Comments on: whiplash week 4 finished http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/ handcraft in a hectic world Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:28:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Dylan http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-12135 Dylan Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:58:24 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-12135 VERY GOOD I THINK http://www.sis.utk.edu/Members/derik/4.html VERY GOOD I THINK http://www.sis.utk.edu/Members/derik/4.html

]]> By: Pink Chalk Studio » Blog Archive » Whiplash Entry Week 5 - The Yarn Farm http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3721 Pink Chalk Studio » Blog Archive » Whiplash Entry Week 5 - The Yarn Farm Mon, 22 May 2006 14:32:57 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3721 [...] This week’s theme on Whip Up was Yarn. Thursday, as I finished up my Mom’s presents, I spun my wheels trying to think of an idea. I was determined to enter this week since I’d not found made the time since the first challenge. I could fill a book with my thoughts about the recent Whip Lash commentary. Let me just say Kathreen, your gracious, generous and passionate spirit are a true inspiration. Thank you. [...] [...] This week’s theme on Whip Up was Yarn. Thursday, as I finished up my Mom’s presents, I spun my wheels trying to think of an idea. I was determined to enter this week since I’d not found made the time since the first challenge. I could fill a book with my thoughts about the recent Whip Lash commentary. Let me just say Kathreen, your gracious, generous and passionate spirit are a true inspiration. Thank you. [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3132 Jennifer Sun, 14 May 2006 23:41:03 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3132 The idea of whipping something up in a weekend (or less!), photographing it, and posting it on a blog doesn't appeal to me at all. Because my free time is limited, especially on a weekend, the kind of crafts I make are completed in a span of months, not hours. At the end, I am more satisfied with the result, and it is something that I truly care about and love. While some of the whiplash entries have been interesting, I have seen nothing that inspires me. The main thought I have is, "Hmm, this definitely looks like it was whipped up in the shortest time possible." Being spontaneous is great, as is brainstorming around a theme and running with it. But when it comes to craft, something made really fast looks....well, rushed and not very nice. The blogs that are updated the most tend to also use small/fast projects that may have some appeal, but mainly the look (to me) is that something is being hastily made for the purpose of creating a post. I am too slow with my projects--one reason why I don't blog. The idea of whipping something up in a weekend (or less!), photographing it, and posting it on a blog doesn’t appeal to me at all. Because my free time is limited, especially on a weekend, the kind of crafts I make are completed in a span of months, not hours. At the end, I am more satisfied with the result, and it is something that I truly care about and love. While some of the whiplash entries have been interesting, I have seen nothing that inspires me. The main thought I have is, “Hmm, this definitely looks like it was whipped up in the shortest time possible.” Being spontaneous is great, as is brainstorming around a theme and running with it. But when it comes to craft, something made really fast looks….well, rushed and not very nice. The blogs that are updated the most tend to also use small/fast projects that may have some appeal, but mainly the look (to me) is that something is being hastily made for the purpose of creating a post. I am too slow with my projects–one reason why I don’t blog.

]]> By: Courtney http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3083 Courtney Thu, 11 May 2006 13:16:56 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3083 I loved the short timeframes, and think a theme is essential. If I would have been given longer to do it, it is much less likely that I would have actually DONE it, but the short time frame said-- "better get started NOW." Neither of my projects took that long, esp. the pillow. I do have to say though, that I was a little disappointed that I technically could not win twice. (just being honest here) The prizes are not important at all to me, and I guess maybe winning shouldn't be either, but what is the point of entering the competition if you have no chance of winning? Would it have been different if it wasn't two weeks in a row? I might consider entering in the next few weeks if I would be under consideration again. May be these kind of rules could be clearer- although I totally understand that this is the first time for the comp, so things will be learned from this experience. I loved the short timeframes, and think a theme is essential. If I would have been given longer to do it, it is much less likely that I would have actually DONE it, but the short time frame said– “better get started NOW.” Neither of my projects took that long, esp. the pillow. I do have to say though, that I was a little disappointed that I technically could not win twice. (just being honest here) The prizes are not important at all to me, and I guess maybe winning shouldn’t be either, but what is the point of entering the competition if you have no chance of winning? Would it have been different if it wasn’t two weeks in a row? I might consider entering in the next few weeks if I would be under consideration again. May be these kind of rules could be clearer- although I totally understand that this is the first time for the comp, so things will be learned from this experience.

]]> By: Isobel http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3081 Isobel Thu, 11 May 2006 11:58:43 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3081 I found the letter posted a bit insulting too - criticising me for not having the time to participate but for reading the blog anyway. I love reading this blog - I pop on while I'm at work for a few minutes inspiration and calm and a a change from my everyday life. When I have time I craft, but like so many other people here, I don't have a huge amount of time. That's one of the reasons I find this site so appealing - a lot of the ideas are small ones that are do-able. I haven't posted anything here, and haven't entered the whiplash competitions (which I love and think are fine here as occasional month-long things) simply because at the moment my main craft is knitting, and I'm teaching myself new skills - projects take a while, and there's nothing particularly post-worthy about what to most people would just be a poorly executed pair of socks, for example. (To me they are wonderful and I've put them on my blog). When I get time, I will try to join in, but in the mean time I just love reading this, and seeing what other wonderful people have made. I don't really see a problem with that. I found the letter posted a bit insulting too - criticising me for not having the time to participate but for reading the blog anyway.

I love reading this blog - I pop on while I’m at work for a few minutes inspiration and calm and a a change from my everyday life.

When I have time I craft, but like so many other people here, I don’t have a huge amount of time. That’s one of the reasons I find this site so appealing - a lot of the ideas are small ones that are do-able.

I haven’t posted anything here, and haven’t entered the whiplash competitions (which I love and think are fine here as occasional month-long things) simply because at the moment my main craft is knitting, and I’m teaching myself new skills - projects take a while, and there’s nothing particularly post-worthy about what to most people would just be a poorly executed pair of socks, for example. (To me they are wonderful and I’ve put them on my blog).

When I get time, I will try to join in, but in the mean time I just love reading this, and seeing what other wonderful people have made. I don’t really see a problem with that.

]]> By: elisabethaugusta http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3078 elisabethaugusta Thu, 11 May 2006 08:05:32 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3078 "Roses and Pearls" gets my vote this week. “Roses and Pearls” gets my vote this week.

]]> By: mereteveian http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3077 mereteveian Thu, 11 May 2006 08:02:06 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3077 I made an entry (in english under the picture) in my blog and wrote about my thoughts on Regina's post. I do love the challenges that has come with the Whiplash and how the creative mind gets so many input from reading Whipup and this part of it. I made an entry (in english under the picture) in my blog and wrote about my thoughts on Regina’s post.
I do love the challenges that has come with the Whiplash and how the creative mind gets so many input from reading Whipup and this part of it.

]]> By: elisabethaugusta http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3076 elisabethaugusta Thu, 11 May 2006 08:01:19 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3076 I hope I manage to get my meaning through in english... For many people there may be a clash in the terms craft - creativity? Themes like these and a short timeframe really gets my creative juices flowing, but leaves little room for good craftmanship. Like so many said; there is other things to be done. I have used the opportunity to exercise my creativity and to be brave enough to enter my work among so many excellent crafters. The word "competition" is in itself a challenge to get around. Prizes are not essential, but it was great fun winning one! (Book arrived safely, thank you!) I am sad I did not find time this week to even try to come up with an idea. Unfortunatly week 5 will probably not be any better. But even if I have not made anything myself, I really enjoy what all the others have done. I learn so much from all the solutions. I hope I manage to get my meaning through in english…
For many people there may be a clash in the terms craft - creativity? Themes like these and a short timeframe really gets my creative juices flowing, but leaves little room for good craftmanship. Like so many said; there is other things to be done. I have used the opportunity to exercise my creativity and to be brave enough to enter my work among so many excellent crafters. The word “competition” is in itself a challenge to get around. Prizes are not essential, but it was great fun winning one! (Book arrived safely, thank you!)
I am sad I did not find time this week to even try to come up with an idea. Unfortunatly week 5 will probably not be any better. But even if I have not made anything myself, I really enjoy what all the others have done. I learn so much from all the solutions.

]]> By: Kelaine http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3075 Kelaine Thu, 11 May 2006 05:48:54 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3075 I've been enjoying entering the contest weekly. It's certainly been a stretch as I work uber-full time (including weekend days) and I'm taking a course and I'm changing my life and I'm in an art show and the list could go on and on... but somehow I've managed to fit it into the schedule though the apartment is pretty darn messy. I guess I can't really use time as an excuse for not exercising as I managed to fit this in... The themes have consistenly thrown me for a loop but that's good as I'm stretching my brain. I haven't really been making things that I would normally make in my art practice but thats also good as I can certainly use ideas and inspirations in future projects. I love how many people have come to visit my blog since entering the contest. I've met so many wonderful artist-bloggers! My favorite part after making something is looking at everyone elses interpretation of the theme. I like that there is only six weeks of whiplash. I certainly couldn't participate every week if it was longer. That whole pesky life thing... But I could see it being a yearly annual craft bonanza. I do wish that we had a better forum spot to discuss the theme and the entries as a group. I've noticed that when I talk to a lot of my artist/crafter friends they are very shy about 'entering.' I know people who would amaze with their work and theme ideas but there is a certain shy/humbleness that visual artists have... My favs for this week are the embroidered pink poodle and the leg warmers. I’ve been enjoying entering the contest weekly. It’s certainly been a stretch as I work uber-full time (including weekend days) and I’m taking a course and I’m changing my life and I’m in an art show and the list could go on and on… but somehow I’ve managed to fit it into the schedule though the apartment is pretty darn messy. I guess I can’t really use time as an excuse for not exercising as I managed to fit this in…

The themes have consistenly thrown me for a loop but that’s good as I’m stretching my brain. I haven’t really been making things that I would normally make in my art practice but thats also good as I can certainly use ideas and inspirations in future projects.

I love how many people have come to visit my blog since entering the contest. I’ve met so many wonderful artist-bloggers! My favorite part after making something is looking at everyone elses interpretation of the theme.

I like that there is only six weeks of whiplash. I certainly couldn’t participate every week if it was longer. That whole pesky life thing… But I could see it being a yearly annual craft bonanza.

I do wish that we had a better forum spot to discuss the theme and the entries as a group.

I’ve noticed that when I talk to a lot of my artist/crafter friends they are very shy about ‘entering.’ I know people who would amaze with their work and theme ideas but there is a certain shy/humbleness that visual artists have…

My favs for this week are the embroidered pink poodle and the leg warmers.

]]> By: Shadoukat http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3073 Shadoukat Wed, 10 May 2006 23:58:45 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/05/09/whiplash-week-4-finished/#comment-3073 I LOVE the little birds, and also the chic teddy.. so i vote for both of those :) Last week was my first time entering the competition (the little phobiapins) and also the launch of my fist ever blog. So for me last week was a big deal. As far as entering this week, well.. I wasn't feeling the topic and I also currently have a house guest that I am entertaining until sunday. Not to mention that I have a full time job that requires a lot of my time. I personally really enjoy visiting this site and also looking at all the goodies that are submitted by those who can submit something. I look forward to week 5's topic and see if I feel up to the challenge. :) I LOVE the little birds, and also the chic teddy.. so i vote for both of those :)

Last week was my first time entering the competition (the little phobiapins) and also the launch of my fist ever blog. So for me last week was a big deal.

As far as entering this week, well.. I wasn’t feeling the topic and I also currently have a house guest that I am entertaining until sunday. Not to mention that I have a full time job that requires a lot of my time.

I personally really enjoy visiting this site and also looking at all the goodies that are submitted by those who can submit something.

I look forward to week 5’s topic and see if I feel up to the challenge. :)

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