Project Life Week 1

I am so excited to get started on Project Life for this year. While I am using an official Project Life album and page protectors, I decided to not use one of the core kits. As a recent college grad, it was much more cost effective for me to Pocket Pages from me and my BIG ideas. These cards fit right in the pockets just like Project Life core kits.

A lot of people have very detailed organizing systems for their Project Life supplies. Truthfully, our craft space is in need of some redesign and organization so I don't really have a system right now. I took all my pocket cards, separated them, and put them in this box. 

This is my cover page. The pictures are selfies and I cut out the monogram with my new Silhouette Cameo. I got the Silhouette for Christmas and so far I have loved using it. 

Next is Week 1! It features New Year's Eve festivities and how my family has been spending this winter. My style is pretty simple so I like to keep the embellishments pretty basic and focus on the pictures. 

Like I've said previously, documenting your life isn't just for people with kids. It is something I really enjoy and hope you consider doing. Remember, it can be a simple process. 
Enjoy each day and enjoy documenting it!

Project Life

One of my favorite hobbies is scrapbooking and documenting my life. I love being able to look back on the memories and actually have printed photos. Becky Higgins developed a scrapbooking system called Project Life. It is about using a simple system to create albums that document your daily life. You can read more about Project Life on Becky's website.

 

In 2013 I completed a small album based off Project Life using the Simple Stories SN@P products. At first I was worried that my life would not be interesting enough to fill a whole album. Most people document their families and children while I was 21 and living alone. However, my album soon filled up with sorority events, hanging out with friends, and my student teaching experience.

 

Documenting your life isn't just for "grown-ups" or people with children! I highly recommend documenting your college years beyond your Facebook or Twitter page. Trust me, it will be something you enjoy looking back on long after college.

 

Here is the cover and some of the inside pages of my completed 2013 album.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(For some reason blogger isn't letting me resize some of the pics. Will try to fix soon!)

 

I really enjoyed making this album and have already started looking back at it. To see more of the awesome SN@P products visit the Simple Stories website.

 

This year I received a Project Life album for Christmas and will be using that system for 2014. I will share that project soon!