Are you a template fan?

[Cherylndesigns]

Do you like using templates or would you rather just create your page however you want?

 

[Cherylndesigns]

A long time ago, I didn't like templates at all. I felt like they hampered my creativity. I think the reason was that I was a paper scrapper for so many years before I went digital. Templates were called "sketches" in paper scrapping and they were just starting to get really popular near the end of my paper scrapping. I used them some, but wasn't a huge fan.

That being said, I really do like templates now - sometimes, when my mojo isn't running, they help me jump-start it. How about you?

 

[AZK]

I rarely use templates, but I sometimes do use their arrangements for inspiration for creating a layout from scratch.

 

[Jeannette]

I do not use template, unless it's for a challenge. I really don't like working with them.

 

[Kythe]

No I rarely use them. I did however when I was just learning to digi-scrap. They helped with scale and making clusters.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I rarely use templates, but I sometimes do use their arrangements for inspiration for creating a layout from scratch.

Sometimes, templates just give me ideas and I don't use very much of them. Sometimes they're just a start for me.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I do not use template, unless it's for a challenge. I really don't like working with them.

I used to be the same way, Jeannette. Now, it depends on the template.

 

[Susan - s3js]

I love templates but seldom use them as is. Mostly, I love the inspiration they give me. Since I still work full time - until 26 May, Hooray! - they save me time and sometimes include paint elements and masks that I find really useful.

 

[Jam-on-toast]

As I have said elsewhere, I LOVE LOVE LOVE templates.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I love templates but seldom use them as is. Mostly, I love the inspiration they give me. Since I still work full time - until 26 May, Hooray! - they save me time and sometimes include paint elements and masks that I find really useful.

They are great for inspiration!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

As I have said elsewhere, I LOVE LOVE LOVE templates.

I do, too!

 

[*sylvia*]

I used to not like templates. Today I can get more and more enthusiastic about it.

 

[LSlycord]

I love templates but seldom use them as is. Mostly, I love the inspiration they give me. Since I still work full time - until 26 May, Hooray! - they save me time and sometimes include paint elements and masks that I find really useful.

Congratulations @Susan - s3js

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I used to not like templates. Today I can get more and more enthusiastic about it.

I can completely relate!!

 

[zanthia]

I like using templates but often will change it up a bit but not so much that they are not recognizable

one designer i ct for ( makes kits and templates) actually likes it if we change it up slightly just to show versatility.

example - if template has 2-3 photospots next to each other , will make it one larger photo

 

[*gina*]

I am not a template user (it takes me hours to fill them LOL) - artsy layered templates are fine for me

 

[melscrap]

I love templates too

 

[claireee323]

Do you like using templates or would you rather just create your page however you want?

I use templates most of the time, especially since most of my scrapping has been photobook projects. If I'm doing multi-photo, then I'm probably using a template.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I like using templates but often will change it up a bit but not so much that they are not recognizable

one designer i ct for ( makes kits and templates) actually likes it if we change it up slightly just to show versatility.

example - if template has 2-3 photospots next to each other , will make it one larger photo

I do the same thing! They don't even look the same sometimes. Somebody (wise) told me that templates are like "markers" and you can use them the way they are or not. That helped my overall outlook on using them when I first started.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I am not a template user (it takes me hours to fill them LOL) - artsy layered templates are fine for me

I get that - I think a lot of it depends on your style.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I love templates too

Me too.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I use templates most of the time, especially since most of my scrapping has been photobook projects. If I'm doing multi-photo, then I'm probably using a template.

Templates are wonderful for photobook projects and multi photos! I have a problem using multi photos without a template.

 

[Lynn Grieveson]

I LOVE them for making travel photobooks to streamline the process

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I LOVE them for making travel photobooks to streamline the process

So do I, Lynn. You know I'm a big fan of your templates.

 

[bcgal00]

I never used to use templates but grew to love them. I like artsy templates, utilizing paper placement and masks/stamps from the template and then customizing to my liking. The template is the starting point.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I never used to use templates but grew to love them. I like artsy templates, utilizing paper placement and masks/stamps from the template and then customizing to my liking. The template is the starting point.

I did the same thing, Rae. At first, I felt like they hampered me, but also grew to love them.

 

[timounette]

I'm a big fan of templates too.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I'm a big fane tooM

Me too, especially when my mojo is missing in action. They give me a jump start.

 

[scrapinmom]

I love templates! They are a great jump starter- when you have a plan, but can't execute it or your mojo is missing.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I love templates! They are a great jump starter- when you have a plan, but can't execute it or your mojo is missing.

I totally agree, Sharon!!