Inspiration.

Often I am quite impressed with my little crafting creations and get that old fashion sense of pride when I show them to my adoring audience(husband and baby daughter) While this very fulfilling(husband- lovingly nods and daughter- nonchalantly slobbers) I thought it would be fun to expand my audience to those of you who are interested enough to share in my crafting universe.

I love exchanging new ideas, finding tips and tricks, learning new arts, and generally sharing my crafting addiction with others... Enter my closest kindred spirit- with an email linking me to her crafty blog- and voila, I was inspired, and enter the blogosphere I did.

I am proud of myself, in this respect as I created this blog, without the slightest bit of help from my husband(knower of all things technological)! Although at some point I will have to have him teach me how to giga bite and hypo link..... :)

Below is a list(resume, if you will) of some of my crafting/artistic endeavors. If you have ever embarked on any of the following I would love to start a dialogue with you!

crocheting
knitting
drawing
painting(water color, oils, oil pastel)
sewing (designing and pattern)
quilting
batik
tie-dye
pottery(wheel/sculpture)
collage
photography
photo-shopping(digitally enhancing photographs)
stain glass
needle felting
cross stitch
calligraphy
flower arranging
mosaic (glass/ceramic tile)
rug making (braided and tooth brush)
silk screening
corn husk dolls
card making
scrap booking
....to name a few that I can remember ;)

I have to admit that many of these attempts have ended in misery.... or have been left wallowing unfinished along the wayside on my list of crafting priorities....

But as I go through my craft bins/boxes/suitcases(I could go on forever) I will take pictures of my attempts and post them!

I am also a great lover of music, and with each post I want to share with you amazing music to craft by! (right now I’m listening to Landon Pigg... specifically “coffee shop”)

In conclusion.... What do I hope to accomplish?
Be able to connect with other crafters. Chronicle my attempts at creativity. Share my ideas with other crafters. Receive feedback and tips on crafting. And maybe if there is interest, sell(the position of “stay at home mom” doesn’t exactly come with a pension plan) or trade wares!

Love Love!