tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post5674664405607970944..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: My tenets of happy craftingWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66147009433542665502012-10-02T08:38:04.089-07:002012-10-02T08:38:04.089-07:00You've shared some wonderful wisdom here and I...You've shared some wonderful wisdom here and I believe there is great strength in all of us from the creativity within! We spend entirely too much time testing ourselves and yes, I absolutely agree that the point is to enjoy!Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14648188720390636492012-10-02T03:39:09.995-07:002012-10-02T03:39:09.995-07:00This outfit is divine, i love it :)
would love if...This outfit is divine, i love it :)<br /><br />would love if you could check out my blog and we could maybe follow each other?<br /><a href="http://champagnelambinibudget.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://champagnelambinibudget.blogspot.co.uk</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329296846680024173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39465138497884791842012-10-01T08:44:09.162-07:002012-10-01T08:44:09.162-07:00Those are great tenets, I can definitely relate! O...Those are great tenets, I can definitely relate! One that I try keep in mind is that if you make a mistake not everyone is going to see it or even realize it’s a mistake despite the fact that it seems to be glaring at you and, overall, that it might add to what you’re working on. Of course being a perfectionist makes this rather difficult, but I do try to remind myself of it.Inkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264071644082664358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66462642133029472442012-10-01T01:52:18.792-07:002012-10-01T01:52:18.792-07:00Wonderful point. I can relate, but in the opposite...Wonderful point. I can relate, but in the opposite direction. I've always been a perfectionist who wouldn't think twice about doing things over and over until they were "just right", but have learned to cut myself some slack as I've gotten older, as there's definitely a definite line between the seeking of anal retentive perfection and a thoroughly lovely project that anyone else would be pleased as punch with. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64771225103855947792012-09-30T16:21:55.995-07:002012-09-30T16:21:55.995-07:00The biggest lesson I learned while crafting was no...The biggest lesson I learned while crafting was not to get mad. I know it sounds funny but as a child I would always get mad at the fact my craft didn't turn out right. y mom told me to undo it (which I hated) and start over. It was a hard lesson but a good one. Now I don't think twice about undoing my work and doing it the right way.Mariela Santillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293755332845325555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4341380858518560742012-09-30T15:45:26.232-07:002012-09-30T15:45:26.232-07:00What a great post! Your thoughts on not having to ...What a great post! Your thoughts on not having to be perfect resonate with me. Even though I'm a bit of a perfectionist I still sometimes post my craft "failures" because I'm human! And being content with what we have is also very important.<br /><br />And please, show us your scrapbook creations! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />ColletteSerendipity Handmade + Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02299784281067703466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86673271161815943772012-09-30T11:54:32.266-07:002012-09-30T11:54:32.266-07:00What a lovely post! It would be fabulous to see s...What a lovely post! It would be fabulous to see some crafty posts here soon as I love the way you write (and I simply adore your list of happy crafting tips- so posiitve and sunny!) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426043618317752974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6066382932767251802012-09-30T09:32:07.571-07:002012-09-30T09:32:07.571-07:00Good morning dearest craft loving ladies, thank yo...Good morning dearest craft loving ladies, thank you each very much for your fantastic comments and for sharing some of your own tenets of crafting with me. I'd love to expand the number of craft/handmade related posts that appear here next year (and beyond) and look forward to chatting more about this wonderful topic with all of you in the future.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-269513664405184942012-09-30T09:29:52.690-07:002012-09-30T09:29:52.690-07:00Absolutely! That's another fantastic one to ad...Absolutely! That's another fantastic one to add to this list. Thank you for sharing, my dear.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-9370356273392167592012-09-30T07:30:36.552-07:002012-09-30T07:30:36.552-07:00Dear Jessica,
You are really a wonderful bloggin...Dear Jessica, <br /><br />You are really a wonderful blogging friend!<br />Thank you, for all of your visits, sweet comments, and for adding my blog "Women Then" to your blog roll; I consider that quite and honor!<br /><br />What fun to share your birthday!!!<br /><br />♥HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18767529481830305002012-09-29T18:58:21.618-07:002012-09-29T18:58:21.618-07:00Wonderful timeless advice. With a little twisting ...Wonderful timeless advice. With a little twisting you could apply many of these tenets to raising children! LOL!<br /><br />Thanks doll,<br />The Glamorous HousewifeThe Glamorous Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924285221041725623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21853655916901350732012-09-29T17:16:05.553-07:002012-09-29T17:16:05.553-07:00I can relate to what you are saying here. Sometime...I can relate to what you are saying here. Sometimes when I see the magnificent work of others, I feel that I will never measure up. But it is always good to keep trying and working at whatever level of talent you have. Be happy; be satisfied; let what you can do be a blessing and encouragement to others.<br /><br />♥HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-92200048604248064852012-09-29T15:33:37.830-07:002012-09-29T15:33:37.830-07:00Such an awesome list! Thanks for posting this Jess...Such an awesome list! Thanks for posting this Jessica :)<br />I'm just about to finally venture into the world of sewing for the first time. I'm very excited about it, but also a little nervous (I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I'm worried about stuffing things up or making mistakes). But after reading your list it has given me more confidence. Thank you so much. I'm going to stick it up on my wall to remind me ;)<br />Big hugs!Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090874801574695379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-87969726208377198352012-09-29T14:52:30.747-07:002012-09-29T14:52:30.747-07:00That's a fantastic list, thank you for sharing...That's a fantastic list, thank you for sharing it! I've always said that art is not about the end result but about the mess you make in the process :) and I'm sure the same applies to crafts too. Not highly professional advice but I think the point is to have fun! xx The Grande Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346770341514368106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1711921548970926872012-09-29T13:57:03.767-07:002012-09-29T13:57:03.767-07:00how about you don't need to have a reason to m...how about you don't need to have a reason to make something if you love it.My youngest is an 11 year old boy but I saw a tutorial for lace party crowns and I now have to make one:)starzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823368296927818719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24633695499426876462012-09-29T12:47:04.421-07:002012-09-29T12:47:04.421-07:00I love your tenets to crafting. I was feeling sort...I love your tenets to crafting. I was feeling sorta down because I'm not as good at knitting, crocheting, or sewing as I would like to be. But this makes me want to shoot for the starts. Jessica, thanks for another great post! :)seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73293048526644140262012-09-29T09:15:11.456-07:002012-09-29T09:15:11.456-07:00I'm very tempted to get into scrapbooking. I s...I'm very tempted to get into scrapbooking. I should stop thinking about it, and get busy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64944830029094566932012-09-29T08:45:24.626-07:002012-09-29T08:45:24.626-07:00Although I haven't quilted or made cards in a ...Although I haven't quilted or made cards in a couple years, I have a grand love of all things fabric:) I used to dye my own fabrics and also did a lot of fabric post card trading.<br />I invite you to take a look at my old blog. <br /><br />http://serenityisbliss.blogspot.com/<br /><br />A few of my favorite things to do were 3D paper on fabric, tassels, and making fairy slippers. Have you done 3D cards before? I used to love to do flower fairy 3D cards, but of course, it was very time consuming. I also loved working with embossing. I was just looking through my old blog and I came across the below card I made. It's funny because the paper flowers part of the card is really old. A friend sent me some of these paper flowers and I had completely forgotten about them until right now! I was told the paper flowers were from before WW1. Interesting eh?<br />http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wmnQnu6O-bg/Rmh5RTYTtwI/AAAAAAAAAbo/B8XwPy9etrw/s1600-h/CardSampleOne.jpg<br /><br />I think I might do a post in the coming future about some of the cards I used to make, you've inspired me:) I'd love for you to post some of your creations:) <br /><br /><br />http://dividingmoments.blogspot.com/<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://serenityisbliss.blogspot.com/Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3971405664725420162012-09-29T08:37:56.664-07:002012-09-29T08:37:56.664-07:00Thanks for sharing this! So useful sometimes :-) !...Thanks for sharing this! So useful sometimes :-) ! LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368407601138016370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59056747042099138452012-09-29T08:31:53.819-07:002012-09-29T08:31:53.819-07:00Your tenets are all so useful, and I think every c...Your tenets are all so useful, and I think every crafter/artist has need to remember these at some point. I often have to remind myself of the second, and that's why I like to share with readers what I'd like to improve on with my craft projects as much as what turned out well! <br /><br />Although I read a great many vintage blogs, crafting blogs and those which combine the two, I have always thought vintage bloggers must have crafter's hearts to have an eye for sourcing beautiful vintage pieces and putting an outfit together. You clearly have! An interest in the past also often means an interest in social history, of which crafting and homemade was a huge part. I'll be printing your tenets and keeping them where I can see them - thank you!<br /><br />Anna. xAnna @ Miss Beatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565943094937521882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19858555917929089802012-09-29T08:03:26.137-07:002012-09-29T08:03:26.137-07:00How is it that us vintage girls are often crafters...How is it that us vintage girls are often crafters too? Is it because a perfectly good vintage piece may need a little TLC before being worn? Making us craftier types just the ones to bring it back?<br />I love crafting! Making embroidery friendship bracelets in grade 4 is how I got my start! lol! Since then I've beaded (making jewellery primarily), made fairy wings (tedious projects!), dabbled with hat making and decorating and now I too make cards. It's pretty much the only craft I indulge in these days, but it gives me great pleasure to give these beautiful handcrafted gifts to friends, family and neighbours. <br />Have a great weekend hon! (It's supposed to be +26 in Winnipeg today! I can't believe it! Nick and I are headed out of town to ride our bikes in the country!)<br /><br />Lisa. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11652555342005549072012-09-29T07:27:51.025-07:002012-09-29T07:27:51.025-07:00Well said! Thank you for sharing. I have an etsy s...Well said! Thank you for sharing. I have an etsy shop and I sometimes think about what I can create in order to sell instead of creating and selling what I like. This will help me to remember that crafting is not about making money it's about creating.Joanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970614808838215400noreply@blogger.com