I’ll let you all in on a very deep secret of mine… I really wish to be exceptional at something. I wish that there was one talent that I could master and be AMAZING at and produce something that will take the breath away from those that witness it, viewing in awe and MY creation.
Alas, I have not yet found my particular amazing talent. Rather I dabble a little bit in everything. I bake and cook (very different) and sew and craft… oh boy, do I craft. I scrapbook, I make cards, I sculpt with clay, I bead, I paint glass, I paint pictures, I burn wood, I cut and glue and bedazzle… On the computer I scrapbook digitally, I play with animation, I alter photographs… You name it, I’ve tried it. I sew dolls, costumes, clothing and household accessories. I cross-stitch, I embroider and I’ve tried to learn to crochet.
I think my very worse personal trait is my compulsive need to collect craft supplies. I have an entire room and an entire section of our basement just to house it all. I donate it happily to those in need, but I collect it faster that it can EVER be used. I see things, fall in love with their possibility and horde it. More than a million times my poor husband has heard me utter the phrase; it’ll make a great something, someday.
Don’t feel bad for him though, he indulges me. Always on a whim, I come up with some scheming idea and he goes along with it… never really telling me no. He supports me and reminds me that I never like what I’ve made, though others do. He’s the first one to point out the flaws and offer new ideas, and to walk away when I’ve traveled too far over the edge of normal.
In all, I think my contribution to society can be best served by sharing my thoughts and ideas and giving others the same crazy experience that drives me each and every day. Think of my blog as the Michael’s Arts and Crafts Book, Simplicity Sewing Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart and Taste of Home- all rolled into one sticky cut out mess. Join me on my adventure and share your own… because Crazy LOVES Company.
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