Greeting cards...and other chatter...

On Saturday I had a bit of a rethink about my "do something creative everyday and blog about it' challenge".

I loved doing it last week, but by Friday I was tired. And that's fine and normal.

But on Saturday I just didn't feel like making time for it. I wanted time out. And I didn't want to feel guilty or like I had failed. 

So a rule adjustment was called for! :)

I've decided I'm going to take the weekends off from this challenge. Making and blogging Monday to Friday feels so much more sustainable long term. And I want this to be long term...habit forming.

Saturday was a really lovely day. 

I met a friend at the Auckland War Memorial Museum where there was a really wonderful exhibition entitled

 'Carried Away - bags unpacked".

And in the afternoon I got stuck into some vegetable gardening and started to prepare a patch for future planting. I also picked some broccoli. I love being able to pick vegetables from my garden! Really satisfying.

After such a nice weekend I was really looking forward to going to the studio and making the cards featured on this blog today. 

I feel like I've arrived at a better balance between having a structure and having freedom. 

All good :)

I hope you had a really lovely weekend too.

Jill xx

One grey pouch...

Day one of my 'do something creative everyday and blog about it' challenge...

Today's task was to complete this pouch. I had already printed the fabric and was halfway through sewing it. 

I've had a busy day today. Coffee in the morning with three old friend, then off to a wonderful little craft show called 'Crafternoon Tea'. By the time I got home it was mid afternoon. I was tired and I know I  would not normally head to the studio.

But because of this challenge I've set myself, I did....for about a half hour....

And that meant I finished this pouch....

And that gave me a sense of accomplishment...

Made a good day even better..

Jill xx