i usully start out with the exact items, but once i get my photos and things on there, I find i start changing to suit MY layout.
I think the hardest NSD challenge for me was the recipe one, because I started as usual, then ran off iin my own direction, and had to reign back to fit the ingredients! I ended up saving my layout as a psd. file to use for later!!!

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Well, I'm new so maybe this is a common thing for newbies...

During the chats, I realized I want to see examples of stuff to get ideas. I'd go through the gallery to see what other people did for the challenge before even trying any of them hehe.

I would have to say that yes it is a comen thing for newbies... where i like to not look at anything until I am done... dont want to taint my ideas LOL

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1/2 way WAHOO!!!!

Come on 40!!!

If I'm doing a layout based on suggestion I have no problem coming up with my own ideas, BUT if its a sketch challenge or a template is involved...I pretty much stay within the lines. I think that I so appreciate the creative mind that originated the sketch that I want to see how my papers and elements and journaling work using the same framework. Its not that I don't have any original thoughts...its just that I trust the real designers so much more.

I'm with you, perkidawn. I tend to be the same way.

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Well I'm glad it's not just me! I tried to go a little out of my comfort zone for the Recipe Challenge, using part of a sketch and using elements I've never tried before. Tell me what you think! My layout is here: http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/galle...p?photo=283534

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Happy 2008! My goals for the year:
*Count my points (WW)
*Do 5 layouts a week
*Plan menus for dinners and stick with them

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