Morning, mellow misty Monday! and hello to all fellow memory-keepers and Memorandum Mondayers too, as we look forward to the week ahead and glance back at the weekend to record any 'firsts' or anything new we've experienced: the brainchild of the talented Sian over at From High In The Sky :). Do pop over - you'll always be glad you did.
Well, I've taken the plunge. My first was to upload a Blurb book ready for printing - three months' worth of This Is Life 2016. It's not huge, at about 60 pages, but it felt huge - gulp! It seemed like a good idea to see the quality of the print and to make adjustments to layout and colour management if needed before investing in a whole year's worth ...
Very helpfully, Blurb lets you flick through a digital copy of your book before ordering, so I grabbed a few random screen shots on the way through - just to show how a simple grid format can allow a variety of page designs with very little effort. I'm pleased with the sense of variety within a cohesive look ...
So I'm crossing fingers, and accepting philosophically that it's a learning experiment which, even if not perfect, will take me a step further to producing something better. Which seems like a good thought to take through the rest of the week! Wishing you all a good start, and looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
your pages look fabulous - I'm a big fan of grid design - you must be watching for the postie to get your hands on it for real
Posted by: helena | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 11:55 AM
Oh it looks exquisite! It looks like a beautiful, rural, lifestyle magazine! I know life isn't always so cheerful and delightful ... but you've certainly made the moments that are look so special!
Posted by: Julie | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 12:12 PM
First of all, I have to say that your pictures are stunning---so beautiful and clear! I love the looks of your book and the fact that you've add lots of journaling--the prefect mix. I've never done anything digitally, but I should try it---especially with trip pictures.
Posted by: Barbara Eads | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 12:49 PM
I have talked so many times about giving this a try and I have yet t take the plunge. Your pages look gorgeous! Bursting with life. I'm another one who thinks your spreads could be in a magazine.
Wishing you a good week
Posted by: Sian | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 04:05 PM
And what a perfect coffee table style book it will turn out to be!
Posted by: Ruth | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 04:36 PM
I just love your style! Your pages look fabulous, and I hope you'll show us the book when you get it. I finished watching all the videos for Cathy Z's Scrapbook Your Year, giving the thought to going digital and producing books rather than albums. Haven't made a decision yet. I'm now doing Ali E's Hybrid class. I think there'll be more instruction on digital techniques in this class. I've already paid for the class is what I gained from the lesson on organizing your digital supplies.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, 10 October 2016 at 10:09 PM
I bet you can't wait ot get your hands on it now! Simple grid designs always look good and with your gorgeous photography can't go wrong. Can you post some pics when it arrives?
Posted by: Melissa | Tuesday, 11 October 2016 at 02:38 AM
How wonderful it will be to hold in your hands and flick through those gorgeous spreads.
Posted by: Fiona@Staring at the Sea | Tuesday, 11 October 2016 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful. Your pages are such a delight to look at; I like a grid whether it is digital or actual paper scrapbooking. That wooden wheelbarrow is something I would really like to get my hands on.
Posted by: Mary-Lou | Wednesday, 12 October 2016 at 12:22 AM
Oh wow! I love your book! What a family treasure it will be! Thanks for popping over to my blog recently - it's lovely to see old friends again!
Posted by: Linda | Wednesday, 12 October 2016 at 06:14 PM
I am not a "digi scrapbookers" as they say but boy of boy, looking at your BEAUTIFUL spreads, I would love to have something like that! You have convinced me to try Alexa! I hope you'll share more as your work documenting your life is always inspiring!
Thank You~
Posted by: alexandra sirugue-macleod | Wednesday, 12 October 2016 at 06:14 PM
What a lovely idea and a great keepsake.
Posted by: Maggie | Thursday, 13 October 2016 at 09:13 AM
Absolutely wonderful - I WISH I could do this kind of work. such a lovely way to remember ...
Posted by: Rosie Radcliffe | Thursday, 13 October 2016 at 10:16 AM
Looking forward to your next post on the receipt of the actual book! Exciting and I bet you'll be triply delighted...the few pages you shared look fantastic! Congrats!
Cheers~
Posted by: Honoré | Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at 02:45 PM
Loving your spreads, looking forward to the review of the physical book. It's something I've been considering for the digi pages I do.
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at 09:24 PM
Oh that looks wonderful - so jam-packed with photos, and I am sure your lyrical words as well. I bet holding it in your hands will be even better.
Posted by: Susanne | Wednesday, 19 October 2016 at 11:30 AM
Oh, it looks like a fabulous book! Enjoy!
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Wednesday, 19 October 2016 at 11:41 PM