Maybe you never lose your mojo, but I sure do. If you're one who does, how do you get past this?
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What do you do when you lose your mojo?
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tanteva
Mistress of Mayhem
Honestly - I usually just take a break, don't think about it, and the mojo will return. The urge to create will bring it back.
Having said that - sometimes I really HAVE to make a layout (like a CT deadline or something) and there's absolutely no mojo there. Then I try one of 2 things ... or both if I need.
The first is to scrap with something else. Like if I need to make a layout for something here at Oscraps, but can't find inspiration - I go to another store/site - find a kit or a challenge or something. Then I can scrap something that has no demands on me - I can feel free in a way.
The second thing I do is to just open the kit I need to work with. Open one background paper (usually the most neutral one) and then EVERY other file of the kit in PSE and start playing around, just plopping the images on to the background and wait for the magic to happen.
Having said that - sometimes I really HAVE to make a layout (like a CT deadline or something) and there's absolutely no mojo there. Then I try one of 2 things ... or both if I need.
The first is to scrap with something else. Like if I need to make a layout for something here at Oscraps, but can't find inspiration - I go to another store/site - find a kit or a challenge or something. Then I can scrap something that has no demands on me - I can feel free in a way.
The second thing I do is to just open the kit I need to work with. Open one background paper (usually the most neutral one) and then EVERY other file of the kit in PSE and start playing around, just plopping the images on to the background and wait for the magic to happen.
tanteva
Mistress of Mayhem
Oh yes! I second that. Sometimes you just get the PERFECT photo, and you know you just have to scrap it immediately.
Totally this.
I find my muse blocks are usually because I'm wrapped up in my head about something else. I find if I just force myself to sit down and open photoshop, that usually gets me over the hurdle. I start with blending papers or recoloring flowers and soon enough I get into the flow and next thing I know, I'm rocking along. So, really for the me the hurdle is opening photoshop at all lol
Yes to all of the above, and like a lot of you I just start to play........ I just open a couple of kits and start making clusters, or blend two or three (or 4 or 5) papers together.......... once I just start mucking around I end up wanting to use my 'finished' product for something. But if that doesn't work, I go out to do some gardening, go for a walk with my camera, or play around with some real life art journaling stuff. And last but certainly not least, just go and relax and just do nothing for a while, have a coffee, a cup of tea or a glass of wine and just chill! 
To quickly regain my inspiration, I spoil all my senses! I look at beautiful things, I listen my favorite music,I feel the wind in my hair or the rain on my skin, I taste new things or cook what I really like. I disappear from the internet for a while and have to settle down with my feet on the ground again, preferably on a beach in the sand!
Sometimes, you just have to walk away. I've had to do that. it WILL come back!
Great answers, Eva! I love both of your "approaches"!!
I totally agree with all of these things! Getting new photographs usually sparks my creativity or looking at new kits or designs.
Definitely!! This always sparks mine!
I agree with that too, Madi. Sometimes, just perusing galleries sparks my mojo.
Oh, this is SO me, Vicki!! What's "in my head" is probably my biggest block, too! I love that you just sit down and open PS!
I agree with everything you said, Ona! Sometimes, all I have to do is grab my camera and take a walk outside. Just sitting down and "playing" on PS gets me motivated too.Yes to all of the above, and like a lot of you I just start to play........ I just open a couple of kits and start making clusters, or blend two or three (or 4 or 5) papers together.......... once I just start mucking around I end up wanting to use my 'finished' product for something. But if that doesn't work, I go out to do some gardening, go for a walk with my camera, or play around with some real life art journaling stuff. And last but certainly not least, just go and relax and just do nothing for a while, have a coffee, a cup of tea or a glass of wine and just chill!
These are all beautiful ideas to regain your mojo, Margje! I love them all.To quickly regain my inspiration, I spoil all my senses! I look at beautiful things, I listen my favorite music,I feel the wind in my hair or the rain on my skin, I taste new things or cook what I really like. I disappear from the internet for a while and have to settle down with my feet on the ground again, preferably on a beach in the sand!
What a great idea, Kythe! I must remember this one!
Sometimes that's all you can do! I've had to do this myself.