Scrapbooking is a great way to relax, and creative positivty, but sometimes perticually when your stressed out it can seem your creativity has run dry. Here are a few tips to get it flowing again;
Scraplift- Yes we all want to create that unique masterpiece, but we cant do that staring at a blank page. Scraplifting helps you learn new techniques, try new colours or styles, think of it more like taking a class.
Think of it this way if you are creating pages for your family are they really going to care that you based on someone elses ideas. Your pages will still always be unique as they have your photos on, all that really matters is that you created something beautiful. Also you can then use all the new things you learn in a page design of your own.
Page maps- these offer a great template to take the stress away from creating a design, but allows you to create something unique as you use your own, paper, embellishment etc. Page Maps, Scrapbook Challenges
Challenges- there are many sites which set weekly or monthly challenges, some are to follow a sketch, particular colour, embellishments or themes but they all help give inspiration. Split Coast Stampers, UK Scrappers
Use old stash- Do you really need the latest papers, embellishments to creat something great? Nobody looks through your scrapbook and says thats last seasons designs, and in years to come whatever you made is going to be old designs so it really doesn't matter. Revamp old stash with new techniques, ink them, mist them, style and die cut, it will all look fab.
Stop stroking papers and use them- yes most of us are guilty of this, that piece of paper thats too nice to use, or your worried you wont get again. Use these papers, embellishments let them be admired from being turning into something beautiful, than hidden in your craft box. If they are really special create something you can hang in your home so you can get full appreciation of it.
Stuck on what to do with a paper range? then google it- Im always buying papers i love but have no idea what to do with them so i do an internet search. Type the paper range name in google image search, or on pinterest there will be lots of inspiration or designs
Print photos last- sometimes you just want to create so do it. design and build a page, by cutting a blank photo from card and add photo at end. If there are any over lapped embellisments secure temperaly with blu tack, or if sticky place a backing sheet that can be peeled off later. By adding photo last if allows you to print off whatever size or colourway best suits your design.
Don't overload yourself - Scrapbooking is meant to be enjoyable, don't stress that you have a ton of old photos to scrap, scrap whatever inspires you. Too often we get overwhelmed at scrapbooking the past that we forget to record those everyday moments in the present. You may always have those super cute baby photos on the 'to do' pile, but if you want to scrap your toddler about a funny thing they said or did, then do this while the memory is still fresh
Same is true with classes such as Journal Your Christmas, while you may love idea of creating a page everyday, if time doesn't allow this don't get disheartened, simplify and do what matters most to you.
Well I hope this tips get you started, there is going to be lots on this blog about making your own embellishments, revamping old stash and setting challenges
Loves ya Becky x
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