Category: A Card A Day

A Card A Day Take II

Last year in March, I set myself a challenge to do something to help my mental health. I was encouraged to do something that I used to love to get myself out of the slump of depression I was in, and off the couch! So I decided to make a card a day for the whole month of March. I got to Day 15, and my life changed, and my challenge came to a full stop.

You can view those cards here

Today, I thought it is time to do this again, as I my mental health is taking a hit again. I find when I am creating a card my mind is not on all the things that I have to deal with every day, it has an opportunity to take a break, to focus on something different. I might start out in a state of stress and overwhelm, but after a little while I realise I am feeling better, less stressed and anxious. It has become my happy place.

It’s not always easy to get started. I have to push myself to get off the couch, to sit at my craft table. Sometimes I don’t even know where to begin. I love working with sketches, so I might find a sketch. Or pull out a pack of patterned paper, or a favourite stamp set. Which is what I did here, I found a sketch I like that I hadn’t used before, and pulled out some paper packs. I have found the key is to simply start.

So my challenge begins on October 1… A Card A Day for October 2022. Watch this space 🙂

P.S. Why not join me?

A Bump in the Road

The day after my last post everything changed for me. Unfortunately, it meant I could not continue with my self-imposed challenge to make a card a day to support my self-care. I was feeling very happy with my efforts. I have made a few cards since that day in March and am feeling positive about being able to create more regularly. I must say the break did have an effect on my mojo and my creative expression, that when I did have time to make a card again I struggled with the process. I had found (I thought) my style, but then I seemed to lose it. Also, since joining Stampin’ Up! again my newfound style changed again. Having said all this I am happy to be creating again, and am looking forward to sharing on here again soon.

March Self-Care Challenge Day 7

I’ve been excited getting into my happy place this week, but it took me a while to motivate myself today. However, I am happy I pushed myself. It took me a while to work out all the patterns but I am very happy with the way it came together.

March Self-Care Challenge Day 6

Day 6’s card in this challenge, “Mother’s Day” (a little way off but the flowers suited the occasion)

March Self-Care Challenge Day 5

Well I had a better time today. And I loved making this card! The goal when I began this challenge 5 days ago was to go into my craft room every day for 30 minutes and make something. I have yet to spend only 30 minutes creating!

March Self-Care Challenge Day 4

It took me till the end of the day to get into my craft room today, but I did it. And this card itself challenged me. But I got there in the end and am happy with the way it came together.

March Self-Care Challenge Day 3

What a great way to use up some scraps! And what a fun card it was to make. I am really enjoying this activity.

March Self-Care Challenge Day 2

I really enjoyed making this second card in this challenge, playing with all the florals, and the beautiful greeting.

March Self-Care Challenge Day 1

I have set myself a challenge to make a card a day for the month of March, as an act of self-care to get myself back into doing things I used to enjoy. This is my first day for this challenge.