Obsessive much?
I've noticed that my paper previews tend to be so much more busy/loud/dark and don't always seem to fit perfectly into one color palette. I oftentimes have a hard time putting them together because of this. And I think, "Why does hers look so perfect and put together while mine seems... I don't know... too much?"
Now I think I get why.
For me, I put so much time and effort into each and every single piece that they end up taking on a life of their own. Many designers will have a couple detailed papers with three or more others that are plain or something very simple like polka dots or stripes. And that is TOTALLY fine and great!!! We need those too!!!
I just remember in the very very beginning, at the start of my love affair with graphic design (and before I even knew what it was), I discovered digital paper. I didn't know such a thing existed but I was in LOVE because I adore patterns and always have. So many times though, I would download a freebie paper pack and after opening each piece, I'd be disappointed that while they all looked so smashingly amazing together in the preview, on their own there would only be one or two that impressed me.
Please understand that I am absolutely NOT knocking other designers in any way, shape or form!! I love that we are all different in our craft and we all bring our own flair to the world. Some may focus so much on one piece that they want that one to shine and let the others be along for the ride. That's amazing and I truly appreciate our differences!
It's just that for me, I am never satisfied when creating if I haven't obsessed over each piece down to the tiniest detail. I feel like it needs to have my touch. It needs to be different in some way. If it's not, then I'm not satisfied.
My point is that I realize my previews sometimes look overwhelming or maybe people bypass them because at first glance, they just look too busy. But they are to be appreciated on their own, as their own stand-alone design, as a one-of-a-kind... and not just pretty in a group.
I am long-winded tonight, frenn (that means friend), so if you got through that whole thing, bless your unique and beautiful soul.
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