Right, that's it. I have had enough. I've been floundering about in a 'hostage to fortune' funk for weeks now. Feeling low, lacking oomph. I thought the keep calm and carry on approach was working, but it's clear that plodding mindlessly onward is not my style. I need a different way, and I think I've found it.
From here. Can't think of a better mantra for the first day of British Summer Time.
And to put it into practice? Well, Janet and I had a little inter-library-loan recently (she made some very inspirational stuff). When she returned my book, she sent me a wonderful machine embroidered patch. I loved it, and I wanted to do something with it straight away. So, a frame and an internal mailing envelope. And new art.
Not very well photographed (it's hard to tale a picture of something behind glass isn't it?), but you'll have to take my word for it. It looks good. Hooray for getting excited and making things.
That's the spirit girl!!
Posted by: The Antidote | 29 March 2009 at 12:42
I love that philosophy. It always, always works for me. Never entirely happy if I haven't been creative in some way.
Glad you liked the patch and it looks great in the frame. Thanks for the swap.
Posted by: janet clare | 29 March 2009 at 14:21
What a great saying - if that's a poster then I need one of those. Glad it helped a little. Lovely lovely little housey picture. Hope it brightens things - sending sunshiney thoughts. Emma x
Posted by: Emma | 29 March 2009 at 14:21
This is so perfect! I've signed up on the poster notification list...But in truth I'm still struggling to keep calm and carry on... K x
Posted by: kristina | 29 March 2009 at 14:38
Hello, I've come over from how publishing really works. I like to make things... since I've been writing I haven't made so much but I'll check back here from time to time to see if I can't get inspired again.
JJx
Posted by: JJ Beattie | 29 March 2009 at 15:08
Now there's a philosophy I can really get behind. I love what you've done with Janet's gorgeous patch - inspiring and definitely smile inducing.
Posted by: Julie | 29 March 2009 at 15:35
That philosophy works for me! Far better than keeping calm and carrying on, which I have to do anyway!!
I find a bit of making helps me cope :-)
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 29 March 2009 at 15:56
Hi
I'm over from How Publishing Works to. What a fantastic poster, a sentiment I entirely agree with!
Posted by: Lacer | 29 March 2009 at 17:06
Great new mantra! Love it!
Posted by: Gina | 29 March 2009 at 17:35
What a fantastic new mantra - can I borrow it too please?? Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 29 March 2009 at 18:25
I love it!I can think of a few people who would want this in their homes, that's solved a few Birthday pressies!
Posted by: Gillian | 29 March 2009 at 18:45
Love the art,
Love the mantra
Posted by: Thimbleina | 29 March 2009 at 18:53
not much oomph round here either...
I like that mantra thing. Must keep it in mind!
Now what shall I make?
Posted by: monica | 29 March 2009 at 19:43
Here's to your making mojo coming back - look forward to seeing the fruit of your labours!
Posted by: lina | 29 March 2009 at 21:30
Followed your trail over from the pitch party, and couldn't agree with you more about need to get excited and make things! Love the picture.
And - cue spooky music - I actually bought a copy of the 'keep calm and carry on' poster last week. It's fab :-)
Posted by: Katy | 29 March 2009 at 23:48
Oh I love that one. Sometimes waiting around for the write moment to craft never happens. And really, don't you get sick of clean floors!
Posted by: tamara | 30 March 2009 at 04:14
There is something so pleasing about making something, it fills a hole inside.
The arrival of spring, more light and better weather is a great mood lifter, puts you in the mood for doing.x
Posted by: French Knots | 30 March 2009 at 09:54
Could you do one for me that says 'Get offline and make something'?
I am finding so many lovely blogs and its now becoming a displacement activity.
Posted by: jackie | 30 March 2009 at 11:25
what a great use for an internal envelope - the pic looks great. Yay for your new mantra!
Monda
x
Posted by: Monda | 30 March 2009 at 15:44
I think Spring's in the air - I'm feeling like I need to be doing something, too. Mind you, the crochet keeps growing - it feels really good just to pick it up and put it down as I have the time!
Posted by: Karen J | 30 March 2009 at 16:10
that's lovely! what a great way to use and frame one of janet's embroideries.
Posted by: melissa | 30 March 2009 at 18:35
I can't begin to imagine you without enthusiasm and creativity. In fact you might be quite scary if you go up a notch from what you consider to be lacking 'oomph'.
Posted by: Alice C | 30 March 2009 at 18:44
Like your philosophy! I'm visiting from the pitch party at Jane's - better late than never!
Posted by: litlove | 30 March 2009 at 20:46
I have bought that very t-shirt and it makes me smile each time I see it in my cupboard.
A lady, very puzzled and earnest, stopped me in Waitrose and said "but what sort of things do you make?"
I grinned and said "Anything!"
Posted by: The List Writer | 30 March 2009 at 22:19
I love the poster and your new mantra! I must checkout your link.
Posted by: Mary | 30 March 2009 at 23:09
You lucky girl, swapping with Janet! I just saw that poster today too and thought, "Aha, that's it!"
Posted by: Anita | 31 March 2009 at 00:53
ok, i will be updating my mantra - my current has been "procrastinate now and panic later" from the same series. i need to get on it! i am new to blogland but just wanted to say i really enjoy your blog!
kaz x
Posted by: kaz | 01 April 2009 at 00:47
Thanks for the little get up and go post. Your Attitude re-boot is contagious. It sounds like your friend knew just what you needed.
Posted by: Gina | 01 April 2009 at 02:54
Perfect! I love this and am going to put it on a tee shirt immediately! And isn't this the perfect time of year for an attitude re-boot?
Posted by: frances | 03 April 2009 at 02:52