If you've ever been stuck with no mojo (and from the posts I've seen recently on the OWH FB page, this is a problem that runs rampant), you might want to try these cards I made. I typed up a smattering of ideas on themes, color schemes, embellishments, and techniques and formatted them like a deck of cards. They are color coded by category: theme, technique, tool/supply, and color scheme. You could draw one or more cards from the deck when you're stuck with no inspiration to get you rolling! There are 72 total ideas in the stack and you could certainly add in your own. Just print these out, trim them apart, and tuck the deck somewhere handy for when you need to be inspired. (If you're not familiar with Box, it's pretty user-friendly. Just click the download link and you should be able to open the Word file within seconds.)
AWESOME idea!!! Printing those cards now. :) I usually just CASE myself, but that gets boring. LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great idea!! I can't currently print but I can write them down and somehow randomly pick one! Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn! First I just LOVE the idea of the mojo card deck. I have used numerous card decks over the years to facilitate brainstorming and they are terrific. I think this could be a great tutorial for the Stars & Stamps blog too!
ReplyDeleteAs far as focal points are concerned It doesn't surprise me one bit that you take the time to plan yours out because it shows in the end results! :) Each one of these cards has a nice strong focal point and while we all (myself included) miss the mark from time to time I would bet that those times you don't plan a deliberate focal point are cards your don't like quite a much. Thanks for joining in on the February Bootcamp and especially for sharing with everyone that creating stronger designs is mostly a matter of practice and applying what you learn consistently under it becomes second nature.
What a great idea! Your cards are wonderful too =) Thanks for your inspiration!
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