thought for the day

                                           just a little true crooked thought for your day

from the blog of Susan Branch, one of my favorite artists.

So weird to feel so embarrassed...

     So, I did this craft show. Haven't done one in a long time and never put this much effort or thought into one. STRESSFUL!! I wanted to have plenty of product for sale. I wanted my presentation of the cards to be professional. I wanted my booth to look well done, creative and nice.

So, what was embarrassing? Looks pretty nice to me. Got a banner and everything. Business cards. Tall card display. Nice tablecloths I borrowed from a good friend along with other great little display boosts. So, again, what was embarrassing?

Major lack of interest. Oh, I'm sure I wasn't the only disappointed vendor. Poor, poor promotion and not enough shoppers plagued most of us. Even so, I just felt like I was using this day, this event as a gauge for further endeavors. Well. Sometimes we just have to step out there and give things a try. I did. Now it's time to turn a corner and head in a different direction.

However....I LOVE PLAYING WITH PAPER!! So. I won't quit my day job ;)   AND I won't quit doing what I love.

they say I'm not really an artist,,,

              OK, so. They say I'm not an artist. What am I? Ooooohhh... a crafter...a hobbyist.

every so once in a while (well maybe more than once in a while) I want to cuss big. This is one.

So...beware. Caution. I'm about to cuss.

Who the HELL do you think you are defining me or what I do or what I create or any other aspect of my creativity??

On the other hand. Why the HELL do I allow myself to be so affected by other people's opinions and judgements? Sheesh. Or, for the love of God, (SHIT!)

OK. confession. just having a really hard time post craft show exhibit.

That's an example of my non "art" card. ......And here's another.

Oh well. Stupid me for letting others' opinions phase me. 

Because, you know what? I really, really like them. And, I really really like stamping, drawing, coloring, inking, punching, die-cutting, embossing, gluing, pasting, cutting and crimping. 

Now. I'll go calm down with a nice glass of wine.

It's 4:34 AM, time to blog

Sometimes we just have to get up out of bed and go do those things that keep waking us up thinking about them. Sometimes the dreams we are having make us feel so dreadful getting out of bed at 4:34 AM is a relief.

That's today.

                                   So, here's a few things I've been waking up thinking about.

this boy=my heart 

                                  And a craft show coming up this weekend. so much to do!

And these Tim Holtz crazy birds make me smile.

 

One of my new passions, coloring with alcohol markers. Such a fun, artsy way to be creative. Haven't you always wished your markers would blend without those streaky lines? Well, alcohol markers to the rescue. It takes a bit of fiddling around with them to get used to the difference but you'll love it!

          Well, it must be time for a cup of coffee and an early morning run. See you soon!