Welcome All!
As I explore through each blog for word interpretations every week, I notice that many of you are quite creative. So it probably goes without saying that you all know that when you go a while without being able to create, (say because of your job, chores, overflowing to do lists, etc.) you can go through a creative withdrawal of sorts. At least that is what happens here.... When this one can't sit down to paint/draw, etc. she gets antsy, restless and sometimes even grumpy. It's like I don't even know her anymore.
So we need find ways to deal.
When you have a family, your time is their time, most of the time. So, if you can't beat em join 'em... or let me rephrase that....
I need to stop, and just go with the flow.
I need to realize that I don't have to make a masterpiece or sacrifice time with my family to appease my creative angst monster.
I can share my boy's passion for sea animals, be crafty, spend quality time with him AND make him happy while his smile and enthusiasm make me happy a the while.
We made a hammerhead shark. It was very THERAPEUTIC.
these photos were taken while this guy was in progress... Papier mache is very therapeutic. Its messy, goopy on your hands and fun. This guy is made of crumpled recycled newspaper and reused gray packing paper. We used an Elmers brand mixture but you can use flour and water for the mix.
Here's a recipe:
Combine:
1/2 c All Purpose Flour
2 c cold water
then add that mix to this separate mix:
2c boiling water
3Tbsp sugar
Stir until combined. :)
Even if you don't have children around this is fun (and therapeutic)
N here is my testimonial that Papier mache is a happy maker.
Thank you for visiting!
Please be sure to also visit Domestic Scribbles' Blog to see some more interpretations of 'Therapeutic'.
We have a great group of creative people on the week word train and are always welcoming more folks to join. Visit Junebug's Musings to see next week's word and instructions on how to join.
SORRY, this new editor is getting the better of me...
