Sunday, August 03, 2008

this is...


Thank you Amelia for today's 'This is my trade secret' theme! I'm determined to quickly post my trade secrets before I run out the door to starting working on our Lark & Friends trade fair stand. Here are three trade secrets I think I abide by.

1. Stay inspired - very easy to ignore when your swamped with work. I think it's important to always make the time to feed your senses with creative inspiration, even if for a couple of hours on the weekend.

2. Work hard - but enjoyable hard work!

3. Always carry a small camera in your bag. You never know when you will need it. Here is an example. Pip crocheting at the Flemington Tabaret. She's hooking where ever she can.



I hope to blogging more frequently soon!!

16 comments:

Michelle said...

They are great trade secrets!

boobook said...

I really like all of these ideas!!

Stacey said...

I particularly like that third idea. I have often thought I'd like a little camera to keep in my handbag. Not only for crafty things, but also with little kids they are always doing something interesting and the moment passes by the time I get the big camera out.

Tanya said...

Wow! what a hooker! yes agree about the camera tipxx

Anna-Lisa said...

All true! Making time for inspiration is a good one. Even if you're tired it's still enjoyable.

Liesl said...

Love your trade secrets, but especially the last one. I am forever kicking myself that I didn't have a camera to capture something on the spur of the moment.

Melanie Gray Augustin said...

Great tips! Now, I think I need to tattoo that first one to the back of my hand to keep me reminded...

Moiface said...

Great thoughts to live by! I like the idea of making dedicated time for creativity... it sounds less spontaneous and counter-intuitive at first but the soul is not always self-feeding device... sometimes it needs a push :o).

Cheers!

Diane said...

I just found your wonderful blog- look forward to reading more-- I am an avid knitter and crocheter. Look forward to hearing more.

Katie said...

great tips! especially the one about the...naaa they are all great!

Jam Drops said...

I have just starting keeping a camera in my bag, as of about two weeks ago. And I have to say that I love it!

Nathalanes Place said...

Love those ideas ,very inpirational. Love this game, get tomeet a lot of people and get to see many new blogs. By the way it's my 1st blogoverasy and I'm having a giveaway so tell all your friends. Thanks Have anice day.

Jackie said...

For some reason I am still not on the this is list despite having been doing it for four weeks...so I'm opting out now. It was fun..I like your trade secrets by the way. Staying inspired can be a battle sometimes.

Julie said...

I love secrets - being a secret squirell is no good - your blog is a lovely place to visit.

Travel Turtle said...

I'm interested in joining in the "this is" fun... is there anything specific I need to know?

Lexi:: PottyMouthMama said...

Love your trade secrets. Thanks for sharing!