Project Life: Trying something new (Lilith)

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Project Life: Trying something new (Lilith)

Hello and welcome to this week's Project Life video. I am jumping in for Amy who is spending time with her ever so gorgeous baby (Jack). I have been doing a Project Life inspired album since April trying to find out what works for me. I have discovered that it wasn't the 12*12 size as such that was a problem but more the weekly aspect which made it impossible for me to keep up. I decided to work with a HandBook format but by August it was already full so I thought I'd go for the 12*12 spreads. This is still very new to me as changing the size also means introducing new design principals and planning the photo sizes differently but I know that with what I have learnt from the previous album it will work. Here are few ideas if you are wondering if you want to start PL or if you want to change the format or your approach. 1. Don't feel pressured to follow a weekly pattern. Documenting one week on one 12*12 or two weeks over two 12*12 or on one 12*12 are all possibilities. Why not document you entire month on two 12*12 spreads?2. I sort through my photos twice a month and print them out immediately. I work on my spreads twice a month as well. So plan when you want to work on PL and stick to it. 3. Choose one or two page protector sizes to work with. You can always add another later on if you want to change the layout or incorporate memorabilia. 4. Start off simple. Use PL collection packs and your favourite embellishments and stamps. Once again when you have gotten the hang of things, it will be easier to add die cut elements or other products. 5. Feel inspired by Project Life designers but don't feel pressured to do the same thing. Look for designs or ideas that are in-keeping with your style and use them in your spreads. 6. Just have fun documenting your life whether it be weekly or monthly. I have added a second spread with more photos up to September 21st. I didn't want to bore you with another 30 minutes of talking. Here are also some of the main points in the video : Starting at 1:00 reasons for switching sizes.At 4:15 : Putting the design togetherAt 7.00 why use the 3*4 white Project Life cardstock cards7:40 Her choice of approach: weekly - free 8:40: TwoPeas Printables10:00 Creating the September title14:28 Rounding the corners of instagram photos: reason17:00 Starts adding embellishments27:25 Explanation of the different features on her spreadMY CHALLENGE: Try something new. I switched sizes but you could use a new design element or try a different sized page protector