I said I had a new project I was going to do this year well this is it. Nij bought me a desk calendar - one of those block type calendars with a page every day - well a page every week day and a joint page for Saturday and Sunday. It has a quote at the top and then lots of lines for journalling. I have decided it is going to be my year book. I will share the quote on here every day (except on a Sunday but then it will be project 5210 anway) and then what I plan to do is write about my blessings of the day each day on the page and maybe, some days, add a picture. I then plan to make each month into a little bound minibook so I will end up with 12 little books each recalling something I am thankful for every day. I think it is kind of a neat idea. i wanted to focus on something I was thankful for every day and this is the perfect way to do it - quick and simple. Here is today's quote.
Now .....I was trying to resist this - but couldn't!
The first prompt goes live on Sunday - just 2 days away - but I am a devil for having to have introductions to my albums. If I do a special project I always like to have some sort of opening page explaining what the project is and why I am doing it.
Now obviously this is a very individual thing and not everyone is as odd as me.
However, if you want to have an intro page it is certainly something to be getting on with whilst you are waiting for prompt 1.
Here is my intro page. It is digital although the rest of the album is going to be paper and glue LOL. I have printed it out and it is in the first page protector of the new album.
I think an introduction is not a crazy idea at all: it sets the scene and reminds you, and your reader, what is to be covered. Of course, at the end of the journey new areas may also have been covered and that is fine too.
As you are a teacher you feel the need to structure your albums and I would agree with you that makes sense. I work on the other side of the fence to you, in a way, as a learning support assistant for a student in a University. It is a big part of my job too to share my knowledge.
Thanks for all your great ideas.
Debby
Posted by: Debby Brown | January 01, 2010 at 03:47 PM
I love your introduction page and will definately do something similar myself and I think I will even make a start today.
You have inspired me so much Karen and I can't wait to start 52 in 10 with you on Sunday.
Posted by: Jackie P | January 01, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Hi Karen,
I pop in from time to time and really need some crafting motivation so hope (with some trepidation!) to join your 52 in 10. I have never attempted such a long project and am a little bit scared!
Looking forward to Sunday!
Posted by: Trees | January 01, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I've made my introduction page too! I'm making this project in atc size. I've never embarked on a project like this before, so I wanted something small which doesn't seem to daunting. I rarely take pictures as there is only me, so struggle when it comes to scrap pages. Also with it this little I'm hoping I can take it with me when I travel to Cambodia and Vietnam during the summer holidays.
Looking forward to the first prompt, and the challenge of miniturising it (think I just made up a word!)
Posted by: katrina | January 01, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Love your page, and the idea. Hopefully I'll get a bit of time tomorrow to have a play and do my own intro page. I have hardly done any scrapbooking for OMG 3 years now -maybe about 8 pages so this project is just what I need to motivate me again. Can't wit til Sunday - thanks.
Posted by: Stevie | January 01, 2010 at 07:59 PM
I think this a brilliant idea and am off to do a page myself
I think I am going to do both digi and IRL so will find a 8x8 album to use.
Posted by: Mary Bainbridge | January 01, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Beautiful intro page, Karen. I'm still busy having fun making my cover but I was thinking of doing an intro page too once the project started and I was more clear on the direction we were going. Can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Kay | January 01, 2010 at 09:12 PM
That is a wonderful page, Karen and I love your reasons for starting this project. I feel honoured to be invited to be a "friend" to share your year.
I think an introduction is a great idea. It gives you a statement of intention - something to go back to, if your ideas are a bit thin, or your resolve is weakening.
After all, 52 weeks are a long time.
Happy New Year and I'm looking forward to Sunday.
Posted by: Lizzie | January 01, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I have a quoteation block too ..with affimations on it for each day :) Good idea to use them!
Posted by: soojay | January 02, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Lovely page Karen - I would love to join you on your journey - but am sure I will fall by the wayside - I usually do. LOL .However I do intend to keep dropping by to see your prompts as I find your pages inspirational. You look fabulous by the way - so cling tight to that wagon of yours!Oh - and being 50 is the new 30 by the way!!
happy New Year!
Posted by: Jennie | January 02, 2010 at 09:35 PM