artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Nov 24, 2022 16:31:37 GMT
When I sit down to scrapbook I usually do 3 pages. Sometimes one, if I don't have a lot of time. Yesterday I did 5 in one sitting, and I was getting a bit punchy during the last one.
On our big scrapbook weekend I usually start Friday night and scrapbook through Sunday night, only stopping to sleep and eat. I can usually knock out 20 pages in that amount of time.
Do you do one page in a sitting? More? How long does it take you to make a layout?
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 24, 2022 17:37:21 GMT
I’m a slow scrapper. It can be 1 or 5, depends on if I have a sketch and how motivated I am. I’m much slower at home than a crop because I’m always having to move things to make room.
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Nov 24, 2022 17:40:12 GMT
1 or less than 1. I’m a slow scrapbooker.
Two friends and I have an Airbnb rented for a long crafty weekend next month. I’d guess I’ll get 7-10 layouts done the whole 3.5 day weekend.
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Post by Linda on Nov 24, 2022 17:46:57 GMT
I'm a fast scrapper with simple page so when mojo is happening and there aren't distractions typically a layout takes about 30 minutes. Sometimes I'll just do one, sometimes I'll knock out several in a row.
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Nov 24, 2022 18:01:53 GMT
Typically just one (either a single or double page). Occasionally I can do a second one, but that’s my max.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 24, 2022 19:15:49 GMT
I am all over the place, in regards to productivity.
Sometimes, one layout takes a hour, day, week, month.
Sometimes I will do multiple layouts in one night.
Sometimes a layout comes together quickly, sometimes it's a work in progress.......for a month.
Sometimes, what I envision in my mind, doesn't look the same when it's all laid out in the initial assembly.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Nov 24, 2022 19:25:30 GMT
1 typically, but have done up to 5. It is easier with pocket scrapbook pages. Less to think about.
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Post by grammadee on Nov 24, 2022 20:07:33 GMT
A typical scrapping session would yield two pages, b/c I usually scrap two at once. But how much time it would take depends on alot of factors, like how long it has been since I scrapped, how many distractions I have, etc. But usually about 90 minutes to two hours total, I think.
In a Friday evening to Sunday afternoon crop, I usually hope to finish 25 to 30 pages.
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Post by infochick on Nov 24, 2022 20:40:22 GMT
I'm a pretty slow scrapper. If I am working at home by myself, I rarely do more than one at a time. I have shorter times at home and tend not to get as much done. If I am at a crop or going to work at my LSS, I can usually crank out 2-3 pages per day. It really depends on how organized I am. If I have pages and photos kitted up carefully I am much more productive.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Nov 25, 2022 5:29:30 GMT
I usually do 1-3 pages, totally dependent on how inspired I feel to create at any given time. A single page can take me around an hour when I'm in the zone, but a week or more if I'm really struggling, but most of my pages probably fall somewhere around the 90min mark.
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Alaska_laci
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Post by Alaska_laci on Nov 25, 2022 6:25:04 GMT
I work in TN & mini albums for my daily “journal” these days. I typically get 3-5 pages done at a time.
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Post by scrapnnana on Nov 25, 2022 7:43:03 GMT
Usually one 2 page spread. That’s it for me.
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 25, 2022 10:03:46 GMT
I tend to be a fast scrapper, but on average it's 2 pages an hour. So depending how much time I have, that's about what I get done.
At my 4 day retreat a week ago I had 8 hrs one day, the next 2 days were 10 hrs give or take and the last day was 5 hrs. I did about 45 pages just counting from memory.
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Nov 25, 2022 13:28:24 GMT
I usually do 2.. either 2 single pages or a 2 pg layout... depending on how many pictures or the event I have...
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Nov 25, 2022 14:12:20 GMT
half to 1! If I'm in an online crop, I usually get one finished, but I need something to keep me in my seat for 3 hours...that's my minimum to complete a layout.
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Nov 25, 2022 14:44:59 GMT
I think I take a half hour to an hour a layout. I'm planning on scrapbooking today so I'll time it.
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Post by hoopsfn on Nov 25, 2022 15:24:09 GMT
Like so many above, it varies greatly. Sometimes I can do 3 or 4 in an hour. And sometimes I can't complete 1 in an hour. And oh how I'd love to be able to have a scrapbook getaway.  |
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Post by travelscrapper2 on Nov 25, 2022 17:01:14 GMT
Normally I'm a super slow scrapper. Usually I'm lucky if I complete one LO a week. Not sure what is wrong with me this week - I've already completed 7. Finished up 4 this morning. It did help that I made multiple copies of each for Christmas gifts.
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Nov 26, 2022 14:35:20 GMT
I did 5 layouts in a row yesterday. I forgot to time it, though.
People that take 3 hours to do a layout, what are you doing in that time? For me an hour is a long time. That is usually when I'm struggling with a design or I need to do a lot of fussy cutting. Fussy cutting is annoying but sometimes it is the best thing for the layout.
I have stopped a layout that really wasn't coming together for me and gone back to it later. Or I've had one done and then decided to go back later and add more or change something. This morning I decided to add more blood to a layout. Yep, you read that right. I'll put the layout on the sharing thread.
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Nov 26, 2022 18:02:46 GMT
I did 5 layouts in a row yesterday. I forgot to time it, though. People that take 3 hours to do a layout, what are you doing in that time? For me an hour is a long time. That is usually when I'm struggling with a design or I need to do a lot of fussy cutting. Fussy cutting is annoying but sometimes it is the best thing for the layout. I have stopped a layout that really wasn't coming together for me and gone back to it later. Or I've had one done and then decided to go back later and add more or change something. This morning I decided to add more blood to a layout. Yep, you read that right. I'll put the layout on the sharing thread. I like to have my papers and a sketch chosen ahead of time, otherwise it can take me forever messing around with papers. |
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 27, 2022 5:29:49 GMT
Probably 2 tops, unless I’m at a crop.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 27, 2022 21:02:28 GMT
On average; zero. I get interrupted a lot and I don't have a dedicated scrap space. I typically do one thing like get photos, go back later. Pick papers, go back later....
I use a lot of post it notes to remember what I want to do next or an item I want to use.
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Post by judyc on Nov 28, 2022 17:41:16 GMT
About 1/4. It takes me 4 - 6 sessions of at least an hour to complete a page. I don't know why-- I guess I struggle with making decisions- design decisions, paper decisions, title decisions, embellishment decisions. Actual construction is not the time consuming part, it's hunting and deciding on what to use. And I consider that as part of the 'session'.
I'm curious - those who can turn out pages quickly - several in a session - are you scrapping multiple photos (I usually have 3 to 6 photos per page) and /or using your go-to designs (I don't have any go-to's)?
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Nov 29, 2022 12:35:39 GMT
I'm curious - those who can turn out pages quickly - several in a session - are you scrapping multiple photos (I usually have 3 to 6 photos per page) and /or using your go-to designs (I don't have any go-to's)? I can do a page in somewhere between a half hour and an hour. I scrapbook anywhere from 1-4 photos on a page. Any more photos than that and I go to a 2 page layout. Those are rare, though. I probably do one every 10 single page layouts, or so. I do like one or two photo layouts a lot though, because I love scrapping supplies and that gives me more room to do the creative stuff. I do have a couple go-to designs but I try not to use them that often. If I didn't make a conscious decision to mix it up all of my pages would look like one particular design I really like. I just had a 5 day weekend and I managed to turn out 16 pages in that time- only one double page layout. But I don't have kids so I don't get interrupted and I have a lot of leisure time. I'm also scrapbook obsessed. |
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Post by Linda on Nov 29, 2022 15:01:58 GMT
I'm curious - those who can turn out pages quickly - several in a session - are you scrapping multiple photos (I usually have 3 to 6 photos per page) and /or using your go-to designs (I don't have any go-to's)? I scrap a mix of single photo and multiple photo layouts, single and double page. I don't have a go-to design but I do use sketches a ton. I also typically do simple, linear layouts that rely on colour and photos more than embellishments and mixed media. But I think overall - I don't tend to struggle with decisions. I have lots of photos(which I sort by layout into page protectors ahead of time) and while I don't have a small stash, it's not huge, it's well-organised, and all is within reach of my scrapbook desk. I don't feel like I agonise over decisions - I tend to pick something that'll work and go for it. My typical process starts with photos (and I typically choose the next ones at the end of the previous layout), I look for PP and cardstock that works colour and/or theme-wise. If themed, I'll pull out embellishments that might work. I'll flip through sketches until I find one that fits the photos (I have several sketch books and folder of printed sketches - I tend to rotate which is on my desk). Lay out the photos on the back ground paper, move the other papers/cardstocks around to find a pleasing combination (sometimes adding/subtracting if needed), crop photos, cut papers, assemble, add embellishments (either themed pre-made or I'll grab something from my embellishment by colour file or I'll make something using stamps or dies/punches or my Cricut, and journalling/title if needed. Snap a quick picture of the layout, put it away, CLEAN up my desk, and pick the next photos (typically whatever is next in the album I currently have on the desk unless I'm trying to meet a specific challenge) |
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Post by amysolovay on Dec 6, 2022 8:33:47 GMT
This is a fantastic question, but it is hard for me to give you a concise answer. This is because I don't usually work in a linear fashion from start to finish.
I tend to spend at least 15 minutes every morning stamping unless I am too busy with work. Some days I spend a few hours stenciling. Some days I spend a few hours editing photos -- and, lately, I've started adding digital frames and embellishments to my pics, so photo editing is taking a lot more time than it ever used to.
When I get photos back (I don't print them at home), I usually organize them in page protectors. If there are stamped images or embellishments that I know I want to use with them, I'll stick those in the page protectors, too.
The pages typically come together pretty quickly when I am ready to actually tape everything down. But a lot of effort goes into getting everything to that point in the process. Since I do almost everything in batches instead of making each page on its own from start to finish, it is sort of impossible to explain how much time went into each layout.
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crabbybear
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Post by crabbybear on Dec 8, 2022 19:29:02 GMT
I am a batch worker as well.
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Post by mbanda on Dec 8, 2022 22:51:37 GMT
I'm typically a double page layout gal & if I'm at home I would likely only get one spread done per session.
However, when I go on my 5-day retreat twice a year I usually come home with 45-50+ pages done plus some cards. No distractions - just wake up scrap, eat, stay up late then sleep!
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Post by breetheflea on Dec 9, 2022 14:42:36 GMT
I almost never scrap one layout from start to finish.
I'll find all the papers in one session, or crop and glue all the photos, or cut all the titles... I have piles labeled: just needs journaling, just needs embellishing, needs everything etc. It could be weeks where I don't finish page, then I finish 10 in an few hours. I know I'm weird...
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