Thursday, August 30, 2012

Getting Crafty: "Project Life" Scrapbook + Project Idea for 2013

Hiya all...

How is everyone doing? I've heard in the news and from fellow bloggers that during this rainy season, a lot are getting dengue and on the news, leptospirosis. I hope everyone is doing well and hope you don't catch these life endangering diseases.

So, anyways...

This is for all my fellow bloggers who are also into crafts as well, or would want to venture into crafts. While working, I came across this craft project which I thought was a great idea! It's called "Project Life". What makes up Project Life? Well, it's somewhat like a scrapbook diary in which you add entries for every week that has passed, and categorizing them by week number. For example, Week 1 would run from January 1 to January 7, then week 2 would include events which occurred between January 8 to January 14, and so on.

Well, when I searched the internet, Project Life is somewhat like a brand, although I've been trying to look for any info if this is a copyrighted title/brand. Anyways, I actually will be making my own from scratch, or atleast get the supplies myself instead of getting the kit, which Project Life is actually all about. They have these kits that gets you started, which is actually perfect for those who do no have time to craft or aren't gifted with creativity or the likes.

Below are some pics of how Project Life looks like and ideas on how you could use Project Life:
Picture a DayTake a picture on each of the 365 days this year. Some pictures will illustrate bigger moments and some shots will be routine stuff in your life. It all adds up to paint the full picture of your life right now. (Source: Becky Higgins)
All About MeWhether you are an adult or a child or teenager, you focus completely on what makes up your life (what you wear, what you eat, what you love, where you go, who you hang out with, where you work, why you do what you do). (Source:  Becky Higgins)
All About YouAll the focus is on your child or other loved one. Include their favorites, their hobbies, their friends, their schoolwork. Snap pictures inside their car and even dresser drawers. Capture them texting, brushing their teeth, and facebooking.  (Source:  Becky Higgins)
All Time Favorite Photos. Pack the album full of your favorite pictures, whether they're ones passed down to you from your grandparents or the snapshot you just took this week.  (Source:  Becky Higgins)  
Family JournalThe whole family is involved in Project Life and contributes their pictures & journaling to the album. Leave the camera accessible to all. Even if it means your three-year-old is taking pictures of the toilet. What a great way to capture everyone's perspective! You could even set up a schedule so that you take turns for each day or week or month.  (Source:  Becky Higgins
Month-by-Month ReviewShowcase your favorite highlights and photos a month at a time, whether you do this with one layout or more. Not quite as vigorous as the Picture-a-Day concept, yet still captures so much of your life right now. This is also a great way to go back and do last year or any year if you're trying to "catch up" on scrapbooking.  (Source:  Becky Higgins)  
Baby's First Year. Document that year with the most growth in a human life. Capture your baby's highlights and milestones as well as the routine feedings, diaper changes, and outings. (Source:  Becky Higgins)   
Weekly or Monthly ThemePick a topic to focus on each week or month. For example, one week might be pictures at work, another week might be errands, another might be clothes you wear, and then food you eat, and then technology you love, etc.  (Source:  Becky Higgins)    
Other Ideas:

  • Family Circle Journal. Combine efforts with your extended family, having each person or family take responsibility for a layout or a handful of layouts. Put it all together in one Project Life album and you have an awesome gift for grandparents!
  • Self-Portrait. Self-explanatory. A picture of you doing something every day of the year.
  • Home Sweet Home. Focus on every little detail of the place you call home, inside and out.
  • Smorgasbord. Your Project Life album can be a melting pot for several different approaches mentioned in this section. Don't be afraid to mix it up! When it's all said and done, it's still a defining snapshot of your life.
  • Pregnancy. Capture one of the most miraculous chapters of your life. The doctor appointments, nesting, anxiety, shopping, aches and pains. Document it all along the way.
For supplies on how to start your own "Project Life", I will be posting on my craft blog, Thrifty Crafty Things, so make sure to check that out. 

As for the "Idea" I am talking about in my post's title, I am thinking of teaming or linking up with fellow bloggers who'd like to do the project with me. I am starting one next year, starting Week 1 of the year 2013. So, I thought, "Why not team up and link with other bloggers who are into crafts and would like to do the project as well?" What do you think? As long as someone is willing to do it with me, no matter how little the participants are, it is no problem. 

The concept of my idea is mainly, we complete our Project Life scrapbooks on a weekly basis, and then, we feature them on our blogs, then link up with each other so that our readers could see our works by hopping from one blog to another. This would be great for readers I may have that one may not have. So, more readers get drawn to other blogs (if I am making any sense). 

So, let me know what you fellow crafters think. Don't get me wrong, though! ANYONE can join. No matter how simple the project you come up with is, it is no problem. I just thought it would be great to share each other's ideas and works. So, please, please, PLEASE contact me if you are interested so that I could sketch out a plan. ;)

That's it for now. :) Hope you all have a wonderful day...

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37 comments:

  1. wow ang galing at ang ganda ng pagkakadesign :) gustung gusto ko sumali kaso kulang pa ako sa time...
    and about the explosive box, im still thinking kung ano ilalagay ko sa gitna, ang bongga ng box sis! :D any ideas what to put there? ung tipong vintage :)

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    1. Hiya sis,

      I sent you an email. :) Sayang naman if you can't join in.. This would be a fun project. Let me know if you change your mind. :)

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  2. It's good to know that there are other people like me (kind of amateurish) who enjoys this craft. I frequent blogs by the renowned scrappin' moms but is quite intimidated by their style. I think your idea is brilliant and I would want to join. I am also considering doing my own project life for 2013. I hope that you are open to digital layouts since I find it more time saving. Hope to hear from you.

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    1. Indeed! I still have not found the courage to share my amateurish works.. LoL! Digiscrapbooking is definitely in, so no worries. ;)

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  3. I am so in!!! this is my kind of project. Email me sis for updates...

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  4. I soooo want to join! :)
    I've always wanted to do something like this.
    I better now forget about it, though. Haha. I can be very forgetful at times. :))

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    1. Hello Ae Mi Lee!

      Awww! Don't change your mind. YOu can opt to do a monthly one instead of weekly and highlight the most important events that happened within the month. :) It's going to be fun!

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  5. Does it have to be a scrapbook? I was planning to do a travel-journal-of-sort using a small sized moleskine notebook~

    Let me know if that's ok. I'd love to join~ :)

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    1. That would definitely be welcome Lady Spring! :D After all, Project Life is for the crafters and non-crafters alike! The main thing is that we get to share our most memorable events that happened within the week or month, whichever you choose. :)

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    2. @ Lady Spring, You might want to check out the SMASH book by K&Co. You can adapt that style for your Project Life. I made one for myself for 2012.

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  6. I love the idea. It sounds interesting. I am interested to join but I have to check on my schedule first.

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    1. You can opt for a weekly or monthly Project Life, depending on your sched. It does not need to take all your time. Simply jotting down the most important events is the most important thing with this project. Hope you could join in the fun. :)

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  7. This is a great idea! I doubt though if I have the discipline to actually finish the project the entire year. :(

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    1. Awww! A monthly one would be a better option.. ;) Hope you reconsider.. Hehe.. ;)

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  8. Cool idea but I usually do not success in weekly challenges like this. :( Good luck to those are into crafts!

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  9. It's an interesting idea. That kind of scrapbook looks nice and cool. I love the weekly theme the most.

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    1. Thank you Ron.. :) Yep, the weekly theme is my fave too! :D I can't wait for next year to get started on this project. :D

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  10. I hope you can finish it, =) i love scrapbook but i cnt finish it.. haha

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    1. Thanks!

      This is a fairly easy project though! ;) Little time is required, definitely easier to squeeze into our busy scheds.. :D

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  11. Love your post. It makes me remember those time when i do crafty things. Might wanna do it again. :D

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    1. Aww! You should! And you got to join! Haha! (demanding ba? xD)

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  12. I've heard so many good things about Project Life. I'll get back to you if ever I'm able to carve time to start a scrapbook by January 2013. Great idea!

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    1. Please do, Jen! :D THe more participants, the merrier! :D It's really fairly easy.. I sure will post more info on Project Life to share with others and hopefully I get to share some pointers and maybe run freebies to keep the project interesting and really easy to do. :D

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  13. i have always wanted to try that. is it too late to start for 2012? :)

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    1. Definitely not!!! :D You can start yours for the remainder of 2012. I just thought I'd start on 2013 so I get a complete year.. :D

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  14. what a greAt project, but i am afraid i wasn't be able to do it because of time constraint.

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  15. I have a frustration right now. I started my first born's scrapbook as early as when he was age 0. Now he's almost 9 and I have an almost 2yo, I still haven't finished it and I have yet to start one for my youngest. huhuhu! good luck to me.

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    1. i know! i still have my babylove's scrapbook to finish. haha

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  16. I love scrap booking sis... count me in for the project.. can you give me the link pls...

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    1. hiya grace,!

      i have a new post up with a link to th sign up form. :-) will also send u the link via email. :-)

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  17. Got your email sis. I would love to join if only I have time :(. But I will contact you if ever. Thanks for the invite.

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  18. This is great. I made my son's scrapbook from day 1 until about 6 months.. pero napagod din ako hindi ko na natapos.. hayz..

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    1. lalo na pag busy. hopefully this would be easier for me. haha

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