Just Create

Mejects, Youjects?

Creativity isn't just about creating it is a way of thinking. 

I like to think of myself as being a creative person. A craft lover. I see something and think "I could make that!". Sometimes I try, sometimes I plan on trying...but don't and then forget. And often when I do give it a try and make the coveted item I saw in a boutique, that I was sure I could replicate, it turns out...a bit distorted. Threads hanging down from sides of my re-purposed second hand clothes, uneven hems, glue oozing to the sides of those decoupaged items all over my house...but at least I try? 

I feel like even if your idea isn't the first time its been put into the universe, or the bracelet you made doesn't look it came from Barneys- its uniquely yours. You made it. And that is something to be proud of. And if nothing else, it's really fun. 

My projects. I call them Mejects. 

I should be working. I cant focus. I think that is a side effect of longing to create. I work in a semi corporate atmosphere and dream of being a painter or bracelet maker/blogger/doggie caregiver/fashion designer/ decoupage master living on a beach...sleeping until noon, sipping on coffee. Of course, I would need to be a very wealthy one.

I read once that highly creative people have a hard time sticking to one thing at a time. Perhaps that is why I have a dozen or so half started projects lying around. I hope this blog doesn't turn into another dusty project. I have a pair of jean shorts I started to make a month or so ago. By make I mean adjust. Anyway I had started to sew things onto the jeans and SNAP the needle on the sewing machine tore off. I should have known I needed a stronger needle to go through two layers of denim. Instead of replacing the needle I put the half decorated jean shorts away and started working on another project. I decided to try to replicate some of that jewelry I keep seeing on DIY blogs. A love bracelet! Yes! And I actually finished it....now, I have never gone to a jewelry making class, and I was in a rush so I didn't bother to read the tutorial. I just looked at the picture got out my tools and WALLAH! I made a bracelet. I actually ended up making a few bracelets. I started to think I CAN DO THIS! I can be a jewelry maker. Goodbye 9-5. Hello beading thread and molding wire from the comfort of my bed....but like everything I quickly got over that idea and am on to the next. MY BLOG! Perhaps I could incorporate the two....???

But take a look dear web-universe.

Love Bracelet. Likey my chipped pink nails? 

Career, fashion, playing, dating, creating, raising a child, and so much more. 

First up: Tap into creativity. Just do it. Regardless of your profession and income. I have chosen to start this blog as a creative outlet for me. It doesn't matter if anyone reads this. I am following a passion. A desire to create in some form. Its free. Its therapeutic. And most importantly, I am just doing it.