Mental Noise On #Crafts

The photo shows a card we got from Rita recently. Rita makes most of her own cards, and everyone who sees them agrees they're always beautiful cards. I've even been lucky enough to get several of them over the years. Actually, Rita does a lot of great craft projects, so if you like that kind of thing, and aren't already doing so, you should pop over and read her blog. Anyway, thanks for the card, Rita!

Personally, I haven't done many crafts recently.

I stopped making cards, because I wasn't enjoying it so much any more. Making the odd card here and there is fun; I like playing with glue, glitter, ribbons, and various other things from time to time to make something creative. But making cards for everyone started feeling like a chore, and then I'd feel guilty if I made cards for some people and not for others. So I stopped. Part of it was that I felt like I needed Kelly to step in with sighted help to see that things were good enough, and then felt bad for dragging him in to it when cardmaking isn't something he enjoys. He insists he doesn't mind - no doubt that's true - but I still felt guilty, and it took the fun out of it for me.

As for knitting and sewing - which was the other main thing I was doing as regards crafting: I took a break from knitting and sewing while deciding what project to work on next, and life happened, so I didn't actually end up picking a project. I never needed Kelly's help for more than identifying colours when it came to these kinds of projects, and that somehow made it easier for me to accept. So I actually miss doing these kinds of craft projects (even though I still have the worry that what I make won't be good enough). Maybe I'll pick up my needles again soon? Maybe I'll pick something from this list of 150 sewing projects I found online? You never know!

There are a few other random craft projects I've thought - sometimes even talked - about doing. But I never got around to them, and can't even remember what most of them were any more. Maybe I'll get around to figuring out what they were, and actually doing them? Maybe...

I haven't yet. I still have a stack of craft supplies, and often think of starting a new craft project, but that's as far as I seem to get. One of these days I'll start a new craft project, and when I do, I'll share it with you. Just be warned: this is not me making a promise of craft projects coming soon, and it will probably be a while before this happens. In the meantime, you could always check out the list I linked to above for inspiration for your own craft projects, especially if you enjoy sewing.