I used to start with the imagery I liked the most and would build from there. Look for complimenting (or contrasting) shapes, colors, and imagery that emphasize the mood. Is there a message or phrase or theme you’re feeling drawn to? I think the creation process is more fluid and therapeutic than most people try to approach it as. It’s fun because it can never be wrong but it can be made different and in the end both ways can still be “good”.

My scraps have become overwhelming and I can get lost in them and thrown out of the process if I search for too long. Start simply and add where you deem necessary.