I don't know about you, but chunking is the only way I am managing to keep this December project going. Though as I type, 'chunk' sounds a little too, well, chunky. I'm thinking more of what you get when you take a culinary knife to hunks of chocolate, and chop 'em down even further. Nibbles? Nobbles? Dust? Have we got a word?
That's the equivalent I'm talking about and it's sometimes only a minute or two long. Download the snapshots, attend to something else, open the template, attend to someone else, drop in a photo, attend to somewhere else, type a title ... you've got the picture. Micro-scrapping. So far, that's got me to here:
I'm hoping it might lead me to being up-to-date by the finish of the weekend ... Oops, time's up! See you soon?
Despite all of your unexpected constraints, it looks as though a lovely album is coming together.
Posted by: Amy | Saturday, 10 December 2011 at 10:35 PM
Your chunks are producing quite lovely pages, Alexa. I've done one marathon session, and am keeping a list and hoping for another marathon session soon!
Posted by: Karen Walker | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 12:32 AM
Micro-scrapping definitely seems to be working - nice pages!
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 12:42 AM
Well you wouldn't know from looking at these pages that they were done in micro chunks. There's certainly no lack in your high quality design & journaling skills. Keep 'em coming :) Pxx
Posted by: Paul B | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful pages Alexa - great template as it allows you plenty of flexibility!
Posted by: Jimjams | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 11:37 AM
Micro Chunks! love it. I love the dog under the table and the goodies from Europe look divine.
Posted by: Miriam | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 05:36 PM
I'm applying the same principle to housework at the moment - though the chunks are very micro indeed. And they certainly haven't been producing beautiful results like these!
Posted by: Sian | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 08:25 PM
Never mind December projects, it's the only way I'm keeping December going!! Though I finished writing my Christmas cards today, so that's a bit chunk out of the way.... Your project is looking gorgeous xx
Posted by: Mel | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 09:03 PM
The chunking approach seems to be working very well for you. Lovely pages so far. I am woefully behind with my December Daily/JYC. At the moment it consists of a stack of pages cut this afternoon and a few hastily scribbled notes!
Posted by: Fiona | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 09:54 PM
Lovin' your approach and especially the results. Your creativity and execution are inspiring. Lookin' fwd to the next chunk or two or three...
Cheers~
Posted by: Honoré | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 03:11 AM
Chunks are happening here for sure! I love that photo of the postal delights, beautiful packages :)
Posted by: Ginger | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 04:39 AM
Love the 'chunking'! I think I should try that here....
Posted by: Linda | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 08:06 AM
Yay, congrats. They are done! It sounds as though your method is working. I would definitely not be able to keep on top of something if I had to multi task as much.
Posted by: ifa | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 09:40 AM
Love the series of 'chunks'..and your way of capturing the moments. Terrific!
Posted by: Marcie | Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 12:36 PM
Such a good idea. Maybe I should try "micro scrapping" too. I might even get something done for a change!
Actually, it should be "micro card-making" as I haven't made any Christmas cards since September, when I rustled up a few as samples for a course-pitch....
The album is coming along, Alexa - it's going to be lovely to look back on over the coming year. All those little snap-shot memories stored away for ever!
And, thank you for my lovely Christmas card - with matching envelope and friendly, kind message. Really nice surprise. Now I owe you one myself... I promise to Try! X
Posted by: Lizzie | Thursday, 15 December 2011 at 03:35 PM
What a great term...and the pages are developing beautifully.
Posted by: Jacky S | Friday, 16 December 2011 at 05:58 PM
At least you've "chunked", more than I can say I've done! You've done a fabulous job and will have it come together! Just because it's December Daily doesn't mean it has to be DONE in December ya'know?!
Posted by: Suzanna | Friday, 16 December 2011 at 06:39 PM
Oh you do make me laugh, Alexa. I may just have to try Chunking because Christmas is not happening for me this year! I just wrote my cards this evening and as for JYC - it is still blank pages on the workdesk. I admire the way you achieve all you do, your Christmas pages are looking so good.
Posted by: sandie | Sunday, 18 December 2011 at 11:32 PM
I'm afraid I didn't get as far as a single page on my Dec Daily so I admire your efforts!
Posted by: PaulaSG | Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 01:27 AM
Hi Alexa, taking a knife to chunks of chocolate?! I havent the patience or self control, a nice big bite will do me nicely ;-)
Thank you for my lovely card, I got all excited because I got an envelope with stitching on it, lol, very unique, very cool :-)
Posted by: K | Wednesday, 21 December 2011 at 03:57 PM
Thanks for your card - it is beautiful. Have a fantastic Christmas and a fabulous New Year. xx
Posted by: Joanne | Saturday, 24 December 2011 at 06:16 AM