There are some things that I like to use or to do now and then, but I'm never able to keep up with those. I already know that about myself for years about an agenda and a diary, I like to do a diary and an agenda can be really handy, but I forget about it or just simply don't use it. Now there is also Project Life, I really like the idea, but I'm sure I won't keep up with it.
So I decided to combine all 3 of those and I'll use my Smash Book as an agenda, a diary and PL in one. To keep it easy for myself, there won't be any rules. If I like something to capture, I'll add it. If I need to remember something or if I have a little story to tell, I'll write it down. If friends or family feel the need to write something in it, that's fine too. And anything else I find on my way through the year will be added too. Let's see how this will work out :-)
There was just one thing that I needed to prepare. Because I'll use my Smash Book as an agenda too, I need to carry it with me. That got me thinking about all the fun pockets, clips, notepads and tapes by Smash Book that I have. I want to have these with me too, so I can use them right away when I want to. So I added all those things to the inside of the front and back cover.
This is what my Smash Book collection looked like before I started.
I haven't done anything yet with the cover on the outside. Not sure yet if I want to, because it probably will get damaged by carrying it with me all the time.
This is the front cover on the inside:
On the left I added 2 notepads, a pad with tags and the number brads with another small notepad.
On the right I added some pieces of tape and a large pocket that holds some small pockets.
This is the back cover on the inside:
On the left I added pieces of tape.
On the right I placed the clips on the pocket that was already in the cover. That pocket also holds more large pockets. Also added some more pieces of tape and a small pocket that holds some more clips.
Well, I think I'm ready to start the year 2013!
If you do a Smash Book too, please link me up in a comment, I would love to see other Smash Books!!
Thanks for stopping by today.
This is a great idea! I love smash books, too. But I didn't use it. I used one of my for our holidays this year in NY and Miami but my others laying in my cupboard. In 2013 I will try to make a PL - I hope I will withstand it!
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ReplyDeleteI have 2 smash books. One is to document my sewing finishes. Fabric, pattern & price along with a pic. The other is for my favourite recipes that I make - that way they are all in the same place and I can find them easily
Looks like a fun setup! I tried to get into smashbooking but I just couldn't stick with it. Your book is going to be super cute though!
ReplyDeletei love this! you look ready to rock 2013!
ReplyDeleteyou are a genious, seriously. I love how organized this is and if I did the same I might actual use my smash book! but mine is still in the box...maybe i can do this today!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! I just used mine for photo a day because I was already doing PL.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have stored your extras on the inside covers.I am starting my first smash book and will definitely use your idea to help me get going.
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