leeny
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Post by leeny on Jun 7, 2023 19:20:14 GMT
While looking through overflow crafty stash stored in the garage (stuff that hasn't made it into my craft room yet) I found several unfinished scrapbooking projects. One is a set of identical scrapbooks for each of my sisters and mom that are half way complete of a family event we had in 2006. They got buried behind some boxes of other items I had. The adhesive is no longer sticking, but the rest of the photos, paper and ephemera are still there. Would you finish them and gift them now as intended or salvage the photos and toss? I'm conflicted.
I do have other projects to be completed and hopefully I'll get my mojo back to finish them as they are only meant for me.
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Post by Linda on Jun 7, 2023 20:07:48 GMT
I think it would depend on how I felt about the project...if when I think about completing and gifting, I'm excited and the event is one that I and the receipients still think of as a good memory...then I would finish them
If I was looking at the project with dread or if family dynamics have changed and the event might not hold the same memories/importance as it once did...then I would probably salvage the photos and move on.
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Post by infochick on Jun 7, 2023 20:32:31 GMT
I agree with Linda. I think that if it still brings a smile to your face and is a happy memory that it would be fun to finish them up and share them. Especially if you think it bring about some fun reminiscing. If it is less of an important event, maybe just salvage the photos/ephemera and include it as part of another project either to share or just keep for yourself. |
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Post by papersilly on Jun 7, 2023 22:32:21 GMT
i never thought i would do it but i threw out 2 or 3 unfinished projects. i just had to admit to myself that i wasn't interested anymore. either i didn't like the paper anymore or i was completely tapped on ideas for finishing it up. so i threw them out. to be honest, it was kind of liberating.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jun 8, 2023 0:48:08 GMT
I think it would depend on how I felt about the project...if when I think about completing and gifting, I'm excited and the event is one that I and the receipients still think of as a good memory...then I would finish them If I was looking at the project with dread or if family dynamics have changed and the event might not hold the same memories/importance as it once did...then I would probably salvage the photos and move on.  I would also consider whether or not the family members know about the project and are expecting it. If they don't know or have forgotten I would toss it. Recently I looked through some UFOs and gave myself a reality check. I didn't want to finish them and nothing bad would happen if I gave up and tossed them. It was so freeing. |
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Post by joblackford on Jun 8, 2023 0:55:42 GMT
I would go with your gut feeling (when you found them did you get a spark of excitement or a sinking sick feeling?) If you had forgotten about them and no one is expecting them I would let it go and move onto things that you are excited to work on.
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Jun 8, 2023 10:56:03 GMT
No, I wouldn’t complete them unless you’ve been thinking about them and excited to work on them when you found them. I wouldn’t torture myself on a project that would not be my style now and that I haven’t cared much about. The difference in my style between 2006 and now is huge.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Jun 8, 2023 13:18:50 GMT
Did the photos and memories bring you joy? Or was the thought of doing 3 projects with them seem overwhelming? Another idea could be scanning the photos and just creating a digital photo book that you can order 3 copies of. It would be a bit quicker to complete and perhaps less overwhelming but yet you still capture the memories.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 8, 2023 19:25:05 GMT
I would go with your gut feeling (when you found them did you get a spark of excitement or a sinking sick feeling?) If you had forgotten about them and no one is expecting them I would let it go and move onto things that you are excited to work on. I agree, 100%. Don't do anything out of guilt. This is supposed to be a fun hobby. |
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Post by papersilly on Jun 8, 2023 21:33:02 GMT
I would go with your gut feeling (when you found them did you get a spark of excitement or a sinking sick feeling?) If you had forgotten about them and no one is expecting them I would let it go and move onto things that you are excited to work on. you hit the nail on the head. i realized that i was hanging on to stuff for the wrong reasons---didn't want to waste materials, didn't want to feel like a quitter, tried to convince myself that i can get excited about that project again. i just had to admit that it was perfectly okay to move on from a project. not everything is a great idea. best to cut your losses and move onto something else you feel excited about. |
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Post by anniefb on Jun 9, 2023 23:39:58 GMT
Agree with others' comments that it really depends on whether the projects still excite you in some way. Otherwise, maybe it's time to toss and move on.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 10, 2023 16:13:32 GMT
Only if finishing them up would bring me joy. I never want crafting to feel like a chore.
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