7 Steps To Get More Scrapbooking Done – Assembly-Line Style
<p>Have you ever made a terrific paper-crafting project, like small accordion album, that you think would be great to send to everybody on your Christmas list? And then, reality hits and you say to yourself, “But how could I possibly get it all done? It would be so much work to make twelve of those!” </p>
<p>Well, here’s a solution for you: Enlist the help of your friends! It’s amazing how two or three extra sets of hands can complete a big project in an incredibly short amount of time. Now you certainly aren’t going to get free labor, even out of your friends, without giving something in return. At least not more than once! But the best appreciation gift you could give is your time and effort to one of your friend’s projects in the future. </p>
<p>So here’s what you do to get your project of twelve, or however many, completed:</p>
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<li>Tell a couple of friends what you want to do and ask if any of them would be willing to help you complete the project. Tell them you’ll provide coffee, cookies, snacks, or whatever it takes to keep them going.</li>
<li>Arrange to meet, either at your house, or at your local scrapbook store where table time is open and free.</li>
<li>Before ‘production time” make sure that you have all your the supplies purchased and your tools accessible. If you need your friends to bring their own paper trimmers, precision scissors, etc… then let them know.</li>
<li>Have a plan. Know in advance what sizes certain papers need to be cut to, know what length you want your ribbon pieces to be, and have your stamps ready for printing on tags or cards. The idea here is that when your friends arrive, they can get to work immediately and each person will have something to do.</li>
<li>Be prepared, at least in your mind, with the ordered steps that are required to finish the items, hassle-free. For example, you want to make sure that paper edges on photo mats are inked before they are glued down.</li>
<li>Consider adding a couple of units to your total amount so that each of your friends has something to take home with them as a thank you for their help. They won’t notice the extra amount of work, and they’ll be so glad to have been included on your “list.”</li>
<li>Express your thanks to your helpful friends, and make sure to offer yourself for a project they may have at some point. </li>
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<p>All in all, there is a lot of gratification that comes from working together, with friends, to create something of meaning and beauty. Who knows, it might just become a tradition! </p>
