tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post8243395853475766580..comments2024-03-02T23:08:33.429+01:00Comments on Crafty in the Med: Where is my mojo?Crafty in the Medhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-48179982821430800662013-04-20T22:17:14.999+02:002013-04-20T22:17:14.999+02:00Hello Stephanie
Many thanks indeed for visting my...Hello Stephanie<br /><br />Many thanks indeed for visting my blog and for this sound advice. <br />Curious that we are on the same wavelength because I had also thought that I'd wait until the summer months when I do not have such a heavy work load and then allow my imagination to run riot then whether it is writing or crafting. <br />Its not that I don't enjoy going with the flow I just don't feel totally satisfied with what I've been making and I still feel that one day I will make something or somethings that will thrill me. This does not mean I shall concentrate on one craft as there are always variation of a theme. It goes with out saying that I'll continue to crochet as I am totally addicted to it. :-)<br /><br />Keep well<br /><br />Amanda :-)Crafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-76538944965625881322013-04-17T16:23:43.810+02:002013-04-17T16:23:43.810+02:00Dear Amanda,
I've only just caught up with th...Dear Amanda,<br /><br />I've only just caught up with this post and it's set me thinking about you. You clearly have a fab imagination Amanda and I cannot help but think that you should write. I also think that working long hours, as you do, takes a lot of energy away and makes it that much trickier to let your imagination flow! <br /><br />Yes, I love making my hares, mice, etc.: they make me unbelievably happy but my greatest love is writing and I have put that love on hold because I find it mighty hard to concentrate with three children in my life especially with a 3-year old who talks A LOT. Writing's hard work, don't you think? But surely everything that matters most to us is hard work...and worth it.<br /><br />I think I'm trying to say... just write even if it is a few minutes a day! Sorry, do I sound stupidly bossy? Put that imagination down on paper; you've got something going Amanda. I think I found it easier to write once I pinned myself down to a subject I really cared about... perhaps it would be the same for you?<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-78084261425673045582013-04-15T22:28:30.380+02:002013-04-15T22:28:30.380+02:00Hello Amanda,
It's been a while! Hope you are...Hello Amanda,<br /><br />It's been a while! Hope you are well. Just finished reading some of your latest posts...boy, you've been a busy bee!! How interesting that you swap all those darling creations with fellow bloggers; it must always be a nice surprise when you open your parcel! I also think the other swap is neat, the fact that you and your husband have switched roles due to work reasons. Similarly, if I lived in Alicante, I don't think I'd swap it for anything!!<br /><br />Keep in touch,<br /><br />Poppy xoPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-31747846687432146692013-04-11T22:25:59.009+02:002013-04-11T22:25:59.009+02:00hello Faye
Thank you for your comments on my late...hello Faye<br /><br />Thank you for your comments on my latest post. I think like your self I'm going to keep doing lots of different makes ....the ones I feel I want to do and hope I'll eventually find my mojo that way :-)<br /><br />A xCrafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-71897519066010542912013-04-05T17:31:30.526+02:002013-04-05T17:31:30.526+02:00Dabbling is good ... variety is the spice of life ...Dabbling is good ... variety is the spice of life and all that :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-45763138425147501122013-04-04T09:51:27.556+02:002013-04-04T09:51:27.556+02:00Lovely swap and just keep dabbling - I do xLovely swap and just keep dabbling - I do xsweetpea familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626243589084593611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-67833741419291069512013-04-03T22:36:20.844+02:002013-04-03T22:36:20.844+02:00Hi Amanda, glad the parcel reached you safely and ...Hi Amanda, glad the parcel reached you safely and that you liked the chocolate! I know it's not everyones cup of tea :)<br />I also have lost my 'mojo', which seems to be happening quite a lot just lately....I blame the bad weather we are having here at the moment,and the fact that I have no heating oil for 9 days!!! I have many things on the go at once (it took me 30 years (yes, 30!!) to complete a hand made rug, much to the amusement of my kids!!) I still can't find the 'one' thing to hold me, but I won't give up looking!! Maybe I'll need a bigger craft room though, as I'm running out of space!!! <br />Debi xBusy Little Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01218569582422784297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-89668012298701642752013-04-02T12:31:35.502+02:002013-04-02T12:31:35.502+02:00Hi Amanda, I feel we all go through this very same...Hi Amanda, I feel we all go through this very same thing every now and then. I get like this very often....seems a lot lately. I have been working on a blanket for Garrett for over a week now and I think I must have ripped it out over 10 times! Maybe it's the colors I am using...maybe it's the type of yarn....maybe it's because I seem to always use the same old patterns, I might need a new book with newer patterns.....who knows??? So don't give up, your will mind your mojo again, this happens to all of us!<br />Keep well sweetie!<br />Shari xxLillie and Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667465833039754750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-77291097342545664972013-04-02T11:17:13.781+02:002013-04-02T11:17:13.781+02:00oh the crafty mojo is a temperamental little thing...oh the crafty mojo is a temperamental little thing; mine ups and leaves just when I think I am on a roll, then doesn't come back til its good and ready despite any amount of coaxing and propmting. What normally happens for me, is that I'll come across one image that will inspire me so much I have to start there and then. I dont keep a Pinterest board, but I love to look on there and I have random inspiring images from magazines in a folder I get out every now and then. With regards to a 'nich', I think a mix up most describes me - I'm not a master of any one skill in particular, but will give most crafty things a go!<br />I'm sure the mojo will come back soon!<br />BH xBlueberry Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027525105331677753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-39486912037843947772013-04-02T08:42:02.252+02:002013-04-02T08:42:02.252+02:00I think we all feel like that from time to time. I...I think we all feel like that from time to time. It must be a phase. A few days back I was thinking of getting my sewing machine out, as a break from crochet. Then some new pattern catches the eye and I am back to crocheting. At present it is my blogging mojo which I think I have lost as my posts get further and further apart. Also Facebook quickies seem very enticing though initially I did not really like Facebook. Pinterest is also very distracting.<br />As far as your crafty goodness is concerned, I think you are genius. After that beautiful crochet pear, I wanted to become your student!! I love visiting you for some sunny Med joy.Sangeethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080976907045769857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-14650210584929511282013-04-02T03:58:15.900+02:002013-04-02T03:58:15.900+02:00Create and have fun in doing it!!!!!!
xxxxx AleCreate and have fun in doing it!!!!!!<br />xxxxx Alehomemade@myplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184903626254666162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-47522713544533543122013-04-01T23:40:51.928+02:002013-04-01T23:40:51.928+02:00Lovely things in your swap parcel Amanda...I wonde...Lovely things in your swap parcel Amanda...I wonder where the chocolate went haha. Yes I'm the same as you there is no one single thing that I can say inspires me to keep doing it. I have to have a lot of variation or I do get bored. I do enjoy making blankets but I have to be doing other things at the same time, oh and I have to have lots of colour, making something with just one colour bores me too, that's why its great that there is so much inspiration out there to keep me motivated. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-70640359491863027242013-04-01T22:02:59.272+02:002013-04-01T22:02:59.272+02:00Hello Sharon
I've been so meaning to comment o...Hello Sharon<br />I've been so meaning to comment on your recent posts but something always crops up. I'm doing it now and I refuse to listen to the cat wailing at me 'cos he wants his freshly cooked fish or my husband telling me from the lounge the cat is hungry. Willie can wait! <br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely comments here and it so makes my day to hear someone likes to read my posts.<br /><br />A xxCrafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-13526776699841300302013-04-01T21:57:10.003+02:002013-04-01T21:57:10.003+02:00Just keep doing what you do, does it really matter...Just keep doing what you do, does it really matter, as long as you are having fun?! Creativity is expressed in lots of ways, just enjoy doing what you do! :) xVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-70952416016375318212013-04-01T21:48:15.535+02:002013-04-01T21:48:15.535+02:00Many thanks for your comments on my latest post an...Many thanks for your comments on my latest post and I'm listening to my readers and chiding myself for being impatient.<br /><br />keep well<br /><br />Amanda :-)Crafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-27684089924087481632013-04-01T20:30:50.098+02:002013-04-01T20:30:50.098+02:00Listen to your readers! I for one love to see what...Listen to your readers! I for one love to see what you are dabbling in and they do say variety is the spice of life! XRachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-23626227265665763572013-04-01T20:29:47.609+02:002013-04-01T20:29:47.609+02:00Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind c...Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comments.<br />Multi-talented I rather like that expression...perhaps I should just settle for that.<br /><br />A xCrafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-34403090138397662852013-04-01T20:18:05.390+02:002013-04-01T20:18:05.390+02:00Gorgeous swap goodness.
I just play and play and ...Gorgeous swap goodness. <br />I just play and play and hope that something good comes out of it!<br />I think you make beautiful things anyway and your posts make me smile.<br />xoxStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587659318928026379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-92079128323788620602013-04-01T19:57:23.556+02:002013-04-01T19:57:23.556+02:00that should be "so much".that should be "so much".<br />Grammy Braxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719293877336161714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-78986146692192712952013-04-01T19:56:51.665+02:002013-04-01T19:56:51.665+02:00Amanda, in my eyes, you are a truly gifted crafter...Amanda, in my eyes, you are a truly gifted crafter and I enjoy your blog posts to much. I do cross stitch and crocheting and if I had to choose the one that makes me happy, it would have to be cross stitch. But there are so many things out there to try and I think that's what should give you joy. Doing and trying and ever expanding your abilities. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />SharonGrammy Braxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719293877336161714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-32442868740900711872013-04-01T19:32:20.823+02:002013-04-01T19:32:20.823+02:00Look at all the skills you have acquired so far by...Look at all the skills you have acquired so far by dabbling in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It's obviously enjoyable so why do you have to stick with one thing? I agree with Joy. Go with the flow. Enjoy what you are creating now.<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-53243932847891062642013-04-01T19:20:54.902+02:002013-04-01T19:20:54.902+02:00I usually find myself crocheting or knitting and t...I usually find myself crocheting or knitting and that is what I enjoy most these days. But, when my eyes were younger I adored counted cross stitch and embroidery. I have also quilted but always find myself returning to yarn. And making things for others instead of myself gives me the greatest joy. I hope you soon discover your own joy giver.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-80755504777168435202013-04-01T18:59:28.887+02:002013-04-01T18:59:28.887+02:00Artful expression through many mediums is my delig...Artful expression through many mediums is my delight, Amanda. That I want to be deemed worthy, or clever, or productive in one single interest is less important to me than being simply creative, and exploring the creative process.<br />Blessings to you and yours,<br />Gracie<br />Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-91171358670762132802013-04-01T18:53:25.522+02:002013-04-01T18:53:25.522+02:00looks like a great swap parcel.
maybe your 't...looks like a great swap parcel.<br /><br />maybe your 'thing' is being multi-talented!Swallow Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714512731487634471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768477638418453764.post-80587257600046640732013-04-01T18:50:24.701+02:002013-04-01T18:50:24.701+02:00Hey, I get like that, I quite often pick up a ne c...Hey, I get like that, I quite often pick up a ne craft for a monh or so and then don't do it again for a year! I think it is good to try new things, I would rather do lots of different ones than just concentrate on one craft!! Hope you find the one you are looking for! Faye xFayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355137207046718811noreply@blogger.com