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Post by TeuchterPea on Jul 30, 2014 23:32:08 GMT
On Saturday I am off to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, my daughter will be attending summer school and I have nothing I need to do apart from relax and enjoy myself. In previous years I have taken a bag of scrap stuff and managed several layouts or mini books. This year, however I have lost all interest in scrapping. What do you reckon- should I take my scrap stuff and hope some inspiration strikes or should I leave it home and explore with my camera in the hope that some interesting photos just might kick start me again? If you think I should scrap, please help me find some inspiration please.  Thank you |
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Post by jediannie on Jul 31, 2014 0:13:33 GMT
When I have no scrappy mojo, I make cards. Maybe take your scraps and some of the your favorite stamps and just make some cards?
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Post by meridon on Jul 31, 2014 0:27:57 GMT
Or what about focusing on a a new technique? I love the look of some of what I'm seeing with watercolors lately, for instance, so I went and bought some watercolor paper and a cheap set to play with. Maybe look around on some blogs and YouTube and see if something strikes your fancy?
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 31, 2014 1:30:55 GMT
I would bring my laptop and spend some time editing and cropping some photos and getting them ready to upload and print. Just looking at my photos makes me want to scrap, and it always seems to take me forever to get my photos ready to print. The other thing you could do would be to look at some online scrapping mags like Create, Jot, Storytelling, Life Paper Scrapbook on www.issuu.com or browse Pinterest. Seeing things that inspire me make me want to scrap. |
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Post by camcas on Jul 31, 2014 1:35:36 GMT
take photos+++!
Do you do any other craft?
i love the blog by lucy in the attic-attic24.typepad.com
She is a"mummy blogger'who does wicked crochet and has a VERY entertaining blog. She lives somewhere in the Yorkshire dales and her blog include lots of wonderful scenic pics. Perhaps her site might give you some inspiration.
Also she has been posting about an upcoming textile event in her home town called "Yarndale'
Maybe your trip will coincide and perhaps you might be able to get some mojo from looking at other creative people's work even if it isnt papercrafts. This often works for me
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Post by anniefb on Jul 31, 2014 1:36:34 GMT
I agree about the card making - you could put together a little kit to take away. Or how about collecting some ideas you want to scrap when you get home - with mags or using Pinterest?
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 31, 2014 5:16:52 GMT
Take some scrappy stuff, and your camera.
Scrap if the mood strikes you.
But take pics of where you are visiting and maybe plan layouts around them.
Maybe plan an outing that would be fun to scrap about.
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Post by AerynK on Jul 31, 2014 6:45:34 GMT
If it were me? I would pop over to the "make your own embellishments" thread, snag some ideas, and just make random embellishments to store for scrapping later.
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Post by TeuchterPea on Jul 31, 2014 10:19:22 GMT
Thank you everyone!
It might be the perfect opportunity to make some Christmas cards. I love making my own embellishments, aerynkelly, so I'll check that thread out.
Camcas- sadly Yarndale isn't on while I'm there but thanks for the blog link. The town where it is being held is quite close to where I'll be ( which is the wonderfully named Giggleswick)
I'm thinking of catching the stunning Settle to Carlisle steam train so will definitely be using my camera.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2014 15:19:48 GMT
I would definitely be taking some pics. I Would love to visit that area!
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Post by scrapperlady on Jul 31, 2014 15:59:24 GMT
Camera - pics Laptop - browse for LO inspiration based on the pics you have taken (save this for any spare moments that you may have avail.) Laptop or Notebook - record your title, journaling & LO thoughts It doesn't matter that you get a lot accomplished. It only matters that you start  |
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Post by Alexxussss on Jul 31, 2014 17:22:03 GMT
You could also just find a page/card/etc and scrap lift it!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jul 31, 2014 17:43:05 GMT
Watching YouTube tutorials always gets me in the mood.
As does scrappy shopping - even if it's only to a big box store.
In any event, enjoy your week!
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Post by TeuchterPea on Jul 31, 2014 20:39:21 GMT
I've packed a small kit, come card making stuff, my camera and my mini printer. There's a reasonable scrap store not far away so I will pop there and see if something new will help. I will have my laptop so hopefully with some new pictures I might get inspired.
Thanks again.
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Post by camcas on Aug 1, 2014 7:40:20 GMT
Giggleswick...!!!!! Great!!!!!!
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Post by Dani B. on Aug 3, 2014 3:05:51 GMT
Hi, sometimes I really get stuck, no mojo.
So I go to Creative Scrapers and look at their sketches and the way their DT interpret that.
It have helped me a lot.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 3, 2014 8:26:06 GMT
I've packed a small kit, come card making stuff, my camera and my mini printer. There's a reasonable scrap store not far away so I will pop there and see if something new will help. I will have my laptop so hopefully with some new pictures I might get inspired. Thanks again. Sounds like a great selection. Have a wonderful time! |
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Post by Scrapthology on Aug 3, 2014 13:57:59 GMT
Take scrappy stuff and the camera, if you don't inspiration is bound to strike. Try making a mini book, sometimes you just need to complete something to unblock the mojo. Check out my blog for my latest sketch in my Sketchy Sunday series for a little extra inspiration. Most of all, enjoy your holiday. www.scrapthology.blogspot.co.uk |
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Post by TeuchterPea on Aug 3, 2014 20:28:04 GMT
Guess what? I forgot to take my bag of stash! I went out today and bought some bits and bobs and have my wee printer so I'll see what I can do with what I have. Possibly a mini book about my great grandfather who was one of the first photographers in South Africa and who was the war photographer for the Boer War in 1899-1902.
Thanks for the sketches chunka,I love sketches as a starting point.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 3, 2014 22:19:51 GMT
Ack! All the thought about what to bring and it's at home! Bummer.
Well, enjoy your new goodies and have a great time regardless!
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Post by Scrapthology on Aug 4, 2014 9:58:30 GMT
The mini sounds like a lovely idea and glad you liked the sketches.
Have a great time.
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Post by jenny225 on Aug 4, 2014 16:02:34 GMT
If it were me? I would pop over to the "make your own embellishments" thread, snag some ideas, and just make random embellishments to store for scrapping later. Great idea! That post has so many wonderful ideas. I also second/third/fourth the ideas for card making. I find them to be less pressure and easier. I usually start by finding a card image on pinterest, and use that as my "sketch." It helps get me going, even though my finished product rarely looks the same. I also love watching videos (like shimelle's). But really, the best way for me to get my mojo back is to actually touch paper and create. Good luck! |
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Post by jenny225 on Aug 4, 2014 16:03:42 GMT
Guess what? I forgot to take my bag of stash! I went out today and bought some bits and bobs and have my wee printer so I'll see what I can do with what I have. Possibly a mini book about my great grandfather who was one of the first photographers in South Africa and who was the war photographer for the Boer War in 1899-1902. Thanks for the sketches chunka,I love sketches as a starting point. Oh my goodness! Isn't that how life works out sometimes??? Sometimes it can be freeing to have less stuff, and only new things though! And I love the idea of a mini book about your great grandfather…he sounds like he lead an incredibly interesting life! |
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Post by TeuchterPea on Aug 4, 2014 18:02:36 GMT
Attachment Deleted Yey I worked it out It has been a beautiful day so I went for a drive out to the stunning Ribblehead viaduct. I'd add a photo if I could work out how to! Anyway, just printing a couple of photos and I plan to "power through" and see if I can get something put together. Off to find a sketch. Thanks everyone.
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