scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jan 24, 2024 16:20:25 GMT
joblackford’s post got me thinking…… Some new releases really do need tutorials, and it can get frustrating if they are limited or disappear before I get around to using a new product, unless it’s a stamp and/or die. With stamps and dies, I usually prefer to just get creative and see what I end up making. Granted, I get varied results, and not all those results are great, but I enjoy the process, and it’s just more satisfying for me. There were no sketches or online tutorials when I started card making as a young mom. Until recently I really struggled to use card or layout sketches when they became popular, but it’s still harder for me than coming up with my own design. I think that’s because sketches weren’t available when I started card making or scrapbooking. What is easiest for you? What do you prefer? Do you copy projects the designers show? Would you rather come up with your own designs? Or do you do some of both, depending on who or what it’s for?
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Post by Shakti on Jan 24, 2024 16:34:36 GMT
I am definitely a some of both person. I do love sketches and enjoy batch-processing cards for donation or larger seasonal mailings (Pea exchanges and holiday cards) or sort of general birthdays. For closer family or friends who have clearly expressed appreciation for handmade cards, I'm more likely to give something one-of-a-kind, either something made in one of the retreats or something of my own design. I definitely become "afflicted with a vision" sometimes and see the perfect thing in my mind and struggle to make something that lives up to the vision.
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Post by scrappinheather on Jan 24, 2024 19:29:04 GMT
I tend to use inspiration. I do change some stuff up but definitely more of a copier than an original person. That being said, I take photos and save them on the color my life app of the set and photo ideas. That way when I go to make them I have all the ideas saved in one place
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Post by joblackford on Jan 25, 2024 2:36:08 GMT
I tend to go my own way with most products, although I do enjoy using the monthly sheetload sketches because it’s a way to start cutting into paper and getting a design going. I usually go my own way once I get started. I have a few favorite layouts that I tend to gravitate towards, even when I’m trying to do something else. I once imagined I could follow along using the same sketches as Kristie Marcotte to use up a paper pad but very quickly detoured and did my own thing.
I do appreciate seeing inspiration as a starting point with new stamps, stencils, or dies, but I don’t usually look at them once I get started, unless I get stuck for new or good ideas.
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Post by riversong1963 on Jan 25, 2024 11:34:28 GMT
I like the inspiration and usually change things up a little. Sometimes, though, I really need instructions - especially with some dies and layering stencils/matching products. There are a few stamp and stencil sets that I can't figure out without an explanation and demo.
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Post by mbanda on Jan 25, 2024 16:29:16 GMT
I do some of both.
I do rely on the designers for inspiration. Usually their creations are why I am purchasing the product in the first place so I tend to go back & refer to them. I will usually change things up a bit (sometimes I just copy directly) but they are a good starting off point for me. I'll usually take screenshots of my faves and put them in a folder on my phone. I also have a Pinterest board I save ideas to.
Although I like the idea of sketches for cards, I rarely use them (even though I almost always use a sketch for scrapbook pages). I love watching Kristie Marcotte and get inspired when she uses sketches but I don't naturally gravitate towards using them. I do like them if I am bulk creating cards or trying to use up some paper pads!
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Post by mcjunkin on Jan 25, 2024 18:03:38 GMT
Love him, or hate him, this is one thing Tim Holtz does well. He has the live launches to show makes, then demos a lot of his products and tools. And I think he is fairly honest. He is pretty quick to say, "My________ does ________, and if that is something you don't like, or it won't work for you, don't buy it." And I don't think he means is smart-aleck-y.
Some think he is snarky, and maybe, but his demos and lives are free, and I can take a lot of snark if I am actually learning what the products are for. ETA: His videos have talked me both INTO and OUT of purchases.
I wish other releases were done the same. Design team makes are good, but somebody who designed the products show me what they can do, and without having to do blog hops and such! LOL
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Post by joblackford on Jan 25, 2024 19:20:43 GMT
Love him, or hate him, this is one thing Tim Holtz does well. He has the live launches to show makes, then demos a lot of his products and tools. And I think he is fairly honest. He is pretty quick to say, "My________ does ________, and if that is something you don't like, or it won't work for you, don't buy it." And I don't think he means is smart-aleck-y.Some think he is snarky, and maybe, but his demos and lives are free, and I can take a lot of snark if I am actually learning what the products are for. ETA: His videos have talked me both INTO and OUT of purchases. I wish other releases were done the same. Design team makes are good, but somebody who designed the products show me what they can do, and without having to do blog hops and such! LOL I agree. He can come off a little snarky, but I think it's partly frustration, because he spends so much time explaining to people over and over that if you don't like grunge, don't do grunge. If you want perfect stamping don't use an ink called Distress! etc etc A lot of people jump on the bandwagon and then complain that the products don't so things they were never claiming they were for... He's dangerous for me to watch because he enjoys what he does so much I sometimes forget that I don't like those same things. But that's a me problem, not a him problem. He does seem to do a great job sharing how he uses his products and totally different ways other designers use them. |
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Post by mcjunkin on Jan 25, 2024 19:26:53 GMT
I agree. He can come off a little snarky, but I think it's partly frustration, because he spends so much time explaining to people over and over that if you don't like grunge, don't do grunge. If you want perfect stamping don't use an ink called Distress! etc etc A lot of people jump on the bandwagon and then complain that the products don't so things they were never claiming they were for... He's dangerous for me to watch because he enjoys what he does so much I sometimes forget that I don't like those same things. But that's a me problem, not a him problem. He does seem to do a great job sharing how he uses his products and totally different ways other designers use them. Yes!!! And I love to hear the thought processes behind the design and production. He is interestingly open about what/why he designs. I have come to an agreement with myself that I never, ever order on the day I watch. I wait. Sometimes it helps........ |
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gramma
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Post by gramma on Jan 26, 2024 18:32:01 GMT
I use sketches or cards posted on Pinterest or Sheetload of Cards or Kristi Marcotte for a starting point. I rarely do exactly what is shown. Most of my card making is for donations so I pick a design and make multiples.
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hockeyspaz62
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Post by hockeyspaz62 on Jan 27, 2024 0:56:54 GMT
I use examples on the company packages, YT, page maps, Pinterest, etc.
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jan 27, 2024 16:40:09 GMT
Love him, or hate him, this is one thing Tim Holtz does well. He has the live launches to show makes, then demos a lot of his products and tools. And I think he is fairly honest. He is pretty quick to say, "My________ does ________, and if that is something you don't like, or it won't work for you, don't buy it." And I don't think he means is smart-aleck-y.Some think he is snarky, and maybe, but his demos and lives are free, and I can take a lot of snark if I am actually learning what the products are for. ETA: His videos have talked me both INTO and OUT of purchases. I wish other releases were done the same. Design team makes are good, but somebody who designed the products show me what they can do, and without having to do blog hops and such! LOL I agree. He can come off a little snarky, but I think it's partly frustration, because he spends so much time explaining to people over and over that if you don't like grunge, don't do grunge. If you want perfect stamping don't use an ink called Distress! etc etc A lot of people jump on the bandwagon and then complain that the products don't so things they were never claiming they were for... He's dangerous for me to watch because he enjoys what he does so much I sometimes forget that I don't like those same things. But that's a me problem, not a him problem. He does seem to do a great job sharing how he uses his products and totally different ways other designers use them. I am another one who bought some of his products, then decided that his stuff wasn’t my style. He’s really talented, though, and I agree that it can be hard to keep the wallet under lock and key when watching him. |
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