Project Life is a huge thing in the US these days and is starting to take the crafting world by storm everywhere else. Conceptualised by Becky Higgins, it's a revolutionary way to scrapbook whether you are pressed for time or creativity. It allows you to scrap as quickly or as meticulously as you like using photos and journaling as the core focus. Check out the video before if you haven't already heard of PL.
Joining as Papier DT meant I had to partake of the Crop sessions and this month it was all about Project Life. At first, I was a little skeptical about the whole thing. It seemed like 'cheating' at scrapbooking but as a cardmaker, I soon found the sizing quite conducive to the styles I am accustomed to. I bought a mini album and card set usually meant for kids. I did wonder if the card set would be enough but I soon found I wasn't relying much on their designs at all and I was making most of it up as I went along. I completed one page during the crop and was so addicted, I came home and scrapped another 3 pages!
It was nice that the binder was small and hence less intimidating. Check out my layouts, done with photos from Alvin and my outing to Pulau Ketam on our yearly seafood 'pilgrimage' on Friday, 11 Jan 2013.
The album cover
page 1 done at Crop session. The black marks aren't actually on the layout. They're from photo-editing to protect my journal entry privacy. ;-)
Page 1 was very challenging! I also had no idea what to bring to the crop session so everything you see was purchased in store on that day. It was a lot of fun to challenge myself to conceptualise a layout and find the stuff I needed at that moment within the time allotted. It opened me to new scrapbooking elements like cardstock stickers and doily stamps. Two things I've previously always shied away from.
Page 2 focused more on the pictures: the Love graffiti and Alvin's pensive profile!
Page 3 is actually my least favourite. I don't work well with images of myself as I do with those I love (especially Alvin).
I felt page 4 turned out the best of all simply because the colour scheme was well planned and of course it featured a gorgeous photo of the two of us.
Hi. I just stumbled on your blog via Papiers blog. I am into crafting as well but sadly don't seem to have much time to do it though I am seriously considering Project Life {Have been thinking about it for awhile actually :)} Anyway, if you would like to purchase washi tape, you can visit my store www.facebook.com/weheartcrafts or visit my booth at the upcoming FUYOH art bazaar in Publika this 27th Jan.
Hi. I just stumbled on your blog via Papiers blog. I am into crafting as well but sadly don't seem to have much time to do it though I am seriously considering Project Life {Have been thinking about it for awhile actually :)}
ReplyDeleteAnyway, if you would like to purchase washi tape, you can visit my store www.facebook.com/weheartcrafts or visit my booth at the upcoming FUYOH art bazaar in Publika this 27th Jan.
Happy crafting :)