tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742699.post5169848161044203542..comments2023-08-19T08:19:33.598-05:00Comments on Naturally Optimistic: Create.carrsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09577396465027107426noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742699.post-35665921277298455972011-09-07T05:58:30.640-05:002011-09-07T05:58:30.640-05:00I JUST discovered paper. I have two huge pads of ...I JUST discovered paper. I have two huge pads of beautifully patterned paper upstairs in my "craft drawer", which is one drawer in my bureau, so I try to keep it small. I bought a Martha Stewart butterfly punch and two canvasses, painted them and punched about 200 vari-colored butterflies out and hot glued them to the canvas randomly. I actually love it--and I almost never finish any craft I start OR am happy with the results (I am the perfectionist). But it made me super happy to create it. You've shown the things you create and they're all fantastic...I think as long as the supplies aren't breaking the bank and/or overwhelming your space, keep doing a little here and a little there. There are just some crafts we outgrow...like I dumped all my counted cross-stitch stuff finally. I just knew I wasn't going to be returning to it.MamaD4https://www.blogger.com/profile/10470217123121149832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742699.post-58839747213437351462011-09-05T09:54:32.622-05:002011-09-05T09:54:32.622-05:00Oh! I know how you feel! I once had a mentor tel...Oh! I know how you feel! I once had a mentor tell me she was concerned that "I had too many interests" and it would hurt my career. *sigh* I think it's just what makes us the people we are.<br /><br />How about we open a little cafe/shop on the north shore & sell cupcakes, afghans, stationary, and jewelry? Our guys can offer guided hikes/fishing trips & our kids can do all the cleaning.Meiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743339671044625040noreply@blogger.com