I don't know about you but up until about a year ago I had a HUGE fear of creating. Yes, its a VERY silly fear but it was a strong one for me. It was a fear of making it ugly or messing it up and I just hate wasting money. I get that you have to try things and make mistakes to improve and succeed at things but when I fail the first time it frustrates me.
I joined a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group last year who had a PINTEREST club. I still can't believe I showed up to actually make crafts in a public setting. I was determined to make some new friends after moving and thought they might wear off on me. I created and failed and hung my head in shame. I was jealous of the beautiful and carefree creations that my friends had made. Looking back I feel like it was just what I needed though. In the back of my head I have always wanted to be that crafty person and was being held back by my own fear and my silly idea of creating something 'perfect.' I recently decided just to go for it and see what happens. I have made a couple of different things like wreaths, ornaments and wood pumpkins, things I have never made before and while not 'perfect' they are a part of me and accept them. I can proudly say that a boutique is selling a book wreath for me on consignment and I took the leap and opened a etsy shop.
Here is my shop if you are interested in checking it out
HeatherBorerDesigns
Excited about the escape of this side of me and looking forward to where I go from here. With whatever holds you back, be brave and just go for it!!! It feels great to be on the other side
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