My grandson is teaching me through example that fun is a precious aspect of crafting. When we are together, it’s never about a specific product. It’s about the fun in playing around with the watercolors, the stamps, and the paper. He rarely wants to watercolor a preprinted picture. Rather, he experiments with color and tells me stories that evolve out of the patterns of color appearing on the page.
I’ve been trying to practice that same playful attitude lately when I’m stamping. It’s something I’m having to remind myself to do, as I have some pretty strong perfectionist tendencies. And those tendencies squelch my creativity if I’m not careful.
One satisfying benefit of my playful crafting is that I’m trying new techniques and playing around with my markers, aqua painters, and watercolor pencils without the apprehension that I’ll “ruin” a specific project. Best part? All this playing has given me more creative confidence and has improved my techniques (which, in turn, gratifies my perfectionism. 😉)

Getting ready for Di’s Country INKers Card Swap

Thanks to stopping by today! Check back tomorrow to see what I’ve made with all these little parts and pieces. Meanwhile, what about you? Are you taking time to play with all the amazing Stampin’Up! products in your craft room?