I have wanted to learn the history behind the different types of bookbinding stitches that I use on a regular basis. This desire is based in my wanting to grow my knowledge of where these stitches originated, how they came to be, who first used them, what they are, etc. The information will be basicContinue reading “Bookbinding History: Coptic Stitch”
Tag Archives: Creativity
Writing About Writing
Writing about writing seems like a cop-out to real writing. And yet, I like writing about writing. And that is what I’ve been thinking a lot about this month. Whether it is because lately I haven’t made time to write, or what. I started a blog post two weeks ago with this: ‘I’ve been feelingContinue reading “Writing About Writing”
Slow Work
I was at work a couple of weeks ago, in our not-so-lovely warehouse, counting our Christmas inventory. I knew this was something that I was going to have to do because my manager gave me a heads up about it, so I knew it was coming and was trying not to dread it. Counting isContinue reading “Slow Work”
Music Lessons
My mother-in-law is cleaning out her basement. She gave my husband a three-ring binder she had where she had put all of Adam’s certificates and programs of things he was involved in as a kid in middle school and high school. Things like a Certificate of Participation in Quiz Bowl, Boy Scout Car Derby Racing,Continue reading “Music Lessons”
The Doing
Last night I started to read ‘A Million Little Ways’ by Emily P. Freeman. I’ve been listening to Emily’s podcast, The Next Right Thing, for a month or two now. In one of her earliest episodes she shares about a woman who wrote to her with a desire to write, but didn’t think she hadContinue reading “The Doing”
People Pleasing
If you’ve been following my blog for awhile you’re probably aware of the fact that I own a small body care business called Ruministics. I’ve been offering my handcrafted body care locally at vendor fairs, craft shows and markets the past five years. Going into this year, year number six, I’ve been looking for otherContinue reading “People Pleasing”
Gifts & Comparison
How many people do you know who do photography? For me, quite a few. God gives each of us gifts. And gives each of us more than one gift. And God also gives to many people the same gift. I ask again: How many people do you know who do photography? Even as just aContinue reading “Gifts & Comparison”
Room for Mistakes
Do you leave room for mistakes in your art? In your life? My niece, the one who likes to draw, was showing me her latest pictures a few weeks ago. They were adorable, detailed pictures of animals. In one of them was a cow, ‘…with a bird on his head?’, I asked. ‘Yep’, replied myContinue reading “Room for Mistakes”
The Second Rule
I often say to myself that the first rule of writing is to write. I say that when I don’t feel like writing or want to write, but not sure what to write or how to start. ‘Ok, so write. The first rule of writing is to write, so write.’ And I do. I writeContinue reading “The Second Rule”
Grace-Filled Art
I was over at my mom’s house this past Sunday. My sister is in the middle of moving houses and so her and her family are living with my mom until they sell their current house and buy a new one. My sister’s oldest child, my sweet niece, who I’ve mentioned a few times, isContinue reading “Grace-Filled Art”
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