So many of you watching & shopping today. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the warmth + support + enthusiasm that continues.

I wanted to share real quick about this whole AutoShip option on HSN today. About half of you who are ordering the Today’s Special are opting for the AutoShip. Smart. You’ll LOVE it.

If you’re not really sure what it is … here’s the scoop.

Whether you purchase the Jade Edition or the Blush Edition, you have the option of adding the AutoShip to your order. You’ll see this online HERE or you can ask the HSN customer service rep that you speak with on the phone. Basically, what you’re signing up for is this: A Mini Album + Mini Kit combo will be automatically shipped to you 3 times throughout the rest of this year. HSN charges your credit card when they ship each one and it’s $24.95 per set. AWESOME deal. You can read all about the AutoShip details HERE.

This option is exclusive to HSN with the purchase of the Today’s Special – and exclusive to today. In other words, if you think you like it – don’t miss this chance. We’re not even half-way through this day at the time of me posting this and we’ve already sold 13,000+ Today’s Special kits.

If you’re feeling bummed that you might miss out on these 3 awesome sets because you’re not in the U.S. (HSN is a U.S. shipping only shopping channel) … here’s the good news: This Summer (Winter for those in the southern hemisphere) we will be launching 3 Mini Kits by these same beloved designers! So if you love Dear Lizzy, Amy Tangerine, and Maggie Holmes brands … you’re still in luck.

Keep in mind that the 3 Mini Kits we’re releasing by these designers will be different than the 3 that are available via HSN AutoShip. And as always, HSN is offering these at a fantastic price, so seriously – don’t miss out. You will be so happy to have these darling sets – for yourself, a child, or even as a gift for a friend.

Now – here’s a look at what’s included in the AutoShip program.

In JUNE, you’ll receive the Dear Lizzy Mini Kit + Blush Mini Album combo:

In SEPTEMBER, you’ll receive the Amy Tangerine Mini Kit + Chocolate Mini Album combo:

In DECEMBER, you’ll receive the Maggie Holmes Mini Kit + Rain Mini Album combo:

Each “set” includes the Mini Album, which has all the divided pages already sewn into the album for ultra convenience, and it holds 80 4×6 photos + 80 3×4 Journaling Cards. You also get the Mini Kit, which has 100 cards – 20 that are 4×6 and 80 that are 3×4. It’s all very smart, very versatile, very organized, very very fun designs! Hard to resist – I know.

One last note: If you have already placed an order with HSN and now you wish you knew more about this AutoShip option, just contact HSN Customer Service and ask if you can add the AutoShip option to your order. Fingers crossed! Go to HSN.com, “My Account”, or call 1.800.284.3900 from 8am to 1am EST.

hello + thank you

There are many of you visiting my site and my blog today that are brand-new to me, my brand, and Project Life. And I want to extend a very warm welcome to you! You likely just learned about Project Life from watching HSN. I’ll come back to that in a minute.

I wanted to take a moment to extend a very heartfelt note of GRATITUDE to so, so, so many of you who have been long-time fans/customers/readers. Thank you so much for your love & support. Thank you so much for being so enthusiastic about this monumental occasion of Project Life making its TV debut. You have cheered us on and we have felt your kindness through all the notes (via social media, mostly) and want you to know that I am truly humbled by your loyalty. THANK YOU. I know Lisa feels that love & support as well as she makes her debut on HSN.

down to business

How to watch? To watch the Home Shopping Network, search for HSN on your tv. To watch it live via the internet, go to HSN.com.

When is Lisa on? Lisa Bearnson will be on air at all these different times throughout the day – today, Monday March 25th – EASTERN Standard Time: 12 midnight, 1am, 8am, 12 noon, 2pm, 5pm, 6pm, 9pm, 10pm. Project Life will be presented in all of her “Papercrafting with Lisa Bearnson” presentations, but those times in RED are dedicated “Today’s Special” presentations alllll about Project Life.

When is it best to tune in? Whenever it’s convenient for you. That’s why she’s on so many times throughout the day. It’s LIVE, so nothing is “re-played” but she’ll be sharing & selling the same stuff all day long. If you don’t want to miss out on something, I definitely recommend tuning in sooner rather than later. HSN ordered a lot of Project Life product, but no one has the crystal ball to know when anything will sell out. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Similar items are coming to stores in May, but not packaged or “kitted” the way it is for HSN.

Added note: In just the first 1.5 hours, we have sold over 7,000 kits. Act fast, guys.

Prices. The discounted prices on ALL of the Project Life items that are on HSN today are insane. I’m just saying – if you think you’ll find prices like this when these items show up in May (to stores and online) … you just won’t. This is the time to take advantage of serious bargains.

Links. In addition to the “Today’s Special” (Project Life KIT), there are several other Project Life products that Lisa is selling for AWESOME prices right now on HSN. Click on any of the following links below (under the product pictures) and it will link directly to those items on HSN.com for your convenience. Or click here to see them all in one place. Yes, they’re available and selling right now.

Project Life Complete Scrapbook Kit – Blush Edition

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Project Life Complete Scrapbook Kit – Jade Edition

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Project Life Cardstock Kit – Blush (3×4, 4×6, 12×12 to coordinate with the Blush Edition)

Update: These are now sold out on HSN. What’s coming to stores in May are the 4×6 cardstock and 3×4 cardstock – each in a box of 100.

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Project Life Cardstock Kit – Jade (3×4, 4×6, 12×12 to coordinate with the Jade Edition)

Update: These are now sold out on HSN. What’s coming to stores in May are the 4×6 cardstock and 3×4 cardstock – each in a box of 100.

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Project Life Big Variety Pack Page Protectors (I call them Photo Pocket Pages – 60 will FILL an album)

Update: These are now sold out on HSN. But they’re available HERE on Amazon & also coming to stores in May.

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Project Life 12″ x 12″ Page Protectors (Big Pack of 60 – which is enough to FILL an album)

Update: These are now sold out on HSN. But they’re available HERE on Amazon & also coming to stores in May.

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Project Life 18-pack Journaling Pens (can’t really contain my excitement about these)

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Project Life Envelope-Style Page Inserts – pack of 15 (5 each of 3 sizes)

Update: These are now sold out on HSN. But they’re coming to stores & online in May (just not in this particular 15-pack).

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brand new to project life?

In light of the fact that many of you are brand-new here, I want to make sure you feel like you understand the product. Project Life is incredibly simple but it doesn’t hurt to do a little “orientating” when you’re brand-new to a concept or system. Be sure you check out our What is Project Life? page that includes a helpful description, short video, and even a step-by-step slideshow of getting your album set up.

When you visit our Inspiration page, you’ll see several different Project Life sample albums (yes, there is more than just the Jade & Blush Editions that are shown on HSN today). They’re all put together in the simplest form; no embellishing or cutting or adhesives or extra anything. Check out my post – Advice for Project Life NEWBIES.

If you’re feeling inclined to get creative with Project Life (or maybe you’re a crafter or scrapbooker that already has a ton of supplies that you want to put to use!), we have a full Creative Team that regularly shares Project Life inspiration. Once a month I have a big blog post with a sampling of their stuff, and this is the most recent Creative Team post.

I use social media to inspire. Follow me on facebook or twitter or instagram for ideas on memory-keeping, everyday photography, organization, lifestyle, and general thoughts on cultivating a good life and recording it. Throughout today I will be sharing lots of samples using the Project Life products sold on HSN today.

If you’re more of a digital crafter, you can find the digital version of our Project Life products on ACDigitals.com. Every Monday right now we are releasing a new edition and that new edition is always 20% off the first week it’s available. We won’t see Jade or Blush until May, but there are plenty of other editions that you just may love. In fact, today we are releasing the wildly popular Midnight Edition. The physical product of the Midnight and other editions – is coming to stores in May.

why project life? 10 reasons.

In case you’re not able to actually watch Lisa present this on HSN today, here are some bullet points (in no particular order) that I would personally share with you about Project Life. WHY has this system become such a phenomenon in the scrapbooking industry? WHY are thousands upon thousands of people who “gave up” on scrapbooking now finding joy in this hobby of memory-keeping again? WHY are friends telling friends about Project Life?

1. Just add your photos & journaling – that’s all! The organization and design of Project Life means that SO MUCH is already figured out for you. Different from traditional scrapbooking, there is no stress about where to place photos, which papers to use, techniques to incorporate, products to coordinate.

2.  No more guilt. It’s so common for so many of us to feel “behind” or feel like we’re failing in the department of memory-keeping or creating albums for our family or for ourselves. Stomp on that guilt! Let go of the pressure! Attack this with the EASIEST approach to scrapbooking ever!

3. This is the more affordable way to scrapbook! This hobby can get very expensive, very fast. With Project Life, you can stick with the basics (album, photo pocket pages, core kit) – and that’s all you really need! No additional purchases necessary. Everything you need comes in the “Today’s Special” on HSN today.

4. Doing Project Life can be therapeutic. Because you don’t have any “creative pressures”, and you’re literally just slipping photos and memories in pockets, this allows you to be more reflective on the memories you’re preserving – which leads to increased gratitude for your life (even during difficult times) – which leads to greater happiness. Really.

5. ANYone can do this. No skills required. So many people doing Project Life are people who have said “scrapbooking’s not for me” or “I don’t have time for that” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” Kids are doing this. Teens, grandmas, first-timers of every age … even just having your kids write on some of the little cards is a great idea! Many Project Lifers are those who used to be scrapbookers and they just got overwhelmed. They found themselves collecting product but not doing anything with it. Now they’re fully involved in memory-keeping again because it’s do-able. And fun!

6. Project Life doesn’t take up so much SPACE. You don’t have to fill a room or closet full of supplies. That’s why it’s so revolutionary in the scrapbooking world. Everything you need comes in this kit! You don’t even need adhesive or scissors!

7. It’s still a scrapbook. Even though skills and experience are not required … the end result of slipping your photos and memories into pockets results in an incredibly beautiful, incredibly cool scrapbook. You will be so proud to say, “I made this!” So many people think that scrapbooking has to mean “creative layouts” and “many, many hours”. Nope. Doesn’t have to be any of that.

8. Everything that comes in the kit coordinates so well. No guess work. No shopping for other embellishments.

9. Project Life is super flexible. If you want to go back and catch up on 5 or 10 years in one album, you can do that. If you want to be super ambitious and start recording life with a day-to-day or week-to-week basis (some call this approach “Project 365″), you can do that. In fact, there are enough pages and enough cards to fill an entire album with 365 days – or 52 weeks. When using the kit, find a “system” that works for you. Some people dedicate a little time once a week – or once a month – to add to their Project Life album. Some people actually put together an entire album in one sitting over a weekend. It’s THAT easy.

10. The cards are versatile. “Side A” of every 3×4 card is designed for journaling. There are lines or grid lines to guide you in keeping your handwriting straight. “Side B” of every 3×4 card is a filler design so that when you don’t have much to say, you can simply flip the card over instead of writing something. Also – the Title Cards have both horizontal and vertical variations. Every card is double-sided for SUPER functionality. And by the way, there are soooo many cards that come in the Core Kit. In fact, you’ll fill an entire album and still have leftovers! Great for putting notes in your kids’ lunches, or adding a cute tag to a gift.

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The blog today is loaded – I know. I don’t want to overwhelm you, but I want you to feel informed – and inspired. Please come back. HSN is a super big deal today … but there are always fun things happening around here. In fact, I’ll just put a little bug in your ear right now and let you know that we are having a very, very, very special thing happening next week. Totally worth staying tuned in, especially if you love a good sale.  ; )