Time is my biggest adversary. Not only because I am getting older (as my mirror continues to remind me of, lol) but because I am SO, SO, SO behind on my scrapbooking! I want to do much more crafting, but it is a time-consuming craft. I have some tips on how to get more scrapbooking done when you are short on time. These ideas should help you crank out more pages than ever before!
How to Get More Scrapbooking Done When You Are Short on Time
Set Aside Time
If you don’t scrapbook, you won’t get any pages done! That is just a FACT! You have to sit down and do it. If you are like me, you must schedule some crafting time. There is ALWAYS something else you can be doing. You have to make time for your hobbies, and you won’t regret it.
I like to do most of my scrapbooking during weekend crops. More pages will be created if I am not at home. I try to schedule 3 or 4 weekend crops per year, and I usually complete 40 to 50 layouts during these weekends.
Limit Distractions
If you have set aside time to scrapbook but keep getting up to change out the laundry, you won’t be as productive. It takes me a while to get into the “groove” when I scrapbook, and if I constantly have to stop and get someone a cup of milk, it isn’t go well!
Try to set aside some time when you can limit distractions. When we FOCUS on our craft, we become AMAZING and get more done. You may need to wait until the kids go to bed or grandma’s house and then get to work!
Use an Planner
Most women I know have a calendar/planner to keep track of their family’s schedule. Did you ever think that you needed a planner for your crafting? Well, I am here to tell you that you DO!
I can keep track of what I have accomplished and what still needs to be done. I don’t have to sort through albums to see where I left off. All of my information is right in my planner.
Go Back to the Basics
Not every layout has to be your absolute favorite. When I want to get more done, I try to focus on my pictures and not get as fancy with my layouts.
Think back to when you first started scrapbooking. Chances are you didn’t use 20 different embellishments on one layout. It was a more basic craft, and it grew over the years. When I do more straightforward layouts, I will get more done.
Try Project Life or Pocket Scrapbooking
One way to get more layouts done is to do pocket scrapbooking or Project Life. I know the original concept of Project Life was doing one per day. I don’t do that, but I love the products and find it easy to record memories in record time!
There are some fun Project Life Pocket Scrapbooking monthly kits, too!
I also love to use pocket scrapbooking to supplement holidays and significant events with many photos!
Know Where Your Supplies Are
Disorganization can KILL my creativity and limit how many layouts I get done. Don’t get me wrong…my craft room is FAR from organized. It is a work in progress! I know that if I can grab the embellishments I need quickly, I will get the layout done sooner.
The key is knowing where your supplies are located even if your organizational style doesn’t appear very good, LOL! A lot of time can be wasted searching for something you know you have.
Focus on One Thing
If I want to get a lot of layouts done quickly, it helps if I focus on one theme. I may decide to do Christmas 2015, so I can get out all of my Christmas paper, stickers, washi tape, etc. Getting in the Christmas grove with my layouts helps me work faster.
I have everything at my fingertips, and it speeds up the whole process. I may not want to do Christmas layouts for 3 days if I am at a weekend crop. I usually do one entire day of Christmas and then switch to a different theme for the next day. That helps me not get burned out but still be able to focus for an extended period!
How Do You Get More Scrapbooking Done When You are Short on Time?
What is your favorite tip for getting more scrapbooking done? I am ALWAYS looking for a new way to create more pages. Are you in my Sweet Scrapbooking Facebook group?? You should be…there are great ideas shared every day…plus some good humor.
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Thanx for these lovely ideas of doing scrap booking in minimum time. As I have bookmark this page and will sure follow the tips given by you.