56 comments Why do you Create?
by papernstitch
10/07/10
I should start by saying… Yep, that’s me in the cheesy picture above. I couldn’t find an image so I took one myself. Feel free to make fun. I deserve it.
Now that that is out of the way, let’s get down to business here. I’ve been working on a new column that involves some reader participation, if you all are interested. I am really excited about it. The thing is, it will only work if you help out. All I am asking is for you to answer one question in the comments. That’s it! It’ll really help me get this new mystery column off to a good start. So, what do you say? Will you answer this quick question for me?
Why do you create?
In other words, what first compelled you to begin making things and why do you continue to do so?
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Thanks Stephanie for sharing your story!
papernstitch commented on October 12th, 2010 at 11:04 amMaking your own destiny is certainly a HUGE positive influence on your kids to go after their dreams. I love that!
-Brittni
I create because I NEED to. I feel happy and calm when I am making something. If time goes by and I have not spent time in my studio, i feel it. It really is just part of who I am and it’s been like that for a long as I can remember. I love the whole process- coming up with an idea, working out what I need to complete it, sketching it out and planning, then trying it out. It really doesn’t matter if it works out like I planned,and lots of times it doesn’t, but it usually evolves and morphs until it is something I am happy with. If not, I stop and work on something else.
No matter what, I need to be doing some sort of creating, every single day. It is my therapy.
(thanks for the rockin’ blog!)
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