Three Things : Lines (and a Designer Digitals giveaway)

I keep a notebook with me to document things that are happening. And then when I go to scrap, I pull out my notebook and my pictures first.
It makes scrapping a bit easier for me.

I keep a journal. I write, write, write. When I go back to scrapbook something from the past, I can almost always look back in my journal at the same day or at least time period and find out what I was thinking/feeling/dreaming about. :) I do however love my clear journal stamps. They make it very easy to put a space for words right on my pages.

I really like to use tags and pockets for journalling. This way if I don't want to see all of the journal stuff I don't plus if I have lots to say which is the norm, I can use lots of tags in the pocket. It also helps to have paper with lines, can't write straight otherwise.

I like to write things down in a little notebook so when I am ready - I have the information. Can't wait to see your new stuff!!!!!

I've gotta print it! Otherwise I'll have major typos, forget a word, the spacing won't be right or I goof up and scratch something out. I know, it's not as personal but otherwise I tend to put the page away with a big blank journal spot!
As a side note, I'm so glad you're joining Designer Digitals! I love that place and the people!

Usually I will gather my pictures and find paper, emellishments, etc...and then put them in page lits (plastic sleeves. Then I go through them and if a page kits needs journaling because there is a special story or meaning that I need to include then I will go to my computer and type the journaling information. I try to use fonts that are different for each one and that coordinates with my paper choice. I print them onto basic cream or white cardstock and when I do the pages they are altered with ink, sanding, embellishments or just whatever looks good with the layout.
Thank you for this contest and the chance to win amazing stuff.
Cindy

I like to hand journal a lot now... I tend to keep an online document that I print out *just in case* of stories, dates, thoughts. I also like to do my reflect back in my stories.

My go-to method is to type up the journaling, print, and paper punch - it's easy to center and quick.

Those lines are justbegging for my words, aren't they? I'd love to be chosen for this delightful giveaway. Thank you!

I like to think about my journaling while I am putting the rest of the page together. I usually have the story in my head and instead of putting the page aside, I just pick up the pen and start writing. At least I try, doesn't always work but about 95% of the time it does.

I look at the photo, gather my thoughts and emotions and just start writing what I think I will want to remember about the moment years down the track when I or someone else is looking through the pages and stop writing when I run out of space.

Love love love that cup. So cute. I try and keep a lot of my journalling spots (love the one's from Ele's Studio on Etsy) and my journalling stamps together and where I can see them so it constantly reminds me to journal. I don't do just photos. I need the story to go with it.

i try to not call a layout complete till i journal it! =) That way, it always encourages me to pen down my thoughts straightaway.
Thanks for the constant reminder Ali!

I always journal in pencil first and then go over in pencil, and if i have alot that i want to write i depend on my computer.

I find that if I design my layout in my mind and think about it for 24 hours, I am 100% more likely to journal the story. I play it over in my mind and design a catchy title that relates to a phrase that I plan to journal. Then when it comes time to actually write, it flows off the page!! I tend to journal better on the computes but am trying to incorporate more of my handwriting (even though it is horrible!!) :)

I like to jot notes on a post-it and place it with my pictures, that way when I do make a layout I have words already to go.

I like to jot notes on a post-it and place it with my pictures, that way when I do make a layout I have words already to go.

I am telling bigger stories again so I love the size of the making memories spiral journal books and I also love all the different lined papers so I can cut a piece to size and either print or write my journaling on there and incorporate it into my layout

I find it easiest to just write it out on a journaling card or scrap paper as soon as i do the LO. Too many times i have thought that i will get back to it later, type it out 'neatly', but that often doesn't happen. So now write it out right away. So often the words were missing on my beautifully decorated, ornate pages and i would be explaining to people looking at the pages what was going on in the photo(s). How silly!!
So my new motto is 'more words, less fuss'!!

I make the journaling as fun to write as it is to read! Journal in unexpected places (ANYwhere on a layout) using unexpected materials (on a coaster, matchbook, ticketstub) in interesting ways (list the sounds of the day) to capture the memory... not try and recreate it.