Project Life Ideas

I'm seriously thinking about jumping on the Project Life bandwagon...SMASHbook style.  I already keep an agenda type calendar - I can write down what we do & where we need to go...all in one place.  SMASHbook style means any size goes when keeping memorabilia!  It also means I can be free with my style.  Textures, interaction....freedom!  

So...what supplies do I need?

• Modified SMASHbook...an artsy book from Mike's or I may just use the one I have...I haven't done too much SMASHing in my current book.  OR an old style scrapbook.  Remember those with the rough gray pages?  One of those!  
• Date stamp - definitely purchase
• Journaling blocks & tags - I can make these!  I already have some made, too.  
• Dig out my old typewriter - a great idea from Michelle Wooderson!  Now I know what I can do with my typewriter.  LOL.
• Print my pictures at home - I already have the stuff!  Go for it!   Quicker & no waiting period.
• Use my stash & anything that suits my fancy!

This is just a start.  What suggestions would you have for this project?

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Paper Piercing

There are several paper piercing challenges out this week!  I didn't plan to use paper piercing on this SMASHbook page, but it ws sure screaming for it!

And whadayano!  It fit the bill!  Don't ya just love it when a project just comes right on together!

I took the picture during tax season of a stack of returns.  I love the naked chipboard...I found it on the SU! clearance rack - Timeless Type. 

The manila tag is cut from old manila folders.  I created a stack of these in various sizes a while back.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that the largest tag fits perfectly in the SU! Rectangle Glassine envelope!  The calendar, I printed from the web.  And I freehand pierced around the numerals and pound sign so they would stand out against the background. 

So glad I found a use for a sheet of that "office supply" DSP I purchased from SU!  I'm pretty pleased with this page...it feels good to be using up the ole' stash! 

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The Greatest American Hero!

...is Captain America!  I grew up in the world of Super Friends...Superman, Wonder Woman and, of course, Captain America!  We went on Sunday to see the new movie in 3-D.

And I had to make a SMASH page!  I forgot to get the ticket stubs from Mom...but never fear...my PTI "Just the Ticket" stamp set and the ticket die arrived the other day! 

Some PTI stamp sets have fifty million pieces and are a booger to stamp.  ;-)  That said, I do like this stamp set and I LOVE the die!  I had die cut FAR more tickets than I used...as I said, it was tough stamping straight.  And no...didn't have any margaritas while stamping either.  LOL

I went to my "go to" alpha set...Tidy Alphabet for the title.

The stars underneath the title are die cuts I received in a scrapbooking kit. 

This is the second 3D movie we've seen this year.  I think I'm 3D'd out.  What good movies have you seen lately?

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SMASH Book Pages - Timeline Divider

I researched various quotes on the web.  I found five I particularly like.  I'm using my stash AND the counterfeit paper & pockets.

My son didn't 'get" the bathroom minute.  I think he's spoiled.  Me, having grown up in a family of four with ONE bathroom...ahem. 

We went to see Captain America in 3D yesterday.  Here's something totally unrelated to creating...but it sure is cute!

Not only does he have on 3D glasses...he has the ear phones, too.  LOL.  He was out getting in some running time...he greeted us as we arrived home from the  moo'vie! 

How's your SMASHbooking coming along?  SMASHing?  ;-)

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SMASH Book Ideas

Today, I'm sharing some ideas for I plan to utilize in my counterfeit SMASH Book.

1. Story Jar - I have some clear paint cans...but...ya know...I can also print these on cardstock and use them in my SMASH journal.   
2. Journal Pockets - I love these pockets.  What an awesome way mix & match DSP.  PLUS a neat journaling pocket.
3. Mix & Match DSP - What you need to know to get started on mixing & matching DSP from DIFFERENT companies.  I've done this with great success, I think.  Check it out HERE.

Well, that's enough to keep me busy for a couple of days! 

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SMASH Book Quotes

One thing about SMASH books...anything goes.  Any subject, any type of everyday  material.

Every once in a while, I come across an inspirational gem.  And really, don't have anywhere to put it so I can be inspired by it AGAIN...ya know.

I received this quote in my CPA newsletter email yesterday morning:

So, I whipped out my "handy dandy notebook"...Blues Clues, anyone?

...and wrote it down.

Got home...ripped it out...rummaged for some stickers.  Found some stickers in an SU! Simply Scrappin' Kit...and pasted 'er in!

It don't get easier that that!  Ahem...pardon my grammar.

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Modified SMASH Book

My SMASH book got fat.  Yes, it would still close, but eventually, the cover would've warped.  So I...gasp...took off the O-wires and used some hinged, snap close rings.  Now I can add & remove pages.  I know...but I love it!  I even NAMED my book and created a cover!  Lookie:

Bits & Pieces - SMASH book cover

Here's a closer look at the modified binding:

Modified SMASH book binding - replaced O-wires with hinged rings.

One of the things I will use my journal for is for reference while scrapbooking.  I'm currently scanning my old negatives and making sure I have prints for all the negatives I have.  I am shredding the negatives after they have scanned successfully.  I am putting all the pictures in order best I can by Spring 19XX, Summer 19XX, Fall 19XX and Christmas 19XX.  Most, I can easily tell which is which.  But for some, time blends.  I ask, Did I do this in 1992 or 1993?  Was this before I did this?  Or after?   Hmmm...

And, if I don't write it down, I gotta do all that thinking AGAIN! next time I find another picture I have a hard remembering WHEN.

Last year, I was decluttering my old calendars / date books.  I took a college ruled notebook and just wrote down the month name & year and jotted down any specific dates / information that was interesting / important.  And yep...shredded those after I got done.  I did run across a couple of date books that would almost be journals in themselves; those I did not shred, nor have I recapped (for the moment.)

I took these handwritten pages and put them in my SMASH book.  But first...gotta have some pretty paper to attach 'em to and don't want to HIDE all that pretty designer paper I've already put in the book!

New SMASH book pages.

Even the cat approves.  "Good job, Mom!"

 

SMASH book page.

All products, with the exception of the original sketch book, are from my stash.  I'm only out $11.00.  And I have something I really love to use.

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SMASH Book Pages

SMASH books are a great place to keep up with your lists.  Yep...they sure are.  My first three pages are guess what?  LISTS! :-D 

This list will help me when I actually get to scrap the activities my son has participated in and when.  ;-)  I already had this list in two places...in my "to scrap" stuff, in a sheet protector and another somewhere else.  Sheesh.  Now, it's in ONE place, where I can just flip to the page & scrap.  And it looks interesting...creative...it's not a reminder of what I haven't had time to do.

We found this list in our local paper...and we promptly marked the movies we wanted to see this summer.  I had the list tacked on the bulletin board, where I forgot it was there.  I just put it there a month ago.  Now, I know it is there...I will actually LOOK at the list.

I added a tab to the page.  It's part of our summer 2011 plans.  The paper I've had for a long time, just have not used it until now.  One thing I really like about these SMASH book pages is I can cut into designer paper I like and then still admire the paper.  Yes, I will put stuff on it, but I will get to look at the paper for a while before I put something on it. 

I spent most of the weekend going through my designer paper, pulling out papers.  I cut them & taped them on the pages of the sketch journal.  60 pages in all.  LOL 60 pages of pretty DSP.  Did I just tell on myself?

Look at this:

Have you EVER done this before?

The solution:

Only because I sticky stripped on the tab then stapled the tab...the staple was sticky stripped in.  Yeah...could've tore out the page...but nah...easier to just tape the two pages together.  Makes the page stronger, too. ;-)

I pulled out random supplies to create the title for the next list...ahem page...I had planned.

On this page, I listed the things we wanna do this summer.   (Camp WannaFLY is a FLYLady "thing"; no, we don't wanna go flying, but the son did mention skydiving.  No, I didn't put that one on the list.)

Please note:

Stickers kept for use "someday" do not last forever.  ;-) 

Since the list was under construction...I wanted to use a bulldozer...both ripped as I tried to remove them from the backing.  Hmmmm...repeat after me...stickers do not last forever.  Pull 'em out & use 'em.  (<---I'm working on this.)

I'm happy with this project.  For some reason, it's a relief.  It's a realization of many sorts for me.  And, I think, most importantly, this project is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION.  Much like life.  I'm going to enjoy the journey...I know I will use these lists to help me in my life journey...whether we be doing our summer activities or I be scrapping our past activities.

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Counterfeit SMASH Book

The latest craze - SMASH Books from EK Success - is a throwback to the old days of scrapbooking.  Remember when scrapbooking was taping & gluing memorabilia in a scrapbook; photo albums were for photos?  That's the SMASH craze.  SMASH items are sold out online & I have yet to see them in the local big box craft store.  Hmmmm....my senior year of high school, I made a SMASH album.  The scrapbooker in me...cringed...the smashbooker in me...delighted!

My counterfeit SMASH notebook is a 9 x 12" sketch book.  And in my favorite color!

Each week during summer break, we try to do something special.  We went to the movies.  I always intend to scrap my ticket stubs...but that don't happen...sometimes I wind up throwing them away & even forgetting about it.

Now, I did fix this page about a week after the fact...and I fully intent to put pictures of Johnny Depp on the page.  ;-) 

Lookie:

I got out stuff I haven't used EVER! Like Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Snowflake, like Changito Pirates...I had made manila tags a few weeks ago...got those out...wow! I cut into the new Nautical Expedition DSP from the SU! Summer Mini...I love that paper. I stamped the DSP with the compass face image from Changito Pirates in Black Staz-on in a random pattern.

Remember, blank spots are for photos of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack.  :-D 

I sprayed this tag with Glimmer Mist and then crumpled it.  Dried with the heat gun.  Just look at that shimmer!  The tag was cut out of some old manila folders from work...one day, I just cut some tags and shaped them.  I have a bag of 'em. 

I just love the title, created with my Dymo label maker...now if that's not a blast from the past...I don't know what is.  Dymo label makers were the label makers of the 80's, back when scrapbooking was smashbooking. 

I love using what I have!  The only moo'la I'm out is the price of the sketch book & I used a 50% off coupon on that!  I think this is going to give me a chance to try new techniques & design ideas, as well as use up my stash.  Many times I like a product, purchase it and then find I really have no pictures to scrap with it or have an item I feel it's not something that needs a full page scrapped. 

So, whadayathink?  :-D