silly question on posting pics of cards

[bgpunky]

Hello all, I would like to post pics of my cards in my gallery,(not really in public, ughhh like they are any good.... I am sheepish can you tell?!) but I am rather clueless on some of them as far as what brand of paper, brand of stamp etc.

I recently organized all my paper and have mixed Stampin up and another brand, so I have no clue what I am using. I also have a few unbranded stamps that I like.

[howdyheidi]

Please post your cards to share with us! I know I would love to see what you are making.

Do not worry if you don’t know the names of the papers or whichever supply. There was just a little discussion about this in another thread and although it is nice if you can post some extra info about the supplies, it isn’t mandatory at all!

[bgpunky]

Thank you Heidi! I am trying to be better and organizing my stamps and paper, so I will have a better idea of what I have and brand names etc.

ok I am going to brave and post a pic )

[gregzgurl]

Agreed! Put what you know (if you want to) and leave out what you don't! I have some things that are old enough that I have NO idea where they came from, so I just say "from my stash" or "unknown" or whatever... We just want to SEE - the details are nice, but the photos are the thing! (And - there are no "silly" questions here...) ;)

[bgpunky]

I just posted 2, I need to go back and add a little detail. I was not exactly sure what gallery to put in, hopefully I did that part right.

[Dorie95]

Hi Sue Ellen, I recently bought a new phone so after reading your post I sat down and figured out how to upload 3 photos to my gallery. Been wanting to try for awhile now, but it always takes me forever to do what should be a simple thing. LOL!

Thanks for the little "push".

[bgpunky]

You are not the only one! Now I am looking at my card for the color challenge, and I cannot figure what to do. It just doesn't look right to me. Should I scrap it?

[Dorie95]

I like it!

But then, I'm not doing challenges. For me, just making cards to send to friends, family and Cards for a Cause here on SCS is challenge enough for me (at this time, anyway.)

You'll probably look at it again and maybe tweak things a bit so you do like it. Don't scrap it!!!!;)

[howdyheidi]

When I have a card I am not happy with, I set it aside and look at it again the next day. Sometimes I will have a good idea on how to finish it, and some times I even decide it as fine to begin with.

[gregzgurl]

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Originally Posted by bgpunky

You are not the only one! Now I am looking at my card for the color challenge, and I cannot figure what to do. It just doesn't look right to me. Should I scrap it?

There's a thread for that! There's a sticky at the top of the "General Stamping Talk" forum called "Constructive Criticism", where you can ask what might help. I'd put a link, but I'm at work and cybersecurity won't let me...

[bgpunky]

You all are so sweet! I cannot tell you how many times I have made a card and then scrapped it because, it just did not seem right. I guess in reality paper crafting is still a bit new to me, as I have not really learned much as far as techniques. I just did it on my own.
Being a crafter though, I know it takes time and patience (especially with one's self! LOL) I can remember when I first started spinning and my yarn was awful, and friends supported me and encouraged me to keep trying and then it happened. Instead of slubby yarn, thick and uneven, I was able to spin as fine as a thread.

Thanks everyone! I have hope and I will keep trying and learning too.

[Cre8ive Mind]

I too set my cards aside for a hour or a day or a week even and then a light will go off..."it needs a bow" or "a bit of bling" or "another flower" or "whatever" or "nothing more" and then I am content. That's if it doesn't need to get in the mail or hand delivered pronto! (which is often the case with me).


Thanks Sue...I forgot about that "constructive criticism" forum. I should use that when I am stuck for ideas on a card and need a kick start again. Better than revving my engine in neutral just staring at it. Especially when I don't have time to let it sit and then get back to it when I have more mojo.