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[Retiree3]

The most difficult technique for me to do is embossing. The embossing never looks good. Sometimes it comes out so bad that I cover it up with something else.

[killarney_rose]

Ok, I thought I typed in my biggest frustration. I didn't but it occurred last week making Larry's Father's Day card. But I have thought of a way to overcome it. STAMPING!

[PezKat]

Well, if I define "most difficult" by something that intimidates me so much I've never done it, I'd say stitching! I don't do real sewing so I'm not going to get out a machine for a LO, or buy a bunch of other supplies. I'll also throw in the 4x4 Challenge, sorry Kim! As much as I adore sketches and recipe or supply list challenges for all the structure they give me (I like limited options, for me that quickens the process), I just can't wrap my head around 4x4 no many how many times I read it, lol.

[oceanbreezes423]

Misting is still something I struggle with, and I have just started getting into stamping, a learning process for sure!!!

[stateless]

I find clustering difficult. It looks like it should be easy but I spend too much time thinking about what things to use and how to place them and then I get stuck.

[sherelm]

Leaving white space, or rubber stamping. They are tied.

[jrrah4903]

I agree with the hand stitching. I've only done it a few times and its come out pretty wonky!

I had one of those tiny paper sewing machines and broke it first time out!

[sweetsour]

Stamping is another thing that I don't do too often, although I should since I have quite a collection of stamps. I really want to work on using them more.

This is true for me too, I have tons of cool stamps and not the knowledge to use them. I do not want to "ruin" what I am working on if I don't like the stamped image or placement...
Well in all honesty - also stitching - but I do not even own a sewing machine!

[Charleneanne]

oh gosh I have a whole list of these - white space - I hate a layout with gobs of empty space and no pattern on it or embellies or something. lol Also using templates and spray misting a design. Oh and the stitching thing is impossible. Mine are always drawn in. Dry embossing and then adding chalk or ink too. lol

[JillinIN]

Oooooh I'm almost afraid to answer this because I'm afraid that's what I'll have to do for this challenge.
The thing that gives me the most trouble and I avoid like the plague..... even though I can't resist buying them are stickers.

Using stickers on a page is always problematic for me. I have trouble making them look right, although with the newer stickers it's a little less difficult, but I still avoid them.

[Ayla]

I don't worry about precision with stitching if I actually scrap in paper- I prefer a messy look anyway. But what bothers me and I struggle with are recoloring in digi...just can't seem to make it work! With paper, I struggle with committing myself to actually cut the paper. Because there isn't an un-do button in paper land!

[croppinmama]

I have trouble doing 2 page layouts and using more than 2 photos. I do them, but struggle. I see woman at crops who just whip 2 pagers with like 8 photos in no time. For me it takes much longer.

[DolphinSoul]

For me using tags or hidden tags is difficult for me.. just looks bulky on a page for me and unsure why I put it there! lol

[debamas]

Using lovely busy papers like Graphic 45! I love them but don't know how to use them in a LO!

[DolphinSoul]

Using lovely busy papers like Graphic 45! I love them but don't know how to use them in a LO!

Yes I am right with you there, b/c you don't want to cover up the paper, but yet don't know what to put with it.. its craziness!!

[GemGirl]

I'm right there with you Graphic 45 fans as far as loving the paper, but
it doesn't do you any good sitting in a pile, does it? How about looking
up projects other people have done on Pinterest, or on G45's site?
Don't be intimidated--the paper is so pretty that even one item cut out
and put onto a card of matching paper with a bit of trim looks amazing,
and, viola, you're an artist!

Grab some scissors & enjoy that prettiness!

[Carla W.]

Ok... I am NOT a paper girl. I very rarely ever paper scrap anymore except to do a card for someone special. So in the digi world, masking and blending are my main weaknesses.

[beachlover]

I have soooo much Glimmer Mist because I LOVE it, LOVE the technique when I see others do it/the idea of it, however, it never turns out right for me! So I have tons of it sitting around collecting dust!

[tracys]

Getting started is extremely difficult for me. I have a hard time trying to figure out where everything should go.

[karensay]

using embellishments. I seem to create layouts and can't find the right embellishment - even though I have SO MANY different embellishments around.