The more I hear about Cre8time, the more I believe in the mission- which very simply is to take 8 minutes a day out of your life to create.
You might think this is a given, considering that I basically create for a living. But sometimes the life of a designer is anything but that. In order to run a business, you still have to deal with things like taxes, paperwork, phone calls and the never-ending email. So although I am happy about the fact that business is booming, I have not taken the time this past week to refresh myself by just sitting down and enjoying the process of creating. And I was getting kind of cranky. Ask my husband…
So last night I had to come up with a project for the Sizzix UK blog where I post every other week. I decided that the time had come to let the pressure of the week melt away. I sat down with a pile of stuff and went to town. Boy did I have fun! Made a giant mess, watched some Golden Girls and just… created. And I really like what came out of it.
I took some dictionary pages (the A’s) and found words that I aspire to with their definition and just cut and pasted them on ATC cards. This size is so cute and quick and great for using up scraps. The ATC Box die I designed for Sizzix can hold about 2-3 cards depending on how puffy you make them.
There are other pics on the Sizzix UK blog too…
Don’t forget to take the time for yourself to renew your soul. 8 minutes a day- you can do it. What are the challenges that hold you back from cre8ting?
I LOVE these, Eileen! So elegant, so beautiful, so you! I too have used crafts as my therapy for years. And, I will tell u that the past 3 1/2 years have been the toughest. Yet, paper crafts pull me thru day after day. I thank God for artists like you who inspire me and also design tools I can use during my therapy sessions ;-)BTW, I just bought that awesome index card die of yours! OMG! Can’t wait for the next session!
Love these projects and your reminder is just what I need this weekend! Thanks!
This is a gorgeous project Eileen!! Love all your ATCs and the dictionary papers you used, and all the other sweet images. Great colours too!
I’m stopping to thank you for sponsoring Crafty Hour with Mothership Scrapbook Gal…so thank you!! I had such a great time!!
I so agree with you, it’s nice to sit down and play, it’s so refreshing!!
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. So glad you stopped by- it’s great to hear what’s up with you too!