Holidays are such a treasure and filled with magical memories of family, friends and even a bit of fantasy! It is everyday life that begins to roll forward and like an avalanche destroys every good intention that was put forth into making certain that no detail was forgotten during the holiday season. Don’t get me wrong, everyday life is great. It is the idea of adding more, or something extra like a holiday, into the mix of everyday life that can rev up the anxiety and cause a bit of insanity.
Stopping the insanity is the first step to enjoying the holiday season more this year. Having a place to keep your ideas for the holiday season is the first step to stopping the insanity!
Organizing Ideas
As I plan for the upcoming holiday season, I write a lot! I write a to do list. I write a list of supplies I might need. I jot down ideas for décor projects and gifts. I also write down ideas for how I’d like to document and scrapbook the holidays for this current year. Writing helps organize what needs to be accomplished in a given time period. It makes sense to have a specific place to write down all of my holiday ideas.
I use a 5” x 7” lined notepad to keep my ideas organized. It is a small notebook that is easy to drop into my purse if I am running errands. It is the perfect size to write and sketch ideas on while snuggling on the couch with my kids as they watch a movie.
I have a few simple steps that you can take to label this inexpensive pad of paper and customize it to fit your needs.
Step-by-step Instructions for Putting it Together
Adding a cover to a pad of lined paper is quick and simple.
1. cut a sheet of cardstock to measure 8 1/2“ x 5”.
2. score the paper in three places: 7 1/8”, 8” and 8 1/4” and fold on the scored lines.
3. adhere the scored section over the top of the notepad and staple to the pad binding.
4. Embellish the cover of your holiday project notebook by adding strips of patterned paper, and a title.
Add an elastic closure to the bottom of your note pad.
5. punch two holes 1 1/2” up and 1 1/2“ in from each side and bottom edge of the back of your notepad.
6. cut a 5 1/2” piece of 1/8” elastic.
7. place the end of the elastic in one of the holes and then add an eyelet to the same hole. using a Crop-a-Dile or Anywhere Punch, secure eyelet in place.
8. repeat this process on the second hole.
9. wrap the elastic around the front of the notepad to secure the cover closed.
10. Cover the inside back over with cardstock.
Now you know that your notepad will stay closed if you toss it into your purse or backpack.
11. Adhere five divider tabs throughout your notepad. Leave enough blank pages between each tab to write your notes!
12. Label each tab: supplies, to-do, project ideas, gift ideas, page ideas
Supplies:
Create a list of supplies you will need for each project or gift.
Code your supplies for those you have and those you need to pick up.
Designate a place to keep all of your supplies together, so that they are easily accessible when you are ready to begin your project.
To Do List:
Label each to do list with a specific task.
List everything that needs to be done in order to complete the task.
Add a deadline to each task.
You may need to estimate the amount of time will be required to finish each part of the task.
Project Ideas:Write down any idea you have about a holiday project that you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the purpose?
Where can I use it?
When do I need it by?
Who is it for?
How can I make this?
Why do I want to do this?
Gift Ideas.
Write down any idea you have about a holiday gift that you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the purpose?
Where can it be used?
When do I need it by?
Who is it for?
How can I make this?
Why would this be a good gift?
Holiday Pages:
Write down any idea you have about a holiday page you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the story I want to tell?
Where do I want to store this page?
When do I need to take the photos, or do I have them already?
Who am I telling the story to?
How many pictures do I want to include?
Why is this important?
Let your idea percolate in this notebook and revisit it when you have more time.
Planning Starts Now
Now that your notepad is complete, take some time and make some notes about ideas you have for this holiday season. It’s okay if you don’t know where to start, because as we work through this course you will be given LOTS of ideas to get your creativity flowing!
You are now prepared to begin saving your sanity one simple note and idea at a time! You are ready to begin making plans for this holiday season and that is the first step towards saving your sanity.
Stopping the insanity is the first step to enjoying the holiday season more this year. Having a place to keep your ideas for the holiday season is the first step to stopping the insanity!
Organizing Ideas
As I plan for the upcoming holiday season, I write a lot! I write a to do list. I write a list of supplies I might need. I jot down ideas for décor projects and gifts. I also write down ideas for how I’d like to document and scrapbook the holidays for this current year. Writing helps organize what needs to be accomplished in a given time period. It makes sense to have a specific place to write down all of my holiday ideas.
I use a 5” x 7” lined notepad to keep my ideas organized. It is a small notebook that is easy to drop into my purse if I am running errands. It is the perfect size to write and sketch ideas on while snuggling on the couch with my kids as they watch a movie.
I have a few simple steps that you can take to label this inexpensive pad of paper and customize it to fit your needs.
Step-by-step Instructions for Putting it Together
Adding a cover to a pad of lined paper is quick and simple.
1. cut a sheet of cardstock to measure 8 1/2“ x 5”.
2. score the paper in three places: 7 1/8”, 8” and 8 1/4” and fold on the scored lines.
3. adhere the scored section over the top of the notepad and staple to the pad binding.
4. Embellish the cover of your holiday project notebook by adding strips of patterned paper, and a title.
Add an elastic closure to the bottom of your note pad.
5. punch two holes 1 1/2” up and 1 1/2“ in from each side and bottom edge of the back of your notepad.
6. cut a 5 1/2” piece of 1/8” elastic.
7. place the end of the elastic in one of the holes and then add an eyelet to the same hole. using a Crop-a-Dile or Anywhere Punch, secure eyelet in place.
8. repeat this process on the second hole.
9. wrap the elastic around the front of the notepad to secure the cover closed.
10. Cover the inside back over with cardstock.
Now you know that your notepad will stay closed if you toss it into your purse or backpack.
11. Adhere five divider tabs throughout your notepad. Leave enough blank pages between each tab to write your notes!
12. Label each tab: supplies, to-do, project ideas, gift ideas, page ideas
Supplies:
Create a list of supplies you will need for each project or gift.
Code your supplies for those you have and those you need to pick up.
Designate a place to keep all of your supplies together, so that they are easily accessible when you are ready to begin your project.
To Do List:
Label each to do list with a specific task.
List everything that needs to be done in order to complete the task.
Add a deadline to each task.
You may need to estimate the amount of time will be required to finish each part of the task.
Project Ideas:Write down any idea you have about a holiday project that you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the purpose?
Where can I use it?
When do I need it by?
Who is it for?
How can I make this?
Why do I want to do this?
Gift Ideas.
Write down any idea you have about a holiday gift that you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the purpose?
Where can it be used?
When do I need it by?
Who is it for?
How can I make this?
Why would this be a good gift?
Holiday Pages:
Write down any idea you have about a holiday page you would like to create.
Ask yourself specific questions about your idea.
What is the story I want to tell?
Where do I want to store this page?
When do I need to take the photos, or do I have them already?
Who am I telling the story to?
How many pictures do I want to include?
Why is this important?
Let your idea percolate in this notebook and revisit it when you have more time.
Planning Starts Now
Now that your notepad is complete, take some time and make some notes about ideas you have for this holiday season. It’s okay if you don’t know where to start, because as we work through this course you will be given LOTS of ideas to get your creativity flowing!
You are now prepared to begin saving your sanity one simple note and idea at a time! You are ready to begin making plans for this holiday season and that is the first step towards saving your sanity.
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