Does anyone remember that line that Joan Rivers always used before she spoke, "Can we talk?"
Well...I just want to say to you creative gals a huge THANK YOU for your inspiration, encouragement and being such fabulous roll models too!
Here's my story...lack of confidence, procrastination, never quite sure it is 'enough'. Y'all know I have a passion for stamping and card making. I practically eat and sleep it (I know...I need a real life!) But I've never been able to sell anything. I've never had anything published. I've never felt I've measured up to all of my wonderfully creative message board mentor friends who have been successful while I continue to plug along.
Well, today I finally slapped myself and said "snap out of it, Jennifer!" Mary posted this morning about her co-worker ordering cards, Erin's realtor bought a bajillion cards, Barb's cleaning lady placed an order from her.
My husband has been asking and asking me to put together a basket of cards and an order sheet that he'd just set on his desk at work. He said he wouldn't/couldn't push them on people but if anyone asked they were free to look and place orders. I've been poo-pooing the idea because I didn't think anyone would want my old cards.
Well, thanks to your inspiration and stories I think today a light bulb went on in my head and reminded me that if I didn't try it surely wouldn't happen. So, I've spent today tweeking and reworking 8 different Christmas cards from secular, cutesy, to religious for Paul to take in and put on his desk.
Who knows...I may not get a single order. Your posts, your challenges, your inspiration finally gave me the push I needed to get off my fat bohiney and DO SOMETHING rather than crying because no one wants my work.
I just had to write this out because it is a sad place to feel sorry for oneself. I'm really tired of it! Jeepers, Mr. Wilson, I'm going to give it a try! Wish me luck but more importantly I thank you all for all you've done for me! I sure love you for that!