Knitting and Sewing
|
|
Creatively Speaking
   
|
Knitting And Crochet
Differences In Knitting And Crochet
Now here' s an area that almost everyone assumes is the same thing, but it' s not. There are basic, major and unique differences between knitting and crochet .....
Differences In Knitting And Crochet
Now here' s an area that almost everyone assumes is the same thing, but it' s not. There are basic, major and unique differences between knitting and crochet .....
Recently a friend was talking to me about her first experience
in a store where you can paint your own pottery. She was excited
and animated while talking about this experience, and explained
how she wanted to be there everyday during lunch to paint. That
she could just live in that store and paint all day. I
understand that passion and loved seeing it in her.
Then she said something that I nearly fell off my chair. Ive
never done anything like this before in my life, Im one of
those people who have no talent, or an artistic bone in my
body. I asked her if she really truly believed that, and she
indicated that she did honestly feel that way.
I do not believe that about any person. I believe especially in
people who havent found their niche yet, that there is a
wealth of hidden, undiscovered talent, which just hasnt been
found yet. I love meeting people like this because to me, I
sense a treasure hunt.
I have found in my life that the seasons where Im not doing
something creative, there was something vital missing. That Im
off balance somewhat. Ive been that way since I was a child. I
believe people are born with a need to express their creativity.
The obstacles to blocked creativity are finding what that medium
should be, and probably also defining some goals, and perhaps
some defined reasons they are blocked.
Expand your thinking and definition of what creativity is. It
isnt only a person who can draw or paint or write. Most didnt
just take it up and were good at it at their first attempt. It
was a natural talent, but it needed developed. They learned and
practiced to become good at what they do. Just about anything
and any medium can be created into art. Gardening can be an art
form for instance. Ive seen some gardens that truly were a work
of art and almost breath taking. Ive seen junk turned into art,
theres jewelry making, basket weaving, knitting, spinning your
own yarn, photography, too much to list. Start thinking big.
Sewing Clothing
Sewing Clothing: Your Unique Wardrobe
Humans have been sewing clothing for millennia. Even in today' s modern world where clothing can be quite cheap, sewing clothing is still .....
Sewing Clothing: Your Unique Wardrobe
Humans have been sewing clothing for millennia. Even in today' s modern world where clothing can be quite cheap, sewing clothing is still .....
Where does your interest lie? Take some time to really think
about that. What are some areas youve told yourself, someday
Id like to learn that. What are some areas that youve seen
others do that you find totally amazing and you seem to be the
last one hanging around admiring all the small, finite details,
wanting to know all about it? Look at those areas first.
Invest in yourself. Take a class, get a book or find a possible
mentor. Put into action a commitment to learn. Each one who has
mastered a skill goes through a learning process and starts at
step one. Start. Put away the excuses and fears. It doesnt have
to be perfect; you dont even need to show it to others if you
dont want to. Give yourself permission to fail, but give it
enough time and dedication to see if its something that fits
you or not. If it doesnt, move on to try something else, but
keep looking until you find that fit.
Dont be terribly surprised if doing this however, brings up
issues in your life. Ive found in mine that to be true. Im not
sure if its because its working another part of your brain and
taps into that creative side or what. But Ive found that to
push through those feelings, to talk to a good friend or safe
person about those feelings. In the last few years Ive taken up
candlemaking, and I had made candles as a child as well, so it
was a return for me to an art form I long ago loved doing. I was
very surprised at some major issues to come to the surface in my
life, things far too personal to go into here, but they were so
major that I nearly quit; despite that it was something I loved
doing and had invested heavily in. I cried for 2 weeks. After
grieving an ugly truth I had long ago pushed down and ignored in
my spirit, I realized that ugly thing had robbed me too much in
my life already, and it was time for its power over me to stop.
Through the pain, I chose to make it a business and it came
forth with the name: Joyful Designs in Soy. I gained some real
personal freedom through that process which I am deeply grateful
for, and my business name is a declaration of a new truth in my
life. I also carry a new joy that I didnt have before, into the
rest of my life.
Our creative side isnt just about what were doing, its also
about who we are, and that touches people near us. Just like
tossing a stone into a pond, those ripples it creates, flow out
and affects others.
This section will have lots of different things on the topic of
creativity and adding to it regularly, perhaps youll find
something that speaks to you or fits your life. May your
creative side flourish and prosper as never before, and may it
be a blessing both to you and to those around you.
About the author:
By Valerie Garner, mother and proud grandma. The Comfortable
Life is a resource guide featuring many ideas for making life
more comfortable, on a wide range of topics. Finance,
creativity, beauty, health and more. Visit today at
http://www.thecomfortablelife.com