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Post by chances on Dec 3, 2017 0:00:33 GMT
One of my goals is to get into the habit of crafting/scrapping. I want to complete some projects I've been dreaming of for years, but I feel stuck every time I want to start. A lot of it is perfectionism, not having a perfect plan, etc.
i though if I create a list of small things to do, I can build a habit. I don't want them to have anything to do with organizing, planning, or cleaning but actual scrapping tasks. So far I have come up with:
Cutting a photo to 3x4 for project life
set a timer for 2mn to journal
That's it! 😆 Not a lot unfortunately. I thought the peas might have some other ideas. Any thoughts?
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 3, 2017 0:13:06 GMT
Print your pictures. I know that seems like planning, but printed pictures get me inspired.
If you have punches, make a few embellishments from papers/stickers you already have.
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Post by grammadee on Dec 3, 2017 0:32:22 GMT
Journaling is a great idea. And printing photos to play with...
My suggestion is to do what makes the next step easier. Before you leave the scraproom, choose the supplies you will be needing for the next page.
I don't do PL, so every double page spread needs a title. When I am stumped, I create title blocks for my next few LO's.
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Post by breetheflea on Dec 3, 2017 0:41:45 GMT
Watch a YouTube video
cut a title/shape with a die cut machine
pre-punch hearts, stars or whatever shape punches you own
pet your paper stash just look through it and see if anything jumps out "scrap with me"
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Post by mamakoala on Dec 3, 2017 0:47:50 GMT
have photos bunched into groups according to how you want to scrap them.
use a kit or make one yourself-try not to use anything else other than maybe letter stickers.
use a sketch.
move fast--you can always go back and add this or that to a layout, but for me , i like to create a bunch of simple ones and then if i want, i will go back and add flourishes the next day. once i have 'the bones' of a layout done, i feel like creativity flows more freely.
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Post by infochick on Dec 3, 2017 1:50:08 GMT
Maybe breaking it down into baby steps?
Print photos, then pick the type of page protector you need, find an inspiration video or sketch, pick some supplies to make a kit, decide which pockets will be used for photos, which will be journaling, and which will be embellishment, then trim the photos, mat photos, do the journaling, and finally the embellishing. All of these take varying amounts of time depending on what you have time for. If you're not feeling it, don't push it. However, if one day you are having a great time picking supplies, maybe do that for a few pages to build up some excitement for your project.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 3, 2017 14:12:51 GMT
Find a layout you like to scraplift.
You can search the gallery here, the monthly challenges here, go to Pinterest, etc.
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 3, 2017 18:12:14 GMT
Find a layout you like to scraplift. You can search the gallery here, the monthly challenges here, go to Pinterest, etc. This is what I was going to say. If having a plan works for you then having a layout or several layouts saved so you can scraplift will help you keep going because you'll know what to do next. You could create a new board on Pinterest to keep track of layouts you want to scraplift based on your pictures. I've had to let go of the idea of perfect layouts, too. I've finally realized that out of all the layouts I've scrapped and will scrap in the future they will not all be perfect. It's not reasonable. The imperfect ones still tell a story and display pictures and that is what's important. It's not worth getting hung up on one layout or worse not scrapping at all. |
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Post by travelscrapper2 on Dec 3, 2017 18:50:55 GMT
After spending too many weeks not getting anything done scrappy wise I started to this very thing - making a list of what I needed to do to finish a page. For each page I 'm working on I've been keeping a list of what needs to be done for that page. Some of these are:
decide pictures
decide how I want to do the layout
decide cardstock, paper, and embellishment
decide font to use, title, cut title
journaling
trim photos (if necessary)
mat photos and journaling
mount photos, journaling, and title
I also decided that I wanted to scrap a little every day. The list help to keep me focused. Some days it may only be matting one picture or mounting a title, but so far it seems to be working. I scrapped a little every day in November - some days more than others. Something else that I've been doing is to add some sort of note to my list every day. This might be some journaling, what I want the title to be, a sketch for a layout I have in mind, something I need to do for a particular layout (checking for a cardstock color, checking for an embellishment), etc. So far I've been able to do both for the past 5 weeks.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Dec 3, 2017 20:52:24 GMT
When I came back to scraping after a couple of years hiatus I got back on the forum to see what was new. I got some good references for a some videos and checked out the gallery as well as Pinterest. Once I got a few ideas I bought a few new things as an incentive and then just started a couple of layouts. I took my time since diving in would have been too stressful.
BTW Chances, that’s a great avatar.
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 3, 2017 21:25:33 GMT
After spending too many weeks not getting anything done scrappy wise I started to this very thing - making a of what I needed to do to finish a page. For each page I 'm working on I've been keeping a list of what needs to be done for that page. Some of these are: decide pictures decide how I want to do the layout decide cardstock, paper, and embellishment
decide font to use, title, cut title
journaling
trim photos (if necessary) mat photos and journaling mount photos, journaling, and title
I also decided that I wanted to scrap a little every day. The list help to keep me focused. Some days it may only be matting one picture or mounting a title, but so far it seems to be working. I scrapped a little every day in November - some days more than others. Something else that I've been doing is to add some sort of note to my list every day. This might be some journaling, what I want the title to be, a sketch for a layout I have in mind, something I need to do for a particular layout (checking for a cardstock color, checking for an embellishment), etc. So far I've been able to do both for the past 5 weeks. This reminds me of a thread we had here about what you can accomplish in a small amount of time. Maybe 10-20 minutes. This is helpful when you have a busy schedule and have short periods of time to squeeze in some scrapping or you're taking baby steps to complete a layout or project. |
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Post by LisaDV on Dec 3, 2017 22:35:14 GMT
pet your paper stash just look through it and see if anything jumps out "scrap with me" and the angels sing.... That one does make me happy to do. I think you've been given lots of great ideas. When I was trying to be more productive, I set a goal of doing something everyday for at least 10 minutes. Some days, it was only watching a how to video for a technique or picking my papers for a layout. I rarely ever finished a page the same day I started one. I'd have one day where I actually putting the photos and papers on the page and the next 3 would be embellishing the layout. I also took time just to play in an art journal and that helped too. Just creating everyday helped me so much. Some days I wasn't in the mood or too tired, but I forced myself. After a bit of time, my mojo returned, and I was happily creating every chance I got. Good luck getting back into the flow. |
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Post by chances on Dec 4, 2017 0:38:09 GMT
pet your paper stash just look through it and see if anything jumps out "scrap with me" and the angels sing.... That one does make me happy to do. I think you've been given lots of great ideas. When I was trying to be more productive, I set a goal of doing something everyday for at least 10 minutes. Some days, it was only watching a how to video for a technique or picking my papers for a layout. I rarely ever finished a page the same day I started one. I'd have one day where I actually putting the photos and papers on the page and the next 3 would be embellishing the layout. I also took time just to play in an art journal and that helped too. Just creating everyday helped me so much. Some days I wasn't in the mood or too tired, but I forced myself. After a bit of time, my mojo returned, and I was happily creating every chance I got. Good luck getting back into the flow. Thanks. I'm hoping to get there too. |
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Post by chances on Dec 4, 2017 0:41:13 GMT
Thanks for all of the great suggestions everyone! My goal is to do just a little everyday. Elsabelle do you remember the name of the thread you mentioned? |
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 4, 2017 0:58:13 GMT
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Post by susancinpa on Dec 4, 2017 16:23:37 GMT
Maybe to get back into it, keep basic versatile embellishments at hand so you don't get "bogged down" with trying to find the "perfect" embellishment for your page.
These would include things like: enamel dots, doilies, brads, arrows, hearts, circles & other geometric shapes, banners/flags, washi tape, etc.
Then once you're back in the groove, you could start pulling in other things specific to your pages. You could also go back later and add more theme-y items to your completed pages.
Sometimes being overwhelmed with all your choices can be paralyzing.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 4, 2017 19:13:36 GMT
Have fun getting back into scrapping chances. |
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Post by anonrefugee on Dec 6, 2017 23:30:13 GMT
I just bookmarked this thread, thanks.
I pulled a small kit out of my stash and hope I'll feel a spark if I stick to it.
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