I started by scrolling through some old class materials and printing sample layouts that I want to scraplift or use as a starting point. I then chose a photo (or set of photos) to go with the INSPIRATION and pulled a few papers from my stash to begin a page kit.
Next I add in some coordinating papers from my scrap file and some borders, ribbon or washi tape.
And finally I choose some alphas and a variety of embellishments to complete the kit.
The next step is to slide all these pieces into a page protector. I'm collecting my page kits in an extra 12x12 scrapbook album so they will be easy to transport to the crop.
However, I've discovered a problem with this system! As I'm putting these page kits together, looking at the INSPIRATION pieces, pulling photos, choosing supplies, visualizing my layout . . . I want to scrapbook it NOW! I have everything together and I'm inspired to create. So, after creating ten page kits, I acted on that INSPIRATION and created a layout with the eleventh kit.
Whew - Now I'm feeling much better and think I can put together a few more kits!
Do you create page kits? Is it hard for you to save all those pages to scrap later?
Yes and Yes! In fact, I'm pulling and packing now for a crop this coming weekend. Not so much page kits as I'm taking my 3 daughters School of Life volume 2 (7-12 grade) albums to work on. So it is more like making sure I have everything school related, all the ephemera, and papers that will work. But I also made up a kit for Jay's 2014 birthday page and I'm so tempted to just put it together!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I get home, I have plans to create kits for each month that I need to complete for Project Life. I know it will go much faster if I get all the memorabilia, photos, and embellishments together. It's a great plan, and I imagine I'll have the same problem you did---just want to get started!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice problem to have. Great page. And enjoy the other 10 when you get to work on them.
ReplyDeleteNow I can see where that would be a problem. I haven't ever gathered supplies for each page but then again, I don't know of any places near me that have crops, so I haven't had to do that. But I'm sure I'd feel like you and just HAVE to scrap at least one, right?
ReplyDeleteI put together page kits ALL the time. In fact, I have about 20 right now just waiting for photos. That way, I can grab one and scrapbook whenever I have a few minutes---rather than spending that time figuring out what I want to use. I love knowing that I have so many ready to go.
ReplyDeleteI don't put together page kits, but then I've never taken my supplies anywhere so I'm hardly qualified to comment lol. I can just imagine you itching to scrapbook ...
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got a good plan working for you.
ReplyDeleteI don't do much paper scrapping anymore but I do I digi kits. I put things together in a smart folder in lightroom and when I have time I will put the pages together.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! It is hard to pack of something to do later!
ReplyDeleteI find it really hard to put together page kits, so admire your ability to do so. I think the most useful one I ever did was just plain white card and some colouring pencils! Hoping you have a great and inspirational time.
ReplyDeleteI definitely like using page kits, and I'm hoping to sign up for some crops this year.
ReplyDeleteRinda
I'm always creating page kits and YES it's so hard not to do them right away. Especially when you have a clear picture in your head :)
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