Day 17

Day 17: Sing. Sing a song... make it simple to last your whole life long! How did that feel?
I couldn't think of a song yesterday. All day today I have had so many little kid songs stuck in my head. I'm cleaning the guest room bathroom and the wheels on the bus is running through my mind. I'm folding laundry and I find myself humming Miss Mary Mack. Then when I finally sat down to write this blog I reread the prompt for the day. I started singing "sing, sing a song, make it simple...", and i started to smile. Mission accomplished!! I love music! I find that when I am listening to my favorite music, it will be a matter of minutes seconds before I am singing that song out loud! No doubt about it I am smiling. So, I guess it is no surprise that music makes me happy!

Day 16

Day 16: Do you create best when your emotions are high? Do you turn to creative endeavors when you are sad, angry, or just filled with joy?

All of my crafting memories are happy ones. Not to say that there are not times of frustration or disappointment. Its just that when I look back I can remember the times when I am proud or my work, love sharing the joy of creating with others and generally enjoy creating something new.
Although, there have been times when I was in a foul mood and going into my craft room and forgetting the world has brought me out of it. Mostly, I think it depends on the craft that your creating. When I made the memorial book of my Nonno I could not help but be sad. It was not the project that upset me but the memories of his life that made me miss him so much more. It took me close to two months to finish his book. Not because it was elaborately detailed or difficult to get together but because the emotions it brought out in me while I crafted. I would suddenly find myself crying while crafting and had to take a break. There are other projects that make me smile the whole time. In general, I think each person is at their best when they are happy.

Day 15 (YEAH!!!)

First off I just wanna say HURRAY!!! I am now half way through my 30 day challenge!!!! WHich is completely amazing!

Day 15: Do you like to try new things? What about trying something new do you like or dislike?

I like to try new things occassionally... new foods, new movies, new cocktails, new mediums of art. I wouldn't say that I am in any way adventurous or daring. Nor am I a risk taker, which explains why I stay at jobs even if/when I am unhappy. I would say that when I find something or someone who makes me happy I stick with it! I am a creature of habbit... or rather of bad habbits! I can be occasionally swayed to try something new. Which without my husband I would have never discovered that I can handle the spicy tuna or begin to love jalepenos... things that I had always avoided. That even though I hadn't triedit myself I didn't want to risk a bad experience. I love my family and friends because they continue to encourage me to try new things like yoga, sushi, boot camp, sewing, and even writing this blog!

Day 14

**Technically Day 15... come back later to check out a Day 15 post!**

Day 14: Make something to give away. Send a card to a friend or make a little gift for someone you care about.

This one was easy! Especially when I am working on my give away (I am stoked to be mailing it this weekend). I am enjoying making crafts for my followers/FB group members!! I am so excited... not to be done crafting but to see my friends post when they receive their presents. I am always the worst gift giver in that way... I can't take the anticipation of waiting to give the gift. I just can't wait! I am dying to post pictures of their goodies but I just can't let myself ruin their surprise so look forward to an update on this post later!!

Day 13... ish

Day 13... nope! I was supposed to try something new. Play with a new medium, or a new craft but to be honest each think I thought of I had already tried!
I made a small list of a few things that I have already tried...
Charcoal
Chalk
Water paint
Ink
Stamps
Marker
Pens
Crayons
Pencils
Paper Mache
Quilling
Crochet
Knitting
Paints
Sewing
Modge Podge
Chalkboard Paints
Spray Paints
Oil Paints
Sand stone carving
Clay & Porcelain
Scrapbooking
Paper Crafting
Card Making
Favor Making
Banner Making
Flower Arranging
Candle Making
Soap Making
... so what is left to try?? I couldn't come up with anything new, can you?

Day 12

Day 12: Look at a child. See how connected they are to their creative self? Pretend you are a child and make something.

Everything I have tried to create today looks like something a kindergartener did which is unfortunate and is why I gave up! 

 I tried sharpies but they bled too much.

The zigs were magically running out of ink... I hate that!

The glitter markers started to fuzz up distorting anything I tried to draw.

My pencil sharpener has gone rogue and the professional pencils are all broken.

I left my crayons at home. 

My markers refuse to work.

 Even worse my hands refuse to draw what my mind is showing me and thinks that I can draw, which is not true, not even remotely.

 It is true. I have difficulty creating from scratch without an idea of why I am creating it. I need to look at my pictures and create a layout. I need to picture the person I am making a present for in order to know what to make. So, I ask your forgiveness in my lack of art work here today. I could not force myself to post the ickiness which was my child like drawing. Seriously, there are pre-k kiddos art work that is better than mine. I think I need to go back and learn to make a macaroni jewelry and art... maybe macaroni is the medium for me!

Day 11

Day 11: Stop and look around you. There is something in this room you've never noticed before. What is it?

I was looking around my craft room and there was nothing out of place or new... did I mention I just redid my craft room! I have a new craft desk, recently redone all by my lonesome (see post from Jan. 11th). Although, I had held onto the hutch before it was redone for almost a year!
 I also recently acquired a Cricut Gypsy!!! Which I can't wait to start designing pages with it on the road to the in laws, when I can't sleep, or when hanging out with my super crafty friends. I have linked all my cartridges, which means that all I have to do is design a page and I can cut it out all at once. How cool is that!?! I think the best part of it is I was able to pick it up at Amazon.com for a low low price. Considering a year ago they sold for $200 I was glad to get a brand new one for $50... completely amazing!
In fact one of the best non-christmas gifts I could ask for... thanks baby!