my new years “intentions”

I don’t generally make new years resolutions. I used to. I remember years gone by of lists to lose weight, exercise more, eat well, quit smoking.
I don’t think they ever worked and only led to trouble. I often felt disheartened when I couldn’t live up to my own goals.

BTW I did quit smoking but not because it was on one of these lists.

So I have made a new list, a crafty list.  A list of intentions and ideals. Things that I feel that are important, things that I have learnt to keep me on track.

• neatness counts
• pins work
• do what I can, when I can
• be productive and patient
• try and work on projects until completion - but work on what calls me and screams the loudest
• try something new, learn new techniques, challenge myself
• keep tidy
• buy for projects not for stash
• use what I have
• don’t waste time on crappy projects with cheap materials and dodgy tools
• it is ok not to finish something and throw it away
• I don’t have to blog everything

and most importantly

• life is too short to take things seriously

Thankyou for reading my blog / my “show and tell” / my what I made and did and the life of  my little family.  I imagine the year ahead will be bigger and better with brand new obstacles and challenges.

Happy New Year.

Donna