Comments on: When Your Creative Spark Goes Missing and How to Find It Again

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Sun, 03 May 2020 05:32:24 +0000

In reply to Sara.

I hear you, Sara. Sometimes it feels like we’re running around in SEO circles trying to figure out algorithms and all the technical stuff and not getting anywhere. It’s something we all struggle with. That being said, you, like Anita are very unique. Your mind works in ways that other people’s don’t and that’s beautiful. You’re ahead of the pack when it comes to thinking outside of the box and being creative and sometimes it takes a while for the world to catch on, but they will my friend. They will. Keep on pushing those boundaries. You have so much talent and I can’t wait to see the steering wheel creation.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 02 May 2020 17:44:15 +0000

This is brilliant as ever Michelle :). I think you know that I’ve been struggling with exactly the same thing so this is a timely post for me. I don’t have a fur baby and I can’t do a cartwheel ( I wish I could)! But I did manage to get out into the garden a few days ago and work off some of my frustration by ‘playing’ there so you and I are definitely on the same page! After that I spent two days away from the computer being creative (it’s not posted yet but when you see a steering wheel, you’ll see what I did ). It’s a small step in the right direction. I really would like to stay away from the computer for an extended time but I haven’t managed to build a steady audience like other bloggers and for some reason it really bothers me. As much as I dislike all the time spent on SEO (and the ever expanding butt of course ) it’s such a catch 22 because without an audience I can’t share my love of craft with others as I would like.

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:57:48 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Ensz.

I hear you, Dorothy. The backend stuff on a blog SUCKS!! And I work in IT so it should be a breeze ? But it has it’s upsides too. I have made some incredible virtual friends and pushed boundaries I didn’t even know I had. And you can take me down a rabbit hole anytime as long as you bring some of your beautiful cards, oh and Kim too ?

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:52:35 +0000

In reply to Anita holland.

You, my friend, are one of the MOST talented and creative people I know. Your DIY projects and creations are truly unique and you can see how much effort and heart you put into them. Good for you for taking a break and listening to your hubby. You will find that creative spark again. It’s part of your makeup and you’ll come back with a bang. I think you’re amazing and the world will be a sad place without you sharing your things on a bigger platform. Now go and hug that gorgeous fur baby of yours ?

By: Anita holland

Anita holland — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:03:57 +0000

I really love this post, it is me to a T. I am so fed up with typing up tutorials which doesn’t come naturally too, and which take me about 5 hours to do. I am sick of failing to get my website noticed. I end up doubting my creative talents based on how my viewers I get. Well, not any more. As of next week my husband has convinced me to take 3 weeks leave and just have fun in my shed and craft room. My website has started to take the joy out of a hobby I have always loved. So hopefully my creative juices will come flying back. And I loved that movie too. ?

By: Dorothy Ensz

Dorothy Ensz — Fri, 01 May 2020 04:49:03 +0000

This one’s for me. I know a lot of other lovely people feel the same way, but I know your inner voice was telling you to share this when I needed it. I love tech work, but it’s an endless rabbit trail taking a maker further and further from the reason we start sharing with the world in the first place. (Sorry for the rabbit trail of a sentence.) So thanks, Michelle. I love your style of creativity.

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:16:42 +0000

In reply to Deana Landers.

You’re right Deana, everything is going to be alright. Thank you

By: Deana Landers

Deana Landers — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:18:44 +0000

Michelle, this was a great post, especially the cartwheels:) I felt like you have and walked away from everything and came back and wrote on my website…Everything is Going to be Alright. Moments are important

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:02:04 +0000

In reply to Lauren.

Anytime Lauren. I’ll be visiting lots more. I love your blog

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 22:22:24 +0000

I definitely appreciated this post! I sometimes feel like I’m ‘forcing’ myself to do a project JUST because I haven’t done a post in a while, etc. But when I’m creating, just for the joy of creating — it really is a great feeling! Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting on the spray chalk paint project!

By: acraftymix

acraftymix — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:47:00 +0000

In reply to FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks.

I’m real glad to hear I’m not the only one Florence. Who would’ve thought that blogging could be so hard sometimes.

By: FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks

FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:35:46 +0000

I love this post Michelle! I can relate to every bit of it except the techie part. I am so NOT techy. I can relate to “laptop butt” though. I haven’t seen the movie, but it sounds delightful. I’m really not terribly creative either, but I try my best. All of us bloggers can relate to feeling pulled in a zillion different directions trying to keep up with it all.