T.k. Wilson and I are co-authoring today’s blog. The both of us have developed some “pinsomnia” lately LOL. I’ve recently had an epiphany about how useful Pinterest can be for all sorts of reasons! T.k. and I share several pinboards. Our goal with this blog is not only sharing some of our favorite “pinners” but also to encourage those of our readers who might be struggling with ways to keep on top of their stress levels. We’ve explored these ideas for our own personal self-care. I’ll begin with one of my favorite stress reducing activities. Creative Journaling is not a new concept but not one I had thought about attempting. I always considered myself to be “too busy” to get into painting or using other artistic touches. However I thought that my journals are really an expression of myself and should express my creative side also. I’ve been journaling on and off for a few years now. It’s something that literally saved my sanity. Thanks to my Mom and my kids I’ve had plenty of blank books/journals to work with over the years. With the advent of COVID-19 I began to reassess many things in my life. (As I am sure many of us have done since February/March.) While Creative Journaling might not be for everyone, it is certainly a way to off load stress and the emotions that go along with stress. So let us take a look at some Pinterest boards that might give a few ideas on how to start a Creative Journal. I should say upfront that I do not believe in any of those silly books that tell you what to write and how to write your journal. This is YOUR life, your journal. You write your own heart. As a person of faith I find that I’m often prompted by prayer. So I write exactly what I think and pray. If the journal is private there is no reason why you should not write your private thoughts. Be real… even if what you think isn’t pretty. Here are a few boards to prompt your creativity! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/625930048201608680/ This board offers some very cool ideas for practicing art. Even if you are not an artist in the proper sense of the word these ideas are a way to add interest to your writing. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/798263102688761935/ Hubpages offer these ideas for blending thought with a creative outlet. Again, these ideas are mostly just to show how you can use what you have on hand to design your journal. Now for my all time favorite idea the Junk Journal https://www.pinterest.com/pin/302444931225969546/ It doesn’t have to be a fancy project. It should reflect who you are. Those of you who know me for my knitting and crocheting, I just wanted to share 2 Pinterest pages that I LOVE! The first page is new to me. Why have I not seen Daisy and Storm before researching this blog? I’ve no idea! How did I miss this? LOL Well without further ado Daisy and Storm knit and crochet patterns Pinterest Page. I was really interested in the dish/washcloth patterns. So many different designs, no doubt knitters will find something they like! https://www.pinterest.com/daisyandstorm/ The perfect Summer project. I frequent the designs of Olga Poltava Crochets for inspiration often. Her pinterest page is filled with lovely designs for all levels of crocheter. You’ll love the many scarf patterns! She is now offering a YouTube channel to help you with some of the more unique stitches! https://www.pinterest.com/opoltavacrochet/ If you appreciate these pages please drop the designers a message. Let them know you thank them for their hard work. One of the ways I love to take time out for myself is doing papercrafting. I have always loved papercrafts, and especially Origami. To some, this may not seem like the best stress-relieving activity, but I quite enjoy it. I find it engages the senses of touch, hearing, and sight which becomes very meditative. Because you have to pay attention to how you go, it tends to crowd out anxious thoughts by placing attention and imagination on something else. You can find all sorts of Origami examples and crafts on Pinterest, but there’s one problem: Many are in Japanese! You can avoid this however, by checking out Emma at Gathering Beauty
https://www.pinterest.com/emliston/boards/ She has all kinds of origami instructions for all sorts of wonderful crafts: Valentines, giftbags, cartons, and more! If you’re more of the sewing and cooking persuasion, I just found the gal for you! Heidi at Honeybear Lane has loads of ideas for woodcrafts, sewing, organization, and decorating. This is more of a curated type of board, rather than a single person showcasing what they do best. However, it seems that Heidi has been doing this for a long time, her boards are neatly organized and easy to navigate. https://www.pinterest.com/honeybearlane/boards/ Now, I’ve spoken about MyFroggyStuff before… A lot, so I won’t say much here. She is one of my favorite people, a literal rags to riches story. She went from being an Air Force mom to being one of the most famous and popular craft YouTubers of today, and she shows no sign of slowing down! You can see The Froggy’s page here: https://www.pinterest.com/myfroggystuff/
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