Project Life: Simplified Part 1 // My album

[@DFullerLisa]

I'm so glad you came back! Your lay outs are so cute!

[@aobanion8628]

Awww thank you! This made me smile so big!

[@PAULAHERRELL]

Glad to see you back!

[@ellenhofer3343]

I have had the pages for several years and a couple boxes of Stampin' Up project Life sets and it has just seem very overwhelming since I need to go back to 1987 for my husband & I and back to 1951 for my life. I doubt I will ever get it all done, but thank you for confirming the way I had planned to do it. I am not going to worry about filling a whole page with a day or even a week. If it needs to be all of one month for lack of photos, it will be that way. And if there is nothing, there won't be anything. I honestly think people feel these albums have to be perfect with a photo a day, or a week, etc. These albums are no different than regular ones, you can only put in what you have to put in them. :). Thank you so very much! I am heading over the to the photo printing site you recommended to get started.

[@1969ing]

U totally have simplified my thinking of PL. the first half of this year was fun but stressful with PL!! I'm do going to do this for the second half of the year. Thank u sooo much :)

[@kcjd8659]

Wow--thanks for the great ideas! Listening to you talk about your PL experience makes me glad I started it having no idea how it was "supposed" to be. I just wanted a way to get down memories that was quick and easy and I could do at the dining room table instead of the craft room. I wanted to document memories that are part of our life but weren't "special occasion" enough to warrant a scrapbook session. I had no idea when I started that it was supposed to be a weekly photo journal that covered every day! That is so intimidating! I love your ideas, and I'm glad you found an approach you like!

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

I am glad you found a way to make it your own and have PL work for you.

[@duerstie]

Really enjoyed your album... I'm not into to the latest pages or embellishments either. The most important thing like you said it putting down your memories... I just do the 12x12 pages. When my boyfriend and I take picture example like Valentines, I basically just go with the Valentines themed paper ribbon and embellishments, I will just pick up what ever I happen to like.. It's never about the latest. thanks again for sharing.. You little girl is adorable...

[@dpiercey7]

tfs! This looks like an awesome process! Will have to check it out!

[@aobanion8628]

Thank you! It's still one of my all time favorite projects!

[@leeleescraps]

I really like the way you simplified PL. This gives me confidence to attempt it!

[@MsShanarun]

Good for you. I like the way you simplified your process. Enjoyed watching & being inspired.

[@nsansoni22]

Beautiful Pages! I do Project Life too, except I just do monthly cards and place photos of that month into my album. It simplifies it for me and keeps it do-able and fun!

[@crynikimci]

thank you so much for this! I was really wanting to get into project life but had a hard time with all the different sizes and layouts. this really helped. i got started today and I'm really excited! Thanks again!

[@abbywonder3825]

this looks so good!

[@RoniSueScrapper]

Looks great Amanda! TFS ~ Roni

[@aobanion8628]

Thanks! Some of them were and some of them were with my dslr. I synced them from iPhoto back into my iphone. It took some time but it was worth it to have some of my better pictures to fill in the gaps. The app automatically resizes the photos into the correct size for the app but then I resized the entire card down further in Photoshop Elements 8. Hope that helps!

[@tuffytuffers]

You are so organized. thanks for sharing

[@Suusannnn]

I just found you today. LOVE your videos! I am subscriber #1000. Yippeee!!! ;)

[@aobanion8628]

Thank you! It is an app called Collect. It's available as an app for iPhone. I will be doing a tutorial for using the app as part of the series!

[@prscrapper6225]

Great approach. I may even reconsider doing PL now. Thank you.

[@Scrappergal65]

Very cool, thanks for sharing :)

[@aobanion8628]

Thank you! I will definitely be doing a tutorial for how to use the template! In fact, it's already filmed and just waiting to be added to the series! Keep watching!

[@aobanion8628]

Yep! It's already filmed and will be uploaded in a few days as part of the series!

[@genniejax]

Thanks for sharing, I think this is going help me!

[@Asiantiger513]

love it, tfs xoxo~~anna

[@MetsterAnn]

Would live to see how the photos are exported. This may be for me!!

[@CraftingwithDalia]

great tip love the app just downloaded but what template from Persnickety Prints you are using i looked in the website but i can't find it i really want to start using this app now love how the journaling looks. so if you don't mind showing maybe you could do a tutorial about it... thanks

[@revacherese]

Hi Amanda, loved your video. You must live very close, do you crop? Go to Scrap's Etc???

[@WendysCreativeCorner]

This is great! What program do you use to resize your pictures?

[@croppindoc]

TFS! What app are you using to put the journaling on the bottom of the pics? I might have missed it if you said it. Thanks.

[@MissCraftyCat81]

Great series!! This helps me stay motivated to keep going with PL! I was wondering, when you choose to print the backside with the added journaling, Did you have to order 2 photos (like shown at 3:30 in video) or does is automatically give you 2 3x4's with that option?

[@missleiDIY]

Do you remember where you got the chipboard camera from week 3? It's super cute! :]

[@learhea]

Love your idea of using design f. Which design are you using in the collect app? I can't get my image to be edge to edge like yours.

[@cesmtan]

what's the app you mentioned you used for your baby's picture? the one where you can put date and a caption below the pic? then it becomes a 3x4...thanks!

[@2kidsinutah]

I really love this, I just left a message on your other video about why you decided to quit PL. I really love how this looks but I can't seem to find the app you are talking about in google playstore

[@Kirschenblau]

where did you got those beautiful cards from?? they are so amazing ! 4:45

[@techycrayons]

Hi! love your video! I've been looking for the smaller inserts to put in between weeks. Like your gender reveal insert and the medium one for your daughter's birthday. Where did you find those? Are they Becky Higgins or a different company? Thanks in advance!

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

I cant find the Collect video, did you post it? I am trying to print mine and unsure how. Thanks.

[@ericaoie7427]

Do u still do project life

[@WendysCreativeCorner]

Were your pictures taken with your iphone?

[@karrybear]

Is the Collect App only for iPhone? I have an android and not sure if I found it.

[@flybyfamily]

Love your album! I've been thinking about getting into the whole Project Life album system. Just wondering... Where did you get your restroom sign wooden people on your cover page?

[@aobanion8628]

Hello! Thank you so much! You should really give it a try. If you can find a system that works for you you will not regret it! Here is a link to the potty people wood veneer. I love them so much! www.createforless.com/Studio-Calico-Wood-Veneer-Shapes-People/pid229865.aspx?CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=530001980000010866&catargetid=1425973636&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwre6dBRC94d-Gma7g3wcSJACNatZeyojPSE-jylWaB1Nk-R7DNukRqljPDQ8HrBAFucxCHRoCSyDw_wcB

[@flybyfamily]

Thanks Amanda! I plan on starting with our wedding album and going from there. I had thought about doing Shutterfly for it but where's the fun in that? I just love the look of Project Life!

[@LaurieS69]

What is Annette's you tube name, I'm a new PLifer and love this system! I want to know a little more, how expensive is it to print them like that. Love it!!!!!!!!

[@craftyclaudine3625]

Is the Collect app for the iPhone only?

[@aobanion8628]

Unfortunately yes it is for now. I think they are working on creating an app for other phones so hopefully that will happen soon!

[@DFullerLisa]

Amanda O'Banion can it be for the ipad? or just the phone?

[@ZScraper]

Lisa Fuller I have it on my IPad. Wishing my Samsung phone had it too