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Post by mcscrapper on Oct 28, 2014 2:25:01 GMT
I was cleaning out some stuff from a closet today and ran across a pack of photos tucked away in a basket. The envelope had "done" written on it which was my way of knowing I had already scrapped all those photos. Looking at the photos made me miss scrapbooking some. My mom and I used to marathon crop all weekend long only taking breaks for the college football game and to eat. Otherwise, we'd crop for hours on end. I miss it so!
How do you start back to scrapbooking after a 5+ year hiatus?
I still have ALL those supplies I HAD to have back then and had some great plans for all of it too. I went back to nursing school and my dd started playing soccer every other weekend and never looked at it again. When we stopped I'm sure I was a year or more behind on stuff. I think I still even have a Disney trip that never made it to the books. That was 2008!
Since then, I've gotten rid of some things that I knew I'd never use but I still have ten tons of paper and about 45 pounds of eyelets and do-dads.
Where do I start? Do try to resurrect everything from back then or just start with the most recent pictures? I guess I just want to get some pics in those books and should just keep it super simple. I just loved all the handiwork that I put into my pages. I've seen some people post stuff on Pinterest too and I guess I'm getting the bug again maybe.
How do you re-start!?
meredith
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Post by TracieClaiborne on Oct 28, 2014 2:40:10 GMT
That is a great question!! I took a break for about a year and still go for months at a time without making a layout, although I make cards a lot and mini-albums sometimes.
I think you have to start with something that inspires you. Right now, I'm really inspired by the fall season and Thanksgiving so maybe if you are also, make a page using some of your favorite fall products and photos.
I listen to scrappy podcasts and hearing others talk about making things makes me want to make things. Also, I watch YouTube videos and seeing others make a page makes me go, "What am I waiting for?"
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Post by redshoes on Oct 28, 2014 2:46:16 GMT
I would say starting with a few of your favorite pictures, no matter how old, is a great way to get back into it. Re: paper and supplies, again, go with what jumps out at you and don't worry about any current trends, techniques, etc. Throw any expectations about getting caught up, etc out the window and remove that pressure from the equation and just spend time enjoying the hobby.
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Post by myshelly on Oct 28, 2014 3:48:20 GMT
Stop thinking in terms of "getting caught up" or "being behind".
Free yourself of the idea that you have to scrap in chronological order. Free yourself of the idea that every event/photo/story has to make it into a scrapbook.
Remember that it's supposed to be fun.
When I've been away from it for awhile what helps me is just sitting in my scrap room looking at my supplies. Reminding myself how pretty they are, thinking about the plans I had for them, until something jumps out at me and I get that "I have to get this idea out of my hard and into paper" feeling.
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Post by oaksong on Oct 28, 2014 5:14:43 GMT
While I didn't completely stop, I went for about 5 years without doing much at all. Both kids were still in high school (one's in college now), so I was inspired to do new albums for each of them. Seeing all of the beautiful work from the Garden Girls, among others, prompted me to try some new products and techniques.
Do you have something that comes to the top when thinking about getting back to it? Just start there and the creativity will start to flow.
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Post by Elsabelle on Oct 28, 2014 5:18:17 GMT
I took a break from scrapping that lasted almost four years so I know how you feel. Whichever way you choose to get back into it, don't second guess it. Just go with it. I picked up where I left off because that's how my brain works. I'm a chronological scrapper and can't do it any other way. If that works for you take some time to look through the pictures from that time, ask your friends or family what they remember to help refresh your memory, and just scrap those pictures however you want. Don't worry about what's trendy now. You might be more comfortable using what you have on hand in your stash. If you'd feel more inspired by more recent memories then go with those! You don't have to keep them all simple just to get caught up. Unless getting caught up quickly is important to you. I guess what I'm saying is figure out what you want and go for it. Don't worry about what you "should" do. That takes the fun out of it. Have fun scrapping again and don't feel guilty about taking time off from it. It sounds like your life got very busy.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Oct 28, 2014 13:03:44 GMT
I took a break from scrapping that lasted almost four years so I know how you feel. Whichever way you choose to get back into it, don't second guess it. Just go with it. I picked up where I left off because that's how my brain works. I'm a chronological scrapper and can't do it any other way. If that works for you take some time to look through the pictures from that time, ask your friends or family what they remember to help refresh your memory, and just scrap those pictures however you want. Don't worry about what's trendy now. You might be more comfortable using what you have on hand in your stash. If you'd feel more inspired by more recent memories then go with those! You don't have to keep them all simple just to get caught up. Unless getting caught up quickly is important to you. I guess what I'm saying is figure out what you want and go for it. Don't worry about what you "should" do. That takes the fun out of it. Have fun scrapping again and don't feel guilty about taking time off from it. It sounds like your life got very busy.  Exactly what I was going to say! Welcome back to our lovely hobby!  |
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Post by phoenixcov on Oct 28, 2014 13:12:34 GMT
I am not a chronological scrapper but after a long break I found a
couple of pics that I really wanted to use so I did a LO on a canvas.
I am doing more mixed media stuff so working on a canvas helped get back
into working 12x12 again.
Also maybe treat yourself to a ready made kit, then you can pull out
some of your old stash to pad it out a bit.
Hope you have fun.
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 28, 2014 16:03:11 GMT
I took a break for a couple years. I got back into it by looking online for inspiration, working with some favorite photos and a trip to the LSS to get a few new fun papers and embellishments.
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Post by creative*moma on Oct 28, 2014 17:14:04 GMT
I also took some time away, but what got me itching to get back in was that my youngest loves anything Disney and I remembered I hadn't scrapped our Disney trip years before his arrival, I knew he would enjoy looking at that album. So I just jumped back in! I printed the photos and went to work! Its slow but I'm getting there  I'm looking forward to seeing his face as he and my oldest looks through it! That is what keeps me motivated. I did take a moment to get my 2010 PL album finished and that felt awesome! So I'd say if you've got the itch, go with what you want to start with, whether old or current |
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 28, 2014 20:17:59 GMT
I would start with some pictures you can be excited about scrapping. It doesn't matter if they are older ones or more recent as long as you want to get them on a page.
Then, I would go through your papers and embellishments and pull anything that you want to use with those pictures. Whether you choose by color, theme, or whatever suits your fancy, put together a "kit" to go with those pictures.
Schedule a time to scrap, when you can play without interruption.
It's getting started again that is the hardest. Also, when I first got back to scrapping after about a year of not having time for it, I found it easier to scrap with a couple of friends. They helped me with ideas, and it got me to actually begin. At first I felt that I had lost every ounce of creativity that I had developed over the years, but once I started working on a page, the ideas started coming. It was slow at first, but before long I was back into scrapping. I still scrap with buddies. I almost never scrap at home anymore.
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Post by purplebee on Oct 28, 2014 21:03:55 GMT
I took a break too - a lot longer than you did. I discovered PL style scrapping, did a few layouts and got my feet wet again. I'm going to do a 30 Days of Gratitude Album in November. I am enjoying getting my supplies ready and thinking about what I want to do with that project. Good luck- creativity is so satisfying!
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Post by iammikki on Oct 28, 2014 21:51:39 GMT
First, don't worry, leave all that worry behind about "doing it right" and "caught up". I wouldn't even worry about not having products that are new, look at your stash and find coordinating products and then find a photo of something you want to share, big or small. Then, just go for it! If you're having trouble with where to put things, look at sketches (I am loving letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com right now) or go to a gallery/pinterest and scraplift until you get into the groove again. Another thing that has really helped me keep my mojo going is process videos, something about seeing other people scrapbook really gets me inspired. Good luck and welcome back! |
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Post by carolynhasacat on Oct 28, 2014 22:07:06 GMT
Start with a project or a class. Follow along with Ali Edwards' Week in the Life or do December Daily or some other project that is self-contained. That always gets me back in the groove.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2014 1:46:03 GMT
Look at it this way -- if your hobby were crocheting, needlepoint, knitting or similar yarn crafts, would you come back to a pile of yarn and say, "Oh, I'm behind on making blankets?" This craft is the same way. You have the supplies, but where you start is your business. You don't answer to anyone. File everything from the past five years into "regular" photo albums and start with the next round of photos you take, if you want. Or go through and find some photos you like for a practice page.
Scrapbooking is about having fun. Too many of us, IMO, start piling on the shoulds and the coulds and the guilt and ... really, what's the point of all that? It just robs us of our joy. We're not committing to creating a building that could fail and kill everyone inside. We're making art!
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Nov 2, 2014 19:50:14 GMT
I too haven't done anything for years. I am getting the itch, just not sure where to start.  First I have to clean my scrap room! It is a mess. |
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Exactly what I was going to say! Welcome back to our lovely hobby! 
I'm looking forward to seeing his face as he and my oldest looks through it! That is what keeps me motivated. I did take a moment to get my 2010 PL album finished and that felt awesome! 
First I have to clean my scrap room! It is a mess.