Project Supplies
The following supply lists allow you to complete the Before Your Story album project in the size and format of your choice.
The class was developed around a 12×12 album, but this session will introduce a second full project example in 9×12.
When it comes to supplies, you’re encouraged to shop your stash first! If you’re not sure what size would work best for you, just wait and ask for input inside the Before Your Story classroom.
Option 1: 12×12 Album
Uses primarily 4×6 photos along with a few enlargements.
I used the 2013 Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste collection throughout my original album. This collection is still available in Digital Project Life and the Project Life app, but the Project Life mini kit and other supplies from this collection are near-impossible to find. This supply list has been updated to reflect products available in 2021.
12″x12″ album
(8) 8-pocket “Design A” pocket pages
Scrapbook.com – PL (60)
Scrapbook.com brand (10)
A Cherry on Top (60)
Amazon.com (60)
Becky Higgins (12)
Becky Higgins (60)
(5) 6″x12″ page protectors
Note: Both of these options have a 4-hole configuration. You can cut down a large page protector if needed.
(80) 3″x4″ cards
– or –
(1) collection kit
(72) 3″x4″ journaling cards
(8) 3″x4″ filler cards
Tip: If you can’t find a set of cards you like, I’ll share how to make your own cards with a collection kit.
(4) 4-pocket “Design H” pocket pages
Tip: You can cut down a “Design A” to create a “Design H” style.
(4) 8.5″x11″ page protectors
(4) Avery index tabs
Optional: Supplies for (4) layouts
cardstock
patterned paper
assorted embellishments
paper trimmer
adhesive
Optional: (1) 12″x12″ envelope page
Option 2: 9×12 Album
Uses primarily 4×6 photos along with a few enlargements.
During this session I’m adding a brand new project example, featuring a more streamlined 9×12 album about my husband’s growing-up story.
9″x12″ album
(10) 6-pocket 9″x12″ pocket pages
(10) 9″x12″ page protectors
(60) 3″x4″ cards
– or –
(1) collection kit
(54) 3″x4″ journaling cards
(6) 3″x4″ filler cards
Tip: If you can’t find a set of cards you like, I’ll share how to make your own cards with a collection kit.
(4) Avery index tabs
Note: The original album project uses the Becky Higgins scrapbook dividers.
Optional: Supplies for (4) layouts
cardstock
patterned paper
assorted embellishments
paper trimmer
adhesive
Tip: If you’re using a collection kit, there will be enough left over for this option.
Optional: (1) 7″x10″ storage envelope
Option 3: 6×12 Album
Uses primarily 3×4 photos along with a few enlargements.
6″x12″ album
(10) 6-pocket “Style D” pocket pages
Tip: If you’re set on using 4×6 photos in your 6×12 project, you’ll need to choose a different style of pocket page. Just watch out for the hole configuration!
(10) 6″x12″ page protectors
(60) 3″x4″ cards
– or –
(1) collection kit
(54) 3″x4″ journaling cards
(6) 3″x4″ filler cards
Tip: If you can’t find a set of cards you like, I’ll share how to make your own cards with a collection kit.
(4) Avery index tabs
Optional: Supplies for (4) layouts
cardstock
patterned paper
assorted embellishments
paper trimmer
adhesive
Tip: If you’re using a collection kit, there will be enough left over for this option.
Optional: (1) 6″x12″ envelope page
Option 4: 6×8 Album
Uses primarily 3×4 photos along with a few enlargements.
6″x8″ album
(20) 4-pocket 6″x8″ pocket pages
Tip: If you’re set on using 4×6 photos in your 6×8 project, you’ll need to choose a different style of pocket page.
(10) 6″x8″ page protectors
(80) 3″x4″ cards
– or –
(1) collection kit
(72) 3″x4″ journaling cards
(8) 3″x4″ filler cards
Tip: If you can’t find a set of cards you like, I’ll share how to make your own cards with a collection kit.
(4) Avery index tabs
Optional: Supplies for (4) layouts
cardstock
patterned paper
assorted embellishments
paper trimmer
adhesive
Tip: If you’re using a collection kit, there will be enough left over for this option.
Option 5: Any Size Digital Pages
You will need to select up to 80 3×4 cards from one or more collections. The Cut & Paste collection used in my original album is still available via Digital Project Life. In addition to the many 3×4 cards available from exclusively digital shops, Simple Stories also offers good options.
Option 6: Project Life App
This project is well suited to app scrappers. The Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste collection used in my album is available in the app, as are hundreds of other lovely options you could consider.