Minimalism is but a Memory

Hmm. Is there an anglicised expression for the act of exploring somewhere different with your crafting style? I know that it's commonly referred to as going on a "creative journey" by our American chums and has for a long time been regurgitated over here too. Trouble is, it's a little over-used now and has become cliched. To all intents and purposes, it does describe perfectly my latest forays into crafting. It's just that it sounds trite. I never really take "journeys" either. With me, it's normally, "just popping out somewhere". Not exactly punchy though is it? To say I'm on a "creative popping out somewhere". It also has a camp whiffery of a 'Carry On' line to it.

Anyhoo, that's all a meandering ramble, which should perhaps have stayed in my head and not dribbled out into blogland. How I should have started this post is by saying that though minimalism is my go to, in art and design, I'm presently loving the whole vintage style. I'm trying to resist but the tug towards shabby chic is becoming stronger. In creating the above card, I felt I could have easily pulled something together in a CAS way but I wanted to try my hand at multi-layering and over-accessorising.

It's all been aided by taking up the twin challenges of this week's Mojo Monday sketch & the Shabby Tea Room theme. This time around, we have been asked to think of our favourite craft supplies and incorporate them into our project. Not easy, as I'm disgracefully fickle. Whatever is my newest purchase is also, usually my favourite. Which, at this moment in time, means my Pink Paislee, Butterfly Garden stamps. (No Michele, I couldn't resist - I went straight home and bought them lol - I blame you of course. I have zero willpower!).

Flowers, ribbon, buttons, pearls, stamps, nesties, lace, baker's twine, flourishes and lace. All this and patterned paper too. They're all my favourite supplies. Minimalism just wouldn't work this time around. Instead I tried a different discipline of using everything whilst still attempting to maintain balance and unity. And you know what? I loved it! I loved the whole playful process. Even the frustration and furrowed brow it caused.

Whoo. It's been text heavy tonight. That's what happens when I don't get enough sleep. I start to need the skills of an editor. So before I go on for too much longer, I shall bid you goodnight and go and snuggle up with a chamomile tea and book. Px