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Post by cannmom on May 9, 2017 21:32:02 GMT
Have you done anything different to shake up your scrapping lately. Have you used an old tool, some new product, or a tried a new technique? It's not earth-shatteringly different, but I dug into my scraps for some patterned paper instead of using all whole sheets on my last few layouts. I also watched a few Glitter Girl videos and I haven't done that in a while. I'm always inspired in some way after watching a video.
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Post by Linda on May 9, 2017 21:52:35 GMT
I pulled out my colourblocking templates for a few recent layouts - they are great when I have a ton of photos I want to include
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Post by scrapaddict702 on May 9, 2017 21:53:15 GMT
Mixed media! I made a mixed media page and a canvas in the same week. It was the most fun I've had making something in a while! No clue what I was doing, but it ended up working out...nothing worse than going in with high hopes and walking away frustrated and disappointed. I approached both projects with a "let's see how this goes" approach...no expectations...and the results were great. I honestly expected to just play and not end up with anything other than a lesson in what not to do next time. http://instagram.com/p/BTVCLQ-lFRC http://instagram.com/p/BTh15vSl92O |
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Post by stinkerbelle on May 9, 2017 22:48:08 GMT
scrapaddict702 both of your projects are gorgeous! and your little one is adorable 
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Post by scrapaddict702 on May 9, 2017 23:17:59 GMT
scrapaddict702 both of your projects are gorgeous! and your little one is adorable She has grown so much since then...she was 4 or 5 months in this picture and it's been almost 2 years  ...I just knew I had a lot of pictures from that day in the pool and that they'd work with the colors I chose to play with. I never thought I'd actually get to the scrapbooking part when I started, I was just trying to play around and figure out what the heck I was doing! I'm kind of obsessed. I need Joann's and Michael's to have more 60% off coupons so I can start buying all the different mediums. Next on my list is the clear heavy gel (acts like a modeling paste but dries clear for a resist look) and I've asked for some watercolors for Mother's Day. I sampled watering down almost every brand of ink and mist I own trying to find colors I liked for the canvas. I ended up using a distress ink, a dylusions mist and an Avery Elle pigment ink. I never thought mixed media was for me because it's so vintage (which is drab to me) or shabby chic (which is way too frilly) but Inkie Quill/Adele has shown me that there are modern takes on it. I just wish there were easy keyword searches to find more inspiration like her. I need to watch more from Missy Whidden and Irit, I think. |
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Post by anniefb on May 9, 2017 23:28:06 GMT
Nothing comes to mind, but I did just buy some watercolours to use.
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Post by Elsabelle on May 9, 2017 23:51:39 GMT
First of all, scrapaddict702, your baby is precious! I've always been a strictly chronological scrapper but in recent months I've scrapped more of what I wanted to scrap instead of the next chronological pictures. Also, I've been scrapping 12x12 and 8.5x11 lately and I've put aside the 8.5x11 pictures so I could scrap the 12x12 layouts because I enjoy that size more these days. Now that I think about it, I did get a lot more layouts done when I started doing that. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 10, 2017 0:09:05 GMT
Those projects are both amazing! You have incredible talent!! |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 10, 2017 0:11:56 GMT
Have you done anything different to shake up your scrapping lately. I'm being more liberal with pop-dots, sequins, enamel dots, everything. I like a ton of jazz on my pages. Are they probably the new version of sticker sneeze? Yeah, probably. But I like it and who else cares? Also, I've been using Thickers. I'm working on my second pack this year, and love them so much. The dimension makes me happy. I like the way they pop. |
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Post by myboysnme on May 10, 2017 11:47:05 GMT
I love these thought provoking threads and I started to answer yesterday and couldn't think of anything, and I still can't. But I like to keep them going. I think this thread made me see I am either in a rut or I am so comfortable in my style I don't venture away from it.
I'll be watching the thread for some new things I feel like doing. The one thing that has been on my mind is to actually use my nuvo drops but I despise waiting for things to dry. I'm right between offering them up on the free thread and trying them out again. |
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Post by myboysnme on May 10, 2017 11:48:28 GMT
Mixed media! I made a mixed media page and a canvas in the same week. It was the most fun I've had making something in a while! No clue what I was doing, but it ended up working out...nothing worse than going in with high hopes and walking away frustrated and disappointed. I approached both projects with a "let's see how this goes" approach...no expectations...and the results were great. I honestly expected to just play and not end up with anything other than a lesson in what not to do next time. http://instagr.am/p/BTVCLQ-lFRC http://instagr.am/p/BTh15vSl92O Holy Moly those are some amazing layouts! wow. just wow. |
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Post by sueg on May 10, 2017 11:54:00 GMT
I recently got a new Cameo and I've been playing a lot with that. I've experimented with Print and Cuts and love that I can cut any embellishment I can find/create in any size I want.
I have also put all my enamel dots closer to hand and am trying to remember to use them more often.
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Post by grammadee on May 10, 2017 13:26:26 GMT
Guess my signature new technique is writing on my LO's and cards with Nuvo drops or even paint ( from the little bottles with the fine nozzles). If I don't like the colour, I sprinkle glitter on top.
Haven't done anything else new lately, but I tend to cycle through various styles and techniques. I used a few HOTP brad buddies this past weekend. And no wood veneer, even though that's been a staple lately.
And I stamped a few times. Used my WRMK stamp positioner instead of blocks. And did a little heat embossing which I haven't done in awhile.
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Post by jenr on May 10, 2017 14:18:00 GMT
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Post by mikklynn on May 10, 2017 15:16:13 GMT
scrapaddict702 I love your mixed media. The layout with your baby is stunning.
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Post by caspad on May 10, 2017 16:09:35 GMT
I scrapped a 12x12 layout for the first time in forever. I usually do 9x12 or 6x8 pocket pages.
I recently watched a Glitter Girl episode - an old Two Peas days one - so I used that inspiration in adding my embellishments.
The page came together pretty quick and I used up some really old product too.
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Post by 950nancy on May 11, 2017 1:18:45 GMT
I made two mini books from scratch (even the binding) and am going to make two more.
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Post by Mary W on May 11, 2017 1:42:15 GMT
I finally played around with the Fuse that I got for Christmas. I made a shaker box on a card and a bookmark. Next I want to make a pocket or a waterfall for a layout, now that I have the hang of how it works. I also have a Minc that someone gave me that I haven't tried yet. Maybe I'll play with that this week if I get a chance.
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Post by dasmith2 on May 11, 2017 9:21:58 GMT
I recently got a new Cameo and I've been playing a lot with that. I've experimented with Print and Cuts and love that I can cut any embellishment I can find/create in any size I want. I have also put all my enamel dots closer to hand and am trying to remember to use them more often. I've been trying print and cuts a lot too- I can't always get it to work right though lol. I also have been using some texture paste and gesso with my distress oxides, which I love |
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Post by LisaDV on May 12, 2017 10:33:32 GMT
scrapaddict702, adorable baby. Both of your projects are gorgeous. Great mixed media. I can't say that I've done anything new. Like grammadee I tend to cycle through things. Oh, I've used my wink of stella pen on my last 2 layouts. I guess that could count. I'm going to be making banner pieces this weekend which is different for me.
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Post by msliz on May 12, 2017 14:47:40 GMT
I finally bought a Big Kick, but I need more dies. I'm going to put an order in with AliExpress soon!
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Post by refugeepea on May 13, 2017 3:57:50 GMT
I bought bright paper. It's something I have a hard time using. I figured it's almost summer. I need to challenge myself with photos I will soon take.
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Post by nancydrew on May 13, 2017 7:26:53 GMT
Even though I have always loved, and still love lots of dimensional embellishments on my layouts, I have started making flat pages. They fit into my albums better and don't bend the opposite page. I am also able to fit more pages into the albums.
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...I just knew I had a lot of pictures from that day in the pool and that they'd work with the colors I chose to play with. I never thought I'd actually get to the scrapbooking part when I started, I was just trying to play around and figure out what the heck I was doing!
