Thursday, June 6, 2013

Pick a Card, Any Card…

…and then turn it into a digi layout!

A couple of weeks ago, I used a Cape Cod ALSB page as inspiration for a digital layout. That got me thinking about other sources of inspiration. And recently, a member started a thread in the CS forums on how to get your creative muse back. It seems we’re all looking for sources of inspiration at one time or another.

So this week, I decided to do something completely different (for me, anyway) - using a greeting card layout as inspiration for a digital page.

I grabbed my Assembly Line Card Making Idea Deck, Volume 2 and gave them a shuffle. Then I chose a card - it happened to be the 7 of Hearts. It’s a matchbook-style card, but I didn’t let that deter me.

Okay. I can do this.

Let’s use June’s Hopes Digital Kit, since it’s quite neutral and clean (and really fun!). I played around a bit, and came up with this in less than 30 minutes:


Not bad, huh? Sure the proportions aren’t the same, but hey, it’s just a jumping off point - inspiring me to create - I can adjust as much as I want (‘cuz it’s my own darn layout, right?).

The next time you’re feeling like the muse has left you, grab an Idea Deck - you’ve got one (or more), right? No? Well, head on over HERE to get one - and see what you can come up with - you might be pleasantly surprised!

Thanks for stopping by!






-Ron

10 comments:

  1. Love it!! Really great way to get moving!

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  2. WOW Ron what a great idea! Love it for getting inspired!

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  3. Very cool Ron - gotta admit I have been doing a bit of the same and your post is just an added inspiration to me. Thank you so much.

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  4. What a great idea, Ron. And yes, I DO have those Idea Decks in my stash. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Hi Ron, what a great idea and I love the result. And the picture of you and Mike is just wonderful!

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  6. And what an excellent match of kits and photo!!! Beautiful!

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  7. Great layout Ron, love that photo

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  8. Great idea Ron - I've got the layout deck and gone to that, but never thought of breaking out the card deck!!

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