Losing your creative mojo

This happens to me more often than I'd like it to. Believe it or not, sometimes it happens for me when I have too many new things to play with. I know -- should be the opposite.  But I think I get overwhelmed with too many choices. The usual cause for me, though, is paralysis thinking I don't have a card idea that will be blogworthy - that will be special enough or have something unique on it. So I sit there and make nothing.  

Recently I was looking at the Simon Says Stamp January Card kit (which I shamefully had not used yet) and admiring the stamp set and beautiful papers.

And it dawned on me --- Maybe every card doesn't have to be a masterpiece. And just maybe a great stamp set and pretty papers speak for themselves! SO... mojo returned a bit when I sat down to create some cards using the kit. It was freeing actually - to just make simple cards. Here is one of the cards I created:

Supplies:  Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit; Hero Arts White Embossing powder; Corner Chomper Corner Rounder:  Hero Arts Black Folded Card;  Simon Very Special Stamp Set;  Signo Uni-ball white pen; My Favorite Things Bracket Edge Duo die

Comments

[Barb]

I'm in the same boat, Jana - it happens to me more and more lately and I agree - all the products can be overwhelming. Thanks for reminding me that not every card needs to be a masterpiece. Love what you've done with the kit! Beautiful colors and a fun design! :)

[Lucy Abrams]

This doesn't look very simple!!! It's GORGEOUS. The green and black work so well together. And your faux stitching is the perfect finishing touch.
I lose my mojo frequently.
That's when I turn away from the products and try to do some sketches. This sometimes helps me....
x

[karen q]

I agree that having more and more choices makes it hard to decide on what to use. Also, I try to force myself to use certain product. That usually ends up in disaster. You should not feel pressured to make every card a masterpiece. All cards have something to offer. Maybe you are using a color palette that I never thought of so I get excited about trying the colors. You inspire me with colors, techniques, designs etc. You, as a person who is willing to put your creativity out there is amazing and I am always grateful to see your ideas no matter how simple or complex.
By the way, I really like this card. The color combination is very striking. Please just have fun with it and don't overthink it. We love you just the way you are.

[Juliana]

It might be simple, but it has great lines and colors!!!

[teri]

So, so sweet, Jana.
Wishing you a great day!

[Cheri]

Very pretty card. I like the colors and the design. Thanks for sharing those intimate thoughts. So true for me. Sometimes I have to tell myself, "Just do it!"