Every year, I go into the crafty world with no goals, no expectations, no pressure. This year I'm going to do something a tad bit different. I'm going to put some goals and pressure out there for myself, I'm hoping it will give me the kick in the booty that I need to get some stuff done. I've really struggled this year with crafting. I've lost my mojo more times than I can count and I've been in a rut. I'm hoping my putting it out there that I can actually accomplish most if not all of these projects/ goals for the year.
1. Childhood album for me
a. scan photos from my mema
b. record my stories
2. Childhood album for Ryan
a. scan photos from Ryan's mom
b. get some stories
3. Start Dad's Heritage album
a. download family tree
b. figure out a layout
c. print photos
d. transcribe dates and stories from online
4. Recipe book -- recipes from my family and Ryan's
a. get recipes from aunt & Ryan's mom
5. Project Life 2015 Mini Album
a. monthly style, free form, less restrictive, more square
6. No new purchases for paper and embellishments before I make 50 layouts
7. Get my bi-pod back on my desk & get some videos recorded
8. Post four blog posts per week
9. Continue Steph & Sue's albums
a. print photos
b. write down stories
c. make layouts (8.5x11)
10. Send out birthday cards to all family and friends (this is a BIG one for me)
11. Do some of those Pinterest DIY projects
a. artwork for dining room
b. guest bathroom paint & "decorate"
c. throw pillows for living room, master and guest bedrooms
d. mentalfloss-esque shelving for our geeky trinkets
e. paint and decorate long hallway
f. entry DIY table
g. convert scrapbook room closet into a mini "office"
h. DIY labels for pantry items
11. Finish at least 75 layouts! (I've done this almost every year since I started scrapbooking, but not this year)
So I have a lot of crafty stuff I want to do this year... even more that I want to do that's not crafty. In addition to all of this I'm going to be graduating with my Masters Degree!! So some of these projects may not happen quickly or all at once, but I'm hoping they are done before the end of the year. For the first time in a long time, I'm excited to get scrapbooking and make some progress on our house and our memories.
1. Childhood album for me
a. scan photos from my mema
b. record my stories
2. Childhood album for Ryan
a. scan photos from Ryan's mom
b. get some stories
3. Start Dad's Heritage album
a. download family tree
b. figure out a layout
c. print photos
d. transcribe dates and stories from online
4. Recipe book -- recipes from my family and Ryan's
a. get recipes from aunt & Ryan's mom
5. Project Life 2015 Mini Album
a. monthly style, free form, less restrictive, more square
6. No new purchases for paper and embellishments before I make 50 layouts
7. Get my bi-pod back on my desk & get some videos recorded
8. Post four blog posts per week
9. Continue Steph & Sue's albums
a. print photos
b. write down stories
c. make layouts (8.5x11)
10. Send out birthday cards to all family and friends (this is a BIG one for me)
11. Do some of those Pinterest DIY projects
a. artwork for dining room
b. guest bathroom paint & "decorate"
c. throw pillows for living room, master and guest bedrooms
d. mentalfloss-esque shelving for our geeky trinkets
e. paint and decorate long hallway
f. entry DIY table
g. convert scrapbook room closet into a mini "office"
h. DIY labels for pantry items
11. Finish at least 75 layouts! (I've done this almost every year since I started scrapbooking, but not this year)
So I have a lot of crafty stuff I want to do this year... even more that I want to do that's not crafty. In addition to all of this I'm going to be graduating with my Masters Degree!! So some of these projects may not happen quickly or all at once, but I'm hoping they are done before the end of the year. For the first time in a long time, I'm excited to get scrapbooking and make some progress on our house and our memories.