So, welcome to first edition of my bi-weekly post aptly titled...are you ready?
Who Says You Can't?!
Alright, maybe you are not so excited about this. But I AM! Let's get started, shall we?
This week I wanted to talk about repeating your designs. When creating cards or scrapbooking pages the first thing that I am usually set on is my colors. I am inspired by colors and patterns so that comes easily, but the actually design of the card at times escapes me. I consider myself to be a wonderful "scraplifter"", but I do not lift designs that I sell. I think that would be some sort of "card creating plagiarism".
I have been lucky enough to have two local stores carry my cards, so I have personal deadlines set for when to have my projects done and for deliveries. It is not always an option for me to create one of a kinds, as a matter of fact it is not really an option at all. (25 or more different Valentine's Day cards for two different stores not counting what I have on the internet, right when I am getting over the Christmas rush? NO WAY!) So, I often have to come up with something that I can quickly duplicate. But, doing the same card over and over again is well...boring! To keep the designing from just dragging on and on, I change my paper choices and add or remove little design elements. You would be surprised how adding or removing a little piece of ribbon can make a major change. Add a eyelet, round the corners, ink the edges... it creates a the whole new look! There are times that I have to remind myself that there are no rules when it comes to your own craft. So repeat designs? Who says you can't? Well, I say you can! Crafting is about enjoyment, take what ever short cuts you must to keep it easy for you.
Here is an example of some repeats!
These are 3x3 gift tags and I love them! By repeating the design I was able to save myself tons of time and I already know what part of these elements that I want to repeat in standard sizes cards! Give it a try, I would love to see what you come up with!
Happy Crafting!!!
Sooo cute thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Kiesha! Love the beginnings to Kiesha's Krafts and I look forward to returning again real soon. I'm pretty new at blogging. (I created my blog just about a year ago.) Feel free to visit me at: www.lorie-thepeddler.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteKiesha these are beautiful. My blog is http://www.grantinfavors.blogspot.com/.
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