A new challenge... speed scrapping!
I don't know how long you usually spend on a layout, but I'm a fast scrapper unless I'm doing something for publication (then I take a little more time and make sure everything PURRRFECT).
Basically, I'm an impatient perfectionist. I don't slap stuff on the page -- I really consider everything I add -- but I don't spend that extra two hours to find the final exact embellishment for the page. I get about 80 percent of the way there, and if I like what I have, that's it.
I rarely stress over it. That's what makes it funner (Is that a word??).
So, this week I challenge you to create a layout in THIRTY MINUTES OR LESS. If you usually spend four or more hours on a layout, maybe try to cut it in half. If you spend four or more DAYS on a layout, then perhaps your needs surpass the capabilities of this blog to help you (JUST KIDDING!).
Here's what I did in about 30 minutes (while tending to my two-year-old, who was insisting on testing every one of my Fiskars decorative scissors -- it runs in the family! -- and watching "A Series of Unfortunate Events").
Products: Daisy Ds patterned paper, Fiskars scissors (of course!), Bazzill, American Crafts chipboard thickers, and Heidi Swapp letter stickers.
Your turn! Show me what you create and post a link in the comments to this blog entry by Sunday, May something-or-other, and I'll pick a random winner to get some goodies.
I did this one in the time it took to listen to your podcast. Well, sort of. I already had the page all planned and the sun cut out. So I basically put it together in that amount of time. But still pretty quick for me. And I even used those cool KI felt stickers, so you can see what they look like. I figured I should return the enabling favor, since I now own a copy of Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking. ;)
http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/gallery.php?m=view&u=3380&id=13516
Posted by: bcre8uv | April 30, 2007 at 02:14 AM
30 Minutes or less ???? I will try but us old ladies need time just to clean our bifocals and find our scissors
Posted by: Christel | April 30, 2007 at 09:22 AM
great page Lainie! and I love how you store your ribbon, great idea!
Posted by: carlene | April 30, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Hi there, happy to report I did get some fun scrapbooking done this weekend. Can't wait to share layouts soon. I love the new challenge...it specially sounds great that it must be quick! I better make myself do this one!! :) Love ya!
Posted by: Maria | April 30, 2007 at 04:23 PM
i've been a little mia...but back on track now! taught my first class at my friend's new store, was tball mom for the weekend, hosted a cj crop, attended a dedication and baptism...oh and started a lil project for e's teacher for the end of the year. somehow typing my laundry list from the weekend helps explain why i was zzzing at 8pm last night.
LOVE your challenges, energy, and ideas!!! let's see if i can get this one going...30 minutes, come on i can find that somewhere this week!
cheers&blessings,
e
Posted by: erin yamabe | May 01, 2007 at 02:39 AM
Ack, I didn't know 30 minutes could go so dang fast. Here is mine:
http://gauchogirl.blogspot.com/2007/05/30-minutes-or-your-money-back.html
xoxo, t
Posted by: tonya | May 01, 2007 at 10:15 AM