Project Life and I have a little bit of a history.
I started Project Life in the middle of 2012, but quickly fell off the bandwagon a couple of months later.
In 2013, I determined to document life (both in my 21 list and my New Year’s Resolutions) but ended up failing miserably on both counts.
But in 2014, I’m determined to stick with it and finish the year. So I’m setting myself up for success.
Here’s how:
- Decide on a core kit. This year, I’m using the Midnight Core Kit, together with the Cut & Paste mini kit and Maggie Holmes mini kit. I was torn between getting the Midnight or Sunshine core kit. But I eventually decided to go with a more neutral kit so I could mix the kits instead.
- Have a system and make it work. Since I don’t have a photo printer at home (yet!), the plan for photos is to upload and print them online each week. I’m hoping to accumulate my journaling and thoughts throughout the week, so putting it together once I get my photos will be a breeze. I will probably put the week together in one sitting, instead of little bits throughout the week. Also, since I’m printing my photos online, chances are I’ll mostly be working on the week before, instead of the current week.
- Have a limited selection of embellishments. I’m narrowing my slew of embellishments so there aren’t an overwhelming number of decisions to make later on during the year as the months go by.
- Stick with one design of page protectors. I’m mainly using Design A pocket page protectors. Because I realized that having a variety of page protectors to choose from makes for far too many decisions which really end up stressing me out instead. But I might throw in a different design once I get the hang of things.
- Blog about it! I’m sharing all these thoughts with you because I really want to be accountable and make it to the end of 2014.
- Be flexible. I’m reminding myself that a plan is after all, just a plan. So while I may have this plan written out, I’m open to making changes to make this work once I actually get started.
This is a very rough idea of what I plan to do this year. But altogether, the key is just to keep things simple. The fewer decisions to make, the better. The pretty creative stuff can come afterward, once I settle down into a routine for this.
Here’s to documenting 2014.
Hi Amelia! I’m from Singapore too. I’m curious about where you got your project life core kit. 🙂 because I realized the core kits at paper market are quite expensive 🙁
Hello! I actually purchased my core kit from Paper Market with a discount coupon I received. Alternatively, you can skip the core kit and use free project life printables that are readily available on Pinterest. You can also share a core kit with a friend, or get a mini kit instead. Hope this helps! (:
PS. There’s currently a 40% sale at PM until January 8 so you might be able to get a core kit on sale!
Omg are you serious about the sale? Hahaha which outlet did you go to? 🙂 and thank you for your help! Really appreciate it. 🙂
I think they have it all outlets; you can check the website. Glad to help! (:
I’m excited to watch how Project Life goes for you this year! I only discovered it last year, and though I really wanted to do it this year, I simply won’t have enough time. My plan is to gather lots of inspiration and tips for it this year, and then start as soon as I finish college! 🙂 I love the kit you chose!