Hello and a happy Tuesday to you! If you're thinking about doing Project Fifty-Two in 2009, I'd like to encourage you to start making a list. Things get so crazy in November and December, and if you're like me, there are always a ton of crafty projects that you want to do, but there's no time to do them in. So, here's what I propose:
- Grab a notebook, scrap of paper, or open a file on your computer.
- Whenever you think of a crafty project you'd like to do, write it down.
- It can be small. (Example: "Take photos of me and John together," or "Research Adobe Illustrator prices.")
- It can be big. (Example: "Take a long-arm quilting class," or "Finish my Wedding Album.")
- It can be an idea for a project. (Example: "Create a mini-album with all those Staten Island Ferry photos.")
- It can be a technique you want to experiment with. (Example: "Create some small mono-printed quilts.")
- It can be a contest or personal challenge. (Example: "Enter CK Hall of Fame Contest," or "Do more layouts with multiple photos.")
- It can be anything that crosses your mind, like "Handmade Ornaments." Just write it down.
Remember, no idea or project is too big or too small. Just start writing them down over the next few weeks. We'll discuss what to do with this list at the beginning of December. But, trust me, it will make Project Fifty-Two so very easy!
Finally, I thought I'd leave you with a layout…
Fabric, Glimmer Mist, Hand Cutting, Layering, Foam Adhesive, felt, Rhinestones, Hand Dyed Tags, Paint, Spackle…so much happy arty goodness!
Now, remember that list that I asked you to make? Basically, I just suggested that you write down a list of crafty projects that you wanted to get to “someday.” Now it’s time for the next step. Put it somewhere safe and forget about it. Okay, you’re probably thinking, “What an odd instruction.” That list is not something that I want stressing you out or weighing down on you. That list is for a rainy day. When you’re creatively drained and out of time, pull out that list and do the first thing that appeals to you. Trust me. It’s an easy way to kick yourself out of a creative slump.
What a great looking layout!!
What a great looking layout!!
What a great looking layout!!
What a great looking layout!!
Let the list begin!
Let the list begin!
Let the list begin!
Let the list begin!
You are so creative. I love your layout.
You are so creative. I love your layout.
You are so creative. I love your layout.
You are so creative. I love your layout.
i sure hope I have time for this next year!
i sure hope I have time for this next year!
i sure hope I have time for this next year!
i sure hope I have time for this next year!
I'm good at making lists! I can handle this part of the project at least…LOL
Your layout is amazing… you certainly have style!
I'm good at making lists! I can handle this part of the project at least…LOL
Your layout is amazing… you certainly have style!
I'm good at making lists! I can handle this part of the project at least…LOL
Your layout is amazing… you certainly have style!
I'm good at making lists! I can handle this part of the project at least…LOL
Your layout is amazing… you certainly have style!
I LOVE this layout. Amazing! Great idea to make a list. 🙂
I LOVE this layout. Amazing! Great idea to make a list. 🙂
I LOVE this layout. Amazing! Great idea to make a list. 🙂
I LOVE this layout. Amazing! Great idea to make a list. 🙂
I started working on my list. I have I think 13 things so far. How many should we shoot for? I don't know if I can come up with 52 myself!
I started working on my list. I have I think 13 things so far. How many should we shoot for? I don't know if I can come up with 52 myself!
I started working on my list. I have I think 13 things so far. How many should we shoot for? I don't know if I can come up with 52 myself!
I started working on my list. I have I think 13 things so far. How many should we shoot for? I don't know if I can come up with 52 myself!
Love the LO! Can't wait to see what we're going to do with the list 🙂
Love the LO! Can't wait to see what we're going to do with the list 🙂
Love the LO! Can't wait to see what we're going to do with the list 🙂
Love the LO! Can't wait to see what we're going to do with the list 🙂
This is a work of art! Gorgeous!
This is a work of art! Gorgeous!
This is a work of art! Gorgeous!
This is a work of art! Gorgeous!
I am going to make time to do this – thanks!
I am going to make time to do this – thanks!
I am going to make time to do this – thanks!
I am going to make time to do this – thanks!