Part of the unique blog hop is to answer questions when it reaches you and they are
1. What am I working on?
2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?
3. Why do I write/create what I do?
4. How does your writing/creative process work?
Well the first question is easy. I've been working on using all my goodies from the relatively new Stampin' Up! UK Annual Catalogue and the very new Stampin' Up! UK Autumn/Winter catalogue. Here is a stepper card that we made at my monthly card club class using the Flower Patch stamp set and matching Flower Fair frame lits.
I've also been busy with dare I say Christmas cards, but then as crafters we always try to be ready early!!!! I did say try!
Clean and Simple Festival of Trees and Chalk Lines |
The remaining questions or should I say answers. My work differs from others as I don't think I have a particular style, although like Jayne, I'm erring more on the side of less is more or clean and simple rules! There is a myriad of products around and the beauty for me of being an Independent Stampin' Up! UK demonstrator is that I can resist other products in favour of Stampin' Up! which saves me time and money. I know what I have available to me to buy and don't crave others even though they are tempting sometimes! Stampin' Up! allows me to be simplistic in my design, but also if I'm feeling a little more inclined to be flamboyant I have the products available to me for both styles. Arguably the first card I've shared today isn't simple and is busy with flowers, but the nativity scene is very simple and of course perfect for posting purposes!
I create and do what I do because I love seeing others creativity evolve. Many say 'I'm not crafty or creative' but with simple tuition and encouragement anyone can create cards and with social media like Pinterest the inspiration is there all the time. However I often find my inspiration from fabric patterns, colours of nature and the world around me in general.
All of this has brought me some fabulous friendships, self confidence to deliver classes and presentations including some to large rooms full of people, a little extra income and job satisfaction. This is why I do what I do and I love to share it with others.
The same can be said of story building in lockets.
My creative process works because I enjoy what I do and I love sharing what I enjoy with others so that they can enjoy it too! Simples!!!
All I have to do now is introduce you to my 2 nominees. They will be joining the Unique Blog Hop on Monday 29th September.
Please visit Dawn who is a member of my Stampin' Up! UK team. She's a talented crafter and busy Mum, who runs classes and parties and likes to help others enjoy craft.
Also Victoria is a mum of two young cheeky boys. She is multitalented when it comes to crafting as she is a keen scrapbooker, card maker and more recently a successful sewing bee making the most gorgeous hand sewn animals and cushions.
Enjoy your journey along the Unique Blog Hop.
Zx
2 comments:
Great post Zoe, enjoyed reading all about you. Think the lockets are really pretty, such a neat idea.
Thanks Jane. You are right it's nice to learn more about the person behind the craft.
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