Creativity is a skill. The more we practice, the more skilled we become. Practice takes time. Practice takes commitment. Practice is a radical act in this speeded up world. Through practice, we develop a creative habit. Through habit, we reconnect with and know ourselves again as a creative being.
I've seen a number of other artists and quilters participate in the 100-day project over the years. It has always been a little intriguing to me, yet daunting as well. Let's be honest... a commitment of 100 consecutive days to the same project, or style of project seems... I don't know... almost boring to me? I enjoy challenges, but I also enjoy variety.
I am only working on small projects at the time since I don't have any quilts on the design wall. When I considered what sort of 100 project focus I could do, I considered mug rugs and many other small items that would make for nice (and quick) gifts to have on hand if needed at the last minute.
As I scrolled through my camera roll on my phone I realized I had "created" every day last week with Rebecca and while traveling for the QOV presentation. That was when the idea of 100 days of creativity came to mind.
It doesn't have to be the same project every day... It doesn't have to be the same activity every day... It only needs to be something that you make with or put together with your hands. It doesn't need to be ALL day, either! Ten to 15 minutes... or 4-5 hours... whatever works. Now, this fits into my wheelhouse! ;)
I'm going to say that I started my 100-days of creating on June 1... and here's what I have done created - Days 1-9, left to right by row top to bottom... Journal pen holders, sourdough bread, cards, mug rugs, paper embroidery, weave mending a favorite pair of shorts, paper embroidery, Rainbow Scrap Challenge pastel blocks and Bookish Journal 9-patch blocks.
What will I create today... Day 10 of 100-days? Follow along on Instagram and facebook to see my daily creations and my 100-day challenge/journey of creativity.
Have you ever done a 100-day project?
What did you do in your 100 days?
Wanna join me? I'd love to have you join the fun! Leave a comment letting me know what you'll be doing and where I can follow along.
If you happen to miss a day... give yourself some grace. ;) Nobody is going to come beat you up or reprimand you. Just join back up the next day or so.
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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