Today's Lesson From The Craft Room: Stop Trying To Be Clever And Allow Yourself To Just Be
I know that sometimes when I go to post a card or a lesson from the craft room, I wonder what you all will think. Will it be good enough? Will it be clever enough? Will you think I have talent? And yes, I do care what you think. Sometimes, though, caring what others think gets in my way - I freeze - I can't think of the next lesson from the craft room or I'm afraid to post my card - especially if it's experimental. What I continue to learn is that I really need to stop "trying" and just allow myself to be. I won't always be clever or gifted or talented - but what I will be, is me
Today's card was inspired by this painting http://www.poshtots.com/Decor/Wall-A...uctDetail.aspx. I made the bird using punches (I cheated a bit on the legs since I took the scissors out after I punched from the word window punch). I sponged the bird with chocolate chip and popped him up on dimensionals to give him some dimension. The tree, flowers, leaves and greeting were all heat embossed. Hope you like it!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105028
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:06 AM
You know,, that's good advice for all of us!!! Just be.
I LOVE your card inspired by the bird and flowered tree. I think it's creative and so are you. Don't feel every card has to be a major work of art......just share with us what you do. The embossing is wonderful, and so is the bird....I really like the textures.
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Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:29 AM
My best cleverness happens when I'm not trying so just be is avery good advice!
Your card looks great, I like the way you used the tree image and love that creative bird.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131535
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:54 AM
I like your bird and his background, and choice of colours.
I just reckon some days are better than others (I always think of the John Denver song, some days are diamonds, some days are stone) , and there's no point getting angst-ridden over it. If there weren't ups and downs, it would be - well, flat, no zest and spice from the ups. There's no coming to life again in spring without the dormant season of winter...I always enjoy reading your lessons from the craft room.
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:58 AM
I think your card is just perfect! I love how you created the sweet bird with the punches and the branches are well done too.
I really like your advice too...JUST BE! We are all here doing what we love and to share our creatively in OUR OWN WAY and to meet others. Thanks for sharing and hope to see more of your cards in the challenges too.
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Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:58 AM
I think your card is just perfect! I love how you created the sweet bird with the punches and the branches are well done too.
I really like your advice too...JUST BE! We are all here doing what we love and to share our creatively in OUR OWN WAY and to meet others. Thanks for sharing and hope to see more of your cards in the challenges too.
------------------------------ Bonnie~Proud Fan Club Member~Marine Wife My Gallery~One of Kota's Kids My Blog~Bonnie's Creative Corner Every Job is a Self-Portrait of the Person Who Did It. Autograph Your Work With Excellence.~Author Unknown
Registered: August 6, 2007 Location: Warm, sunny and beautiful GA!!! Posts: 21370
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 12:54 PM
You know what's funny - Michelle - I used to think/feel the same way....until I realized I'm crafting for myself...if you like it that's fine...if not - no big deal either!!! So....just be and have fun!!!
I think your card is very clever and cute...and something I would never try...just because I'm not clever enough - LOL!!! So keep them awesome cards comin'!!! Happy Holidays!!! Hugs ~S~