Good Morning, Anna here, with some thoughts on scrapping!

Inspiration – Where does it come from? How do you get it?

Do you ever notice that perhaps the hardest part of creating a layout is just getting started. As I was scrolling through my Google Reader the other day, I came across a blog post asking the question “share your biggest design challenge.”   As I thought about my answer, I was curious to read what others had to say.  Some of their answers spoke to me. I noticed that many people wondered where to start and didn’t have confidence in their design skills. Let’s just say that this is totally me! I often try too hard and perhaps I care too much what others think. That kind of attitude is just silly and it makes it much harder to scrap!

Some of my best layouts are the ones I create when I am not trying so hard.  I notice when I set out to create a layout to make myself happy, it comes together much quicker and pleases the person that matters most – me! Often, when it pleases me, it will also please others; and who really cares if it doesn’t, because who are you scrapping for?

Yourself and your family – right?

When I look over my layouts, I definitely have more of a simple style. I am often inspired by a color palette or a template shape. When I am looking at something and I just love it, the best thing to do is take advantage of that feeling and open up Photo-shop. When I start in this way, undoubtedly, I will come up with something fun. That’s what happened when I came across this template.

I loved the shapes and thought it would be a fun time to scrap a layout about myself! The funny thing is: I changed things up a bit and decided to use this layout for the Shabby Shoppe Team page! If you click on each Team member’s photo you will find a wonderful scrapbook page about each of them.

Anyway, it seems that I am rambling on, but I wanted to share an idea. If something makes you smile as you look at it, work off of that inspiration and trust that you will create something magical!

“Let go of your doubts. Trust yourself. Create layouts that make you happy.”

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned tomorrow for a fabulous Hybrid post from Kylie!

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Hello Shabby Shoppe Blog Readers. It’s Anna here! If you read our blog, you know that every Monday someone from the team chooses the Layout of the Week! It is quite an honor to be chosen, so make sure you post your fabulous layouts in our Inspiration Gallery. Maybe you will be our next $10 Shabby Shoppe gift card winner!!!

Trish made it easy for me to choose this week’s winner.  She sent me an e-mail to make sure I didn’t miss seeing this fabulous page from Mamabean!

Mamabean is new to the gallery but just seeing her first three creations, I can tell I am going to look forward to every page she posts. Watch your e-mail inbox for your $10 gift card! Congrats and have fun Shabby Shoppe – ing!!!

Stay tuned tomorrow for Trish’s Product Spotlight post!  Have a great day!

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Hi all – Anna here with another fabulous LOTW!  I wish I had more hours in every day because if I did, I would spend lots more time looking through the incredible inspiration gallery.  It’s so fun to be the one to choose layout of the week! It means I allow myself time to peruse all of your beautiful Shabby Shoppe creations! And yes - you are all so talented!

Unfortunately, I could only choose one ‘winner’, and that very talented gal is graciewollf with her beautiful layout…

Aurora Spring Fun

In fact, graciewollf posted seven beautiful layouts in the gallery this week. Check out her all her incredible pages HERE!

Watch your e-mail inbox, graciewollf! You will be getting a $10 Shabby Shoppe-ing spree! Have FUN!

Please stop by tomorrow for Kylie’s PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT!

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Happy March Everyone!  Anna here with my choice for layout of the week. I am so excited for spring!!! We are finally getting some good weather around here and it makes me happy – yippee!!!  That’s why I couldn’t resist this fabulous layout!

shabby tracy’s page “Spring Sprout“

Isn’t her sweet granddaughter “Olivia” adorable? Please be sure to ‘leave some love’ in shabby tracy’s gallery.

Congratulations Tracy –  and watch your e-mail for your $10 in Shabby Shoppe goodness!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be on the lookout for Beckie’s Focus on Photos post this Wednesday.

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Happy Monday to all of our fabulous Shabby Shoppe Blog readers. It’s Anna here with another installment of LOTW. I am so excited to introduce you to a newbie in the gallery. It’s PrimevalPixie. She just started posting at the end of January, and already has over 20 gorgeous layouts displayed!  I especially loved her Trick or Treat page!

Thank you PrimevalPixie for sharing your incredible talent and beautiful kiddos in the inspiration gallery! Check your e-mail for a $10 Shabby Shoppe gift card and have fun shoppe-ing!

Stop by tomorrow for Beckie’s product spotlight - You won’t want to miss it!!!

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