A site for my handmade cards, accompanied by my photos and written meanderings which are occasionally witty, often tongue-in-cheek, and rarely profound. Beginning in June 2013, you'll also see lots of NBUS, which is an acronym I coined for Never-Before-Used-Schtuff. Note: my Privacy Policy can be found at a tab below and you can find my NBUS Challenge online. I hope you'll join in the fun there! Thanks for coming by! Have a beverage and enjoy!

I.D.E.A.S.

This I.D.E.A.S. Calendar is self-explanatory. I have so much schtuff in the Playhouse that sometimes I don't know where to start. I created this acronym to get me pointed in a specific direction which kicks off my mojo each week. It's proved to be a huge help! Free free to use it yourself! 

Are you, like me, feeling rather blah?
Not really down, but a lot less rah rah?

Do you feel sorta meh, like you're stuck in a fog?
Do cards still engage you, but not so your blog?

Do you still like to visit, but have nothing to say?
Do you wish you still felt like back in the day?

Where is your energy, your get-up-and-go?
Do you want to keep crafting and stop feeling low?

Do you think about quitting, even if rough,
but then look around and see all your stuff?

I'm happy to say I've got clues for your blues,
ideas to help you share stuff that you use!

Let's bring back our joy with friends by our side,
Go out with a smile on the crest of the tide!


2 comments:

Robyn Oliver said...

Brilliant Darnell, yep I've been in the slump for a couple of years, but having your IDEAS helped me last year and even though I didn't make many cards... yes problem is what to do with the cards I have made... there's a stash!! I started a birthday box at my crochet group last year and that got rid of a few and I'm thinking to bundle them up and drop them off to a Aged Care facility for those that live there to use free. Keep on entertaining us (me) with your fabulous posts I love reading them. Take care and enjoy LITS hugs Robyn

Darnell said...

From Lesley G.: Some tips for surplus cards we make…find out if any neighbours who can’t get out much would like them. Some care homes take them for residents to send. Package them for gifts. Charity shops. Look online for schemes.