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Originally Posted by Neverland Scraps
First, I open said kit, look at the papers and then look through the elements several times to get a better idea for the layout that I'm wanting to scrap.
After looking through the kit, I decide if I need a template. If I do, I open my templates folder and just randomly click one without overthinking it (Scary, right?!)
If a template is used, I adjust the shadows on the papers and merge all the elements together to use a base. Papers get placed until they look right and look like they all belong on the layout.
Then I open up a secondary 12x12 canvas where I go through and pull out all of the elements that I might want to use on my layout. After they are opened, I just start dragging them, and multiple times if I like that element, on to the blank canvas, placing them where they might go. After everything is move over on to that blank canvas, I drag over the merged template elements (if I remember) and scrap the element portion of the layout on the blank canvas. When they all look nice, I drag over the elements to the layout/papers and place them where I think they belong on the finished page.
Then I look through my photos and figure out which photo(s) I want to use on this layout!! I edit my photo(s) and place them.
To finish up the touches, I add the date/location and journaling -- but it's all removed for the web. Lastly, I play and tweak my shadows, trying to make them realistic looking.
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ROFL! Wendy, your gifs always have me laughing!!
Okay, so first off, I'm amazed (and scared) that you just randomly grab a template!
If I don't have a CT template, I
agonize over it!!
How interesting that you create your clusters on a blank canvas! What is the reasoning behind that?
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Originally Posted by Leablahblah
Wendy you have such an original way of doing things! I would have never known that you place your photos after or that you put your elements on a blank canvas.
I scrap for CTs or challenges only. Otherwise I have no inspiration.
I start with the kit and look for photos to go with it. I usually go from bottom layer to top layer. One by one. Sometimes I start with the ribbons and bows to see what might look good with that combo.
If it's a template I still look for photos and I'll find a kit that matches the colors of my photos.
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I totally understand only scrapping for CTs and challenges, Lea! Sometimes it's overwhelming otherwise.
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Originally Posted by allyanne
I always start with photos, even if it's a CT page. I will try to find photos that match the kit, and I always place those first, even if I'm not using a template. Then I usually do the clusters. I have the hardest time picking papers, so I save that until the clusters are done. Title and journaling come next, but sometimes I do those right after photos, if I'm feeling inspired. Usually I do paint and scatters last. I shadow as I go along. I kind of love Wendy's method of opening a blank canvas and putting her elements there to use. I resize and rotate a lot though, so not sure how helpful that would be for my particular process. Isn't it interesting how differently we all approach this hobby? I love it!
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Ally, it's so interesting that you do your papers after photos & elements!!
I think it's fascinating how each of us approach scrapping in our own way, and find what works for us!