Posted by Betsyathome on 2007-02-28 14:56:05
Post Subject: Does anyone know the best way to unleash your creative side?
For years I have been having these fantastic visuals for great crafts projects. But when I sit down to actually make them, I can never put the materials together in the right way to achieve what I had envisioned.
I know that sometimes people find an exercise that helps them unleash their creative side. I found a story online where a woman had always wanted to be an artist, but was unable to make anything that looked good. Finally she found her creative side through a simple collage project. She said that even though her ideas for the collage seemed elementary compared to her friends, just making it gave her a confidence in herself to continue crafting and creating.
http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/22328/26442
Does anyone have any other suggestions for how to get in touch with your creative side?
Posted by Sewlittletime on 2005-05-11 23:33:36
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For years now I've been using 3-ring binders w/ those side loading sheet protectors that have the black sheet of paper in them. I glue my recipes to the black sheet and stick it back in the protector. I use these for other things too, like crafts projects, fashion pages, sewing, home decor, etc. Of course, if it's just a full-page article, I use a regular sheet protector. I'll put the whole article in one to save on using too many sheet protectors.
One of these days I'll actually be caught up on filling my binders w/ all the articles/recipes/pictures, etc.
...Yeah...that'll happen *smirk*
Posted by anthrogirl on 2006-11-07 15:04:43
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Well, I wrote the mods list and I'm going to find out how we can put this thing together. People who are interested might want to start thinking about recipes and crafts projects that best represent their region. I would suggest that not all the craft projects be for novices- we do want to have some challenges. We also want to keep in mind that not everyone who gets this book will be 20 years old, or will have children, or even be heterosexual. In other words, mix up the ideas a bit. And if this goes well and we get too much material, we might just have to put out a companion book or calendar.
Please try to take a picture of any craft or dish you might suggest, so people will know what it's supposed to look like. also, think of any advice you might have on new home ownership, setting up an apartment, getting out grass stains, preparing a holiday feast, and so on.. And feel free to ask your friends, neighbors and families for info, experiences, and recipes. It would be nice to have as wide a range as possible, and from as many parts of the Get Crafty world as possible.
Posted by pottymouth on 2004-04-28 14:36:35
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Hello all!
My name is Emily and I was mostly a lurker on the old boards but I'd like to start posting more here.
I live in Boston and I work at a University. I'm planning on going back to school in September for my Masters in Art Education. I too live happily in sin with my boyfriend and two cats.
I was an art and theater major in college and like to do any and all arts and crafts projects- but I have a very small attention span so there are many projects in different states of finished. And my art supplies are slowly taking over the bedroom.
As for things that I LOVE, there are many, but I'm currently obsessed with Boca Burger riblets, bubble tea, making lists and crossing things off, fudgecicles, that new mr. clean magic eraser thingy, and planning my porch garden.
