I'm going to work hard to have layouts that represent all the ideas we generate during the shows.
I started to feel a bit overwhelmed by the long list of all the layouts and then I remembered what makes it easy for me.
I just have to remember to...
That is totally my motto and has been for a while, actually.
More than new product, stunning photos or a great layout to lift, the thought of telling my story is what inspires me.
I regularly sit and write random stories I want to record. I keep a Word document going for all these thoughts.
Today over dinner, I talked with my sister and made a timeline of some events that happened in my life.
In many ways, she is the keeper of my story because I have a lot of memory loss from a head injury as a child.
As we talked, I remembered some things I hadn't thought of in years that she had completely forgotten!
She said, "If you would talk about these things, maybe you would remember more of your life."
I said, "That's why I want to put all these memories in a scrapbook - so I will remember my life!"
That's just what I intend to do. This will be my most prolific year of scrapbooking ever. I'm determined to make it so.
I challenge you to do the same! Just start writing. Open a Word document or take out a fresh pad of paper and pen.
Pick a topic, like "childhood" and start writing all the things that come to mind. Just write. You can do your journaling list style.
A timely topic would be "memories of Easter." Once the writing is done, do the layout while it's fresh in your heart and mind.
I like recalling happy memories to write about and then I like to choose a layout to lift and pair it with my memories.
I challenge you to do the same! Just start writing. Open a Word document or take out a fresh pad of paper and pen.
Pick a topic, like "childhood" and start writing all the things that come to mind. Just write. You can do your journaling list style.
A timely topic would be "memories of Easter." Once the writing is done, do the layout while it's fresh in your heart and mind.
I like recalling happy memories to write about and then I like to choose a layout to lift and pair it with my memories.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to do seven layouts & a mini-album & you bet your bottom dollar on all of them, I will start with the story!
Happy weekend peeps!
1 comment:
I think this motto sums up your approach perfectly! Glad to see that you have put it into action. :)
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