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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 9, 2021 9:26:11 GMT
It finally came to me in the shower this morning.
I'm a better scrapper when I have the time to keep my momentum going.
When I was a SAHM (many, many years ago), I could scrap just about every day and always could act upon fresh ideas and mojo.
During the pandemic furlough, I had time to sit and scrap.
When I have the time to devote to creating, I am a much more prolific scrapper. Once the ideas start flowing, the process runs smoothly.
But having a couple hours once or twice a week, at most, when I am still interrupted during those scrappy hours, that is my block. Every time I sit down to scrap after days/weeks of no actual scrapping, it's like starting the engine all over again, and having to take the time to warm up before my motor really gets going.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 9, 2021 12:03:22 GMT
That is so true! I am the same way.
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Post by caangel on Aug 9, 2021 12:35:16 GMT
That's my issue too. Although I'm a SAHM I am always busy (which I enjoy) and when I'm not it takes a lot to get that scrappy motor going only to be interrupted. I *think* I have taken on a little less this school year and my kids will be back in person. So hoping I can get it started and keep it at least idling throughout the months.
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Post by myboysnme on Aug 9, 2021 12:53:54 GMT
That is why I don't scrap at home. Even though I have time to myself I am drawn away by everything else. I get into slumps and hate when I waste a crop sitting there moving things around. There is little I like better than being very productive and making a dent in my photos.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 9, 2021 13:02:27 GMT
I am the same way. When I scrapbook, I set aside the entire day to do so. I cannot be one of those scrappers who just randomly works an hour here and there. I need a whole day.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Aug 9, 2021 13:36:25 GMT
This rings true for me too. I think I need to actively schedule some scrappy time for myself soon.
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Post by Linda on Aug 9, 2021 13:52:25 GMT
((((Hugs)))) I am a SAHM and run into a similar issue - the getting started is always the hardest
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Post by christinec68 on Aug 9, 2021 15:19:40 GMT
***Raising my hand***
When I don't scrapbook somewhat regularly, I feel like I forgot how so my first project takes forever & ends up being this tortured piece of something.
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Post by Elsabelle on Aug 9, 2021 20:59:01 GMT
Same here. When I'm scrapping regularly I move along much faster. If I'm scrapping sporadically I sit and stare and feel unsure about everything.
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Post by pennyscraps on Aug 9, 2021 23:30:09 GMT
I hear you. To combat it, I always try to have a layout going, with an idea what I need to do next. And I also always try to know what LO I'm moving to after the one I'm working on. A little perpetual motion for me. I scrap and nooks and crannies of time - seldom working for long stretches of time. This method/mindset keeps me going. Good luck as you try to figure out a solution for yourself!
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Post by joblackford on Aug 10, 2021 15:29:38 GMT
Ugh, I hear you...
I've heard about people using a warm up song and/or ritual to tell themselves it's time to focus and start work now. Like playing a specific song that gets your in the right mood and playing it every time you start to condition your brain to associate it with getting down to the task at hand. Having a warm up activity that's related to what you are planning to do might help too - for me it can be cutting card bases or front panels. It doesn't take any creativity but it feels like crafting so it's easier to get into a flow. Noise cancelling headphones help me too.
The good news is that humans are pretty adaptable, so hopefully you can get through your block. And then life will throw another change at you...
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