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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I would like to say that I work on something crafty every day even if it's just 5 minutes, but the past year or so that just hasn't been true. I can do it though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to honor what your hands have been up to and into! Your hands have been everywhere! I haven't done a 100 day project. I do try to put in a few stitches every day though!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Melva - variety is much more fun than the same thing every day! I've never participated a 100 Day project, although I do creative things with my hands every day. I do think it might be fun to start a sort of "improv" embroidery project where you add stitches each day and see where you are after 100 days. Maybe I will try that!
ReplyDeleteWhy limit creativity to just one medium? You've made a great start!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great start you've made! I'll follow you with your journey. :)
ReplyDeleteI worked on Dear Jane blocks forever it seems tried for one a day I don't know if I made it
ReplyDeleteThats so cool! I did one where I made a string block a day... I think I still have a few blocks left to put into quilts.
ReplyDeleteWell your progress proves it's working for you! I agree 100 Days seems daunting at first but open it up to being "creative" in general takes some of the pressure off. I did do it once: did a "block a day" project over the course of a year. Did miss days but then just played catch-up until I was up to date. Hmmm, you remind me I need to get those blocks out and make them into a top......
ReplyDeleteI've done the 100 Day Project in the past. It did feel daunting at first. However, it quickly became a habit I looked forward to. Love your idea to do something creative rather than commit to making a specific small item.
ReplyDeleteHi Melva, I've tried a couple of times to follow the 100 days challenge. One year it took me 192 days to finish my 100 days - not bad! I've also done 100 days of hexies a couple of times. Enjoy your challenge - going more broadly is a great idea. Thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteWOW! 100 projects sounds like a lot but it also sounds like you've got a plan! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDelete100 days of creativity is a wonderful goal! I look forward to seeing what you do. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I've never done the 100 Day Project, but it does sound fun! I might try to join in next year... if I remember!!! Looking forward to seeing your creativity! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
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