Acutally I have been like that for a week or so now.
Just little things would annoy, then I start to feel incapable with a lot of mother and wife duties.
I would make big plans for my day, like spend as many hours as I could creating while I didnt need to attend to the boys, but then come that day I was so tired. So I did what need to be done around the house. There were always meals and baking. I never neglected anything around the house nor the boys - they always come first.
I was struggling to find motivation to create. I had all the inspiraton I need.. but come the opportunity, I just couldn't. So I would choose to read my book on the couch, but right beside was my sketch pad and pen.
I sat yesterday just thinking. Thinking about why I was fustrated, why it was affecting me not wanting to create nor face anyone. I just couldn't find my answer and no one would be able to find it for me.
But that next morning when I woke, I had my breeky, boys were sleeping. (I got up early, had enough sleep) and I decided to just create. I wanted to create something that remember me how I felt at the time.
I gave myself that little shove.
I feel so grateful now that I did this page. I am feeling positive with myself, kind and patient to 'she'.
'She' has let go of those little things...realising that little things do take up much energy.I dont have enough spare energy to be worrying.
At least that is what I am wanting to focus on today!
It was good to reflect and create!
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'she has let go of doubts and fears'
Sorry this page is similar to others, but I am just trying to gain my confidence back
Sorry this page is similar to others, but I am just trying to gain my confidence back
close up: twine/string mist and sat on texture paste. Prima flowers and Basic Grey little black dress embellishments
close up: Basic Grey mistable flower with chipboard butterfly found in my embellishment draw
close up: Basic Grey mistable flower with chipboard butterfly found in my embellishment draw
close up: bandage and twine/string around my photo
"she is wonderful, kind,patient and loving lady".
PS - There is a little tutorial over here about my string/twine
I think I need to create something about my good qualities instead of dwelling on the negative things!
Just stunning. It is good to sit back and reflect occasionally.
ReplyDeleteThat is soo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it might have been just the therapy you needed. It's beautiful :).
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ReplyDeleteWe all need some time to just sit back and take stock of what goes on in our BUSY lives. I know how frustrating it is to be caught up in the day to day life of being mum and wifey and having less time to create. Then when youre given the opportunity the plans you had made for yourself just dont work or gel, had the same exact thing happen last night. Its a gorgeous page flis, showing exactly how youre feeling right now. Let go of all those negative vibes hun, i figure its worse not to try at all than to try and fail.
We can only do what we can do.
Take care and stay strong your words are so inspiring
Rebekkah xxx
it's def. good to reflect - always love what you come up with - this page is just BEAUTIFUL - wow, I ♥ the little piece of bandage. Hope your day goes well x
ReplyDeleteyou are an inspiration flis. most definitely need to enjoy the positives of yourself and focus less on what you feel is negative as to us on the outside we think you are tops!! xox
ReplyDeletep.s. your page is gorgeous, i just want to touch it all!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so full of inspiration Felicity! Your layout is absolutely gorgeous and I just love your string/twine tutorial! Have a great day! xx
ReplyDeleteYou've got your groove back felis, this is jammed pack with scrappy goodness and artistic appeal.
ReplyDeleteI hear your frustration, all I want to do is create, but there are sooooo many other things that have to be done. Your work is beautiful
ReplyDeleteHugs
Mary x
I love your creative style
ReplyDeleteI love your creative style
ReplyDeletewow your layout is absolutely stunning and I love the sentiment behind it. Scrapping is good therapy! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteI think we all feel like that sometimes, I often doubt myself and my creative ability. I LOVE this page, the way you have created the background and all the layers is simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) sweets..let go and enjoy the moments, cause they go by too quickly. I can't stop staring at this layout...you have such a beautiful way of using soft colours and love your little tutorial with the string..thanks for always inspiring me!! :)))xx
ReplyDeleteYour layout is stunning!! You are so creative, your layouts are always so inspiring, believe in yourself because we all love what we see !!!
ReplyDeleteAs always I am just in awe of your beautiful work!! I have been the same the last few days....when Xavi has been going down for his sleep I have been having a nap with him or reading!! I am already onto my 3rd book for the year...and Im loving it! I have missed reading!! Keep up the great work Felicity - you are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteooo Flis this is just so beautiful just like you .... you have such a open and caring heart .... always remember to save a little of that love for yourself ... dont give it all away and have nothing left for yourself ( something that many women do ) a very wise woman once said to me, Heather always keep your teapot at least half full, leave something for yourself ... I remember this , it is a "goodie"
ReplyDeleteyour work is stunning as always ... I feel the same as you, never enough words to describe your exquisite work .... love the texture and depth in your work ... spectacular magic .. hugz oxoxox
awesome clusters of embellishments, flowers, bits and pieces and everything just so beautiful, very soothing colour too..
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! You inspire me so much, that I have to try this gesso, glimmermist action you have going LOL.
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