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looking through other people's galleries?I have seen so much truly amazing work lately and it kinda bums me out that I can't do the things I've seen.Am I the only one who does this?  

I do because I'm not as advanced as ya'll and it kills me because there are so many things I would love to learn how to do but don't know how to go about learning them.

I've seen some styles I like to, but don't know how to acheive them myself.Bummer.

Post some examples and maybe you'll get some pointers on how to achieve the look??There are so many great scrappers out there, especially here! You are definitely one of them girl!

They're from another site, think that'd be ok? 

I think that would be fine. Post away!

Here's a couple I'm talking about. They all have this whimsical feel and they use extraction. Vintage-y, altered feeling, kinda shabby, I think they are phenomenal!!    For the life of me, I can't get this kind of complicated layering down. My layers come out too simple.

Here's one I tried a while ago. But see how it's so linear? In my mind, it doesn't look right. Maybe if I moved the entire thing into the bottom left hand corner of the page? 

Oh wow those are gorgeous... but I don't think you are far off at ALL.  I think if you just practiced a bunch you would get the layers you want.  You have the eye for it, now you just have to mess with the technical stuff.  You can do it!

Wow! Those are beautiful examples Tracy! The elements look so "3D". Great use of shadows!You could try moving it to the left lower corner and doing something in the upper right corner?

I agree with Jess for sure! You are there Tracy, just gotta mess around a bit to get the desired effects.

All of this stuff totally intimidates me. It's all amazing.

My geeky linear brain just can't wrap itself around making it look random, but not what we used to call *sticker sneeze* Really if you look at my work as a whole, my stuff is pretty linear you know?
I think I may try taking those pictures from the layout I did and practice extracting. I bet that would be really pretty like the last example.If someone can teach me to be random, I'll love ya forever.  

Tracy, I think your work is gorgeous.

Aren't you sweet, thank you! I figure you always have to have something to strive for though, right?

You're exactly right. I have so much respect for you digital gals. It intimidates me just thinking about it.

Wow after seeing those now I am. Beautiful.And Tracy I agree your there. I can't wait to see yours next.

I think one of the things that really makes the examples work is the varied sizes of images... they give a great field of depth and make it look like certain parts are popping out.  Try playing with the sizes of things and maybe it will help take you out of the linear mode.  

I have a picture of my daughter that would be perfect for that first layout. I really hate to exactly copy someone else's work. Do you think that could be a learning tool? Would I eventually learn how to do it myself by copying the stuff I like using elements I have?  How close to someone's design can you go doing a scraplift? I would never want to steal someone's design, but I'd like to learn it and then make it my own, if you know what I mean.  

Those are amazing, you're right.  You're close, though.