Have I mentioned....

...how much I love my Project 366.   When Becky Higgins introduced Project 365 (now known as Project Life) a few years ago - I never would have thought it would have such a positive impact.  My family simply loves to look through the albums I have created over the last four years.  They are able to see more than scrapbooks about events and activities - they are able to smile about the little things in our daily life - those things that make us who we are.  I still love creating layouts for our family albums and I am still able to fully document those special events in traditional 12x12 pages.  But for those little moments in life that are so often forgotten and those glimpses of reality - my "picture of the day" is priceless.

Here are Weeks 39 and 40 - and they are already in my "to be printed" folder (I love adding files to that folder)

Remember that this can be whatever YOU want it to be!

• A picture a day or a picture a week.  
• Digital or Traditional Paper or Blog
• A bound album or individual pages
• Journal or not
• Calendar Year or Start Today!
• Countdown to a special event (wedding or milestone birthday)

I have already decided that for me 2013 will be completely using pictures from my phone.  I am still determining the "how" and looking at different apps that will keep it simple and keep it fun!  What about you?  What do you love about Project 366 (Project Life)?  What are your plans for 2013?

Looking forward to 2013 and still loving life in 2012...by the Shore.

What We've Been Up To...

I am tickled pink that four years ago I stumbled on Project 366 (aka Project 365 and Project Life)  Becky Higgins approach to  memory keeping.  Sure I still create layouts for events, special occasions and 'just because' ~  but Project 366 allows me to quickly document those little things in life that make us who we are.

I have been making my albums for Project Life using a calendar year - but please don't let that intimidate you.  You can start anytime - so why not now.  You can go back or simply move forward.  The important thing is to get started.  I use my 366 Days in 2012 Quick Pages available at NDISB and MyMemories .

Quickpages have made staying current super easy. What if life happens and I simply don't have time to make a weekly layout. Yes, it happens!  Saturday night, I sat down and quickly created 3 double layouts for weeks 36,37 and 38.  Using these quickpages, it took no time at all to add my pictures, a touch of journaling and they are now resting in my "to be printed"  folder.

What if I forget to take a picture one day (gasp)?!?!  I can always use a picture from a neighboring day or can simply add some extra journaling.  I do try to keep a point and shoot in my purse - but I am finding myself reaching for my phone more and more to take quick pics (and the resolution is pretty good)

Moving forward ... presenting....Weeks 36,37 and 38...

I am forever thankful for Becky Higgins and her Project Life inspiration.  My family can often be found looking through these albums and cherishing memories (and that makes me smile)

Ready to make more little memories.....by the Shore.

Project 366 Week One - 2012

The January 2012 REFRESH Blog Train and digital freebie can be found here

PROJECT 366 (yes, 2012 is a leap year!)

In 2009, I was excited to begin Project 365 - a year of capturing everyday life through daily photographs. The concept was introduced by Becky Higgins and is one that I have fallen in love with. So often, we 'scrap' events and occasions, but it is just as important to document the little things in life - not only for ourselves and our family members - but for those that come after us.
In 2009, I purchased page protectors and used my paper stash for journaling cards and backgrounds. In 2010, I used my own digital template. In 2011, I purchased the Project Life Kit from Becky Higgins. 2012 is my fourth year and I am back to digital. I created this template using one of the basic page protector designs that is found in the Becky Higgins Project Life kits.

And now....presenting....my week one! This year I will be using papers from my Beautiful Music Collection and will alternate between 5-6 different color combinations throughout the year. My goal is to stay current by keeping both the design and overall process simple.

I will print these layouts and place them in 12x12 page protectors in their own album. (My printer of choice is always Persnickety Prints as they have the best quality and customer service that I have found)

I will share each of my weekly layouts with you to hopefully give you ideas for your own Project 366 (and to keep me accountable and on track!)

P366 Week One Tip! Keep a camera in a prominent place to remind you to take a picture. I keep one on my kitchen table - and a point and shoot in my purse.

Hope you have a wonderful week...enjoy each of your blessings....by the Shore.