In the land of scrapbookers we make lofty goals and aim to create so many projects. Sometimes, we have so many projects ‘on the burners’ that is hard to figure out how to move forward with them. I am guilty of having too many projects going at the same time and not putting the full effort into just one. Yet, I do have a system when it comes to starting, getting through and completing projects. I take baby steps to move forward.

1- My first step is to gather the photos and then edit them down to the ones I will scrap. I use the amazing IPhone app PicTapGo that makes the photos look incredible or just fixes the lack of light. The image on the left is the before and the image on the right is the after using PicTapGo. It is a game changer.

2- Compile all the photos by clipping them into pocket pages. My current project is tackling Week in the Life and here is a screen shot of my pocket pages in progress. I clip every single page together before doing anything fancy.

 

3- Pick my supplies. For Week in the Life I am using Scotty Girl Design kits. And to keep it interesting I am using a different kit for each day. But, I will be using the awesome Pocket Essentials (especially the brushes). Here is a collage of several kits I will be and am using to complete this project.

 

 

4- Once my supplies are picked I dump the pieces I want to use on all the pages. I do a rough placement, like a rough draft, and add shadows if needed.

 

 

5- Refine the embellishments and put into correct spots.

6- Finally add journaling (and proofread).

7- Save the files as jpegs and web versions. Here are a few pages that are completed. I have a few days left in this project and I am excited to get it completed.

 

 

 

 

These little steps help me to complete projects and I think it is so helpful to complete big projects in batch processes. Doing a small piece each time you get some creative time helps to get to your goal of finishing the project.

Can’t wait to see your projects! And I will continue to post more Week in the Life pages as I complete them.

About the Author: Sabrina is a mom of two little monkeys and is a dreamer of many projects. If she isn’t chasing after her toddler or discussing Legos with her son, then she can be found scrapbooking or reading.