20TWELVE Photos + Phrases: Phrases Post No. 2

[ ABOUT USING TEMPLATES. ]

As a child, I recall a distinct day that my teacher instructed the class to be creative and while everyone's hand flew to their paper coloring away, I stared at mine & froze!

. . .   I had to think   . . .

. . .   because I wanted it to be special  . . .

I have enough creatif*ity that allows me to complete projects and be happy with them.  And as long as I am happy with the result, it's all good!  One of the greatest things about scrapbooking is

. . .    enjoying what you do and liking what you create    . . .

This layout is an example of what I'd consider an eclectic, cutesy, little mess.   :)   When I look at it, I see 3 different styles of scrapbooking going on.  And the ribbon cluster, I envision to be like a *mantle* over a brick fireplace?  Well, to me it's a bit on the biggish side.  Yet, I still like it.  I could fine tune it.  Make it perfect.  But then I would not have enough time to go for a walk with my daughter or design some more cool freebies!

Time wise, designing layouts can eat away at the clock and end up pitching it because it "doesn't look right."  Yep, your heart was in the right place.  You liked elements of it.  But wound up dragging it to the computer trashcan.  The balance was off.  The theme was off.  Your creatif mojo wasn't on fire that day.

. . .    Creating a good digital scrapbook page is primarily about BALANCE    . . .

[ CREATIF IDEAS. ]

• Use the January kit and layout as a guide, create a similar layout for you
• Search galleries and digi sites for inspirational layouts that you just love
• Use a pre-made digital scrapbook template

Templates will teach you layering and balance without you realizing it.  And remember -  Repetition, repetition, repetition.  Coz as with anything you do, practice makes perfect!  And what about those goals you are working on this year?  Get crackin'!

[  PHRASES Post No. 2 ]

I thought you all might like this cute quote I designed for this layout!   Save this .png {transparent file} and drag it onto a *happy photo* in Photoshop!

[ Embrace Happiness. ]