And therefore: sometimes it doesn't.
And there is the inevitable middle ground....
I have been playing with paper and stamps for almost 7 years. My friend got me hooked. It seems over the seven years I go back and forth in thinking whether I am any good at this or not. Most of the time I like what I do, but sometimes I don't. And it's funny how when I don't like what I do, I think, 'I'm not good at this anymore'.
Last night, driving home from a friend's (a friend who not only stamps and bakes, but also makes gourmet ice cream...we're talking 'Watch out, Ben and Jerry") I was thinking about this. I was thinking how when I don't like it, I should consider that maybe this time it didn't work out, but next time it might. Not whether or not I'm 'good' at it, but sometimes it just all comes together. I love it when it all comes together. But, when it doesn't, I need to give myself room for that.
I think that I have been doing this a bit lately, but last night the words behind what I was thinking surfaced.
Anyway, this card that I posted... I think it hits the middle ground. It's funny, because I made two last night, and the other one I liked better. But I liked the photograph better of this one.
There's always something...
4 comments:
i think you are remarkably talented at what you do....i am consistently amazed my the array of your talents - as proof by your blog. i love your cards - i loved asher's welcome to the world card - a FULLY enjoyed making the xmas cards. you are also extremely engaging as a "teacher" during the card making nights. i wish i could come make b-day cards!!! bake away; stamp away; create on, my friend.
You are so nice, Kathy! I had you can run 'away' soon! and get those shoes up and moving again!
Robyn,
this card rocks! I have yet to throw away any of your card because I can't bear to.
robyn, that is a BEAUTIFUL card!
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