No apologies necessary

Sometimes the best way to get things done is to schedule it. I believe in this. I’ve heard people say that that wrecks their spontaneity. I say that’s hooey. Whatever works; who gives a flying fig what others say!

I schedule a play day on Thursdays. I don’t answer the phone. I don’t make appointments for that day. I don’t make apologies for it. I try not to clean that day either. My dream is to play---craft, create—it’s my choice. I have a regular night to sew with the girls, a regular night once a month to scrapbook, an occasional day once every two years to stamp cards (oops, that one’s been too long.) So today I had a jewelry class scheduled. Couldn’t wait to see what I would get accomplished. It was worth the fee just to get away and feel the creative air. I learned new things, worked with “manly” tools and enjoyed the company of some fun women. Now I’m ready for a hardware store so I can get some new tools of my very own.

Hmmm…I have the ladies scheduled for non-stop scrapbooking the next three days. So now I’m scheduling Friday for a trip to Harbor Freight. There are even a few junk shops on the way. Can’t wait!

Here’s the bracelet I made:

Cold Connections---rivets, wires, carpet tacks. I used some old gears, a part of a watch, a few beads and some scraps of cooper. I cut down all my copper pieces because I have scrawny wrists (ahh, to have scrawny thighs) and it was still too big for my tastes.  Looking at it made me think I could use it as embellishments in a quilt piece...or maybe I can sell it and make something different for quilt embellishments...the ideas!!

Now I'm off to see if the extra piece of copper I brought home will go through the embossing plate in my sizzix machine. Reminds me I need to schedule some time to play with my new sizzix machine.

Until next time!