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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 17:23:34 GMT
While talking to an online scrappy friend she said that she wishes she was a "stick and go" girl like I am. I asked her to clarify and she stated she wished she didn't "dilly dally" and push stuff around forever on her layouts. She wished she would just glue and go (make decisions faster I assume). So that got me to thinking, what are y'all? Do you have the idea in your head and just go for it, sticking and going, correcting (EMBELLISHING! LOL) as you go or do you have to have everything just so before you will commit to gluing anything down (I call my friend a ponderer who does this. She calls herself a dilly dallyer lol)? How long do you think it takes you to do a layout? Do you wish you were different? Lets discuss. I am definitely in the "stick and go" category most times. I find that is when I am happiest. I almost always start with a sketch for general placement but my stuff never turns out looking just like it. If I notice myself pushing paper around for too long my mojo is gone It is time to move on since nothing will be happening at that time. I am ok with this as some of my pages come out way better and some worse but in the end it all evens out and you know what? My family loves them either way!
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 9, 2017 17:26:50 GMT
I'm more of a stick, pry off/move, and go type of girl. I can't count how many times I regretted not planning a little better but I make it work and it comes out fine and it's all (mostly) good!
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Post by babylou on Feb 9, 2017 17:31:09 GMT
Nah, I push everything around forever! My friend says I am too particular, but it's the playing that makes it fun! LOL! I like to try different paper options, arranging my photos in different ways, and generally just trying different things! It does help if I use a sketch, or if I have a solid idea of what I want. But, even then, I can spend a lot (too much?) time on a layout! But, I figure I do this for fun and to make me happy. And, if that's what makes me happy, so be it! LOL!
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Post by grammadee on Feb 9, 2017 17:46:30 GMT
Depends on the page!
I think that when I am "on a roll", scrapping dgk's activities, I tend to Grab, Glue, and Go! These pages are usually "in my style", lots of photos, so not much room on the page for other stuff, put together with themed collections where all the papers & embellies match each other and the story line, so don't require a bunch of thinking.
Other times, either the story I want to tell, the challenge I set out to meet, or the supplies I am working with pull me down the rabbit hole! I want these pages to be special, and I take a lot longer to put them together. These are the pages that help my style to grow and evolve. I often try new products and techniques, and just PLAY!
Both processes are enjoyable for me. In the first, I am telling my stories with photos and title and journaling, reliving fun experiences, feeling like I am "getting things done". In the second, I am focussed on the creative process: telling my story with colour and design and flowers and ink and bling.
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Post by nicolep on Feb 9, 2017 18:01:44 GMT
Oh no...I am definitely a dilly-dallyer, lol. Drives me nuts. I would love to just stick and go but I fuss fart around too much!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Feb 9, 2017 18:02:50 GMT
Mostly stick and go, with the occasional dilly dally. Dilly dallying usually happens when I'm trying something new or out of my normal clean and simple style.
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 9, 2017 18:14:47 GMT
I'm more of a stick, pry off/move, and go type of girl. I can't count how many times I regretted not planning a little better but I make it work and it comes out fine and it's all (mostly) good! This is me, too.
I only use my ATG gun for stuff I know will stay put. Anything else I use my Tombow runner, because I can usually move it without too much damage.
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Post by sophikins on Feb 9, 2017 18:16:27 GMT
I have heard it called "The Fear to Adhere"
I love watching Shimelle because she has no problem with stick and go. I now usually put most things in place before I glue down. I've been sorry too many times when a certain embellishment doesn't fit because the photo needed to be just a half inch to the right.
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 9, 2017 18:17:07 GMT
I'm more of a stick, pry off/move, and go type of girl. I can't count how many times I regretted not planning a little better but I make it work and it comes out fine and it's all (mostly) good! This is me, too.
I only use my ATG gun for stuff I know will stay put. Anything else I use my Tombow runner, because I can usually move it without too much damage.
I use my ATG and can lift things up as long as I don't smush it all down...then it's staying put. I did at least learn to not use a ton of it so there's minimal damage, if any.
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 9, 2017 18:17:42 GMT
Stick and go for sure! I do use dotto removeable so I can move it if I want to later.
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Post by grammadee on Feb 9, 2017 18:31:49 GMT
One thing about my gluing style that helps me "stick and go' is that I rarely run my glue to the edge of a photo or matt or embellishment. That way, I can tuck something under that layer if I stand back look at the page and say "This needs something more".
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 9, 2017 18:33:50 GMT
I'm a little of both, but usually stick and go. I also don't measure, so, I just look at it, get an idea for how I want it to look, and cut!
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Post by grammadee on Feb 9, 2017 18:38:28 GMT
I'm a little of both, but usually stick and go. I also don't measure, so, I just look at it, get an idea for how I want it to look, and cut! I also often tear edges, so no need to line things up perfectly!
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Post by anniefb on Feb 9, 2017 18:41:47 GMT
I've always thought of myself as a bit of a slow scrapper but it really depends on the layout and photos. Sometimes I have a clear idea of what I want to do and what products to use, other times I am very indecisive.
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Post by checkwheelsdown on Feb 9, 2017 19:06:23 GMT
I fuss and fuss and fuss until it "feels right." I do wish I could fuss a bit faster, I'd get way more done lol. But, it's part of my process and I love the creating art aspect of this hobby. Lately though, in trying to get things moving along, I'm tackling my teenage photo albums, recreating the way they looked back then but in an updated scrapbook. Clean, simple, white pages, a little journaling, just matting the words and phrases I cut out of newspapers and magazines on black cardstock (when I can get them unstuck from the those nasty self stick pages-ugh). It's the fastest I've ever done any scrapping! And I'm liking it! When this project is over, I'll be ready to return to the fussing again.
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Post by DawnMcD on Feb 9, 2017 19:09:31 GMT
I am more of a move it all around, get it just right kind of girl. I can do it quickly but I do not glue it down until I have it mostly how I like it, then I add the embellishments and inking etc. I usually take 1-2 hrs per layout.
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Post by Elsabelle on Feb 9, 2017 19:15:38 GMT
I do both. When I start off with a sketch I can move along pretty quickly. Sometimes when I wing it I can move stuff around for hours, stare at all of it blankly, zone out, and walk away when my mojo is gone. Other times I wing it and love it and it comes together. If I purposely try to be fast I end up unhappy with the end result so it's better for me not to purposely rush. I'm ok with taking my time, though.
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Post by Linda on Feb 9, 2017 19:17:00 GMT
stick and go for the most part...
I usually lay my photos out on the background paper first and either move them around or find a sketch that works (although I rarely copy exactly - esp. since I scrap 8.5x11 and many sketches are 12x12) but once I'm happy with the plan, I'm a stick and go sort...usually 30 minutes for a layout on average.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 19:22:42 GMT
I'm a bipolar scrapbooker. But, Undo is never far from my grubby little hands and I buy it by the gallon.
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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 20:01:33 GMT
Nah, I push everything around forever! My friend says I am too particular, but it's the playing that makes it fun! LOL! I like to try different paper options, arranging my photos in different ways, and generally just trying different things! It does help if I use a sketch, or if I have a solid idea of what I want. But, even then, I can spend a lot (too much?) time on a layout! But, I figure I do this for fun and to make me happy. And, if that's what makes me happy, so be it! LOL!YES! Happiness always wins! Save
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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 20:03:01 GMT
Oh no...I am definitely a dilly-dallyer, lol. Drives me nuts. I would love to just stick and go but I fuss fart around too much! hahhahahah! My Daddy says this! He said it to us ALL the time growing up! I have never heard another person besides family say it! LOVE IT! You fuss fart all you want girlie! Save
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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 20:04:28 GMT
This is me, too.
I only use my ATG gun for stuff I know will stay put. Anything else I use my Tombow runner, because I can usually move it without too much damage.
I use my ATG and can lift things up as long as I don't smush it all down...then it's staying put. I did at least learn to not use a ton of it so there's minimal damage, if any. Same with my ATG, another reason I love it. Now if it is more than a few minutes or has been pushed down forget about it that is not coming up! Save
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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 20:05:47 GMT
One thing about my gluing style that helps me "stick and go' is that I rarely run my glue to the edge of a photo or matt or embellishment. That way, I can tuck something under that layer if I stand back look at the page and say "This needs something more". Me too! I think I learned that from Shimelle. I run two strips about 1/2 inch or so on each side and if really big a bit in the middle. It makes it great for tucking and layering or moving lol Save
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Post by crystalb on Feb 9, 2017 20:07:39 GMT
I'm a bipolar scrapbooker. But, Undo is never far from my grubby little hands and I buy it by the gallon. bwwwwhhahhahahahha! Awesome! Save
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 9, 2017 20:09:43 GMT
One thing about my gluing style that helps me "stick and go' is that I rarely run my glue to the edge of a photo or matt or embellishment. That way, I can tuck something under that layer if I stand back look at the page and say "This needs something more". Me too! I think I learned that from Shimelle. I run two strips about 1/2 inch or so on each side and if really big a bit in the middle. It makes it great for tucking and layering or moving lol SaveSame here...from Shimelle so I can "tuck" things behind the photo, paper, what ever. I was having flashbacks before of using my CM tape runner right against all four edges of whatever I was gluing down. It was back when paper was thinner too so there were no second chances. ha!
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Post by FurryP on Feb 10, 2017 5:07:26 GMT
LOL...I don't call myself anything, but I definitely like to consider all my options before I commit!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 10, 2017 9:39:57 GMT
Yeah, I pretty much am.
But I putter pulling everything out that I'm going to use, so it gives me time to think about what I want to include.
Like right now on my desk, I have five photos, a pad of 12x12 paper, brochures, two tickets, a wristband, and a few sticker sheets.
When I finally pull the paper from that pad for these layouts (prob 2 pages), I will be sticking down most of those elements within minutes.
Once everything is down, I refuse to second guess. I'll start gluing on sequins or enamel dots or using Stickles, and then let it dry.
After it's dry, I'll give it one last glance to see if I need to add anything else, and if not, I'll pop it right into a page protector and into an album.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2017 13:11:12 GMT
I fuss. I'll cut the embellishments with the backing out of the sticker sheet or stick it on wax paper so that I can move it around. Once it is where I like, I don't hesitate to commit by sticking it down. It is rare I have to remove once I commit.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Feb 10, 2017 15:55:13 GMT
I guess I'm a ponderer. I take a longer time to commit...sometimes it takes me over an hour just to do my 4x6 title card (I want it to include all of the colors that I'm using in the spread and still look nice...so I try everything I have out before I commit to something, haha) but I'm trying to do better. I tend to be a simple 12x12 scrapper but take a long time to even make those decisions. But for PL, I like a lot of stuff and it takes a while to get everything embellished. Right now, I'm opting for a more simple look, but I'm still liking it...it's easier to just pop something down and call it good, but I feel guilty because it's not using much of my stuff and I have A LOT of stuff to use, lol. I can't say that I won't go back to trying more things out, but for now I am limiting my supplies because I'm enjoying simplicity.
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Post by joblackford on Feb 10, 2017 16:27:29 GMT
I tend to ponder and plan and try to visualize the whole thing in my mind before I get started. But I watch Shimelle videos to learn (over and over again) that you can make some basic choices founded on good design principles and then work with what you've got. And sometimes things work out even better by serendipity than by planning. Although I do often find myself yelling at her on the computer, pointing out that if she'd planned it out a little more at the beginning then she could have avoided having to make the huge compromise near the end. I love that several people have mentioned Shimelle in this thread - I think she's a great ambassador for sticking things down and making them work.
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