Embracing My Style

I have finally figured it out.

Finally.

I have been in denial for a while now, but it is true. I am a clean and simple scrapper. I love the elaborate clustered artsy layouts that I see everywhere but that is just not me. Trying to create layouts like that is what has been killing my mojo this past year.

How do I know this?

My Mom bought be Donna Downey's new book A Photos-First Approach to Designing Layouts for my birthday and I loved every single layout I saw. That is totally my style. Simple. Focused on the photos and telling the story. That is totally me. Yes, the elaborate element filled layouts are gorgeous, but that is just not my style. I am embracing it. Going with the flow...

Would you believe that I have finished four layouts in the last few days? That is more than I have completed in the last few months. I actually feel creative again. Love it. Love it. Love it. None of these are posted in a gallery yet. I will post credit links one I do.

And my very favorite...

Comments

[Jennifer]

You know, I think this is my problem as well. I love your layouts!

[MaryRuth Francks]

These are great pages!!! Love every single one!!

I too am a clean and simple scrapper... I've tried not to be but it just doesn't work for me.

And I'm loving digital... still so much to learn but I'm really enjoying it!!!

[Heather]

So glad you found your style, Maegan - it definitely suits you. That last layout is darling!!!

[grammie]

I love Everything that you do!~!! I'm enjoying your pages so much, honey! The thing I love the best is the story you have behind the pictures ~ I wish I could read those easier ~ does your program allow you to do that???? I LOVE Zoe at the computer ~ she comes by this by BIRTH!! She is sooo much like you ~ do your friends know what your favorite time of the year was, and your favorite store???? Her favorite time of the year was "Back to School" ~ office supplies have Always been your 'secret passion' ~ the favorite store????JK Gill ~ an office supply store ... I'm NOT kidding!!!
I love your Zest for life my sweet daughter!

[Cathy]

your style rocks! simple maybe. but with attention to detail and gorgeous design. plus your journaling is what will be most important when you look back!

hmmmm. maybe i should pick up that book too!

[tami]

Ilove thelayouts,I love the way you scrap, always have. I am waiting to hear about your trip last weekend!

Yes, My test came back fine!!!!

[dirtbag]

okay ill be nice this time. I even look at this silly stuff when on
J-anus computer. Cool water slide trip. Simple is best. And that's the anal right brain side of you that dominates the left is why you like squares and straight lines not hippie squiggles and free form crap for the "greenies". Love you sis never take me to serious