Hi everyone!!
I will be sharing this post at The Mom Creative – pop over there for more inspiration.
I can’t believe the year is nearly half way through – where has the time gone? Actually, I can flick back through PL and know the answer to that this year!
Over the last few weeks I have found it difficult to put in my usual effort on PL and I can’t explain why. I still enjoy the process and looking at the pages but I am finding it a chore to take enough photos to get the ‘good ones’ that I want.
This week I have once again only just scraped in with enough pics but I decided to push myself to complete the pages and I am happy with how they turned out.
This is how I approach each week after I have reviewed, edited and printed my photos:
My very technical system for deciding what goes where includes a lot of post-it notes.
I get my photos printed at Big W – they usually do a reasonable job – I always get matte finish, no particular reason why.
My favourite tool – cheap and simple to use.
Each to their own but I think that rounding the corners gives the photos a nice ‘finished’ look.
I then slide in the 4×6 photos – in the date appropriate space if I have used an overlay – or just where it looks balanced if I am using random shots from the week.
I then get out the 3×4 photos. I usually do a digital journal card, very occasionally I will use one from the core kit and stick a photo on to it with tape.
I then trim and round off the corners.
I then review the overall look and remove the post-its.
Then I start to embellish the cards – I use that term loosely – I really just stick stuff on.
Title card using some of my new supplies.
I particularly like to use collages where I have a bunch of photos that are part of a set – it is a great way to put more pictures in without using up extra space.
Although my DSLR takes a better photo I do use the iPhone alot – this is an Instagram picture that I put onto a 4×6 space in PSE. I think using different sized photos makes it more interesting to the reader.
Another Instragram picture.
Two digital journal cards. The washi tape is just for show 😉
Where it is not immediately obvious I include the arrow stickers from the core kit to link the journaling to the photo. Apparently “I love parcel”, I also love parcels.
Another collage and the use of a full 3×4 photo.
An instagram onto a digital journal card (complete with spelling mistake – doh!) and a screen shot from my phone.
Here is the whole layout.
The left side.
And the right.
So that is it. Thanks for looking and please let me know what you think.
Until next time,
Sharon
Trudie Campbell said:
Wow Sharon love how you went step by step, great to see 🙂 your pages are stunning! TFSx and loved the I love parcel:)
sharon71 said:
Thanks for looking Trudie. I think the trick is to ‘just do it’ – the less I think about it the better they turn out. 🙂
Diamond said:
Hi Sharon, the post it notes come in handy….. have being using this method also to keep on top of my photos and journal online with OhLife before I transfer to the journalling cards in the album….love how you have included the Black Caviar collage and also you goodies they look awesome….. but especially love your red spotty tea set would love one of those!! Take Care Diamond xx
sharon71 said:
Hi Diamond, thanks for looking. I was using OhLife – but now I prefer Momento on my phone.
The tea-set was from Robin’s Kitchen and it was a bargain – was new in store last week.
Diamond said:
Yes Momento is great!! The tea set is lovely but we don’t have Robin’s Kitchen in Melbourne….might try some of our local homeware stores they might have something similar….so jealous!! Have a great week xx
sharon71 said:
I thought Robin’s was nationwide. But the teapot is Maxwell Williams brand and the range is called Polkadot – so you should definitely be able to get it somewhere – they sell that everywhere. Maybe even Myers? Good luck
documentingchaos said:
Lovely week Sharon – lots of colour and great stories. Really interesting post too – always interesting to see someone else’s process.
sharon71 said:
Thanks Sarah
Kylie said:
These pages are absolutely lovely Sharon. Thanks for sharing your process in getting it all done, it’s always interesting to see how others work their pages 🙂
sharon71 said:
Thanks for looking Kylie, glad you found it interesting. 🙂
triggsey said:
I think you’re week came out great and I am glad you included your thoughts on your mental process lately…I find I go in fits and starts with this project as well! Can’t wait to see how that quilt comes out!
sharon71 said:
Thanks again for checking in. I think the trick is to just do it and not put it off. I know that if I get too far behind I might never catch up. 🙂
Sharon said:
Hi Sharon,
I have been enjoying your posts all year and love to see other “Aussies” doing this project. A lady in my Quilting Guild is doing the Insanity Quilt using Kaffe fabrics and it is stunning. Here is the link to her website – http://chris-the-quilter.bravesites.com
Good luck with the quilt.
Sharon
Melbourne
sharon71 said:
Hi Sharon!! What a lovely name. So glad you commented – I like to see other Aussies doing this project too. Have you seen “Documenting Chaos”? That is my friend Sarah and she does a great blog.
Funny that you mention the Kaffe fabrics – I have just ordered two packs of charm squares to finish off the rest of the diamonds and flowers – so bright! I have seen that photo of your friend before – I am hoping that mine turns out as bright as hers.
Thanks for looking.
kate Adderley said:
Hi sharon, love all the elements you have choosen this week, l also did a little piece on Black Caviar to, what an amazing horse she is
sharon71 said:
Thanks Kate! She is absolutely an amazing horse.
ktware said:
great layout – thanks for sharing your steps
sharon71 said:
Thanks for your comments. 🙂
Jodie said:
Hello! I LOVE how you have showed us your personal ‘process’. I too use the same ‘technical system’ as you 🙂 Also love the spotted teapots. As always your week is gorgeous. Love your use of colour. AND you have inspired me to catch up! xxx
sharon71 said:
Thanks Jodie, I use the term ‘process’ very loosely! Do it girl, get caught up – can’t wait to see what you do. 🙂
Kristina said:
Hey Sharon,
Love, love, love. Your pages are just awesome. I too do post it notes on what’s going where. I love your Black Caviar inclusion. I try to keep quick notes in my phone of memorable things happening here and OS then I can use them in my PL. I just love how you get in and do it. Very very inspiring. I’m so behind. Thanks for sharing your brilliant pages once again.
sharon71 said:
What a lovely comment, thank you Kristina. My advice is to get this week done and then work back when you can. As long as you have the pics you will be able to get it done. Good luck, and thanks again for commenting 🙂