Quick Tip Tuesday - Feeling Stuck in a Rut?

 

How to restart after a creative slump

 

Feeling stuck? Start tiny. Instead of tackling a big, complicated project, set a timer for just 15 minutes and make something simple—a card, a scrapbook title, or a small embellishment or even part of one!

Often, the hardest part is simply getting started. Once you begin creating, your inspiration usually follows!

Ink Blend One Panel

Make One Flower

Pin One Element of a Project

💡 Try this: Use only supplies already on your desk and challenge yourself to finish (or start) one small project. A quick creative win can be just the spark you need to get your mojo back.

Remember: You don't have to create something amazing—you just have to create something. 🎨✨

Just a reminder...

 Make sure to grab Altenew's sale items before they'e gone!  I missed on that I really wanted, so I am going to wait to see if it comes back, and it probably will.  It's just out of stock right now.

Anyway, check out the deals.  Plus, with Altenew you can accrue points with your purchases that you can use toward additional discounts or save for use later.

Right now they have an adorable sea themed set that is on sale, and it is soooo CUTE! 

Click here to see the full set and description.  it. And with $49 or more in purchases, you can receive free shipping. That's an awesome deal!

Here is a card I made with Altenew products!

Happy crafting!  

Christmas in July

 I am in love with this Echo Park Baking Christmas Cheer Mega Bundle. 

This Mega Bundle includes one each of the Collection Kit, Solids Kit, Ephemera, Frames & Tags, Chipboard Accents, Chipboard Word & Phrases, Puffy Stickers, and Enamel Dots.

This is one page of MANY!  Click the link to see the full bundle!

You can never start TOO Early on your Christmas card making or scrapbooking Christmas photos.  And this mega bundle has everything you need! 8 separate items, most with multiple pages in them. Click Here!

Build-A-Garden with Altenew

Subscribe before July 25th!

 Enjoy Altenew's Build-A-Garden project set, an exciting monthly package that is sure to get the creative juices flowing! Each month includes a stamp set along with a coordinating stencil set and/or die set PLUS a customer-favorite Mini Blending Brush! Build your collection of brushes from month to month so you will never be left looking for the perfect tool while crafting. Note that these products are not sold separately.

Each month Altenew releases a new Build-A-Garden Design. The monthly subscription means that they will send you the newly released Build-A-Garden Set without you having to go to their website to order it each month.

Sign up before July 25th and get early access to Altenew's NEW Build-a-garden design before it is released in their store.  What are you waiting for?  Click here!

Don't Want to Leave Your Crafts Behind?

 

It's the middle of summer, and many of us are traveling or setting in for a good stay-cation.  But maybe you don't want to leave your crafts behind.  It's easier than you think to take along a hand-craft, IF you keep it simple and portable.  Consider these:

Choose small, low-mess projects. Embroidery, hand stitching, crochet, knitting, coloring, fussy cutting, card kits, or pre-cut scrapbook embellishments travel better than anything involving wet glue, paint, glitter, or lots of tiny loose pieces.

Pack a project kit. Put everything for one project in a zip pouch: supplies, tools, thread, adhesive, embellishments, and a small pair of scissors if allowed.

Prep before you leave. Cut papers, sort photos, stamp images, thread needles, or make little card kits ahead of time so you can simply create instead of hauling your whole craft room.

Use containers that close securely. Zipper pouches, pencil boxes, bead organizers, and small photo cases keep supplies from spilling in your bag.

Bring fewer choices. Limit yourself to one color palette, one theme, or one project. Too many options can make crafting on the go feel stressful.

Think about travel rules. For flights, check whether scissors, needles, blades, or liquids are allowed in your carry-on. When in doubt, pack sharp tools in checked luggage or use safer alternatives.

Include a “pause and pack” bag. Keep a small empty zip bag for scraps, loose pieces, thread ends, or anything unfinished so cleanup is quick.

The goal is relaxed creativity — not bringing your entire craft room along for the ride.

What a weekend!

Over last weekend, My sister and I were able to scrapbook at a retreat center that is only about an hour from my home. It sure is better than going 3.5 hours away! And the owner is so sweet! Unlike the sassy, snarky hostess/former owner, from our recent place. I will never go back there.  Anyway, I got many scrapbook pages done at the one I did go to! These are three of them.

Don't forget to build in time in your schedule  to do something creative!  Have a great weekend!

And if you're interested in using Creative Fabrica (they have great fonts and other things.) You should check out their current offer!  It's really helping me with my Harry Potter pages.  Happy Crafting!