A thought on creative processes

Well, I not only survived, but thrived. NSD that is. I think I spent about $35 spread over 5 shops. AND got most of the items on all of my wish lists at that. (pats self on back). Not bad. There have been years when I spent more. Much more. Too much. But this year I controlled myself.

Was busy scrapping both before and after the sales. I have time to scrap. It feels so Wonderful! Just slow, easy, no-pressure, have-fun pages. I haven't used any of my NSD purchases yet, but I know I will. I'm planning the pages in my head. Do you do that? Plan the pages beforehand? or just go with the flow of the creative process.

I think I'm a bit in the middle. If its a CT assignment, then I go looking for the right photos to match the kit. If its a challenge page, then I have to think out my theme, find the photos and find a kit that will meet the challenge requirements. If I start out with the pictures, I usually find it takes me longer because I am trying to match the kit to the photos (instead of the other way around). When I start a page with the photos, I find that those pages end up having more meaning to me.

My favorite pages are usually those that just come together. Where the photos and kit end up being perfect for each other. When I have fun in the process.

I have a few of each of these pages to share with you today, spanning many years.

papers and elements from Remembrance by Alamama's Pressed Petals
page template by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs

papers and elements from Coming Home by Dawn by Design
page template is from Gimme Layers Vol 26 by Cluster Queen Creations
font is Miss Jinkie van Pelt by Darcy Baldwin

all papers and elements from Chic Blossom by Siamese Studio - guest designer at The Digichick during May 2012
page template from Gimme Layers 26 by Cluster Queen Creations
clear alpha is Seeing Clearly Alpha by Etc by Danale

all papers and elements from Dressage by Studio ViVa Artistry
On My Desk wire alpha by Studio ViVa Artistry and Etc by Danyaly
page template is by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs

papers and elements from Roots and Wings by The Digichick Designers
page template is from 365ish by Cluster Queen Creations
font for journaling is DJB How Cute Am I? and font for subtitle is DJB Scruffy Angel - both from the Best of the Best 4 by Darcy Baldwin
Wet Paint Alpha by C.D. Muckosky

For the Tell Your Story Everyday Scrap Challenge 18.

papers and elements from Brain Freeze by Studio ViVa Artistry and Etc. by Danyale
font is DJB Holly Serif by Darcy Baldwin
page template is from Spring Flavors Cherry Blossoms by Busy Bee Designs

papers and elements from Brain Freeze by Studio ViVa Artistry and Etc. by Danyale
alpha for Yum is by C.D. Muckosky
page template is by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs

My favorite this week:

 

all papers and elements from Tweet by Alamama's Pressed Petals
except for negative strip (altered) which is by Nancy Comelab

Thank you, as always, for stopping by my little corner of the web. I hope you'll come back again soon.