Craft crazes come and go like clothing styles. If you are like me, and usually take forever to complete a craft project, often the craft is out of style by the time you finish. I had a lot of cross-stitch projects I had begun, but that had been in the attic for years, unfinished. I asked myself several questions:
1. Am I going to have time to finish them with the lifestyle I currently lead within the next 5 years?
2. If I finish one, where will I put it in my house? Will I still be interested in displaying it? (for example, Precious Moments cross-stitch)
3. How many hours would it take me to complete this?
4. Do I really want to put that much time into something I may not even like when it's done?
I threw out the projects and have never regretted it. As a result, if I begin a project, I don't begin another until that one is complete; before I even begin the new item, I ask myself the same questions. As a result, I have a time frame in mind and usually do better actually completing the task because of thinking ahead of time.
Anybody have unfinished craft projects? Thoughts?
Loved the poncho stories!
ReplyDeleteHeather, you have a challenge exemption because you traveled during the time. :) Take as much time as you need!! Don't give up!
I have mostly found crafts that the kids have done or half-done - so far anyway. I am sorting through my beads, however, and planning on selling them on ebay. I am just going through and restringing some of my bracelets and watches so that they'll last longer. This process led me to clean out two drawers today. It didn't leave me with very much to get rid of - but it did get me more organized.
ReplyDeleteI put 2 pieces of jewelry and one New Testament into the give-away box.