"I'll never catch up!" This is a common saying in the scrapbooking community. We are all there and we all feel it. We have boxes and containers of photos and momentos. It's OK - you'll never be 'caught up'. And that is one of the beauties of our hobby: it's ongoing. So, how can you start to feel 'caught up'? Try the Project Life (by Becky Higgins) way of catching up to make a dent in your photos and feel accomplished. Here's how:
1. Decide on your photos
Look through your computer or actual printed photos and decide which ones you want to scrap into a Project Life Album. If they are digital, look for a deal from Walgreens, CVS, Shutterfly or your favorite photo printing manufacturer. Get them printed.
2. Decide on your pocket layout
Don't overthink this step and make it simple on yourself. I use the same style for my Project Life albums because I don't have the time to resize photos and I tend to hold the camera the same way so 99% of my photos are 6"x4". For me, I use Design A, which allows for 4 photos and 4 journaling cards. Boom - done!
3. Decide on your photo placement
Do you want to group them by day, by week or by year? Make it easy and stick to it.
4. Journal and Embellish
Let's face it - you aren't going to remember everything that happened from 4 or 5 years ago! It's ok - journal what you do remember about that photo - even if it is just who is in the photo or where you were. The great thing about pictures is they do prompt you to remember details about an event but don't beat yourself up if you don't remember.
And that's it. Buy your products, print your photos and make some time to get 'caught up'!
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