tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post7022527542414798039..comments2023-10-20T07:35:07.283-05:00Comments on Free Spirit Knits: Create Wherever You Can (& another chance to win!)Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853237423923378851noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-58287654031333014832010-11-25T09:05:39.447-06:002010-11-25T09:05:39.447-06:00My days are so packed with activity, I am just sta...My days are so packed with activity, I am just starting to get back into the creative mode. I suppose I am creative with work (I teach preschool) and at home with my children, but not enough time is carved out for ME. I have picked up my knitting needles and started a gift for my daughter. That's something, right?Caryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949191021778796987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-5292178080797666752010-11-25T03:04:51.599-06:002010-11-25T03:04:51.599-06:00I know this creative 'stuck' place all too...I know this creative 'stuck' place all too well! I find it helps just pick up my pencil and start scribbling, or my finger through my yarn, or start writing about a moment in my day - something simple to start unraveling that creative flow.Angela DiGiovanni | life * poetry * arthttp://angeladigiovanni.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-12268164626552280322010-11-24T15:02:35.389-06:002010-11-24T15:02:35.389-06:00Thanks to each of you for sharing your comments so...Thanks to each of you for sharing your comments so far. I am finding that with a newborn it's even harder than before to fit in my creative, personal interests. But I still try to merge it into my life whenver possible. Even if it's just knitting a few rows in between feedings and playing it still makes me feel more recharged than if I don't do it at all. Happy holiday weekend.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853237423923378851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-35948180246331125762010-11-24T12:44:24.856-06:002010-11-24T12:44:24.856-06:00I enjoy meeting so many free spirits!
I love my ...I enjoy meeting so many free spirits! <br /><br />I love my Moby! My second baby has needed more close Mama time and even now when she is having a really fussy day I wrap her up and the two of us go for a walk around the block.Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380735125003439842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-46798204432462461182010-11-23T21:29:36.431-06:002010-11-23T21:29:36.431-06:00I definitely try. when my 3 year old takes a nap I...I definitely try. when my 3 year old takes a nap I try to spin some yarn, knit or do some polymer clay projects for 30 minutes at the least. vbarton24 at gmail dot comvickiehttp://knithappens24.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-59464026001729410822010-11-23T21:06:17.422-06:002010-11-23T21:06:17.422-06:00Really great blog and so inspired by Hip Mountain ...Really great blog and so inspired by Hip Mountain Mama - so many artisans out there and she's so talented - thanks for sharing this, the list and the badge too. NamasteYoga With Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116668683765550037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-47873180149601354832010-11-23T15:33:15.319-06:002010-11-23T15:33:15.319-06:00I have ordered from Hip Mountain Mama online and s...I have ordered from Hip Mountain Mama online and she was so helpful and nice. Wonderful place to shop.auntbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944780912671787425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-70265733795802575582010-11-23T15:18:28.960-06:002010-11-23T15:18:28.960-06:00I 'liked' your FB page under the name &quo...I 'liked' your FB page under the name "patcakes47"<br />patcakes47@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-38215647193358342042010-11-23T15:17:55.351-06:002010-11-23T15:17:55.351-06:00I've become a more creative person by sharing ...I've become a more creative person by sharing art time with my kids. They give me creative license to have fun and be messy- and they're always so complimentary! :)<br />Thanks for the chance to win!Susannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-81734140576375347272010-11-23T15:16:48.394-06:002010-11-23T15:16:48.394-06:00I focus most of my creativity into decorating my h...I focus most of my creativity into decorating my house right now. I would like to start making scrap books of my grandchildren soon too. patcakes47@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-44256856540335822922010-11-23T15:08:09.348-06:002010-11-23T15:08:09.348-06:00So, so very inspirational! I love Hip Mountain Ma...So, so very inspirational! I love Hip Mountain Mama! Thanks for the giveaway :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009674239821334107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-34866195542431923692010-11-23T14:30:49.860-06:002010-11-23T14:30:49.860-06:00Oh! I want to win! As far as time for creativity...Oh! I want to win! As far as time for creativity, lately.... my extra time is spent napping, daydreaming and journaling. So yes, lately I find time, I've done it by slowing down because of the snow.Dena Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609999464123468649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-10326761903736763262010-11-23T12:32:08.263-06:002010-11-23T12:32:08.263-06:00I LOVE Hip Mountain Mama!
I don't carve enoug...I LOVE Hip Mountain Mama!<br /><br />I don't carve enough time out for creativity everyday, but I try and notice when less art-y things are really creative expressions--like cooking dinner and being one of my son's race cars talking at the "track". <br /><br />Rae<br /><br />rachelhower at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-34495210781184063552010-11-23T12:30:47.675-06:002010-11-23T12:30:47.675-06:00I have been trying to carve out more space as the ...I have been trying to carve out more space as the days get shorter to stay creative. It gets tricky when it's dark outside at 4:30ish to resist the temptation of cuddling up on the couch for the rest of the evening watching a movie, there is still so much day left. I just ordered a box of yarn for Christmas presents, so hopefully at least if I want to sit on the couch and watch movies I can knit too :)Chelsie Vargahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952629972724989078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-72106069231812832902010-11-23T11:12:31.254-06:002010-11-23T11:12:31.254-06:00Suzy you are beautifully inspirational! I love tha...Suzy you are beautifully inspirational! I love that you often craft with your kiddos. I do the same thing, but not enough recently. <br /><br />Added our 2nd baby to the family 7 months ago then moved just a couple months ago and haven't gotten our rhythm down well enough to create every day. For now I just steal away little moments or an hour after the boys go to sleep. <br /><br />Shannon, thank YOU for brining such wonderful free spirits into the spotlight for the rest of us. For inspiring and empowering us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-81055933960070827742010-11-23T11:00:54.472-06:002010-11-23T11:00:54.472-06:00I never feel like I carve out quite enough time, b...I never feel like I carve out quite enough time, but I do find time every day. It may only be 5 minutes of knitting, but it's something!Amanda Bohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504246313713210566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-21909680883671179152010-11-23T10:32:40.943-06:002010-11-23T10:32:40.943-06:00I try to get time in- usually it is knitting time ...I try to get time in- usually it is knitting time during naps, but blogging is also a creative endeavor for me.TopHathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014761105792283513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-42157544591092085942010-11-23T10:12:27.827-06:002010-11-23T10:12:27.827-06:00Thanks for sharing this great interview with Suzy!...Thanks for sharing this great interview with Suzy! I am going to try to create more with the kids. I started to but then fell off because . . . well I don't know exactly why. I know I do fear getting distracted and making an unfixable mistake if I try working on certain things in their presence. Something to work on . . . .Angelahttp://www.peachcoglo.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-15843429629493289442010-11-23T09:57:38.371-06:002010-11-23T09:57:38.371-06:00Is it possible to have enough time to create? I h...Is it possible to have enough time to create? I have so many projects in my head I don't think I will ever get to all of them, especially when new ones keep popping up.Carolhttp://carolburris.com/Life-with-Nin/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-91116843515112323202010-11-23T09:01:46.543-06:002010-11-23T09:01:46.543-06:00Oh, I just LOVE her stuff!!!Oh, I just LOVE her stuff!!!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.com