and I feel like I have accomplished diddly squat this week, which is entirely untrue, but it feels that way nonetheless.
However, I am going to choose to focus on the fact that it was a beautiful day & go from there. The other day I introduced you to Simon, my little "kick in the pants" motivational pal. Well, last night, as I once again lay pointlessly trying to meet up with my good friend, Sleep, Simon spoke to me.
Yes, I said the stuffed being that I created spoke to me. Well, not actually physically spoke, that would just be ridiculous because his mouth is just a bunch of knotted stitches that can't move. But he (in the kaleidoscopic whirlpool that is my mind) did. “Anything that creates a spark is going to start, potentially, a big brush fire.” -Victor Hill I stumbled upon the above quote while looking for something profound referencing creation. Immediately when I saw it, I knew it was exactly what I wanted for this post. You see, I've had a bit of a productive week, despite feeling like I was lost in a (to quote that great fictional philosopher Yukon Cornelius) "fog as thick as peanut butter". It started when I was sitting in my CoW (remember the Cave of Wonder?) feeling blocked & sorry for myself. Suddenly, I picked up a piece I had started, literally years ago, that I figured I had finished. It occurred to me that it needed something else, so I went with it. The next thing I knew, not only had I completed that piece, but I had done the same thing to another piece previously started & "finished". Then I started & finished an entirely new piece! Heavens I was on a roll! So, in the spirit of blah, blah, blah I decided to brag a bit. Because it is my right as sole reader & contributor to this blog. Just kidding, I know at least one of my friends (whom I hold incriminating information on) is reading. Okay, so temporarily dropping the ramble to pop in a few pics of the newest pieces posted. Alright, now that I got those out of the way, I can concentrate on my next evil plot. Okay, it isn't exactly evil, but it could be!
I have decided that I am going to attempt to chronicle my progress in creating a new wreath. I say attempt, because I am not very good at remembering stuff & things, so remembering to stop & take pics of every step will be a big challenge. Especially considering I decided to do this just now & have already started the wreath. Never fear though, I am not that far into it & will gladly, for your enjoyment, take it apart & start over. I just need to decide if I want to show it all in one post, similar to a tutorial or if I want to break it up & show it in bits through several posts. Any suggestions? I thought I'd try something different with this entry, so if you don't like it, comment or I may end up doing it again.
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” - Anne Bradstreet I have been wracking my brain trying to come up with a list of things to write about in this blog. As I have previously stated, I find myself to be quite boring. A friend, fellow mom, regular blogger & (dare I compare myself?) fellow artist suggested I write about the projects I am working on. I considered this, but what I came up with was the following: I started another Sharpie on canvas project, didn't like what I did & decided to cover it with tissue paper, then I got stuck. I also started a heart shaped, tulle covered wreath for Valentine's Day, but I didn't like the way it looked when I finished 95% of it, so I unwrapped it & then I got stuck. See what I mean? Not too interesting. So I decided that if nothing else, I can occasionally add quotes that I find inspirational, motivational, silly, random, depressing or (one of my favorite words...) nonsensical. I can even attempt to explain why I find it the way I find it. At least then I will not feel so bad that my boringness (it's a word {now}) does not let you down too much. From now on, I declare to feel less pressured to entertain & more encouraged to update & inspire in one way or another. Because even a depressing quote can be inspirational to someone. After all, they do say, one man's trash is another man's breakfast. (Or something like that.) The quote following this ramble, in my mind needs no explanation. Aloha hugs! -Clare “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” ~ Robin Williams |
More about "ME"Aloha my name is Clare! My main job title is Mom, but I'm also an artist, crafter, avid experimental cook & occasional rabid baker. I live in Idaho with my husband & two sons (the "we" or "us" part of this website), but was raised in Hawaii. Feel free to explore our pages as we grow & change. Mahalo! (Thank you) Categories
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