After a hectic few weeks I am hoping that normal service will be resumed and I can get some crafting (and blogging in!). Whilst the 'pay the bills' job does indeed pay the bills I must remember that crafting is therapeutic and is a great way to just be in the moment-when I craft I rarely think of anything else. I don't know if that is just me, but it works and I just need to remember to do it.
So that is what I did, I took a day off work and crafted. It was BLISS! I made tons of cards and felt a lot better after. I think it is something I need to do more regularly (makes a note to herself.....and add it to the long list of notes I regularly choose to ignore!)
So, fingers crossed I am back in my stride and with that in mind here is my desk:
I am in the process of making Mothering Sunday cards which in the UK is in March.
My "Man Bites Dog" cards - 'Crazy Prez Defends Fake Wall St'........seriously you couldn't make this up!!!!
Happy crafting
Kyla
I think your cards are all knowing indeed! glad you had a day's crafting, what a very tempting idea! Helen #??
ReplyDeletePleased to hear you had a productive day off, sounds good to me. Have a great week and happy woyww crafting, Angela x 16 x
ReplyDeleteGlad you found some time for you and crafted. I think we all do that, put our needs last even though we know we shouldn't. Looking forward to seeing how you finish off those cards #24
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you took a day to craft. I am finding that even 20 minutes after work is enough to help me unwind. Happy WOYWW Sarah #29
ReplyDeleteMm nothing quite like a period of uninterrupted crafting I get that all too rarely amd also have notes to self I ignore.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x 8 or 9
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
The difference between you at your desk for a day and me at mine...loads of cards!!! Still, I couldn't agree more about the benefits. As for the MBD cards, I'm almost afraid to look!!
ReplyDeleteI think you need to video the MBD card deal...really that fell out of chance? You need to recognise your art time is as important as your meds - you would NEVER stop taking the meds for a few days eh? glad you have woken up and smelt the craft glue, keep up the leisure time Mrs C, and I'm off for my walk now, I might even post a photo to FB later... love seeing your daily jaunts... Dx #32
ReplyDeleteI may video it-I usually pick about 6 or 7 cards and there is usually a dodgy sentence in there....it's magic of the cards
DeleteYup, thanks for the Mothers Day card heads up, must put that on the list. I totally get the theraputic aspect of crafting. I took up cross stitching in 2008 when I was dealing with a lot of stress at work and realised I needed a hobby. I used to take the last Friday in every month off in my last job solely for crafting. I think everyone should! Thanks for sharing and have a great week - EmbroidRage #5 x
ReplyDeleteWow--it seems like so many of us have just had a hectic few weeks. Hope it all gets better for you too. Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #40
ReplyDeleteThose cards are becoming more like predictions! Glad you got some soul soothing cardmaking in! I think I need some of that too! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #43
ReplyDeleteThose cards of yours are becoming very much either a statement on goings on, or predictions for whats about to happen! Glad you had a great days crafting, I too end up 'in the moment' when I'm crafting, I think thats part of what we all love about it. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz Xxx
ReplyDeleteExcuse my ignorance but what are the cards with Wall street etc and numbers on. Like the fancy Mum stamp. #2
ReplyDeleteThe cards are spot on again!! I enjoyed your Making Of video on FB very much :-D. I too am very bad about crafting time at the moment, there's just too many other things needing urgent attention....sigh. Glad you enjoyed your day though!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 4 xxx
I played bookie today too. I needed to spend a day cleaning. No fun, but it was nice to do it. Dorlene #42
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