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Post by dulcemama on Oct 28, 2016 13:58:28 GMT
My sister has asked me to work with her as she learns to scrapbook. I want to give her some things to think about in regards to style that will help me guide her in the right direction... things like simple or more complex. What are things that people starting out should think about in regards to style?
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Post by grammadee on Oct 28, 2016 14:17:25 GMT
I would want to find out WHY she wants to scrapbook: is she interested in documenting her life? the past? her kids or grandkids? is there an important event she wants to scrap, like a graduation or wedding? does she want an artistic outlet? would she like to spend more time with you and/or other scrappers?
When she defines why she wants to do this, the what and the how will be a bit easier.
When I first started, I was overwhelmed with all the choices, and there weren't nearly as many then as there are now. I don't think I could have discussed style back then. And my style has certainly evolved over the years to be quite different in a lot of ways from when I started out.
You might get her to start pinning scrapbook pages she likes. That would give her--and you--an idea of where she is going with this.
Then maybe set her up with a supply list (basic tools, adhesives, a couple of pens, maybe a couple of ink pads, an album, page protectors...) and ONE paper collection that will work for where she wants to start. Maybe some cs to match. I don't think I would have ever gotten started if I hadn't begun with some very simple HOTP paper packs with all the colours coordinated making it a no fail prospect.
After she has her toes in the water with one project and set of supplies, then she can learn to swim in whatever way she finds comfortable and fun.
Good luck to you and your sister! This sounds like a really great bonding process!
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Oct 28, 2016 14:48:04 GMT
I would also ask her to consider her budget and the storage space / work space she can afford. Digital scrapping might be a more practical avenue for her.
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Post by myboysnme on Oct 28, 2016 15:00:39 GMT
I would follow what Grammadee said, but mostly I would encourage her to start out simply and perhaps even copy some simple layouts.
She could look at some online galleries and see what style appeals to her. If she chooses a style that she likes from the beginning hopefully she won't hate her early layouts.
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Post by caangel on Oct 28, 2016 17:04:14 GMT
I would start out with sketches (structured, ones like SG's to simple ones) see what she likes and why, then go from there. I would encourage scrap lifting for now unless she naturally as a good sense of design and is confident about it. I think having her make a pin board is a great idea.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 28, 2016 17:33:41 GMT
I agree, knowing why she wants to scrapbook will help a lot. Is she going to scrapbook years of photos, just starting a family, for the creative outlet? Don't worry about style. What I like to look at is not what I actually do, so that wouldn't work for me. Start small. Let her borrow tools. No need to buy a ton of stuff and then decide it's not for her or she'd prefer digital, etc.
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Post by nicolep on Oct 28, 2016 18:09:39 GMT
Warn her that once she's in...she's in for life!  |
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Post by goldenblind221 on Oct 28, 2016 23:30:18 GMT
Let her have fun with it. She'll have questions and you can definitely answer them, but the fewer rules or guidelines, etc, the better. She'll have more fun. Part of the magic is getting to fall down the rabbit hole.
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Post by dulcemama on Oct 28, 2016 23:49:03 GMT
Let her have fun with it. She'll have questions and you can definitely answer them, but the fewer rules or guidelines, etc, the better. She'll have more fun. Part of the magic is getting to fall down the rabbit hole. This is a very good thought. I want to help her avoid some of the early mistakes that I made but maybe that's how I got where I am. Save |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Oct 28, 2016 23:56:20 GMT
Let her have fun with it. She'll have questions and you can definitely answer them, but the fewer rules or guidelines, etc, the better. She'll have more fun. Part of the magic is getting to fall down the rabbit hole. This is a very good thought. I want to help her avoid some of the early mistakes that I made but maybe that's how I got where I am. Savebut please don't let her cut photos into kooky shapes! |
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