5, 4, 3, 2, 1

I am a happy follower of CraftZineBlog.  They are running a series called 5,4,3,2,1. Its purpose is to delve into the creative process of we, the creatives, by asking 5 questions.  Here are my answers:
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1 Project You Are Particularly Proud Of
When I was a teen I made an ABC fastener book for a sweet little girl I babysat. Her parents were floored that I would spend my free time like that. It's the 1st project I made for someone else. And their response, not to mention Amy's pleasure, is still overwhelming (I'm tearing up writing this. that was 30 years ago)

2 Mistakes You've Made In the Past
1. Procrastination. Known in my world as Concrastinaion. Nothing like ol' wait til the last minute to make me cut corners and regret finished project.
2. Sharing plans with naysayers.
  Ugggggh!  If you can't see a vision that doesn't include 9to5 I'm not sharing.

3 Things That Make Your Work Unique

1. I'm a rebel. My items reflect that.

I don't do 'normal, quiet or pastels'

I must add a 'twist' or dip of me!

2. I  see ordinary things differently like alot of us creatives , I'm no different.  In my head: A placemat becomes a wall hanging; a vase, a lamp etc.

3. I create from a place of love. I try to channel positivity while creating. I use scented hand lotions while I make. IDK. maybe it's just me, but I wonder where and what 'hand' made

what I purchase.

4 Tools I  Love To Use

1. xl ziploc bags keep my little tools close and together & my  projects organized.

2. The arm of my sofa is my pin cushion. Not a favorite choice for my daughter.

3. My maroon cushion handled Fiskars are for my hands only. I love the weight of them. They are a perfect fit.      

4. My mind. I love it there. It rarely clicks off. I must learn to edit though.

5 Inspirations

1. I have 2 friends in particular whose style is sooo funky and fresh. I often find myself wondering what they'll think or if they would wear what I'm making.

2. Prints and Colors. 'nuff said

3. Home Decor Stores. There are stores that have scarred my daughter for life. P1, GR

4. Nieces & nephews. Their age range: 11 mos-21. They have music in common and are pretty non conservative in style. How fun is that!

5. Other crafters.  If I'm stuck I go to Blogs, blogs, blogs.    My  Street Team: Etsy Artists of Color (very supportive)

My Lover 52909
I have many loves. I am a cheater of sorts. One of my greatest loves is words. I am a lover of words.
I love new phrases. I love new expressions. I love new combinations I love new definitions. I am a lover of words. It amazes me how one little bitty word can carry so much meaning while a bunch of words strung together in a phrase can have little to no meaning what so ever.
(Ex. A player)
He comforts me when I am sad. He is blunt when I need the truth. He is wise when I don't get it. He's not always so kind. His judgements sting. His name calling belittles. He can manipulate with lies. Persuade with empty platitudes. Knows exactly what I need 2 hear to get his way.

Carla on Top Chef

I so enjoy Top Chef. Especially with the energy ball of emotion named Carla. It is just funny hilarious the way she reacts to the challenges. It is a pure, and exhausting to watch her but nonetheless, enjoyable. Thanks, Carla.

Top Chef

Carla is my fave!!!! She does Carla. She is true to her emotions and is supportive of all. Did I mention Carla is my FAVE!!!!!!

Organize the creative mind and space

I saw a saying once: 'A creative mind is never tidy!'. That's me and I'm sticking to it. However being organized, well.......I'm getting there.
Here's what I'm working on right now.
1. Make a chart/list of the craft disciplines/techniques you do. IE: sewing, paper crafting......
2. Decide how to store the various items used for those crafts.
3. Sort thru and make piles
4. Take a long winter's nap because
Organization and a creative mind (this creative mind) don't mix.
5. Ask yourself if u can complete a project w/o having to call a search party to locate the little items that have gone missing.
6. Push pass the feelings of doom and being overwhelmed and meditate on the happy feelings of sunny days to come when all projects get completed because you have found a system that works for you.
A. Seriously your first step is finding what works for you. What's logical. What's comfortable. What's realistic. What's aesthetic and will lead you to calm and balance. Anything short of that will not last. And only lead you back to these organization discussion boards.
Remember to be true to you: if it makes sense to you in your creative space DO IT! Keep your space sacred to you.

Sheeeeee's back

Top Chef All Stars: Carla is back! WhooHoo!!!!!!!! Nuff said!

Just.....belittlement

I just called to say....I just want to be.....I am just. Those statements seem matter of fact because of 'just'. I called....I want....I am.... No qualifier, no limits
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