By Alexa Hess
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March 4, 2024
Hey there, fellow crafters! Have you ever looked at your latest project and felt a pang of disappointment, thinking, "Why isn't it perfect?" or "It's not as good as I hoped"? Trust me, you're not alone. Throughout my crafting journey, I've wrestled with these same thoughts. But here's the truth I've come to realize: perfection doesn't exist in crafting, and that's perfectly okay. We all have our own unique style and perspective that we bring to our projects. While it's natural to aspire to the level of other crafters, comparing ourselves to them only leads to unnecessary self-criticism. Your work may not look identical to someone else's, but it carries your personal touch, making it uniquely yours. Consider this: when you come across a tutorial or a DIY video, you're inspired to create something similar, but with your own twist. You choose different materials, colors, and techniques, tailoring the project to reflect your creativity. And yes, there will be times when things don't go as planned. Trust me; I've had my fair share of crafting mishaps. Take, for instance, my attempt to make acrylic gift tags for Valentine's Day. Armed with glitter, Mod Podge, and a vision, I was ready to dazzle. However, reality hit hard when my glitter experiment turned into a glitter catastrophe. But did I give up? No way! I pivoted to painting the hearts, embracing a different approach that still captured the essence of my vision.
