This started leaving me with multiple pictures (because I’d reprint a different size) or extras that didn’t fit anywhere. I like to do a month at a time. That way I don’t feel like I’m ALWAYS printing photos but so that I don’t get too far behind. The one tool that has completely changed my process is the free planner pages from the super awesome Marcy Penner

I print out 4 of these, sit down with my calendar,  notebook and scroll through iPhoto (where my phone pictures are) and Lightroom (where my 5d pictures are) and jot down where I want each picture and what size. I also like to have my current Studio Calico PL kit with me and I’ll even jot down where certain cards will go.

This has been working SO well for me the last few months. I’m sitting here doing this as we speak

Once I’ve made all my notes I’ll export the photos into one folder, resize, add digital stamps or create collages and then send them all to print at either MPIX (if I have time) or Costco (when I want them in an hour)

This takes longer than printing all the photos without thought as to where they will go, but saves TONS of time in the actual creation process.

Oh that Kona, don’t know what life would be like without you. A bit less crazy I think ;)

I love monochromatic layouts so much.

Thanks to Scrap Sisters for having me!

Finally the pendulum is coming to a rest in the middle I think. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. I made this hybrid page using the Roundabout Digital Triangle Layout Template made by my super talented friend Catherine. The page is about our last trip to Balboa on the boys’ request.

A bit of info on how I made it in my SC gallery

I ordered PL kit, PL Add on, Navy Pier Add On, Stamp Add on

I also love the digital templates this month!

And have you SEEN the new boxes?! ALL PL subscribers will get one each month regardless of what else you order. You can order extras in the shop as well! You are going to LOVE these!

On to my PL weeks! Week 15:

Week 16:

Week 17:

Week 18:

On to the sneaks! For this month I used the PL kit, PL addon, stamp add on, and Navy Pier scrapbooking add on. LOVE the alphas this month! I made 4 total spreads.

DOWNLOAD DIGITAL HERE

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I also have a couple of new AC projects to share with the theme “Mom”

Are you shocked I used pink? Me too ;)

Welcome to the American Crafts National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop! We are all sharing fun challenges today to get your NSD crafting inspiration going!

My challenge is to create a title mixing stamps and stickers!

And I can’t let you leave this stop of the hop without a GIVEAWAY!  Leave a comment on this post by Saturday May 11th 2013 11:59pm PST and I’ll randomly draw a winner to recieve this little package of goodies!

Here is the full hop list in case you get a little lost, or want to open up every blog in a new window right now. Make sure you go through the entire hop, leave a comment on each blog, then visit the American Crafts blog to win an extra super ginormous prize!