hi there,
i have been a longtime lover of diy projects and am an avid believer in fashion and the mantra of reuse, recycle & reimagine. some of my fav diy gurus are p.s. i made this, honestly wtf... & i spy diy just to name a few. this place will be a venue through which i can discover, explore & share crafty ideas that i have stumbled upon or come up with on my own through my own "eccentric" creative genius. i am in no way attempting to take credit for the diy ideas of others, rather i am trying to replicate the process and share my take on it with you. this space will also be a mood board of sorts to express the jumble of thoughts and "likes" that are at the moment untapped and stuck in my head. i have been playing around with the idea of blogging for a long time, but it was with the help of a dear friend that i realized i needed to seize the opportunity now otherwise nothing would ever come to fruition. for this i must give a shout-out to B. Loved: thank you lovely lady for inspiring me and encouraging me to finally start up this personal diy documentary; i couldn't have done it without you!
before i leave you today, i want to share something that may give insight into one of the many directions that this blog may take or tell you a little bit more about myself. another wise friend of mine introduced me to kokology, a self-discovery exercise. it's a great way to get to know new people or even just yourself...
A Glazed Expression
Arts and craft class is almost a right of passage in our society, a grueling test of the human spirit in which young initiates strive to force rubber cement, pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and papier-mache to bend to their will. And few of us can claim to have managed to avoid the experience of creating an object--be it ceramic mask, napkin holder, or the obligatory ashtray--only to be confronted by and empty expanse demanding that you do something, anything, to decorate it.
A plain white coffee mug of your own design sits ready for the kiln and is staring at you in blank anticipation. You have chosen to use blue glaze; now, if only you could decide on the pattern....
Which of the following patterns do you paint in blue on the mug?
1. Stripes.
2. Polka Dots.
3. Checks.
4. Wavy lines.
Arts and craft class is almost a right of passage in our society, a grueling test of the human spirit in which young initiates strive to force rubber cement, pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and papier-mache to bend to their will. And few of us can claim to have managed to avoid the experience of creating an object--be it ceramic mask, napkin holder, or the obligatory ashtray--only to be confronted by and empty expanse demanding that you do something, anything, to decorate it.
A plain white coffee mug of your own design sits ready for the kiln and is staring at you in blank anticipation. You have chosen to use blue glaze; now, if only you could decide on the pattern....
Which of the following patterns do you paint in blue on the mug?
1. Stripes.
2. Polka Dots.
3. Checks.
4. Wavy lines.
so which one are you? it's amazing how much you can learn about yourself from these questions so choose wisely and truthfully! check below for your "results"--were you surprised? I'd love to hear your thoughts! (i picked polka dot and i was relatively surprised by the results, but my friend thought it was spot on!) i can't wait to make it down to a pottery place to actually make one!
so if any of this sounds of interest to you or someone you know spread the word & lets c's the diy!
~c
p.s. i would also LOVE to hear about all of the things you other diy-ers are up to so don't hesitate to share or send some suggestions/request/whatevers! you can also find brief updates via my tumblr! carpe diy!
KEY TO "A Glazed Expression" (from my friend KK, or it can also be found here)!
Blue is the color most deeply associated with the inner workings of the mind, from imagination to intuition to intellect. The white surface of your coffee mug provides a blank slate and give s your mind free rein to express itself in the most comfortable, natural way. In this sense, the pattern you selected reflects the structure and strengths of your mind in its approach to creativity and problem solving.
1. Stripes: You favor a direct and clear-cut approach, making you a keen decision maker able to resolve problems and put plans into action instantly. It's only natural that people perceive you as a leader and pillar of strength in difficult times.
2. Polka dots: Your strength lies in the adaptive, artistic nature of your mind. This may make you appear to be a little offbeat, perhaps even eccentric to some, but you make a real contribution to the world as a creator with a unique vision.
3. Checks: You excel at mastering the demans of the everyday, but in no way does that make you average or ordinary. Few people are able to organize their lives with such quiet efficiency. And the result of your efforts is that you always seem to have the time, wealth, and compassion to share with those in need.
4. Wavy lines: You gift is in generating an atmosphere in which it's easy and comfortable to feel and express love. It's not that you crave attention or affection, but people just naturally feel good about taking care of and supporting you. And all that goodwill has a ripple effect, touching the lives of those around you in subtle ways. Ask the people who know and love you--the world is a better place for your being in it.
Blue is the color most deeply associated with the inner workings of the mind, from imagination to intuition to intellect. The white surface of your coffee mug provides a blank slate and give s your mind free rein to express itself in the most comfortable, natural way. In this sense, the pattern you selected reflects the structure and strengths of your mind in its approach to creativity and problem solving.
1. Stripes: You favor a direct and clear-cut approach, making you a keen decision maker able to resolve problems and put plans into action instantly. It's only natural that people perceive you as a leader and pillar of strength in difficult times.
2. Polka dots: Your strength lies in the adaptive, artistic nature of your mind. This may make you appear to be a little offbeat, perhaps even eccentric to some, but you make a real contribution to the world as a creator with a unique vision.
3. Checks: You excel at mastering the demans of the everyday, but in no way does that make you average or ordinary. Few people are able to organize their lives with such quiet efficiency. And the result of your efforts is that you always seem to have the time, wealth, and compassion to share with those in need.
4. Wavy lines: You gift is in generating an atmosphere in which it's easy and comfortable to feel and express love. It's not that you crave attention or affection, but people just naturally feel good about taking care of and supporting you. And all that goodwill has a ripple effect, touching the lives of those around you in subtle ways. Ask the people who know and love you--the world is a better place for your being in it.
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