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hoagie
PeaAddict
PeaNut 64,607
January 2003
Posts: 1,938
Layouts: 34
Loc: Colorado Springs
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I haven't actually scrapped in almost 2 years, I have purchased supplies though. I am in the middle of trying to move all my supplies to one location and I just can't seem to get anything started these days. My family is skiing this weekend and since I can't ski (have an injury I am still nursing) I decided to bring up some pictures from our recent vacation with my snap supplies and BLANK! I just can't seem to get started. How does one start back up after such a long break? Peas to the rescue... | |
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abfloyd
PeaNut
PeaNut 575,620
December 2012
Posts: 40
Layouts: 0
Loc: South Carolina
| Posted: 1/19/2013 1:56:56 PM
If you're in need of a jumping-off point, I'd suggest viewing the Glitter Girl video series here on 2P's and then using the challenge from the video as your starting point. In addition, she gives great tips!
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fiddlerontheroof
BucketHead
PeaNut 286,696
December 2006
Posts: 625
Layouts: 17
Loc: Washington, DC
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Or, maybe browse the gallery here or check out Pinterest for ideas and inspiration. Scrap lift a layout just to get yourself started! |
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debikins
Dabbling in Digi
PeaNut 65,255
January 2003
Posts: 9,905
Layouts: 1,280
Loc: Behind a laptop in the Pacific Northwest
| Posted: 1/19/2013 2:08:24 PM
There is always the CHA challenges too which might give you inspiration.
I just start with my photos. Select some papers that match, a few embellishments that go with the theme. Write a brief journaling. Come up with a title. Then start arranging til I find a pattern I like. Once I start it starts to come together. Starting is the key.
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My Blog: Debi's Dabblings and My Gallery
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keddypea
AncestralPea
PeaNut 268,680
July 2006
Posts: 4,359
Layouts: 712
Loc: Wisconsin
| Posted: 1/19/2013 2:19:13 PM
Big fan of Pinterest and the gallery here. Lots of info available. |
2013 Pages Completed:102
2013 Cards Completed: 3
2012 Pages Completed: 291
2012 Mini Albums Completed: 1
2012 Cards Completed: 38
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leisa77
PeaNut
PeaNut 555,886
May 2012
Posts: 317
Layouts: 5
Loc: England
| Posted: 1/19/2013 2:22:49 PM
I find videos most helpful to get me started, especially ones where all the design choices/thought process is explained.
I'd start with either Glitter Girl or the Scrap Your Stash series on here. The first has been running for a year, the second only for a few weeks now but both are full of ideas and very inspiring |
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thepinkkitchen
PinkKitchenStudio
PeaNut 14,286
April 2001
Posts: 15,207
Layouts: 244
Loc: Louisville, Ky
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I have become a youtube fan & it's really inspiring to watch "process" videos to get me in the mood to work a bit in my studio. |
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Beth44
PeaNut
PeaNut 497,569
February 2011
Posts: 19
Layouts: 0
Loc: Lancaster, PA
 | Posted: 1/19/2013 3:07:15 PM
I've found it helpful to just do a layout kit with instructions, so I don't have to work too hard to come up with ideas, but I'm still crafting. That sometimes gets me in the groove again. | |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,632
Layouts: 42
Loc: Western New York
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Try using a sketch or watch some of the videos here. The gallery is full of motivation too. |
Chocolate......who needs a reason?!
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secondcharmOR
PeaNut
PeaNut 569,278
October 2012
Posts: 17
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/19/2013 6:59:40 PM
Another idea is to do a 'copy' of a page/style you have done in the past that you like. Sorta like a warmup. | |
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*Delphinium Twinkle*
I'm just a pea:)
PeaNut 163,613
August 2004
Posts: 68,311
Layouts: 236
Loc: *Sunny Southern California*
 | Posted: 1/19/2013 7:39:05 PM
I say you grab a couple photos you love and just jump in. You don't need the latest and greatest supplies, just what you have already and like.
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hoagie
PeaAddict
PeaNut 64,607
January 2003
Posts: 1,938
Layouts: 34
Loc: Colorado Springs
| Posted: 1/19/2013 8:02:52 PM
Thanks peas! I have been looking at the gallery and watched a few videos... I guess just starting is going to be the my key to get moving again. It really is sad as I used to teach classes before my life got so crazy with kids and work that my mojo and my love for scrapbooking took a back seat. It is defiantly time for some me time!! We will see what happens tomorrow when I try to get started again. | |
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summerbellies
Drama Pea
PeaNut 70,463
February 2003
Posts: 10,215
Layouts: 160
Loc: Pea-ing from Orlando, Fl.
| Posted: 1/19/2013 9:35:38 PM
Hey hoagie- I too, just returned after a 5!!! Year break from scrapping and it's been daunting to be honest! So many new trends, products and people! But I just grabbed some of my old crap and jumped back in with a challenge and it's been fun! |
| After a five year break, I'm back baby!!! Now help Bellies get her Groove back.... | |
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TracieClaiborne
Perfectionist Pea
PeaNut 23,809
October 2001
Posts: 15,685
Layouts: 364
Loc: Just a short drive from Nashville, TN! (Yee-Haw Ya'll!)
 | Posted: 1/19/2013 10:13:22 PM
I'm also returning to making layouts after a few years of just making cards and mini-albums. I'm planning to look over all the layouts I've done and ask myself, "What's a vital part of our life-story that I've never documented?" I really want to start with the story first because as my hero Stacy Julian says, "If you're not careful, you can scrap all your photos and never scrap your story." | |
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ScrappingWonders
PeaNut
PeaNut 561,930
July 2012
Posts: 171
Layouts: 7
Loc: Fort Lauderdale, FL
| Posted: 1/19/2013 11:51:04 PM
I think your putting to much thought into it. I say just sit down with your photos and let the memories roll in before you know it you will know what paper you would like to use or what embellishment you have in your stash tang will be just perfect. You don't have to have the latest and greatest product on the page to make an awesome layout. The layout will be awesome the moment you not down your memories of why you took that photo. Remember it's all about fun and just letting your creative juices flow. When all else fails there is always YouTube and Pinterest! |
Beth at Scrapping Wonders
www.scrappingwonders.com
Quick & Easy Ways to
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torrrific
PeaNut
PeaNut 284,715
November 2006
Posts: 47
Layouts: 27
| Posted: 1/20/2013 12:27:05 AM
WELCOME BACK! I get the most inspiration from many of the videos they have here at 2peas! | |
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VirginiaGomes
BucketHead
PeaNut 267,237
July 2006
Posts: 597
Layouts: 0
Loc: Easton, Massachusetts
| Posted: 1/20/2013 2:44:42 AM
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JoanneW
BucketHead
PeaNut 81,992
April 2003
Posts: 684
Layouts: 21
Loc: Jersey
| Posted: 1/20/2013 3:13:58 AM
Shimelle a 4x6 series from 2011 still works for me in 2013 | |
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