My mind was so full of ideas last night, that this normally "in bed by 8:00" person, was up until 1:00 and designed ATC's all night in my head, even after I went to bed. Then today, I have procrastinated getting started. So, my question is: Why do I put off getting started doing the creative things that I enjoy? I could understand not wanting to do the "day-to-day' things that I would love to be doing anything but, like laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc. but, why did I procrastinate most of the day today? I wonder if it's an old tape of mine with questions about my work not being "as good as, or good enough" creeping in...
So, here it is later than my normal bed time, and my mind is now swirling again, and I want to get started.This is sooooooo out of character for me! A set bed time has been a ritual for such a long time, I have to see where this goes.

My new challenge:
I have decided to challenge myself to devote some quality "scrappping" time everyday.  With my new sleep habits I may really be in trouble once school starts!

On another note:
When musing about why I enjoy making ATC's I realized that the thing that I like most is that there are no rules! Other than the fact that they have to be 3.5 x 2.5, and they should have the artist's name, email address, etc.on the back, and they are traded-not sold, the possibilities are endless! Any form of medium can be used: fabric, paper, stamps, ephemera, paint, , etc. They can be as simple or detailed as I wish, and I can see a completed project fairly quickly-which is great for my short attention span!
Which brings me my new discovery. I was rummaging through my stuff today, and found some old paint samples that I had picked up from Home Depot when I first started scrappping . I have been using poker cards as the base for my ATC's, but realized that these free samples would make the perfect card! They are already painted, they can easily be cut down to the 3.5 x 2.5 size and they are free! So, I ran to Lowe's and picked up some more. The Disney series even has samples in Mickey shapes! I am going to use one of them for a new card. I will upload a pic when it's finished.

Tags: artist trading cards, artistic block, creativity
Current Mood: contemplative

Here are my first attempts at making Artist Trading Cards. It has taken me a very long time to bring my "artist within" out. Now, that I have started, I can't stop. These little cards are addictive! 

Picture Perfect - (Posted 7/18/2008)


Priceless - (Posted 7/18/2008)


Voice Of The Sea - (Posted 7/18/2008)


Journey - (Posted 7/18/2008)


Hope - (Posted 7/18/2008)


Love - (Posted 7/20/2008)


I Know What It Means... - (Posted 7/22/2008)


Sweet Little Girl - (Posted 7/25/2008)


Take A Chance  - (Posted 7/25/2008)


I hope to add more as soon as I get them made. I am also hoping to participate in a "swap' soon. 

Tags: artist trading cards, scrapbooking
Current Mood: creative