Sadly, I’ve been known to create more than one project that rarely, if ever, got used. I thought I’d share an update on my DIY SMASH notebook, which I use several times a week. It’s turned out to be quite a wonderful resource.
I added a pocket to the inside front cover where I stick clippings and ideas if I don’t have time to get them in the right place, or I’m unsure how I want to “file” them.
As I’m reading blogs, I jot down ideas and sketch out cards or layouts I might want to make. I have a whole page now of color combinations to try, and a list of card sentiments I loved.
These are cards I liked from a Stampin Up catalog I received at CKC this year. I don’t do a lot of clipping any more, but I’m much more likely to see it here than in the notebooks I have created in the past for such things. Most of my inspiration comes from the internet now, and I keep it organized in Evernote or on Vi.Sualize.us. I’m thinking of dismantling my notebooks, but it’s a big project which needs to wait until the first of the year. Way too much going on here right now.
Photo tips from blogs. Often I “save” the whole blog post to an Evernote notebook, but if it’s just a short reminder I add it here.
A book site I want to investigate, and some music I want to check out.
And a couple of things that were on my Wish List at the time. I can cross one out now as I received something very similar from another company from Scrap-Mart. It’s interesting to me that a project I resisited for quite some time has turned out to be one of the most useful of the last several years.
What great way to use your Smash book,Karen….something that’s going to be really useful.
Glad to hear it’s working for you! I was just working in my smash book/sketch book a little this morning.
Rinda
That is a great idea. I have never understood the attraction of a smash book, but that does appeal to me.
I’m so glad it is working out to be something you’ll really enjoy, Karen! I’ve been keeping most of my inspiration and reminders on Pinterest now. And loving being able to go back and “grab” something I want to do! 🙂
I really like how you have put this together Karen, the idea of a Smash Book is appealing to me but the putting it together in a way I would like it and would use it is a completely different matter – I think you have found a great solution!
Oh Karen, this looks like fun – what a cool book!
Hi Karen ~ how fun to have a little look inside your book here. I love that you included a photo of a card sketch you have in mind. I have so many sketch books with similar drawings. :o)
This is a great way to track ideas. I do something similar – I have a journal where I write down ideas. I added tabs for different sections. Not quite as convenient as the 3-ring would be – I’ll have to keep that in mind for next time.
I love that you’re using your Smash book so regularly, I was going to make one over summer and never got round to it. I like the idea of using it as a place to keep notes of things you like/want to do/look up. Thanks for showing us yours xx
Super cool! My BIG Smash Book order finally arrived but I’ve yet to decide just how I want to use it. lol! So glad you’re sharing your ideas.
Gosh I am so impressed. I could never be this organised! your book is fabulous. I don’t even know what a smash book is. I will soon though. 🙂
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