My roots in crafting lie in paper crafting – specifically scrapbook. There was a time when all I did was scrapbook. I woke up thinking about the pages I wanted to make, and the stories I wanted to tell. Back then I also had lots of time, not having yet had my son. So it was simpler for me to find time to be creative. I honestly didn’t need to find time, it was just there and available.
Eventually I started getting interested in other kinds of crafts, crochet, knitting, DIY and hand made decor. My supplies exploded, and then to top it off I had a newborn baby. Very little time for crafts those few years. At the same time I was trying to work on my online business. Yep, I was overwhelmed. Over the years I tried a number of different planning systems, both digital, and paper based. Eventually I found bullet journaling, and that’s when everything fell into place.
I was able to lay everything out in a way that made sense to me, and I found that with some thought and organisation, and really clear goals, I could find time to make the things I loved. I also came upon the decluttering and minimalist movements, and had an epiphany. Hey, I actually don’t need to have all this stuff! I never use the majority of it anyway. And so The Organised Crafterbrain was born.
Now I know how to use my time better, and ensure that I am making the things I really want to be making. I definitely go through slumps (like during this pandemic), and I also experience those magpie moments when I am running after shiny things, but mainly I have a calm and steady approach to my projects, and remain creatively motivated.
This means for example, that I have the pleasure of making handmade gifts for my family, as well as being able to learn new skills, like drawing and painting.
I’m very excited for creativity in 2021.
Welcome to the challenge! I love all kinds of crafting and my 2 year old great granddaughter is following in my footsteps. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Thank you! I am looking forward to this month of blogging.