I am on empty today. Nothing to make or show for my post. Wandering through image files, I was hoping to find something that would be of interest to those of you who read this blog. Because I didn't make anything today. (Please do tell me what you like to see, what should I make and show you?) I was reading a post over here about inspiration and remembering another that Pam put up a few days ago about her fabulous creative journals. I made one of those too, but couldn't find it. I still can't ...it's buried in the paper case somewhere I think. I'm sure it is somewhere in this room but who knows where. There are now too many places to keep things- the art journals get lost easily. I'll come upon it someday when I am not looking for it anymore. But there is a picture in my file of the inside.
Some day I want to make all these sketched ideas into real works- collages, paintings, stitchery, hooked rugs. Until then, maybe just keep filling the various notebooks with scribbleys. These notepads and composition books from the office supply are super cheap and easy to decorate-- my favorite part. Make a paper or digital collage, size, print and attach to the cover. At least the thing is pretty enough then to leave OUT somewhere....uh, where you could find it when you need inspiration. So, I didn't make anything, but you can. The couch awaits. xoC
Well Charlotte, I can not speak for others but I love seeing anything you do. Really I know that is probably not helpful but I find it all interesting. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 22, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Hi Charlotte. I personally like all your creative entries, the Jake doggie, Dedes Ella, the flower brooches, the journal, and the list goes on. Everyone is entitled to a day off. If you're not 'feelin' it' then don't fret. I actually liked the snow entry the other day and your sharing the Three Amigos weekend.
No one expects you to titilate us with your creativity every single day....we come here because we like YOU, we really do.
Big Hugs!
Posted by: Lisa | January 22, 2007 at 10:17 PM
i just love, love all the drawings...i'm feeling embroidery...or break out the colored pencils.
Posted by: kristin | January 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Be yourself. That's inspiration enough. Make, do and share the things that inspire YOU Charlotte. When you feel excitement for the things that you do, then we will too.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | January 23, 2007 at 02:33 AM
Your blog is great to read even when you dont make anything. I love every time i visit, and thank you for visiting my blog! Renee
Posted by: Renee | January 23, 2007 at 04:12 AM
Well for someone who didn't "make anything" today, you sure helped to make my day with this inspirational journal! I loved seeing your sketches.. you could post a big old "X" and I'd be happy that I stopped by because I know that I am knocking on a friend's door and it is nice just to see that you are home.
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 23, 2007 at 06:56 AM
I think the "inspiration journal" is probably inspirational enough for me at the moment. I have this great pile of magazines that I really, really need to do something like this with. It's hellish cold here in England today so maybe I'll just sit by the fire and start snipping.
Posted by: carolyn | January 23, 2007 at 07:49 AM
I know how you feel. The last couple of weeks I've not been making much and have felt a real struggle wondering what to post. Your posts are always lovely. You may not have made anything lately, but those journals look gorgeous. Very inspiring. You've inspired me today to decorate the inspiration sketch books I bought last week which are sitting plain on my kitchen table.
Posted by: Nonnie | January 23, 2007 at 10:25 AM
You are an inspiration every day even when you are not feeling it. I love everything you do, but my absolute favorite are your felted projects. Valentine's Day is coming. Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Jones | January 23, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Those are the days where your creative brain cells are rejuvenating. That's why the body feels tired. :) Having one of those days today with two sick kids. No matter that you haven't anything new to show. The journal drawings are beautiful and very inspiring.
Posted by: Karin | January 23, 2007 at 03:34 PM
I love everything you make, but how about sharing photos of your home sometimes? Seems like once i saw a glimpse of your work room somewhere and it looked wonderful :) Rosemary (retro-rosie)
Posted by: Rosemary | January 23, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Just go with the flow. (Even if "the flow" drifts you over to the couch!) I wasn't very productive today, either. Sigh...
Posted by: amanda bel | January 24, 2007 at 12:19 AM