Getting crafty once again

28Oct07

As winter approaches, I need to compile a list of crafty projects to keep me sane in this chilly city. I have been extremely preoccupied with work, and have neglected the purpose of this blog. With an intense work load, it can be so easy to lose sight of my creative needs. So, I began this as a place to store ideas and gather inspiration. My former (and somewhat current) method involved keeping a journal with inspiring images clipped from various sources, notes on projects, and an endless to do list that I ignored. This was not a very effective method, since I tend to lose the clippings before I get them in my “inspiration” journal. I hope this can serve as my easily accessed inspiration board. After all, it is much simpler than dragging a bulletin board or even a journal from place to place.I do have several things that I want to do this winter. Here is the list of some of my projects:-Get my mac back in order with software (I lost it all in a crash, but it was my karma perhaps since it was “bootlegged”)-Learn to make silhouettes by hand. Paper Portraits sells silhouette kits and instructional books. Also, this site has links to various Public Domain images, which I can use for cards and collages. I found the silhouette image there. Eventually, I would like to design a silhouette for a tattoo.- Continue designing and making cards/collages-Make mobiles: Frazier & Wing make and sell wonderful mobiles out of heavy stock and recycled magazines. I was thinking of using silhouettes in the one I make.- Take trips to inspiring offbeat places- Take a cooking class, preferably vegetarian cooking- Make a vintage family photo book at Blurb

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