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renee82

renee82

renee82
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I don't know what it is, but every year at this time I kind of burn out and lose my scrapping mojo. I know all the tricks to get me going, but I just don't feel like it. The days that I have time to scrap and don't, make me feel that I'm wasting precious memory keeping time but I know that if I try to start a page I just get annoyed, so I let it ride out. Eventually it comes back but it's so frustrating sometimes. Does anyone else feel like this at times?
 
I know exactly what you mean Renee! My mojo has shot through at the moment too!

But Real Life kicks butt at this time of the year with school ending for the year and so many pre-Christmas activities going on that my poor head is whirling. I know that I have to get my butt in gear for my upcoming TLP guest spot though haha!

I hope your mojo comes back with a BANG really soon!!!!
 
I love this time to scrap! The weather here in Germany is bad, all outdoor activities are over and I have to spent more time inside, so scrapping is perfect.
My kids haven't finished their christmas wish list, so what else shall I do???:giggle
But I can understand you Renee!!! So maybe you pause a little bit?

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Amanda, I'm sure your mojo will come back when your guest spot starts!!!:yesss
You will have a lot of fun!
 
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Yeah, this time of year, especially in December, real life gets so busy and I often slow down in my scrapping. I also have spurts at other times of the year where I have time to scrap and just don't feel like it, but I almost always have a book on my night stand or some crochet or jewelry project waiting in the wings, so I'll work on those instead. Or when I'm really not feeling creative, I'll actually sit down and just watch TV or a movie which I rarely do anymore. It's a nice brain break! :)

Usually it comes back with a vengence in January and February though. I always do a scrap retreat in March too and I come home wanting to scrap every minute of the day.
 
i know how you feel rennee,at times ive felt like i was a useless ct member here and at times have thought i really should quit and give someone else a chance but then i think i will live to regret that decision and im so glad i didnt quit,i tend to leave love round the gallery when im not in the mood to scrap

Hope you get it back soon
 
Ride it out and don't stress on it! We've all been there. For me, a really great kit can grab me right out of that slump!
 
I'm the same way Renee, and it is frustrating. I have my mojo right now thankfully, but I absolutely hate it when I lose it and then a weekend goes by and I didn't get any scrapping done. Weekends are my scrap marathon times normally, so I get so sad about it when I don't scrap! But I know what you mean about just not feeling it.
 
I lose my mojo when RL stuff gets in the way,
and I get kind of depressed this time of the year, which doesn't help with scrapping either
so I take care of the RL stuff first, then head over to the Challenge Board
it's a new month... new stuff to play with... am sure you'll be back at it again!
 
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I'm with Julie, sometimes browsing galleries I'll spy layouts with products that catch my eye and give me ideas. Or I'll stroll through my photos and get inspired with a gorgeous photo that I want to scrap.

Hope the mojo is back for you soon!
 
I agree with the girls up above. Check the galleries and get some eye candy *ideas* Sometimes RL stuff get in the way and its hard to find your mojo. But take it slow, have fun, :) it will come back :)
 
I think I am right there with you, Renee. I did a record number of layouts (for me, these days, anyway) in November, and december has been so insane that I haven't hardly had a chance to sit down at the computer and do anything. I did get caught up today on P365, which I am thinking should help in the motivation department. I think you just have to ride it out, because I know that you are going to come back with a scrapping vengeance, my friend! :)
 
I bottom out creatively in December - I did as a scrapper and I do as a designer. It's like all the holiday visuals cause my brain to go numb. It's everywhere - same stuff, over and over. Every damn year.

Then it's like the reset of the new year gives me a kick in the pants. I've come to just accept December for what it is and use the time to prepare for the new year. Organize my hard drives, make plans, stockpile inspiration, etc. No reason to beat myself up over it!
 
i am exactly the same too!! i'm just trying to no stress over it and enjoy the holidays - they are stressful enough as is :) LOL!
 
I am the same way in December. My mojo always takes a nose dive and I think it's because of the stress of the holidays and all the other events we have in December. I always feel renewed and ready to go in January.
 
Angie4b1g said:
I've been lame the last month, too. Hoping I don't get fired. :overreact
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Haha!! Same here! My mojo is shot and the whole "single mom at the holidays and trying to prepare for a 2 week trip" thing is really killing my free time. But even when I have some time to sit down I am lost. I've made 2 pages in the last week and I haven't loved either. I'm looking forward to giving my brain some time to rejuvenate and I know the creative juices will come back.
 
I'm feeling it too right now. We need one of those emoticons where a chicken is running around with its head cut off (this is how I feel)...
 
I THINK there is something in the works for January that will get people creating like crazy.

That's what I hear!
 
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