OK - due to unexpected work "emergencies" and associated travel I ended up not doing nearly as much as I planned as NSD hostess. That means I have sprinkles left. SO here's a chance to get more. Tell me some of the scrappy hings you wish you could do more of or better.
For me it would be:
1. Post more (not really "scrappy" but certainly ACOT related)
2. More mixed-media like work such as stenciling with modeling paste
3. Embrace white space more. I sometimes feel so obligated to use all the papers I have that I forget how beautiful a lot of white space can be.
So what do you wich you could do?
I wish I could scrap a bit everyday. I am in my room everyday as it is also the space that holds my computer, but I would really love to be able to do something creative on a daily basis.
Have my real life photos to work with. I take my boys' photos daily, but sometimes it turns into weeks in a row of 'say cheese' photos rather than real life unfolding.
Try layering more. I really like the look of it but without 'directions' via a sketch, I just don't know how to get it to come together on my own.
Buying bigger embellishments to use. I buy things I am interested in and I don't like big pieces but then I end up struggling with embellishing because I have nothing to anchor a cluster with.
Have my real life photos to work with. I take my boys' photos daily, but sometimes it turns into weeks in a row of 'say cheese' photos rather than real life unfolding.
Try layering more. I really like the look of it but without 'directions' via a sketch, I just don't know how to get it to come together on my own.
Buying bigger embellishments to use. I buy things I am interested in and I don't like big pieces but then I end up struggling with embellishing because I have nothing to anchor a cluster with.
I would like to machine stitch on my layouts- I am just too lazy to go downstairs where the machine is
Get more into mixed media and try bigger pieces
Experiment more with paints and misting
Get more into mixed media and try bigger pieces
Experiment more with paints and misting
I would love to use my stencils and stamps more. I have lots of both but rarely get them out to use.
I wish I knew how to use my gelatos
i wish I had more time to scrap without interruptions
i wish I used my die cutting machines more
i wish I had more time to scrap without interruptions
i wish I used my die cutting machines more
You did lots - thanks for hostessing!
I wish I was able to do the layered mixed media pieces better... I am not able to envision the end result so I usually end up covering up what I did unless I am using a sketch. I've even watched how to vids and still don't know how when I have my stuff in front of me.
Get away from being all matchy-matchy.
Journal more.
Figure a better way to store my papers.
Afford to shop the way I do!
I wish I was able to do the layered mixed media pieces better... I am not able to envision the end result so I usually end up covering up what I did unless I am using a sketch. I've even watched how to vids and still don't know how when I have my stuff in front of me.
Get away from being all matchy-matchy.
Journal more.
Figure a better way to store my papers.
Afford to shop the way I do!
Karrie
Have more time to create
Post what I have created
Try new techniques
Stay organized
Post what I have created
Try new techniques
Stay organized
1. I wish I was more consistent about leaving love in the gallery. I go in spurts it seems.
2. I too would like to do mixed media.
3. Learn more about embossing. I have the tools, just not adept at it.
2. I too would like to do mixed media.
3. Learn more about embossing. I have the tools, just not adept at it.
Susan
I would love to attend crops on a monthly basis and take several technique classes. I'd like to leave more love in the gallery. Keep my scrap space cleaner and better organized. Having a crop buddy would be wonderful!
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Love the "Afford to shop the way I do!" item, Karrie - don;t we all!sweetsour wrote:You did lots - thanks for hostessing!
I wish I was able to do the layered mixed media pieces better... I am not able to envision the end result so I usually end up covering up what I did unless I am using a sketch. I've even watched how to vids and still don't know how when I have my stuff in front of me.
Get away from being all matchy-matchy.
Journal more.
Figure a better way to store my papers.
Afford to shop the way I do!
Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
I know what you mean about the "crop buddie". My area is definitely not a scrap-happy area. I've found a few card makers/stampers but not hardcore scrappers. I sometimes think I should put a Wanted ad in the paper - ha ha!Retiree3 wrote:I would love to attend crops on a monthly basis and take several technique classes. I'd like to leave more love in the gallery. Keep my scrap space cleaner and better organized. Having a crop buddy would be wonderful!
Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
I wish I had more time to scrap uninterrupted
I wish I could use spray ink and templates better
I wish I was better at Journaling, a little more whimsy.
I wish I could use spray ink and templates better
I wish I was better at Journaling, a little more whimsy.
1. I would love to stitch on my layouts (with a sewing machine). I love the look but I have only tried it once and didn't like the outcome. I guess I should take some scraps and practice more.
2. I would love to get my scrappy room completely organized for once. I get it started and then I stop and scrap.
3. Misting - not my best. But, Joannie showed me some ways to do it at a crop. That, I need to practice more with.
Lisa, you did a wonderful job as hostess. I liked your thread to strut our stuff for us to post our best layout. It was different because we usually post someone elses that we like.
2. I would love to get my scrappy room completely organized for once. I get it started and then I stop and scrap.
3. Misting - not my best. But, Joannie showed me some ways to do it at a crop. That, I need to practice more with.
Lisa, you did a wonderful job as hostess. I liked your thread to strut our stuff for us to post our best layout. It was different because we usually post someone elses that we like.
-I'd like to take more everyday photos. I feel like I'm documenting special occasions and holidays but not really my day-to-day life as much.
-i'd like to use more of what I already have rather than buying new supplies.
-I'd like to use more titles and in depth journaling.
-I'd like to use more the techniques I know, but forget about, like stitching and stamping and inking.
-I'd like to scrap some older photos As I am really only documenting since I started scrapbooking and not before.
-i'd like to use more of what I already have rather than buying new supplies.
-I'd like to use more titles and in depth journaling.
-I'd like to use more the techniques I know, but forget about, like stitching and stamping and inking.
-I'd like to scrap some older photos As I am really only documenting since I started scrapbooking and not before.
I need to get into the gallery more - definitely!
scrappy-wise I need to use different techniques instead of doing the same things on all my lo's
also layer it up more
scrappy-wise I need to use different techniques instead of doing the same things on all my lo's
also layer it up more
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I wish I had more time to scrap.
i wish I was more organized so when I had time to scrap I could find what I want more easily
i wish I could learn to mist or sprinkle better.
OR I wish I won the lottery and be able to do all the above at my hearts content!
i wish I was more organized so when I had time to scrap I could find what I want more easily
i wish I could learn to mist or sprinkle better.
OR I wish I won the lottery and be able to do all the above at my hearts content!
- I wish I would take more time for myself and scrap during the week.
- I wish I would use my Cricut more.
- I wish I was not afraid of stamping.
- I wish I would make more cards. I'm not totally convinced that I do a good job, so I shy away from making them.
- I wish I would go to the gallery more and leave love. Since I can't see pictures while I am at work, I forget to go in when I get home.
Mildred - Mom to 2 girls and a husband (I tell people that I am a single mom of 3. Ages 59, 37 and 31) lol. And a proud Grandma to Orahn (7) Sawyer (5) and Mazie (3).
I wish I had time to learn the advanced techniques for using my Copic markers. I only took the intro & beginner classes. There are so many ways I could be using my Copics but I haven't had the time to learn.
I wish I could FINISH more layouts, I have too many that are 'in progress'.
I wish I were more creative.
In wish I was better at using embellishments. I have so many and I love them.
I wish I were more creative.
In wish I was better at using embellishments. I have so many and I love them.
Karen in SC
2-page, multi-photo scrapper
2-page, multi-photo scrapper
hmmmmmmmmmm
im gonna say I need to get out of my comfort zone a wee bit more
I should use up more supplies before buying new stuff
and I should be more organized
im gonna say I need to get out of my comfort zone a wee bit more
I should use up more supplies before buying new stuff
and I should be more organized
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