Apr 28 2009
Stay in the Lines
I’ve written a couple of times before about my desire to be crafty and creative, but the perfectionist in me has a hard time starting anything because it has to be absolutely perfect, and if I doubt my abilities at all, well, nothing gets done. If I am able to get a vision in my head of what I want to do, I get this major block between planning and execution of the idea. I use far too much restraint. I am unable to just let go and CREATE. As a result, well, there are no results. I don’t do anything except pine away for the unabashed creativity that I wish I had.
Last week I had a total Eureka! moment. I’ll pick up a paint by numbers kit! Yeah, that’s the ticket. I like the retro feel that a lot of them can have, and I do like painting, especially detail. Even when painting a room in my house, the most tedious part for most people is the most soothing part for me - edging in around all the windows and such. Saturday I ventured out to the craft store and came home with this kit. Hey, I’ve collected dolphin paraphernalia for quite some time now, so why not start with dolphins?
I’m enjoying it so far. It appeals to my creative side - to be able to make something and work with paint. It also appeals to my perfectionist side by providing lots of lines to stay inside. My mom can probably confirm that I was the only 4 year old alive who didn’t have a single crayon mark outside the lines in my coloring books. So this paint by numbers hobby seems like a pretty good match for me. Plus, it might be just what I need to segway into trying to actually create something on canvas.
When I’m done, I’ll post a picture of how it turns out.
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Hmmm, I might look into that. I have bought so many crafting supplies but I get so stuck on PERFECT that I often don’t even start. Anything that will get me started would be good!
Cynthia, you sould like me - you should totally go for paint by numbers!
Must be a summertime thingy.
I plan to make stepping stones this year with the girls which lead to the garden. Sort of a “bio” piece of artwork.
Considering I “never” stayed in the lines…this should be one supercharged adventure.
I don’t know if it’s a summertime thing - I’ve taken over the kitchen table with this since it is way too dusty and hot to sit outside and paint.
Good luck with the stepping stones - I can’t wait to see how they turn out!