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Using Chat GPT to help me create a photo list!

I've been thinking about creating a December Album this year. I tend to be hit or miss with these, but the ones I've made are some of my favorite projects. The very first one I created was back in 2012, it was a simple book of quotes from my kids. I created a 6x8 in 2017 that we all still love. In 2019 I created a 10x10 album, and in 2020 I created another 6x8 album (12 Memories of Christmas) that I added to the 2017 album.

I think it's about time I make another one.

I want to keep this project super simple so I can actually keep up with it during such a busy season. I’m planning to use my December Zine Albums, which let me document multiple days on a single page. The next step is to take a photo each day. I went browsing on Pinterest for prompts but couldn’t find anything I liked, so I figured I’d try ChatGPT instead. I already use ChatGPT to help me create menus, grocery lists, schedules, and more—so why not a customized photo list too?

I thought I’d share my process in case you want to try it as well. It’s actually kind of fun!

The first thing I did was enter this prompt:

Here's a screenshot of the first few things it gave me. It's a little scary how much ChatGPT knows me.

I took a glance through the list, but I wanted a list with more specific photos to take. So I asked it this:

It was better, but then there were some days where I wasn't sure the photo would work, so I asked it this:

This is what it gave me, and what I've decided to use. I'm truly excited for some of these photo prompts.

I love this list because it’s custom to my family, it gives me flexibility, and while it includes plenty of holiday festivities, it also captures the everyday moments that make December so special.

I’ll be sharing my photos and pages throughout the month.

Hopefully, this inspires you to create your own custom photo list for your December Daily or DYD albums! Let me know if you try it.

– Liz

P.S. I realize some of the links don’t lead to the finished albums. Apparently I never wrote those blog posts. I should probably add that to my to-do list!

Week 48: The Festivities Begin & Another Graduation Page

The festivities have officially begun! We kicked things off with a winter piano recital, followed by decorating for Christmas, our oldest coming home, Thanksgiving, our annual gingerbread house decorating contest, Christmas lighting, and engagement photos. Whew! I’m tired just reading that—but it was so much fun, and we made so many sweet memories.

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I also finished another page for my daughter’s album. PLUS, I already have all of her photos placed in templates. Now all I need to do is add papers and elements. Choosing the photos always takes the longest, so I decided to sit down and get everything in digital scrapbook templates through her graduation. I anticipate working through the pages pretty quickly now that the photos are picked and in place.

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Week 47: Nutcracker, School, and More!

This week was half consumed by Nutcracker rehearsals and performances, with the rest filled with our usual school routine. The show was wonderful—my girls danced beautifully, along with the rest of the cast. It’s just the beginning of recital season, one of my favorite times of the year.