Comments on: handmade things have special powers

By: ellia

ellia — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:58:31 +0000

wow! i agree completely… but as magical as it can be, it can be very frustrating at times… especially when the project flops… and all that love spent into it just makes ya cry… or when you pour your heart into it and it gets damaged before the person could see it… (tough to work with paper at times)… on the other hand, its wonderful to see people appreciate your efforts, rarely knowing (as one person said in the comment) all the drama you went thru- the moment where you almost gave up… and its worthwhile, it really is… its wonderful… this post is totally what i needed, thank you!! it truly was inspiring

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:37:39 +0000

Thank you for this post, Kath.

By: Ivana

Ivana — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:16:14 +0000

I agree, it must be something magical. I spent a lot of time on knitting, quilting etc. and I felt that is is importante for me. but I was not able to express that in such nice words.

By: kath_red

kath_red — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 04:08:59 +0000

thank you everyone for your amazing support and creativity – i am really excited about this site and am hoping it will become something for everyone

By: Ailsa Daly

Ailsa Daly — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:18:02 +0000

This post gave me goosebumps – really great site.

By: Mery

Mery — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:12:41 +0000

This post was perfect!!!! It came right at the time when I was questioning the practicality of all things hand made. Thanks for helping me put things in perspective. There are a million other things way more important than being practical. Thanks. This is just what I needed.

By: Lizette

Lizette — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:25:37 +0000

I read Wish Jar Journal and the Draft Craft Manifesto regularly to remind myself of this magic…In my case, my pieces are infused with the magic of children’s freedom and innocence, purity and beauty. I love my work/hobby. Thanks for this site!

By: Aurora

Aurora — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:09:14 +0000

True majick is “changing consciousness at will” (Starhawk). As your consciousness shifts into creative mode, all things change – you, the creator, as well as the recipient and indeed the world. It is good advice to channel good, love and peace into that what you create, be it a garment, a meal, or a child. That’s the way we heal our planet.

Bright Blessings! Aurora

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:32:02 +0000

this is just what I needed to read this morning. These others have put into words the feelings that i didn’t know how to express about the things I make for my loved ones and is encouraging my confidence as a beginner.

By: Mirre

Mirre — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:00:14 +0000

Wow, this site is just one day old and I’m already behind reading :-)

This is great, I know I’ll come by everyday to see what you wonderful crafty ladies have whipped up! Thanks for the initiative!