first off … had to let you know that i actually did some more work on my school albums tonight. i had it all put away too … thinking i'd get to more of  it someday. but i was good and took it back out. i'll share more about my next step tomorrow … or saturday. have to wait until i can take decent photos. i will add (because i know some of you will ask!), that i'm using the school KOTM that was available in february 2008 … and sold out pretty fast. so unfortunately, it's not something you can get anymore … but the ideas can still be adapted. anyways … here's a peek of it in the works.

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and yesterday i was emailing with my good friend, mary … about how productive we've been this year with our scrapping. we both actually counted how many projects we've done this year … which is really just a month and a half so far. i was suprised at my numbers. i know i've been doing a ton of projects … and yet sometimes, i feel like i get nothing done at all. so i have to admit it felt good to see these numbers.

12×12 layouts – 21 total
6×6 layouts – 14 total
cards – 19 total
projects – 12 total

not bad, right? not that i've shared that many with you … a lot of these were for assignments and stuff. and, i'm totally caught up with my project 365 … so that counts as extra. although at the same time … those numbers should scare me. i'm usually not quite that productive … so i may be coming to the end of my streak. lol! ok, that's it for tonight … will share more tomorrow on the school stuff.

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30 responses to “how productive am i . . .”

  1. Maridette Avatar

    I had bought these too as quickly as I could because I knew these would fly. Love them but still can’t seem to keep up. Hope you post your school layouts from this kit. Can’t wait.

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  2. Karinita Avatar

    Oh boy… Definitely you are a very productive person, and your projects are fabulous!!! I ordered two school kits ( one for each of my girls ) last year during their “second edition”. I really love those kits, but I have to recognize that I didn’t even touch them!!! I’m sure that tour layouts will be an inspiration for me!!!
    Again, thanks so much for all your ideas, information… You are so talented. Keep working!!!
    Karina

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  3. cheri p. Avatar
    cheri p.

    I have had two of these kits sitting in my scrapbook room just waiting to be put together for my two daughters.I’m going to pull them out and get started on them this weekend. I have a 1st and 5th grader so I have a lot of catching up to do with the 5th grader. My stacks of saved school paper work looks like yours. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  4. kiwimich Avatar
    kiwimich

    Go Laura – you have been very productive!
    Am looking forward to seeing how this school kit comes together. I bought a premade school years book which has a double page for each year, which also is a pocket for holding photo of the year and school report. I am looking for a way to preserve the artwork and projects.

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  5. Melinda Avatar
    Melinda

    Wow that is a great deal of layouts, cards and projects. Are you a night owl because how in the world do you accomplish all that? I have a 2 yr old home with me all day so there is not much time for scrapping. I know you have day care kids so you must be in a similar situation.
    My pile of school paperwork is starting to get unruly and mine are only in K and 1..cannot imagine what it will be like in 4 more years.

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  6. Julie Mitchell from Montréal, Canada Avatar

    You inspire me. Mine is still in a box. I know that as soon as I begin, I’ll need to get caught up quickly.

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  7. Michelle W. Avatar

    I just love my school KOTM…especially those pocket folders!! It sure helps you keep organized with the kids school stuff!

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  8. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    Good job! How many of those envelopes did you wind up getting to fit in the album? And I cannot remember, are your pages going in their own album, or the one with the pockets? Thanks!

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  9. Lisa Howard Avatar

    Way to go!!! Sounds like 2009 is your year to get it all done! Hey, you may even get “caught up”…oh, I forgot, as scrappers we aren’t suppost to use that word! lol! Have a fantastic weekend!

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  10. Sara Rossi Avatar

    I have these kits broken down & into each girls albums but have yet to actually do the pages–bad I know! You make me want to work on mine before I get TOO far behind! Keep up all the fantastic LO’s–let’s see your grand total at the end of the year!!

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  11. wendy Avatar

    I have this same kit, I started it and just could not get into the color schem it gives you. Any advice??
    You have been productive. Way to Go!!!

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  12. Wendy Sue Avatar

    Wow, look at you go! A few weeks ago I put all of the “kit” contents in binders for my kids…but nothing has been done since. You’re my inspiration! BTW, did it take TWO binders just for the kit contents for each kit for you??

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  13. Diana Avatar

    WAY to go Laura! I have a huge mess on my desk right now and need to organize, it’s sort of overpowering the urge to create because it’s in the WAY! Yes, I am one of those that has to put things away before I can create! 🙂 Thanks for you FUN inspiration!! 🙂

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  14. lynda Avatar
    lynda

    wow, u r on a roll. those numbers scare me too! i hope u don’t run out of gas…i love your work.
    i’ve just completed 2projects
    i’ve done 13 cards?
    00 pages
    i only scrap (nothing else)once a month with a group. i rarely scrap @ home, due to…can’t find the time, don’t like to be interupted (phone, kids, hubby). but i seriously have to get my cr*p together for next months crop and be productive….
    give me an ultimatium(?) laura…say i can’t visit your blog…lol
    have a great weekend….
    lynda in calif

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  15. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    It’s out and ready to go – that’s half the battle – lol!! That kit looks SO cute! Bummer it sold out fast ~ they should get a clue that when BH does something it’s gone!
    Scrappin with some friends tonight here so hopefully I’ll get something done other than talking – lol!

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  16. Alicia King Avatar

    hey girl! that is awesome, why can’t I be as productive as you!

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  17. Mary MacAskill Avatar

    Thankfully, you did not mention my counter-productivity! LOL! Looks like you’re well on your way to getting even MORE done 😉

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  18. Deneen Avatar

    Only wish I had as much energy & amazing talent as you do! Keep up the great work as I am sure you will do.

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  19. Sandi N. Avatar
    Sandi N.

    Laura
    This kit is rocking!!!! I wish I would have ordered this:( I am REALLY looking forward to see how you use it! From what I can see in the photo it looks like you put project from each year. That alone is worth it’s weight in gold.
    You are making great strides in progress this year. I think you have done more in one month than I did in six of last year. I am very proud of you!!!
    Sandi N.

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  20. Sarah W. Avatar
    Sarah W.

    All I want to know is where you find the time? LOL! Amazing!

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  21. Suzanne Avatar

    Your projects are always beautiful and original!! You are very well organized and thank you for the inspiration!
    I am trying to get more done, but cannot seem to make it happen!! LOL

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  22. Krista Avatar
    Krista

    you are on a roll, girl! don’t stop now!! i hope to scrap some tonight and this weekend 🙂

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  23. Carla Avatar

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I don’t think I’ve done that much in 2 years, let alone 2 months! Geez!
    Good for you!!

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  24. Eileen Van Dyke Avatar
    Eileen Van Dyke

    You are starting to motivate me to want to really work on my school kits. I have all the kids stuff sorted by years which has felt great since I did that last year. My DD is in the 8th grade and my DS in in pre-school (yep big gap and lots of stuff!) Anyway, I have had the kindergarden layout on my table for maybe 6 months but haven’t done anything but move it around. Please show me a layout soon to help move me forward! Oh, and where did you get your American Craft D-ring binders?
    Thanks
    Eileen

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  25. Jessica Avatar

    Oh wow! You go girl! I’m not only impressed – I’m floored 🙂 Wish I was like that. Here I am happy with my single digit output 🙂

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  26. Annette Scholtz Avatar

    Do you sleep!!!? And if you take supplements they need to get you to endorse it! Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful work.

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  27. Lynn M Avatar
    Lynn M

    Have to say thank you to you Laura! Your blog is my first stop each day…you have inspired me to not only scrap “events” (birthdays, holidays, etc.), but also to scrapbook everyday things…Thanks for helping me change my style and be more productive too!

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  28. danni perez Avatar
    danni perez

    girl, i am so jealous of all you’ve done. hopefully i will get alot done next weekend,at my sb retreat.
    ~d

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  29. elana Avatar

    Way to go! I bought the kit too (my son’s not even in school yet) and it’s been sitting on the floor of my scrapbook room taking up space. After seeing your post I got motivated and put it together in a binder – at least I’ve got a bit more space now 🙂

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  30. sasha farina Avatar

    that is a ton of projects!!! Woot woot!

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