Project Life Planning

Everyone tackles creating Project Life spreads differently. The process is as unique as our personalities I think. I wanted to share what has been working for me personally lately. I have long been a “go with the flow” type of person. I would make a spread at a time or print out a bunch of photos and then fit them into the spread.

This started leaving me with multiple pictures (because I’d reprint a different size) or extras that didn’t fit anywhere. I like to do a month at a time. That way I don’t feel like I’m ALWAYS printing photos but so that I don’t get too far behind. The one tool that has completely changed my process is the free planner pages from the super awesome Marcy Penner

I print out 4 of these, sit down with my calendar,  notebook and scroll through iPhoto (where my phone pictures are) and Lightroom (where my 5d pictures are) and jot down where I want each picture and what size. I also like to have my current Studio Calico PL kit with me and I’ll even jot down where certain cards will go.

This has been working SO well for me the last few months. I’m sitting here doing this as we speak

Once I’ve made all my notes I’ll export the photos into one folder, resize, add digital stamps or create collages and then send them all to print at either MPIX (if I have time) or Costco (when I want them in an hour)

This takes longer than printing all the photos without thought as to where they will go, but saves TONS of time in the actual creation process.

Kona Turns 4

Miss Kona had a birthday last week. Number 4!

Oh that Kona, don’t know what life would be like without you. A bit less crazy I think ;)

In Touch With Nature

The awesome ladies of Scrap Sisters (a site out of Denmark) asked if I’d share a layout on their blog. I had this little kit from Dearest Someday that I hadn’t used yet so I figured this was the perfect opportunity!

I love monochromatic layouts so much.

Thanks to Scrap Sisters for having me!

Hybrid

A quick bit of history - I started scrapbooking as a kid. You know die cuts, themed stickers, cut out photos… Then I started paper scrapping about 5/6 years ago, then switched to digital, another year and a half later switched to completely paper.

Finally the pendulum is coming to a rest in the middle I think. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. I made this hybrid page using the Roundabout Digital Triangle Layout Template made by my super talented friend Catherine. The page is about our last trip to Balboa on the boys’ request.

A bit of info on how I made it in my SC gallery

Roundabout Reveal!

If you are a subscriber you can order now! Purchase Roundabout and Add Ons here - if you aren’t a subscriber you can order at midnight!

I ordered PL kit, PL Add on, Navy Pier Add On, Stamp Add on

I also love the digital templates this month!

And have you SEEN the new boxes?! ALL PL subscribers will get one each month regardless of what else you order. You can order extras in the shop as well! You are going to LOVE these!

On to my PL weeks! Week 15:

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