I've been scrapbooking for about 10 years. I'll spare you the long story about how I started with paper and adhesive and punches. :) Suffice it to say, I have a love for all things office supply-ish and my heart rate actually increases every time I pass Staples...especially during dollar days...but I digress. In 2007 I stumbled upon digital scrapbooking. I found a delightful hobby that allows me to change my mind (even after I've "cut" a piece of paper) and gives me the freedom to move things and change things on a whim. Perfect for a frustrated perfectionist like me. I was sold! Come to mama!
Another thing that changed with my new digital love is my approach to scrapbooking. I went from a super chronological and very simple scrapper using ONLY things that were PROVEN to be archival to a scrapper of wild abandon. I scrapped any picture I wanted and used all kinds of yummy things on my pages, like flowers and staples and BRADS! Because it was digital, I no longer had to worry about hurting my precious memories. Scanning older photos and working with them was sublime!
That went well for a good many years. However, as life moves at warp speed, I was afraid that I was missing the everyday things. You know, the "what's going on right now" memories. I pondered going back to being a chronological scrapper, but couldn't stomach it. Then one day, my prayers were answered. Enter in Project Life.
Project Life was THE answer for me. I searched and found many other scrappers who had found success with it and even some that had been doing it for years. The best part is that I could do it traditionally or digitally! I did start some using a kit that Becky sells, but found, once again, for this season in my life, if it's going to get done, then it's going to have to be digitally.
I can't say that I'm totally caught up with my weeks, but I still am loving doing the pages and documenting LIFE. :) Here are the first examples for your viewing pleasure!
Now if you are thinking to yourself, "Erika, this is super cool, but it's already May! I'll start after the first of the year.", then let me say emphatically, DON'T WAIT!!! Start now! You won't regret it! If you'd like some help getting started, let me know if I can help you. Leave a comment and I'll be glad to see what I can do for you!
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