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Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 2:09 am**

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?

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 3:03 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 4:08 am**

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

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 5:21 am**

I would love to use my stencils and stamps more. I have lots of both but rarely get them out to use.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 6:22 am**

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

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 7:56 am**

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!

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:08 am**

Have more time to create
Post what I have created
Try new techniques
Stay organized

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:10 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:28 am**

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!

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:34 am**

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!

Love the "Afford to shop the way I do!" item, Karrie - don;t we all!

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:37 am**

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!

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!

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:44 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:45 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 8:59 am**

-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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 9:10 am**

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

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 9:13 am**

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!

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 10:18 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 10:21 am**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 12:55 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sat May 10, 2014 2:02 pm**

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

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