Its been too long gone for me! But when autumn comes around in the midwest, one, or at least this one, MUST enjoy the weather before the snow falls. This, like many others is my favorite time of year..coolness in the air, apples, pumpkins, trick or treat and of course the great colors of autumn. Although I have been doing misc.. craft projects, I have not taken any photos..just because I have been lazy. I have knit some adorable baby hats, constructed some shoes made of card stock and done an album or two. Truth be told, after work and swimming, I must make myself craft. Although I have been toying with the idea of Etsy and putting some of my items up for sale I just don't know. It is one thing to give the items as gifts, show them to friends and family, but you enter a whole new realm when someone has to pay for your work. I know some of my stuff is unique, but I am still not convinced that someone else could just as easily do it too! I have had a lot of people telling me lately that I am wasting my time as a para and I should do something more or on a larger scale with my crafting. I guess I still think of myself as a "crafter" and not an "artist". If I could make the leap I could probably take more chances with my craft. Perhaps a book, or at home classes, but in this economy it seems as though it would not fly. Also I am all over the road when I craft and I should narrow the focus to specialize..but I just do not think that will happen because I LOVE some many forms of art! It kinda sounds as though I am talking myself out of it before I even attempt...so sad! I need to give myself a pep talk about creativity, imagination and ability..all the qualities that make up a good artist! I know if someone else was complaining as I am, I would be the first to tell them to tap into their creativity, give it a try.This seems like the rantings of a nutty craftster who needs to make a decision and stick to it....but that means I have to put my big girl panties on and just jump in ..its not like I don't have support from my wonderful family..they are always telling me to "go for it" with my crafting!!
On a side note I went to the Scrapbook and Rubber stamp show at the State Fair grounds..boo, hiss,hiss........I will not go to that again! I paid $7 to get in to see maybe twenty five at the most, rubber stamp companies. To make matters worse most of the Make and Takes cost $$$. C'mon, they did not mention that on the website..I thought the admission was to pay for the freebies. But I was wrong. Two places were free and GREAT projects: Archivers were there and they were doing a Tim Holtz (that wonderful guy) Christmas tag as well as a store from Ohio doing trading cards. The rest not too much to write about. Glad I went by myself and did not have to feel bad about someone else having to pay for such a poor show.
As the laundry room is being demoed behind me, I should check to see if the boys (thank you Terry, Vance, Mark and Chris and Ski) need anything..a bit of guilt as they seek and destroy while I just sit and type. So off I go and later to a Polish dinner with hubbie and son.
Toodles
Lola
