Mojo missing...suggestions?

[Applechick]

It happens to us all...the mojo goes walkabout What to do? I'm having a serious lack of mojo at the moment, but that may because I'm not hanging out enough with you girls ( I WANT to, trust me.. I just can't at the moment)
When I've hit a brick wall a template always helps me get started again or a look over my favourites folder for inspiration ? what helps you girls and guys find the missing mojo????


Fiona

[KerryMac]

For me, it's a combination of a thirst to learn more about design and Photoshop, a yearning to do something with ALL of my photos, and a love of being part of a group like this.
I had a mojo issue during most of January, so I took a bit of time off and then kicked my butt into gear!
I hope you find your mojo soon cuz we'd miss you

[donna goar]

Fiona your post makes me laugh because when I need inspiration................I go to YOUR gallery!!

Templates are always a wonderful start and then I pick a photo of my kids when they were younger (cause those days flew by way too quickly) and then pick a kit or two and let the layering begin!

Sometimes we just need a jump start!

Donna

[HeatherPrins]

i look at challenge blogs and look through galleries both here and a few other places.

[dugarner]

I think I've discovered that my mojo strangely coincides with 1) Shutterfly sales, and 2) extra money. There is a 25% sale on books right now, but I have no $$. So I have no desire to scrap. Ha! I do the template thing. I've been working on the AAM challenge for a week now. I've had it open at least 10 times, and I stare and then just walk away. You'll find your mojo again!

[MIDA78466]

HA!! No mojo--I go to your gallery. I just LOVE your work. Hope your mojo doesn't stay lost for long.

[Shannamay]

Scraplift, scraplift, scraplift

[susiecw]

Scraplift! Plus, I need to get the kids' birthday books done so I just plug along. You're so creative and clever, I bet your mojo comes back soon!

[Crystal]

oooh! I am missing my mojo at the moment. It's so sad! For me..an awesome template, a fantastic photo, browsing my most fave peeps galleries and fabulous goodies usually bring it back. lol! however...I do not have any awesome piccies at the moment as I am too cold and lazy to take some new ones, lol!

[carollee]

I'm the same, I visit Fiona's gallery, LOL ! Other than that I use a template or scraplift and go from there.

[esther_a]

I look through my favourites and scraplift. I start with a new fun kit. I start with a favourite photo... But none of that seems to be working for me, either, at the moment!

[anxela]

I've found that templates and scraplifts are the way to go. And just flipping through some of the gorgeous galleries here helps too. Other than that, I think challenges are fun when in lack of mojo, because they tell you where to start. Also, a little break from the computer screen helps sometimes. I take the kids out for a walk, or just do other things. The good thing about doing stuff with the kids is that it gives me a lot of photo possibilities - which eventually puts me back in front of my computer

[hendon]

Mine went missing some time last year ... haven't seen it again ...
I'm actually not stuck for ideas (or product or photos) - I think my problem is too many ideas and then I get overwhelmed and then I can't produce anything.

[kikimama]

Hehe, know what you mean, though lack of time is my problem.

When I really want to scrap but lack ideas I tend to challenge myself - only to use items in my 'new purchases' folder or only give myself an hour to work on it.

Templates are good, but I never seem to be drawn to one when I'm lacking mojo so challenges tend to work better for me.

Hope the mojo comes back soon!

[dorah]

Hope your mojo comes back soon. I look through the gallery, scraplift, re-work an old lo of mine that I wasn't satisfied with. I really hate when Mo and Jo leave town together.

[ValerieP]

Mojo-mine seems to be on a rest! I tried to change over to regular photoshop and things just arent the same-I finally got the PSE8 downloaded-but it isnt the same either-so I think as soon as I get something figured out and some spare time...

[mungerre]

The Daily Dose Calendar is a pretty good way to go too!

[anke]

I do well with challenges. If there aren't any posted I find intriguing, I might challenge myself to use certain products only. That's just me though, inspiration is always plenty, sometimes it's just a question of taking a break I think! You have a lot on your plate too...

[Chris]

Purchasing one of Anna's kits, especially the play ones. These get me going, low mojo or not. I need something to get my teeth into.

[LisaD]

I plug away on a theme book that is usually low on embellishments (which is what I'm doing right now as I lack any other time for serious scrapping). I love to just play without regard for a real page (typically done in paper not pixel - just to get my hands dirty), viewing galleries & such as well.

[whatnext]

i didn't make a thing for 4 months a little while ago. i just let it play itself out. i think then i started back with a template. i feeling my recent burst of "creativity" waning, so...here i go again.

Check you P.M.s, FIona. News!

[Starlite9711]

Oh Fiona, maybe mine is lost with yours

I like the Daily Dose of Digital Idea, Im going to go browse.

Usually I use templates and lift until I feel a spark of creativity....lately though I haven't been real pleased with ANY thing I do...I just close and then come back a day later.
I know Im no help, but It happens to all of us at some point I guess!