimes a insert for bigger papers or extra photos, this is what works for me and makes it easy to keep up on. Every Sunday I sit down with the photos from that week and pick a favorite, the journal cards are already in my album so all I have to do is write and/or take them out if not needed, soemtimes I add cropped photos in these spots.
I have been behind by 2 weeks on occassion and I try real hard not to let it get longer then that because it will be hard to jump back in.
My album is done with weekly pages instead of a daily photo and I do keep a notebook with little notes in it. This one hour every Sunday is my favorite all week.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts Julie and hope you will keep posting them for us.
This was fun to see Julie, what an amazing job you have done with these. I read the comments above and agree with a lot of them, most important one is your life is NOT BORING!! LOOK AT ALL YOU DO AND THE PLACE YOU’VE SEEN AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, WISH MY LIFE COULD BE THIS BORING,LOL
Good for you not giving up when you got behind, just keep going and it’s ok to have simple weeks or paper only weeks.
I’ve done this since the beginning and know without a doubt that I will every year. Love love looking back over these albums and seeing the little bits of our lives in here. My pages are very simple, photos and words, sometimes a insert for bigger papers or extra photos, this is what works for me and makes it easy to keep up on. Every Sunday I sit down with the photos from that week and pick a favorite, the journal cards are already in my album so all I have to do is write and/or take them out if not needed, soemtimes I add cropped photos in these spots.
I have been behind by 2 weeks on occassion and I try real hard not to let it get longer then that because it will be hard to jump back in.
My album is done with weekly pages instead of a daily photo and I do keep a notebook with little notes in it. This one hour every Sunday is my favorite all week.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts Julie and hope you will keep posting them for us.
This was fun to see Julie, what an amazing job you have done with these. I read the comments above and agree with a lot of them, most important one is your life is NOT BORING!! LOOK AT ALL YOU DO AND THE PLACE YOU’VE SEEN AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, WISH MY LIFE COULD BE THIS BORING,LOL
Good for you not giving up when you got behind, just keep going and it’s ok to have simple weeks or paper only weeks.
I’ve done this since the beginning and know without a doubt that I will every year. Love love looking back over these albums and seeing the little bits of our lives in here. My pages are very simple, photos and words, sometimes a insert for bigger papers or extra photos, this is what works for me and makes it easy to keep up on. Every Sunday I sit down with the photos from that week and pick a favorite, the journal cards are already in my album so all I have to do is write and/or take them out if not needed, soemtimes I add cropped photos in these spots.
I have been behind by 2 weeks on occassion and I try real hard not to let it get longer then that because it will be hard to jump back in.
My album is done with weekly pages instead of a daily photo and I do keep a notebook with little notes in it. This one hour every Sunday is my favorite all week.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts Julie and hope you will keep posting them for us.
This was fun to see Julie, what an amazing job you have done with these. I read the comments above and agree with a lot of them, most important one is your life is NOT BORING!! LOOK AT ALL YOU DO AND THE PLACE YOU’VE SEEN AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, WISH MY LIFE COULD BE THIS BORING,LOL
Good for you not giving up when you got behind, just keep going and it’s ok to have simple weeks or paper only weeks.
I’ve done this since the beginning and know without a doubt that I will every year. Love love looking back over these albums and seeing the little bits of our lives in here. My pages are very simple, photos and words, sometimes a insert for bigger papers or extra photos, this is what works for me and makes it easy to keep up on. Every Sunday I sit down with the photos from that week and pick a favorite, the journal cards are already in my album so all I have to do is write and/or take them out if not needed, soemtimes I add cropped photos in these spots.
I have been behind by 2 weeks on occassion and I try real hard not to let it get longer then that because it will be hard to jump back in.
My album is done with weekly pages instead of a daily photo and I do keep a notebook with little notes in it. This one hour every Sunday is my favorite all week.
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts Julie and hope you will keep posting them for us.
I’m going to give it a try ! Thanks Julie you have really inspired me. I started today … with a pad of paper and my camera. Plan to write down something every day and take daily pics…baby steps 😉
I’m going to give it a try ! Thanks Julie you have really inspired me. I started today … with a pad of paper and my camera. Plan to write down something every day and take daily pics…baby steps 😉
I’m going to give it a try ! Thanks Julie you have really inspired me. I started today … with a pad of paper and my camera. Plan to write down something every day and take daily pics…baby steps 😉
I’m going to give it a try ! Thanks Julie you have really inspired me. I started today … with a pad of paper and my camera. Plan to write down something every day and take daily pics…baby steps 😉
I’m going to give it a try ! Thanks Julie you have really inspired me. I started today … with a pad of paper and my camera. Plan to write down something every day and take daily pics…baby steps 😉
Thank you Julie! Of course AFTER I asked the question I realized you were kind enough to link to the source. I will be ordering a few. Thanks.
And btw I’ve only heard about the pl through your website and I was surprised at the look of the original Project Life idea. You have taken her idea and added your own personality. I love it. I don’t think I would have been interested based upon the other kit. Thanks for showing where the project can go.
Thank you Julie! Of course AFTER I asked the question I realized you were kind enough to link to the source. I will be ordering a few. Thanks.
And btw I’ve only heard about the pl through your website and I was surprised at the look of the original Project Life idea. You have taken her idea and added your own personality. I love it. I don’t think I would have been interested based upon the other kit. Thanks for showing where the project can go.
Thank you Julie! Of course AFTER I asked the question I realized you were kind enough to link to the source. I will be ordering a few. Thanks.
And btw I’ve only heard about the pl through your website and I was surprised at the look of the original Project Life idea. You have taken her idea and added your own personality. I love it. I don’t think I would have been interested based upon the other kit. Thanks for showing where the project can go.
Thank you Julie! Of course AFTER I asked the question I realized you were kind enough to link to the source. I will be ordering a few. Thanks.
And btw I’ve only heard about the pl through your website and I was surprised at the look of the original Project Life idea. You have taken her idea and added your own personality. I love it. I don’t think I would have been interested based upon the other kit. Thanks for showing where the project can go.
Thank you Julie! Of course AFTER I asked the question I realized you were kind enough to link to the source. I will be ordering a few. Thanks.
And btw I’ve only heard about the pl through your website and I was surprised at the look of the original Project Life idea. You have taken her idea and added your own personality. I love it. I don’t think I would have been interested based upon the other kit. Thanks for showing where the project can go.
Great idea! I am learning so much from the comments now.
Great idea! I am learning so much from the comments now.
Great idea! I am learning so much from the comments now.
Great idea! I am learning so much from the comments now.
Great idea! I am learning so much from the comments now.
Great post Julie! Of course I love your PL style and your take on it is enlightening! This is my third year with PL. The first 2 were solely Style A page protectors. This year, after getting an iPhone, I’ve changed that up as I have waaaaay more pics to include. And most of them are iPhone shots.
For me, more pockets means more work, but in the end its more information documented. And even more fun to look back over!
Great post Julie! Of course I love your PL style and your take on it is enlightening! This is my third year with PL. The first 2 were solely Style A page protectors. This year, after getting an iPhone, I’ve changed that up as I have waaaaay more pics to include. And most of them are iPhone shots.
For me, more pockets means more work, but in the end its more information documented. And even more fun to look back over!
Great post Julie! Of course I love your PL style and your take on it is enlightening! This is my third year with PL. The first 2 were solely Style A page protectors. This year, after getting an iPhone, I’ve changed that up as I have waaaaay more pics to include. And most of them are iPhone shots.
For me, more pockets means more work, but in the end its more information documented. And even more fun to look back over!
Great post Julie! Of course I love your PL style and your take on it is enlightening! This is my third year with PL. The first 2 were solely Style A page protectors. This year, after getting an iPhone, I’ve changed that up as I have waaaaay more pics to include. And most of them are iPhone shots.
For me, more pockets means more work, but in the end its more information documented. And even more fun to look back over!
Great post Julie! Of course I love your PL style and your take on it is enlightening! This is my third year with PL. The first 2 were solely Style A page protectors. This year, after getting an iPhone, I’ve changed that up as I have waaaaay more pics to include. And most of them are iPhone shots.
For me, more pockets means more work, but in the end its more information documented. And even more fun to look back over!
I am loving Project Life…I mostly keep up…and like to make arty…but don’t stress when I don’t have time to do this…it is just amazing how these pages look in the scheme of things…my grandkids love looking to see if they are reprsented there…
One thing I do if the is special events during that week then the whole week could end up being just that.
LOVE♥ your pages♥
I am loving Project Life…I mostly keep up…and like to make arty…but don’t stress when I don’t have time to do this…it is just amazing how these pages look in the scheme of things…my grandkids love looking to see if they are reprsented there…
One thing I do if the is special events during that week then the whole week could end up being just that.
LOVE♥ your pages♥
I am loving Project Life…I mostly keep up…and like to make arty…but don’t stress when I don’t have time to do this…it is just amazing how these pages look in the scheme of things…my grandkids love looking to see if they are reprsented there…
One thing I do if the is special events during that week then the whole week could end up being just that.
LOVE♥ your pages♥
I am loving Project Life…I mostly keep up…and like to make arty…but don’t stress when I don’t have time to do this…it is just amazing how these pages look in the scheme of things…my grandkids love looking to see if they are reprsented there…
One thing I do if the is special events during that week then the whole week could end up being just that.
LOVE♥ your pages♥
I am loving Project Life…I mostly keep up…and like to make arty…but don’t stress when I don’t have time to do this…it is just amazing how these pages look in the scheme of things…my grandkids love looking to see if they are reprsented there…
One thing I do if the is special events during that week then the whole week could end up being just that.
LOVE♥ your pages♥
I am so fascinated by project life and the way you have taken it on. I can see how much thought and creativity you put into it each day. I’ve just jumped into art journaling and am still getting my feet wet. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to take on project life. As always Julie you are an inspiration to us all…thanks for continuing to share your unwavering creativity with us 🙂
I am so fascinated by project life and the way you have taken it on. I can see how much thought and creativity you put into it each day. I’ve just jumped into art journaling and am still getting my feet wet. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to take on project life. As always Julie you are an inspiration to us all…thanks for continuing to share your unwavering creativity with us 🙂
I am so fascinated by project life and the way you have taken it on. I can see how much thought and creativity you put into it each day. I’ve just jumped into art journaling and am still getting my feet wet. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to take on project life. As always Julie you are an inspiration to us all…thanks for continuing to share your unwavering creativity with us 🙂
I am so fascinated by project life and the way you have taken it on. I can see how much thought and creativity you put into it each day. I’ve just jumped into art journaling and am still getting my feet wet. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to take on project life. As always Julie you are an inspiration to us all…thanks for continuing to share your unwavering creativity with us 🙂
I am so fascinated by project life and the way you have taken it on. I can see how much thought and creativity you put into it each day. I’ve just jumped into art journaling and am still getting my feet wet. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to take on project life. As always Julie you are an inspiration to us all…thanks for continuing to share your unwavering creativity with us 🙂
Fantastic post, I love your insights and updates on PL! Your pages are amazing, super creative and just plain wonderful! Very inspiring!
Fantastic post, I love your insights and updates on PL! Your pages are amazing, super creative and just plain wonderful! Very inspiring!
Fantastic post, I love your insights and updates on PL! Your pages are amazing, super creative and just plain wonderful! Very inspiring!
Fantastic post, I love your insights and updates on PL! Your pages are amazing, super creative and just plain wonderful! Very inspiring!
Fantastic post, I love your insights and updates on PL! Your pages are amazing, super creative and just plain wonderful! Very inspiring!
I love this and I am inspired. Thanks.
I love this and I am inspired. Thanks.
I love this and I am inspired. Thanks.
I love this and I am inspired. Thanks.
I love this and I am inspired. Thanks.
I believe you will be able to keep up. I slip my memorabilia into an 8.5×11 page protector slipped between my pages for the week as I get it. My week is Sun – Sat and I sit down either Saturday eve or early Sunday morning and print out my photos. I keep a pad of paper out on the table where I note things on a daily basis. Then when it’s time to do the journaling, the info is all there. I do a two page spread with some extras when they come up, and spend about an hour to an hour and a half a week. It is doable. Just set a time for it. Make it part of your schedule. I love this project and the process. Sitting down and looking back over the year has been very healing for me.
I believe you will be able to keep up. I slip my memorabilia into an 8.5×11 page protector slipped between my pages for the week as I get it. My week is Sun – Sat and I sit down either Saturday eve or early Sunday morning and print out my photos. I keep a pad of paper out on the table where I note things on a daily basis. Then when it’s time to do the journaling, the info is all there. I do a two page spread with some extras when they come up, and spend about an hour to an hour and a half a week. It is doable. Just set a time for it. Make it part of your schedule. I love this project and the process. Sitting down and looking back over the year has been very healing for me.
I believe you will be able to keep up. I slip my memorabilia into an 8.5×11 page protector slipped between my pages for the week as I get it. My week is Sun – Sat and I sit down either Saturday eve or early Sunday morning and print out my photos. I keep a pad of paper out on the table where I note things on a daily basis. Then when it’s time to do the journaling, the info is all there. I do a two page spread with some extras when they come up, and spend about an hour to an hour and a half a week. It is doable. Just set a time for it. Make it part of your schedule. I love this project and the process. Sitting down and looking back over the year has been very healing for me.
I believe you will be able to keep up. I slip my memorabilia into an 8.5×11 page protector slipped between my pages for the week as I get it. My week is Sun – Sat and I sit down either Saturday eve or early Sunday morning and print out my photos. I keep a pad of paper out on the table where I note things on a daily basis. Then when it’s time to do the journaling, the info is all there. I do a two page spread with some extras when they come up, and spend about an hour to an hour and a half a week. It is doable. Just set a time for it. Make it part of your schedule. I love this project and the process. Sitting down and looking back over the year has been very healing for me.
I believe you will be able to keep up. I slip my memorabilia into an 8.5×11 page protector slipped between my pages for the week as I get it. My week is Sun – Sat and I sit down either Saturday eve or early Sunday morning and print out my photos. I keep a pad of paper out on the table where I note things on a daily basis. Then when it’s time to do the journaling, the info is all there. I do a two page spread with some extras when they come up, and spend about an hour to an hour and a half a week. It is doable. Just set a time for it. Make it part of your schedule. I love this project and the process. Sitting down and looking back over the year has been very healing for me.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is inspirational and gives me a few more tips on how to copy with PL.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is inspirational and gives me a few more tips on how to copy with PL.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is inspirational and gives me a few more tips on how to copy with PL.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is inspirational and gives me a few more tips on how to copy with PL.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is inspirational and gives me a few more tips on how to copy with PL.
I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. thanks for nice suggestion!
I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. thanks for nice suggestion!
I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. thanks for nice suggestion!
I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. thanks for nice suggestion!
I tend to think I have an ordinary life but with the weeks going by I learned to take photos I wouldn’t have takan before and I am glad I do it. thanks for nice suggestion!
LOVE this post! I’ve been struggling with getting started/caught up with PL since I got my page protectors in February. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think the process will keep me from developing dementia… lol! Major brain olympics trying to piece photos, journaling, ephemera, and embellishments into a week. I found your post inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!
LOVE this post! I’ve been struggling with getting started/caught up with PL since I got my page protectors in February. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think the process will keep me from developing dementia… lol! Major brain olympics trying to piece photos, journaling, ephemera, and embellishments into a week. I found your post inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!
LOVE this post! I’ve been struggling with getting started/caught up with PL since I got my page protectors in February. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think the process will keep me from developing dementia… lol! Major brain olympics trying to piece photos, journaling, ephemera, and embellishments into a week. I found your post inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!
LOVE this post! I’ve been struggling with getting started/caught up with PL since I got my page protectors in February. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think the process will keep me from developing dementia… lol! Major brain olympics trying to piece photos, journaling, ephemera, and embellishments into a week. I found your post inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!
LOVE this post! I’ve been struggling with getting started/caught up with PL since I got my page protectors in February. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. I think the process will keep me from developing dementia… lol! Major brain olympics trying to piece photos, journaling, ephemera, and embellishments into a week. I found your post inspiring and encouraging. Thanks!