January: Complete one craft a month
by fairladyclea
Arts & Crafts Journey Overview
Follow this step-by-step arts & crafts journey to see real progress updates, challenges overcome, and practical experience.
Progress Updates (6 total)
Update #1: January: Complete one craft a month
I have so many craft supplies, and I just keep getting more! I want to actually work on my crafts, and have something to show at the end of each month to keep me motivated.
Update #2: January: Needlepoint eyeglasses case
20% completeFinished the beach & the sun! Next up is the sea & the flamingo, and then last will be the tree & the sky.
Update #3: January: Working on the water!
20% completeHardly looks like I’ve done any work at all, but I’ve got all the water highlights & lowlights done. Now I’m working on filling in the body of the water, and then onto the flamingo!
Obstacles Faced: There’s two points when I feel really frustrated with a project — when it’s about 40% complete, which means I’ve done a lot and still have a lot to do, and when it’s 90% and I just want to be done. This is definitely at that 40% stage. I just have to keep my head down and keep going.
Update #4: Finished the water!
50% completeI’m all done with the water! I think instead of working on the flamingo next, I’m going to move to the seagulls or the palm tree — I need some easy wins to feel good about this project!
Update #5: All the detail work added!
80% completeThe only thing that’s left is the pink of the flamingo and the blue of the sky! I’m at the point where I’m pretty tired of this project, so I know I’m close to being done. Just have to remind myself how happy I’ll be when it’s finished!
Update #6: Finished! (In a last minute panic)
100% completeGuess who didn’t realize the month was almost over and had to panic finish this during class? Either way, I’m all done now - washed and drying, and ready to go!