tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post7420471437777721432..comments2023-05-04T08:11:20.678-07:00Comments on Marie Loves to Stamp!: I'm in a JAM - Traffic Jam that is!MarieKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978858839911959261noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-61180253072606288452007-05-20T05:42:00.000-07:002007-05-20T05:42:00.000-07:00I usually surf the blogs and go to splitcoast. the...I usually surf the blogs and go to splitcoast. then if that doesnt do it I head to the craft store and browse thru some magazines. One thing that really works good for me is to get together with a friend and do one of the many challenges out therekathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939311059355192987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-54871404984956640372007-05-19T13:42:00.000-07:002007-05-19T13:42:00.000-07:00I can only recommend what I do when in a slump. M...I can only recommend what I do when in a slump. Make myself a nice big cup of coffee or tea, put my feet up (sometimes....if the kids let me!) and start browsing through my older scrapbooking, paper craft magazines and old SU catalogues. It usually sparks my creativity back up again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-41322194765641320222007-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:002007-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:00Hey girly thought I'd stop by & see how things wer...Hey girly thought I'd stop by & see how things were goin' & whoah I almost missed your yummy candy. So how to help those creative juices to flow...we'll I usually go with the easy. I look for a card or project that I have on hand that I really like (mine or someone elses) then I begin to CASE it...usually half way though I start changing it all up & then can usually keep going on more projects after. I find when I am in my biggest slump I just need to work with something...even if it begins as CASEing. Good luck!<BR/>Thanks for the yummy candy offer!<BR/>*hugs*<BR/>StephCreative Expressions by Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738221176790447884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-15287766880122707462007-05-18T14:21:00.000-07:002007-05-18T14:21:00.000-07:00To get my mojo back I visit the splitcoast stamper...To get my mojo back I visit the splitcoast stampers site. They have lots of good and simple idea's for cards,scrapbook pages and 3D projects. I also visit blogs and take a trip to the local scrapbooking stores and michaels.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011738865296886920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-73209325521806909182007-05-18T10:29:00.000-07:002007-05-18T10:29:00.000-07:00When I get in a slump with my stamping, I pick a s...When I get in a slump with my stamping, I pick a stamp set I have'nt used much and go to the SCS gallery and look up that set on the gallery. I scroll through all the cards with that set and usually I am motivated by then. I also use stamping magazines to thumb through at times too. Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-88251600952843070982007-05-18T09:13:00.000-07:002007-05-18T09:13:00.000-07:00When I am stuck I like to peruse my google reader ...When I am stuck I like to peruse my google reader subscriptions and find out what all of the lovely ladies are up to. I find that we are our own greatest motivators ... the wild, stamping bloggers!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551964036397182691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-80666443330286629392007-05-18T06:04:00.000-07:002007-05-18T06:04:00.000-07:00You are like my neighbor! She is getting into cra...You are like my neighbor! She is getting into crafting, borrows something of mine, then returns it saying, "oh I realized I had this and never opened it!" haha.<BR/><BR/>You can bet I wouldn't do something like that! Send anything my way...I don't have any of these goodies!!dawnmercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144496853296433809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-23908509530882566552007-05-17T19:37:00.000-07:002007-05-17T19:37:00.000-07:00I don't have a cuttlebug so love the stamp sets. ...I don't have a cuttlebug so love the stamp sets. When I draw a creative "blank", I grab a catalog or magazine and look for colors or images I like. Then I go from there. You do great work, get those juices flowing:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-10278945967421043052007-05-17T18:33:00.000-07:002007-05-17T18:33:00.000-07:00NOw, Marie, all you are trying to do offering up t...NOw, Marie, all you are trying to do offering up that Cuttlebug folder is teasing me to buy a Cuttlebug!!! LOL!<BR/>FABULOUS blog candy!Dale Anne Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772240835643324423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-14261226603190461912007-05-17T14:39:00.000-07:002007-05-17T14:39:00.000-07:00Well was just out side and looked around the yard ...Well was just out side and looked around the yard at all the beautiful colors coming out and that is always a great inspiration to me. Think Summer and the new growth of all the new plants and trees. Don't have that Cuttlebug folder and the clear stamp sets look fun. Good luck in getting your mojo back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-45090342401176349832007-05-17T13:14:00.000-07:002007-05-17T13:14:00.000-07:00If you find your mojo-can I borrow a piece? I am t...If you find your mojo-can I borrow a piece? I am trying to come up with ideas for this contest and hate the fact I am so limited to orange and hot pink papers. and its a daisy again this month. I used all my daisy ideas last month. so I am dragging out all my idea books and flipping instead of cussing at the refs. I think last game, I violated the noise ordinance so it was lucky its been cold and the windows are closed .Jan Schollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774293019956518597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-63597355826626876732007-05-17T11:02:00.000-07:002007-05-17T11:02:00.000-07:00Awesome blog candy! I don't own any CB folders yet...Awesome blog candy! I don't own any CB folders yet but I also am loving all those acrylic stamps. I'm so easy to please. lol<BR/><BR/>What I find best for getting my mojo working again is browsing blogs, participating on challenges and also galleries. I do agree that www.crafttvweekly.com is a great place to go for inspiration. Also try http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tv/ for even more inspiration.doverdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14314443446800793699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-75370775304212300202007-05-17T10:47:00.000-07:002007-05-17T10:47:00.000-07:00I really like Split Coast website, pick a stamp se...I really like Split Coast website, pick a stamp set you want to use then look at all the examples on the website you will find something to CASE or and idea to use for your own! Hopefully you will be out of your rut soon!<BR/>Jenny WronaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-86591334928392396932007-05-17T10:18:00.000-07:002007-05-17T10:18:00.000-07:00Sounds like you (and those 2 kids) are having a ro...Sounds like you (and those 2 kids) are having a rough day...hope they get to feeling better soon. I love the pitiful pic:) <BR/>I only have 2 Cuttlebug folders so far and would LOVE to win this one since I don't have it. Sounds like you need to enjoy that faux starbucks drink while browsing some blogs - so many good ones that never fail to inspire.Linda SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680915850160022736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-38901688315140075782007-05-17T10:15:00.000-07:002007-05-17T10:15:00.000-07:00Find something to "case" then once you get goin' t...Find something to "case" then once you get goin' tweek it just a bit to think outside the box and make it your own original creation.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and don't forget to have the radio on or your favorite up beat cd!<BR/><BR/>:~}Gina Wronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036085932055771353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-21160407489091653142007-05-17T09:55:00.000-07:002007-05-17T09:55:00.000-07:00Wonderful blog! What I like to do is keep a note...Wonderful blog! What I like to do is keep a notebook (several now) that I put my inspiration in. It can be photos cut from magazines, printed off the internet or a card you got in the mail. I love sitting down and paging through my notebooks for inspiration.<BR/>Claudia F.Scott Franson Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662249043110788570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-16864621512969038052007-05-17T09:11:00.000-07:002007-05-17T09:11:00.000-07:00Wow. I am getting inspired just reading all the an...Wow. I am getting inspired just reading all the answers you've collected.<BR/>I don't have that cuttlebug folder yet..but I do have a cuttlebug. <BR/>When I am in a slump... i find it helps to look at other peoples blogs, Splitcoast, and sometimes just going through my paper or cleaning up my stamproom a little helps...I come across alot of supplies and books I forgot I even bought...Inspired all over again...I don't even bother to completely finish cleaning the room.Ilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106578242689736964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-33593455580036277462007-05-17T08:53:00.000-07:002007-05-17T08:53:00.000-07:00Hi Marie,Let's see...mojo, well I usually just sta...Hi Marie,<BR/><BR/>Let's see...mojo, well I usually just start stamping and see where it leads but lately I have been trying to do some sketches and that has helped me. I sometimes try to pick one item and design around it...like some cool ribbon or patterned paper. <BR/>As for the embossing folder...no I don't have it and would love to get it. Those stamps look great too!!!<BR/>Geny C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-64440425136845656652007-05-17T08:44:00.000-07:002007-05-17T08:44:00.000-07:00Hi Marie,You've gotten a lot of great suggestions ...Hi Marie,<BR/><BR/>You've gotten a lot of great suggestions and I have used a lot of them myself. I tend to do challenges when my mojo is on vacation. And sometimes I make my own challenges for myself -- like I'll challenge myself to use certain scraps or certain colors or a stamp set I haven't used in a while. Another cool thing to do is to CASE a card from the IBC with a different stamp set. Use the same colors and layout, but different stamps. It's fun, and it makes a great sample to show customers the utility of the IBC.<BR/><BR/>I do not have the CB and only use SU stamps, so if you randomly draw my name please just keep going so that one of the other ladies can enjoy the goodies!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062568346714879389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-9774467939765244452007-05-17T08:35:00.000-07:002007-05-17T08:35:00.000-07:00Hi Marie,I sounds like you are VERY busy.... I do...Hi Marie,<BR/><BR/>I sounds like you are VERY busy.... I don't have the folders, I actually have not seen them before!! Can you believe that?!!! <BR/><BR/>When I need inspiration I love looking at all the blogs out there and I also look through the scrapbooking magazines......Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336429125919089855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-32880401341416670512007-05-17T08:05:00.000-07:002007-05-17T08:05:00.000-07:00Upon hearing that many people in blogasphere use c...Upon hearing that many people in blogasphere use catalogs or magazine adss for inspiration, I tried it ...it works!<BR/>LyndaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-65535150943800472702007-05-17T07:27:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:27:00.000-07:00I lost my mojo a little while ago so I went to SCS...I lost my mojo a little while ago so I went to SCS and joined a swap! It really helped for now I am making cards for others and want to do a good job. I have no bug and no clear stamps! Sad I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-29090983647269722432007-05-17T07:20:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:20:00.000-07:00Oh Marie!! I lose my mojo all the time!! It only...Oh Marie!! I lose my mojo all the time!! It only takes a quick trip around my house to find it again though! I go around the house and look in my closets and cupboards and find a piece of clothing or linen that inspires me with it's colour or style!! If that fails, I pick up my handy dandy Papercrafts or CK magazine, and I'm set!!!<BR/>And OMGoodness, I've been lookin' for that folder everywhere!!! Pick me, pick me!! *giggle*Kraftin' Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856852186179904174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-268674161560163522007-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:00Marie, I can't believe you think you've lost your ...Marie, I can't believe you think you've lost your mojo. Everything I've seen is just fantastic! Anyway, If you really think you need help try looking at some stamping magazines or other blogs. I already have that folder but not the stamps...Thanks for the great giveaway....RitaL8ybug2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13848247595752404349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3530871633326204387.post-58245441506431238082007-05-17T07:03:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:03:00.000-07:00When I'm in a jam, I'll often pick up a handful of...When I'm in a jam, I'll often pick up a handful of scraps and the first stamp set I get my hands on and MAKE myself produce a card with it! Some very interesting color combos and creations come out of it...not all good, but it gets me going!!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601564999343507906noreply@blogger.com