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Steph
Style Addict (1309)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 12:44
I'm trying to get back into scrapbooking after a long break, and I just don't know where to start on a layout. I've seen so much inspiration that it's so tempting just to lift other people's LOs but I want to do stuff on my own completely from scratch so I can see what my style is. I'm looking at all my supplies and have no idea where to start...what to put on the page, where to put it...nothing. Any advice?
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kerry lynn
Favorite SISter (6469)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 12:46
just start!
start ripping
or cutting
and placing things on the page
i'm a big believer
that the more you play
the more you learn
=)
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Courtney DeLaura
Vogue SISter (3189)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 12:52
hey i also think that to get you going again it's
ok to do a little scrapjacking :)
lift a couple pages and it will get
those creative juices flowing again.
do a few challenges
Take Sarah's challenge here at SIS tv
or go to ScrapJacked or One LIttle Word
it will help you get in the groove again :)
WELCOME to SIS tv!!!
Court
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Kim Langston
Style Maven (531)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 13:03
Challenges are a great place to start like Courtney suggested. You get a little guidance with the challenges that can get your mojo going. And there are plenty of challenges around!
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eliseblaha
Vogue SISter (3646)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 13:31
yes.
challenges.
or i got back into it by picking my FAVORITE photos and working with those only. if you like what you are scrapping it is easier. don't worry about getting all the photos done. just the fun ones.
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Wilna
Model SISter (2872)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 13:33
I really dare you to do the chhallenge!
and see how much of your scrapbook stuff you can USE!!!
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vmilan76
SISter Elle (1754)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 13:42
Use a sketch...that works for me when I haven't scrapped in a while.
You can find one here.
Hope this helps the creative juices !
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Wilna
Model SISter (2872)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 15:06
Use a sketch...
This is like the fastest way I get out of a RUT!
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AndreaWiebe
Model SISter (2780)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 17:26
Awesome suggestion Sisters!!!!
You've inspired me :)
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MaryGeiger
Style Addict (1261)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 18:39
I usually find that when I am really low on mojo that if I pick someone elses layout and start out intending to scraplift it, by the time I go to attach things I have totally changed it and it looks nothing like the layout I was scraplifting.
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mizzm
Favorite SISter (27780)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 18:43
Sketches
Challenges
Scrapjacking or Knock Offs as we call it here..
Any one of these will definitely get you going again. :)
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michelle raMirez
Vogue SISter (3564)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 20:11
or just go shopping to see all the new goods out there.
fun stuff always gets me going.
great ideas girls!
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Greta Adams
Vogue SISter (3981)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 20:14
i like the shopping idea the best...bwhahaha
anything to go shopping
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vmilan76
SISter Elle (1754)
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# Posted: 17 May 2007 20:17
yes new paper...ahhh it brings a smile to my face.. :D
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livvielane
Stylin' SIS (131)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 00:32
or just go shopping to see all the new goods out there.
i agree with michelle. or you don't even have to go shopping sometimes! look around at the scrap galleries on line too.
i also get really inspired when my monthly kits comes. usually i get so excited i have to scrap with a rum and coke. :) ha ha ha
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kerry lynn
Favorite SISter (6469)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 00:55
usually i get so excited i have to scrap with a rum and coke. :)
lol
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eliseblaha
Vogue SISter (3646)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 01:51
i have to scrap with a rum and coke.
i have had some great stuff come out of tipsy scrapping... :)
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staceyfike
Favorite SISter (6975)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 01:52
i have had some great stuff come out of tipsy scrapping... :)
i'll second that!
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vmilan76
SISter Elle (1754)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 01:58
me+booze+scraps=trouble.
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Rhonda
SISter Elle (1738)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 14:42
me+booze+scraps=trouble.
lol :)
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Emine
Haute SISter (865)
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# Posted: 18 May 2007 14:47
I took a long break too... I started again by lifting some pages, mini-albums... And add some things of myself on it.. change a little etc... the creativity bursted out and now I CAN"T STOP IT LOL...
The easiest way is to lift something... And before you know it'll turn out a WHOLE different...
good luck
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krissie
Favorite SISter (5903)
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# Posted: 20 May 2007 22:20
I scraplifted until I became comfortable to try new things and now, I use other LO's for inspiration, but I am doing my own thing. HTH
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mellymel
Big SIS (4356)
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# Posted: 28 May 2007 19:19
I'm late again on this, but I had a scrapbreak for about 18 months so I'm feelin your pain.
I gathered up all my basics (cutter, adhesive, marker) and then pulled whatever in my stash caught my eye (just a few things). Grabbed some new pics and limited myself to work with only the things I chose until I ran out of materials. A personal kit of the month if you will. It was a good warm up for me I need some boundaries cuz I was overwhelmed.
I still do this every once in a while when I feel the need.
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kmrodgers25
Vogue SISter (3393)
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# Posted: 31 May 2007 02:57
I have to say scrap shopping (finding new or different things) really gets my creative juices going.
And all just browsing the gallery here...it's awesome. So many creative women..and men...all in one place!!
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scrappincindy
CosmoGirl SISter (91)
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2007 04:18
I was in a very similiar situation and just getting a layout done helps get you in the groove. I started with some newer photos and newer supplies just to get myself excited. As I started to do a few more layouts, it got easier. I know what you mean though about not wanting to scraplift and do your own thing because I was the exact same way!
Cindy
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PennyScrapbooks
Style Addict (1387)
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2007 22:00
Kitty's book (shown in the webisode-I got it as a gift over a month ago) is a great book for this subject. :)
I found that I was fitting in to a style set forth by "the rules". Scrap in style was a big part of my finding my own way. And letting change with my moods too!
Things like "Sketches" are great, but the funnest part for me has been just doing what hits me! Sometime I use a formula and do a simple layout with lots of pictures, and sometimes I go crazy and use no scrapbook supplies at all!
Have fun "rediscovering" your style!
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20monkey05
Stylin' SIS (113)
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# Posted: 29 May 2008 22:26
You won't know until you start now will ya! I did the same thing at one point and all I did what sit down and start with a few mag sitting next to next thing I know I am on a roll again! Good Luck to you!
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