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Do You Plan Your Crafts, Or Just Wing It?

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So… I’m just curious?

Do you buy craft supplies that catch your eye 
and get inspiration later?
or 
Do you shop with a plan and a purpose?


I am most definitely a “winger”!!

I went to JOANN‘s today, 
wandered around 
and bought some fabric.


What for?
I have no idea.
Maybe for some…
Pillows?
Curtains?
Making fabric flowers?

I just thought it was pretty and brought it home. 
Where I will look at it.
And hope it whispers to me.

I have a hard time planning crafts.
Never really seems to work out for me!
For instance… 
I was undecided if I should make 
a Summer Wreath
or 
a Patriotic Wreath?
So, I asked on facebook.
I got a resounding SUMMER.

What did I make when I sat down?

If you *guessed…
“a Patriotic Wreath.”
Good for you!
*Sorry, no prize today.


Now, it wasn’t on purpose!
{even though… yes, I am a stinker}
I tried for Summer, but it just wasn’t falling into place.

What are ya gonna do?
I just don’t follow direction well!
Thank the lord I am out of school…
PS- The tutorial for the wreath is coming.

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Comments

  1. Jacque n Matt Knowlton says

    I’m a wanderer for sure! Hence the necessity for a craft room. I have so much stuff, the worst part is forgetting I already have something and get home from the store and bam i have 10 haha … sometimes this gives me a great excuse to share with my friends and family though so it’s a win win situation!
    -Jacque @theDIYvillage.com

  2. Bliss says

    I have a door begging for a summer wreath. Come here and break the following directions rule too.

    ~Bliss~

  3. Eclectically Vintage says

    I spent many hours in the disciplinarians office back in the day for my aversion to following directions!

    We could have been disobedient BFF’s!

    I am a planner – otherwise, I would get started, realize I didn’t have a crucial item, get frustrated, throw the craft out the window and have to start all over again.
    Kelly

  6. Karin says

    I always find stuff at the craft store or dollar spot at Target etc and if I love it I buy it and figure out what to do with it later. I do plan some things but I find that if I see something I absolutely LOVE it will inspire me. Love the fabric, can’t wait to see what you make with it. Come by and check me out at http://www.yankeedoodledesigns.com, todays post is just like yours, something I found at the dollar spot!

  10. Jessica Kielman says

    I wing it almost every. single. time. I find that if I plan a craft, it doesn’t feel fun anymore. Kind of like if someone tells me that I have to do something, then I am so not doing it…like you with the wreath. The minute you thought, well now I need to make a summer wreath, you couldn’t do it.

    Jessica

  11. Katie Goldsworthy says

    I “accumulate” many things at yard sales and thrift stores….stuff I just “know” I’ll use, but I renovate another house every 2-3 yrs, so I’m usually just working on whatever project I need to do next to finish a space.

    –Katie
    @ Creatively Living

  13. Cindy~ Heart and Sew Inspirations says

    This made me smile! I am a winger! I find things that are really pretty or have potential, bring it home and then decide. Sometimes my wheels start turning at the store, but like you, I will change my mind when I actually sit down to do it. LOVE the fabric 🙂

  15. Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says

    Cute wreath! My answer to the question is – BOTH! 🙂 I usually go into Michaels or JoAnn’s with a project in mind and come home with a whole SLEW of projects in hand! 🙂 Love those pretty prints! Have fun crafting chica!:)

Do You Plan Your Crafts, Or Just Wing It?

So... I'm just curious? Do you buy craft supplies that catch your eye  and get inspiration later? or  Do you shop with a plan and a purpose? I am most definitely a 'winger'!! I went to JOANN's today,  wandered around  and bought some fabric. Wh...
 
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