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lark

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5. Focus on the activity which brings you the most joy or serenity.

Thu Dec 19, 2019, 10:22 AM

Dec 2019

I too am somewhat perfectionistic and was doing a painting ceramics activity with my two of my teams a few years ago. I, naturally, chose one of the more difficult projects - a Santa. I love and collect red Santas, so thought what a great opportunity to make one myself! Well, everyone around me loved the Santa, while all I could see were the small flaws. A friend of mine approached me and said, everyone else is looking at the beauty and you are only interested in the flaws. Take some steps back and enjoy the bright holiday spirit it embodies. The flaws show that it's handmade, don't redo it and make it perfect. I now totally enjoy my little figurine as it is and display it on my bookcase with pride every Christmas.

Maybe you could step back & try to appreciate your products, find something about it you like, even if it's not perfect to the vision in your head?

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How much time do you give a new craft or skill before you decide it's not for you? [View all] seaglass Dec 2019 OP

Do you like to knit? If so, go back to making the items that you enjoy. Arkansas Granny Dec 2019 #1

I like to knit but am often frustrated with the end results. Probably sticking with scarves, seaglass Dec 2019 #3

Knitting.. luvs2sing Dec 2019 #2

My knitting is very tight but I like the look of the fabric with the neat even stitches. I do seaglass Dec 2019 #7

Yes, Knitting can fustrating for beginners, but worth the effort dem in texas Dec 2019 #11

if it gives you pleasure... handmade34 Dec 2019 #4

I like to knit, I also like to sew, quilt and embroider. I think I am at the point that I need seaglass Dec 2019 #8

Like to keep 2 different types of projects going. dem in texas Dec 2019 #12

Focus on the activity which brings you the most joy or serenity. lark Dec 2019 #5

I get the perfectionism. My mom tried for years to get me to accept praise, she was my biggest seaglass Dec 2019 #6

I started knitting over the summer PasadenaTrudy Dec 2019 #9

Moss stitch? shanti Feb 2020 #14

I like to try new crafts, but some are not for me dem in texas Dec 2019 #10

I tried stamping years ago... Phentex Dec 2019 #13