Category: Self-care

A sloth & a giraffe

I have been absent from here and from my craft room for a while, life happens, and sometimes things have to be let go of for a time. I’m happy that I found some time today. This card I made this morning is for Paper Craft Secrets, the Facebook group where I am on the Design Team. The theme for July is ‘Animals’, and I adore sloths!

It is cold and wet and grey in my part of the world today. I have a rare few hours alone, so I’m off for a nap! (and maybe another card to make 😊). Crafting (creating) is a great way to lift our spirits!

Happy crafting ❤️

You inspire me

I got a burst of mojo yesterday, or last night actually, late, and made this set of 3 cards and bookmarks. I really love how they look and how easy they were to make. The paper from Stampin’ Up! and the die cut frame from Close To My Heart do most of the work in these cards.

A floral basket

I love this basket die! I’m getting into my craft room a little more but still not enough. It is my ‘happy place’, it’s where I can chill out from everything that is going on around me, and quiet my raging thoughts for a while. I don’t know how all this works but it does. I started this blog to find my way back from depression and anxiety during all the isolation in 2020, to do something I used to enjoy, and it worked. Thank you for being a part of my journey. Have a fun-filled day creating your own kind of beautiful.

Love ❤️

Getting Lost in the Moment

Where has this year gone? I started this blog early in the year with my plan to make a card a day as a form of self-care in my recovery from depression and anxiety. Then some major life changes occurred and my time was needed elsewhere. I crawled my way back into finding some time in my craft room, which has become my space to clear my head and help me to focus on something else.

These cards were made during an intense week of stress, but I haven’t had the time to post them until now. I’ve made some cards for the Facebook challenges and swaps I’ve been following which I’ll post separately.

I’d love to hear if creating helps you when you are feeling low mood. Please feel free to share your thoughts below.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

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.