why are we so afraid of things? Right now I'm talking creative stuff like, shooting in Manual mode on the camera OR scrapping digital OR working with Photoshop--what is up with that? I've come to the conclusion it's probably a couple of things.
First, we don't want to MESS up. Ummm....yeah NO ONE is perfect no matter what you may think, they had to work at whatever too! Give yourself a break!
2nd, it takes work. Our society likes things quick and easy--hence all the fast food chains and restaurants. Speeding, irritated when the electronic return thing at the library doesn't work and I have to get out of the car.....(I that last comment was for me, in fact all of this is for me...)
The other day I shot in Manual mode! You know what I read stuff on how to do it. The instructions were like a foreign language, my very first shot was COMPLETELY black. But I kept at it not giving up and I got one of these:
Speaking of creativity....lately I have been playing like crazy and have a couple of cards I wanted to share:
most of these supplies are Jillibean soup for both cards. There is also fiskars, making memories, kaiser, basic grey.
Have field day at the school today, bringing the old camera--might even shoot in manual too! :) Thanks for checking in with me today! Hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend!
5 comments:
Believe me, I totally understand about the being afraid thing. It is so silly that I can be paralyzed in my own craft room-- with NO ONE LOOKING! I don't have to share my mistakes on my blog, I don't even have to *mention* them! And it's okay to use up supplies to experiment (I think that's my big issue).
Sometimes I just have to stop and pray before I work on my projects. And you know, God is good :)
Anyway, I just wanted you to know, that I'm right there with you.
Diana I can totally relate to this. I have "feared" turning my camera off of auto too for fear of failure. Isn't that funny what we chose to be afraid of! But I am encouraged by your post and I am sure so will others be!
Have a great weekend!
e.
I totally understand!! :):):):):):):):):):):) We all have fears...and you are right, no on is perfect! I love love love love the cards! Those layers are AWESOME and loveeeeee the strawberries! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Sooooo pretty!
YAY!!! For manual mode!!! I too felt the SAME way...I just kept practicing all the time!!! Have you checked momtog blog??? That has helped me a lot!!! Check out this article http://www.momtog.com/2009/02/separating-your-subject-from-the-background/
LOVE your creations too!! :))
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