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Post by boymom5 on Dec 12, 2023 12:49:08 GMT
I learned that if I like something not to hold on to it until I find the “perfect” picture. I had too much I no longer like.
I also learned it was ok to let go of many of those favorites. It was fun seeing tweens and teens dig through my giveaway bin with excitement.
I learned that I need to organize the way I scrap/think. It’s ok to buy the tools to accomplish that.
I learned that I need to journal now so I don’t forget by the time I scrap.
I also learned I only have so much time right now and probably going back to PL works the best to get it all done but also having side projects of 12x12 to keep me creative there is fun.
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Post by floridagirl on Dec 12, 2023 18:39:06 GMT
that I unfortunately lost my mojo and keep hoping to find it. I sign up for online classes, get the materials and don't complicate them. here's to hoping I find it in 2024
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lynn0117
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Post by lynn0117 on Dec 13, 2023 1:19:53 GMT
I learned that I don’t care what people think anymore. I used to make decisions based on what I thought other people were doing or what they would like. I don’t care about that at all anymore.
I scrap for me and I need to remember that and keep it about myself. I’m the star of my albums, Not others.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2023 8:35:54 GMT
I’ve learned I’m currently at a place in my life where I’m not concerned about documenting my life for posterity.
I just want an enjoyable outlet for creative expression. If that means I end up with more pages about my cat than people so be it.
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Post by A7 on Dec 18, 2023 18:16:59 GMT
I learnt that digital scrapbooking is probably the way to go for me. I love paper, but I never finish my paper projects.
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Post by marg on Dec 26, 2023 19:10:18 GMT
I’ve learned that while I love PL, keeping up with it doesn’t allow me the time or space (mental space mostly) to play with other projects. I felt this way last year which is why I gave up PL for 2023. I had done it for 5 years in a row, and then sporadically before that, and while I love what I've done, I'm happy I took 2023 off from it. I did so much more other paper crafting, and discovered new stuff that I hadn't had time for before. I won't do PL this coming year, either, but I'm planning on starting back up for 2025, mainly because that will be a year of some big changes for my family and it will be interesting to document them daily as they go along. |
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Post by riversong1963 on Dec 27, 2023 0:00:19 GMT
I've learned that I miss scrapbooking and art journaling. I've been working full-time since October, and I have so little free time now. Before October, I was spending most of my free time making jewelry and videos for my jewelry making business. I haven't sold anything in months, so I've decided to give it up in 2024. It's not worth all the time and money I put into it, so I'm only going to make jewelry for myself, and the very few family members who appreciate it. I might make an occasional piece for my shop, but it won't be my main focus.
Hopefully, this will give me more time for paper crafting.
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Post by whipea on Dec 28, 2023 15:08:44 GMT
I learned that I am happiest making cards, not scrapbooks and have concentrated on that area. Another thing I learned is to go with and enjoy the process even though I am extraordinarily slow. I am doing this for fun, not for a career or to meet production goals.
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Dec 28, 2023 19:30:19 GMT
I've learned that if I want to make a card that uses a specialty tool or technique, I need to have that finished supply already created before ever attempting to make the finished card. I cannot make the stenciled background and then stamp & die cut and foil the sentiment before gluing it all down in the same crafting session. When I make cards all I want to do is put the pieces together. I don't enjoy making cards any other way. I also don't enjoy mass producing cards, so I'm not one to assembly line the process either. I think I've figured out what I need to do to satisfy this way of doing things. It has me excited for creating in 2024 as I think it will be a game changer for me.
I've also learned that if I have any chance at doing anything "messy", I need to just be able to sit down and make a mess without having to set up my space to accommodate it. I moved over the summer and in setting up my space, I now have two places to sit (in my previous space I had one). One area is for paper crafting and another is just for messy stuff like ink and paint. I'm still making small adjustments on the paper crafting side so the workflow is good for me. Once that's done I'll do the same to the messy side.
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