“Is it summer yet?” Yes, it is and your kids are probably already whining that there is nothing to do. I stumbled across this fun YouTube video called 10 Bets You’ll Never Lose and immediately thought how you can introduce magic and tricks to those bored kids or just amaze your friends.
Have fun!
Catching up with my creativity log after a long Father’s Day Weekend.
Planned out a new look for this blog. Am going to use the Thesis framework which which should end time wasting technical issues. Time saved is more time to make jewelry!
Got a new Nikon Coolpix point and shoot with a great telephoto lens. Takes 6 pics a second and it fits in my pocket. Don’t you just love the blue?
Traveled with family to Vallejo, CA for our Discovery Kingdom adventure. Making memories is absolutely a creative adventure! Memories are deep wells of emotions just waiting for creative reinterpretations. Twins are excited to be bunking with Papa and Grandma.
At the park when it opens! Kael wants to be sure to go see “Daddy’s cousin” a.k.a. the monkey. The butterfly exhibit delights everyone and I soak in their grace and beauty! Kiddy rides are my speed so we get to go on our favorites over and over again. Best ride was the water raft where Papa and I got soaking wet. The twins screamed with delight that Papa got hit in the face with a water gun. Got some pictures to capture the memories.
Traveling back over the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Stopped to stretch our legs when Kael announced that “look we’re where Yogi Bear lives!” Yep, we sure are! Beautiful quaking aspens, winding Yuba River and warm sun rays. We’ll be coming back here later in the Summer to get our feet wet!
Installed WordPress on my Mac to start design and testing of the new blog! Learning a lot along the way. One of my creative talents is the ability to teach myself so I just find the best instructions and jump right in! Creativity requires that you jump right in with a sense of fearlessness! Find something that intimidates you and challenge yourself to give it a try. What have you got to lose but your unfounded fears. Enjoy the process and you could surprise yourself with the results.
Wow! I didn’t know I would be so good at creating a Thesis based blog! Am steaming along nicely – learning new tricks along the way. Great support community.
Stephen King never stops writing. It seems like he has at least 2 doorstop sized books every year! And this has gone on for decades. How does he do it? The answer is in his book, On Writing. 
I urge everyone to read or listen his self-narrated version of book. Even if you aren’t writer or a fan, you will learn plenty about creative passion, drive and commitment from King.
In 2010, the 10th anniversary edition was released with additional information on his nearly fatal accident in 1999 and more.
On Writing is a relaxed memoir that teaches as he tells of his passions and how they became the root of his prolific career. You will learn about the craft of writing but his reality-based wisdom translates into any creative pursuit you may want to undertake.
I highly recommend the audio version of On Writing. It was a wonderful listening experience. The audio version is read by King who occasionally tosses in a mild curse word or varies from the printed matter to clarify a point. He has a relaxed delivery that draws you into his life and teaches you by example how to find and nurture your passion and, I believe most importantly, how to seriously commitment yourself to your craft.
You’ll find On Writing by Stephen King at your favorite bookseller (see Amazon for multiple formats).
If you have already read On Writing, I’d love to hear your comments (see the left column link called Comments) and if you haven’t – I challenge you to start it right now!
Thurs. 6/14
I’ve decided to call wrestling with a blog tech issue creative and I had the time of my life. LOL Actually the best creative action yesterday was a long walk early in the a.m. where I really looked at all the different colors of green there are in nature. I lost count after 50+ but it made me think about all the possibilities of working with green beads!
Today is another technical support work day! I’ll look for creative solutions and start designing a new blog theme based on the Genesis framework. Hopefully with less hassles than this one has been. It’s time to freshen this up and I’ve got some great plans.
Creative habits nurture your life & heart’s desire. Daily creative thinking & actions flex your creative mind & muscles (hearts, hands or whatever body part you need). I’m posting a daily log, What I Did Creative Yesterday. Share your #createdaily update at @slfullen or @rosjewelry, at the Rose of Sharon Jewelry Facebook or comment here (see left column for link).
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Check the individual posts by date to read my log entries.
Wednesday – June 13
I spent yesterday working on the new blog theme, reading a new book on wire weaving and watched some YouTube videos on soldering silver.
Tuesday – June 12
I spent the day helping my neighbors vote. A smile and a joke were my best tools.
Today 7 states plus a special election in AZ will to go the polls today. Don’t forget to vote if you live in AR, ME, ND, SC, NV, VA, CO or the 8th Congressional Dist. in AZ where Gabby Giffords replacement will be selected.
I’m off to work the election here in Sparks, NV. Not the most exciting election day but still as always important.
Sharon
What we call ourselves is important. I am a writer – took me years to feel comfortable with that title. As part of my creativity series, here are 101 role titles you might use to describe yourself to others. Perhaps one or two (hopefully more) will start you thinking about how creative you already are. These are in no particular order so read them all!
In upcoming series posts, we’ll explore how you are creative and how you can become more creative in your self-defined title.
Creativity comes in many forms. Attitude makes a big difference.
I started writing this post intending to give you 101 creative titles but quickly I exceeded that and I could have gone on to 200 or more! As I brainstormed and expanded my definition of creating, I found so many opportunities to channel yourself creatively into work and life. I hope this list helps you think about how you can become a more creative person.
I’d love to hear your creative titles and how you proudly claim them. The comment link is in the left side column. Don’t forget to sign up for email updates or the RSS feed so you don’t miss many of this series.
Share in the joy of creativity and handmade jewelry!
Am going to etch a mirror and found helpful tips here - Etched Glass Tutorial
Found this tutorial and am off to the fabric store to get the material. Perfect idea for covering stain on my carpet from Mineral makeup - Area Rug in 20 minutes for $25 or less: A Tutorial
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