First I would like to thank you all for your great comments and suggestions on printing options, it's great that we can share information this way!
I've had a few more questions so I thought I would do a follow-up Q & A session...
Q: (sort of a question, really a comment, but I wanted to comment back...)Thanks for your Q/A - this is going to be a really fantastic project. The way I understand it, you will be giving us 52 two page templates and we are free to use whatever scrapping resources to complete the pages. That will be a total of 104 pages.
A: I will do my best to put together enough templates for one each week(52). What I may do is put together mostly two page templates, but I may throw in a few one pagers also. This way for those of you printing books it may help cut down on the number of pages you will need to buy. If I miss a week here or there because life takes over I will try to catch up. Thank you LaRessie for your offer to help make templates, I may just be calling on you!
As far as resources go, I would suggest going to http://www.ikeagoddess.blogspot.com/ and take a look at all the freebies she finds. You can find lots of free stuff to scrap with. Another place I like to get freebies is at http://www.digitreats.typepad.com/, she makes some great things. I also really like to shop at http://www.designerdigitals.com/, they have some great designers there.
Q: As for the questions, do you intentionally take pictures of "unusual" things or things that highlight what you did that day? Just curious I guess.I also think about formatting. How would I do this so that it captured the essence of the photo without taking up too many pages? I've seen some pretty symmetrical designs (no real embellishments). Just wondering here too how to keep it interesting enough with such a varied topic of photos and the sheer number of photos too!!
A: I am just taking pictures of anything. My kids, their toys, family, house, nature, etc. I may even do a theme some weeks, like dinner each night or in the spring the same flower each day as it blooms, whatever comes to mind.
I have been drawing out some template designs and there will be more with more "white space" so there will be more room for embellishments. Each template whether one or two pages will have enough room for 7 pictures and 7 journaling spots (a weeks worth)
Q: Are you going to use this to replace your other scrapping like Becky, or in addition to???
A: I am planning on doing this in addition to my regular scrapping, I take too many picture of my kids to only scrap one a day!
Tuesday
Monday
365 Project Q&A
I had a few questions about the project so I though I would post a Q&A here...
Q: "I'm just curious how you're planning on doing this Project 365 thing. Are you going to do one page per week or one 2-page layout per week or one page per day or one page per month, etc? I'm really very interested in doing this fun Project 365 and I looked at it on the link, but I want some more insight if you have it."
A: I am planning on doing a 2-page layout per week, although, I may crate a few templates that will allow a 1 page layout for a weeks worth of pictures. I put enough spaces on the first template for 1 title, 7 pictures and 7 journaling spots. I will post my first weeks layout next Sunday so that y'all can see how I am putting it together.
Q: "Just a logistical question though. I am so new to digi....when these pages are completed will you print them into a book? What is the most economical way to go? I see the CK 365 kit (paper) is about $40. I really don't want to go the paper route, but can I afford to print these? Thanks!"
A: I am planning on printing my pages as I go, maybe a month at a time, that way I spread the cost out through the year. I also use a local printer instead of sending them out somewhere. I have found that I can get prints from my local Sir Speedy that are good quality but only cost less than $1.00 each vs. the $2.99 price from Costco. (When I get these printed I ask for a high quality color copy cover stock such as Hammermill 80lb.) I had also considered a book from Shutterfly, but haven't researched the cost of that yet.
I hope this was more helpful than confusing! Again I would love to see your layouts, I don't have the ability yet to have a gallery, but you can post links in the comments and I will go check them out!
Q: "I'm just curious how you're planning on doing this Project 365 thing. Are you going to do one page per week or one 2-page layout per week or one page per day or one page per month, etc? I'm really very interested in doing this fun Project 365 and I looked at it on the link, but I want some more insight if you have it."
A: I am planning on doing a 2-page layout per week, although, I may crate a few templates that will allow a 1 page layout for a weeks worth of pictures. I put enough spaces on the first template for 1 title, 7 pictures and 7 journaling spots. I will post my first weeks layout next Sunday so that y'all can see how I am putting it together.
Q: "Just a logistical question though. I am so new to digi....when these pages are completed will you print them into a book? What is the most economical way to go? I see the CK 365 kit (paper) is about $40. I really don't want to go the paper route, but can I afford to print these? Thanks!"
A: I am planning on printing my pages as I go, maybe a month at a time, that way I spread the cost out through the year. I also use a local printer instead of sending them out somewhere. I have found that I can get prints from my local Sir Speedy that are good quality but only cost less than $1.00 each vs. the $2.99 price from Costco. (When I get these printed I ask for a high quality color copy cover stock such as Hammermill 80lb.) I had also considered a book from Shutterfly, but haven't researched the cost of that yet.
I hope this was more helpful than confusing! Again I would love to see your layouts, I don't have the ability yet to have a gallery, but you can post links in the comments and I will go check them out!
365 Project Free Template No. 1
This is the first of a few templates for the 365 project. I don't have a sample, because the first week isn't complete, but I decided to go ahead and start today since the first is during this week. Have fun and good luck to those of you who have decided to take on this feat! Keep me updated on how you are doing, I would love links to see all of your pics! You can download this template HERE
Saturday
New Year, New Project
This year I have decided to take the leap and try to do the 365 project from Creating Keepsakes Magazine. What's that you ask? I will explain...
The 365 project is one in which you take a picture every day and then scrap all of those pictures. They are selling a kit through CK that was put together by Becky Higgins as their "kit of the month", you can check that out by clicking HERE. In this kit they provide all you need to record a years worth of memories. They also have an idea list in case you run out of ideas.
I love this idea, but I don't really paper scrap. So, I have decided to put together a few two page templates for anyone who would like to take the leap too, or you can just use them for all your great pictures!
I am working on the first template right now and will have it up this weekend.
The 365 project is one in which you take a picture every day and then scrap all of those pictures. They are selling a kit through CK that was put together by Becky Higgins as their "kit of the month", you can check that out by clicking HERE. In this kit they provide all you need to record a years worth of memories. They also have an idea list in case you run out of ideas.
I love this idea, but I don't really paper scrap. So, I have decided to put together a few two page templates for anyone who would like to take the leap too, or you can just use them for all your great pictures!
I am working on the first template right now and will have it up this weekend.
Thursday
Free Template No. 47 and Merry Christmas!
I hope you have all had a very happy day today. I wanted to get this template up before now, but I have been so swamped with getting ready for Christmas that I have fallen behind.
You can download this template HERE
Monday
Another Link Update
I got another tip about a link not working. Thanks for that! I wanted to let you know that the link for Template No. 11 is now working again.
Meridith
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