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: November 4, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 24763
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 2:32 PM
I agree that letting your self "be" and embracing your own artistic style is one of the best lessons to be learning ... and the results are a gorgeous inspired creation.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 3:10 PM
It's funny, the cards I usually don't think anyone will like surprise me. I love this card of yours. It is spot on for the IC you chose. Plus it looks like the chubby birds in my backyard eating all the fallen birdseed. Awesome card and lesson. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
Smile.......people will wonder what you are up to! :0) Proud Fan Club Member 2010 DT forRubbernecker Stamps My Gallery
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 3:59 PM
Amen, Sistah!!!! I said a big AWWWWW when I read your words...I think you spoke for all of us who love to create and share our work!!! Your little punched bird is wonderful and sooo clever!!! I love how you designed the trees and flowers, too!!!
Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 9:20 PM
I absolutely agree with everything you have just said! It certainly can get in the way of being creative. I felt the same way with my card today. I love to draw but have always thought to myself what will others think. My dh was the one who made me realize if I like it that is what matters and if others like it too then its fun to share. Sorry to have rambled on but you just hit the nail on the head for me today. Your card today is sweet as it can be! I love the color combo. And I know you are very talented! I so enjoy seeing your works of art in the gallery. Thanks for sharing your work and such an important thing to remember. Have fun and just be! Hugs!!
Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4510
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 4:21 PM
How creative! Love your inspired card!
------------------------------ Anne
Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much The early bird might get the worm, but I would rather sleep late and eat chocolate!