The creative and spiritual journey of a (textile) recycler. . .

I have thought about starting a blog for a long time now. I just couldn’t seem to get started. I thought. . what would I say, what would I do and really . . . . . who would care.

Last year I had the great fortune to witness a ‘happening’. As a spouse at a reunion (I know, groan) I was both an observer and participant. This reunion was attended by some of the most creative and talented people on the face of the planet. Really, no exaggeration! But many were holding onto life long insecurities. They didn’t think they were talented enough and embarrassed to perform in front of each other for fear of . . who knows . . . finger pointing, whispers, laughter, ridicule of some sort for sure. Once it was revealed that many shared the same feelings, the healing began. And I was the lucky one. I got to witness it all and benefit as well.

So, the message is that we all think we are not good enough compared to someone else, but we are. Don’t let your fears and insecurities stop you. We can’t measure our own success by someone else’s talents.

This revelation and the kindness / support of strangers has propelled my creative journey to a place I had given up ever getting to. Tho I thought my creative juices were dried up forever, they have merely been reawakened. Many thanks to all involved in my process, including in-part . . Victoria B, Mrs. W., Charles Mc., Claudia H, Mary B, Cindy G, Sandy B, Traci B., Kat C, and my IAA family. So, thank you. I dedicate this blog to all of you!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

List it Tuesday - Things I Collect

Todays Artsyville list is:  

Things I Collect....  haha, a friend says, "what don't you collect!"

Here's a sampling:

 
 jewelry

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buttons

 
 fabric -
ethnic, hand-dyes, textured, wools, vintage, silks

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books - 
artsy fartsy crafty type stuff mostly

 African masks

black dolls

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rusty metal thingys

anything Asian

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good friends

art supplies, 
which includes paints, inks, brushes, powders, stamps, stencils, etc

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~ in the vintage catagory ~ 

 lacey bits

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even more jewelry

 sewing patterns 

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fabrics, yep old and new

aluminum trays

 photographs 


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13 comments:

  1. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Great list! I love that you posted picks with your list. :)

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  2. storybeaderJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    You're the first I've seen to collect aluminum trays! Love the African masks - they might be a little too spooky for me to hang on my walls though... {:-D

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    1. Textile RecyclerJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Yep, that's me. I always go for the oddest of things <:-)

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  3. TriciaJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Wow, you've got some great collections! I love the trays, especially the one near the bottom that looks like a starburst.

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    1. Textile RecyclerJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Thank you.. been collecting a variety of things for years....

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  4. nicole : three by seaJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I'm a photo collector too...as in I'm always the one snapping photos!
    I love the vintage sewing patterns- makes me wish I was more into sewing!

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    1. Textile RecyclerJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      I LOVE taking pictures and love collecting vintage ones, too.

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  5. PaulaFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Love the way you illustrated each list item...too much fun!

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  6. Ilona HeimböckelFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    A beautiful collection of yummy things, but the laces almost make me cry ;-)
    I really love laces!

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    1. Textile RecyclerFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      Ilona, I am addicted to fabric, ALL fabric and beautiful laces ... not to mention, ribbons, buttons, trims, zippers, scraps of everything... I could keep going. I'm sure you understand.

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    2. aimeeFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:01 PM

      Those aluminum trays.... phenomenal collection!!

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    3. Textile RecyclerFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      Thanks Aimee..they're all over the house!

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