One Priceless Treasure

Episode 1 is posted on YouTube. The sanding and find details are coming along slowly. I appreciate all the support. Enjoy the time-lapse video. https://youtu.be/stVPxbaB3-I?si=T18ESenZQYZq6M_F  

   Some people might say, you can't make a mess. Well why not. They might say being mess shows you dont care. In reality thats kinda faults. You have to look at the purpose and reason behind the mess. Because creating a mess is a part of life. Its a part of hands on learning and becoming better. The mess shows you are putting in the work. That your taking a "seemingly impossible idea" and giving it your best shot.      The stress relief is because you are giving yourself a challenge, your giving yourself a chance to breath and focus on something fun. The stress relief is being open, being patient, and to enjoy the moment. Because when I see "a mess after carve" the reality is. I see potential, effort, and I see whats coming to life from my investment, my effort, and giving an idea a chance. 

Does it have to. Doesn't it have to be "what people expect" no. Because each Snowflake is one of a kind.  Do I know where I might take this random idea into cut out. No, I will just have to see where the moment takes me. 

         Life has been crazy with many adventures and the normal and abnormal or unexpected up's and downs. The common thing which comes to mind when thinking of "investment" is money or something tangible.     I was organizing all my tools to make the trip to my parents house for Christmas. Yes, the joke in my family is "I live in the garage." Can you blame me I have "Full Freedom," as long as I clean up after myself. With organizing and cleaning it got me thinking. I see my work space and the money I've invested. However, the unexpected investment is "what's more valuable," to my creating and craft adventures.     The unexpected investment goes two ways, inward and outward. The inward investment of learning and seeing " whats possible?" Building the foundation of "whats a treasure?" A treasure is the story behind and within the art work.    The inward investment is seeing different perspectives to giv...

My original plan for the bigger design was to leave it square and have the heart look "sculptured." However, when I returned today to continue work, I decided to change my mind. I chose to make the heart be independent like its smaller counter part. Because this design resembles how love and courage is molded and built between two people. But also the courage to love and trust yourself. Well, I cut the sides at an angle. Yes, I do it by hand and its a challenge to cut and straight line. Part of the reason for the odd cut is, well I dont know sometime it just happens. Most likely its related to how I use the saw and how the work is oriented in the bench clamp. To many factors to consider and its added character thats unique to each pieace.  The challenge is 2 small holes came to the surface. The dilemma is what todo? Is the project a complete waste? Do I have to completely revamp my idea? Can I fix it?  The character of the pieace is independent to each work. Its t...

Ideas come and go. Some ideas will seem really crazy and possibly out of reach when your in the moment. However, despite seeming impossible as you look at all the eraser marks and mess ups, feeling down because you "havent found the right idea." The potential is still there. The right idea will come alive as long as you remeber. Remeber to be patient and to breath. Remeber to not force yourself to "find the right idea." Because creativey comes from the heart. I look at the ideas I have come up with and ask myself "did I really do that." Ive also said "I have no idea how to carve this." Potential is there, however takes time to mature. Sometimes you just have to have a little fun coloring the picture. Yes, I started carving the idea on a smaller scale. Its interesting how the same drawing can be different.  The link is to my YouTube. I made a short of more drawing ideas. And one i had fun coloring. The Book

The complexity of a Snowflake and how each are so beautiful but yet so different. We each have a special gift, mission and story to write. Yes, this Snowflake is my first attempt and draft. However, will not be the last. Because there is beauty and purpose to learn and enjoy along the way.

  The random pages with many lines and eraser marks. Spending hours today seeing what possibly could be created. However, nothing was looking right. There is and will always be the struggle finding the next idea. However, is the time wasted when nothing is found.  I spent hours drawing and then erasing. With each page that I dont erase shows potential. Each page shows something was developing However something wasnt right. Despite great effort of burning brain cells. The right look wasnt coming.  With each potential idea the special details and elegance takes time to develope. Because a good story and treasure takes time to mature. The right look doesnt come, especially if you over think it. Im unfortunately guilty of this. I probably will continue to be guilty. I dont believe I wasted today. Because the potential is there. I know that as crazy as it sounds my heart will see whats possible at the right time. I know with each...

                Love the journey you are embarking on even with all the ups and downs you remember. Remember to cherish the precious moments. The moments you spend with people you love. The simple things that put a smile on your face and laugh in your belly. The precious and unexpected moments which reminds you to breathe. Taking the moment to relax and enjoy. Enjoying the moment and reminders that you are loved, your valued, your brave, and your not alone. The moment to balance yourself. A moment to breath is powerful. This moment not only will remind you to love, to be patient, and courageous. A moment to breathe above all is the time to enjoy and cherish the priceless treasures and priceless moments which come along the way.                                    

                                                                                     Don’t fear the creative unfortune           When you’re attempting a crazy idea, exploring a craft, or even just being creative to have fun and try. There is always the possibility that it will not work out. The reason why something might not work is infinite. Reason can range from simple to unfortunately catastrophic. The reason can be your current skill leave, idea drawing, plan for execution, and even how you attempt to execute the plan. The other end of the spectrum is the material itself in the process decides not to cooperate.               I have recentl...

Youtube Video Wood, it tends to have a mind of its own. Where it wants to look a certain way. Or it breaks especially if you’re working with the grain of the wood. It’s the most fragile part of the wood. If a project breaks, does that make it a waste? If a project is not going as planned, does that make it a waste?             Today I was working on a small project, and things didn’t go as planned. I had the crazy idea to cut parts off. The general idea looked like a zigzag theme. In the process I proceeded to get inspired to cut at the fold to help transform the back of the work. However, I had already put deep cuts on one side to help create the look. With this and then doing the through cuts. Ya, it broke one me. The small part went first. I continued and of course it broke again.             The first break could have been classified as “a clean break.” Which I translate...

Today I was pondering ideas but never come find a complete idea. I couldnt find what I wanted the entire project to look like. Boy how frustrating it can be. However, the light bulb came on. I can do a progress idea project. I was able to figure out the boarder. There is nothing stopping me from starting to bring that to life. As the project evolves I know I will figure out the design for the center. I also know I will determine if I want to make a clock or picture frame. Or it might be something completely different. The hard part about being patient, adaptable, and seeing what story the project wants to become. Carving the boarder will start tomorrow.  Update

                                                                                            Brave warrior        How to be a brave warrior in your personal life. Bravery is having the ability to stay calm. Bravery is realizing you are facing a struggle or challenge and you work through it. With what struggles you might currently be facing being brave is knowing and realizing your past your limits and need help and you go get it. Be brave shows that you’re still trying no matter what’s the result. Through misery and the darkest times, you keep working, trying, and finding a new and different way which may require asking for help. Staying courageous through knowing you can and will be stronger on the oth...

  Day 2 of my project for the courageous heart I am calling it. I don’t know yet if the name will stick or not. Today, I made a lot of progress on the project. I am estimated to be about 8 ish hours of carving time. Don’t ask me about the drawing time. Besides, why does time matter when you’re having fun creating and seeing your idea come to life. I found today that I would carve for a while and then have to take a break because my hands needed it. However, the break did not last long because I “wanted to keep going.” I was motivated and continued to stay focused. My brain works oddly at times. Guess I was missing a larger project; however, it’s coming alive faster than expected. I know some people might say I am a little fixated on my project “just to get it done.” However, that is not true because I am not shying away from the work. I am striving to have the idea and wood teach me. I want to see what story my idea and project have to tell. I want to see if my vision is even possi...

  I have been pondering and wanting to make “a large project.” I haven’t done one for a while. However, I was at a loss for “what to make.” You know the constant struggle sometimes. The other side of the same struggle is “not liking your ideas.”             I am currently making a pendant which “looks folded.” Last night I had an epiphany for an idea. Turn the folded heart idea “larger.” I had this idea when I was supper exhausted last night and when I woke up today, surprised I still remember it.” I have had many ideas when I have been trying to go to sleep and of course loved the idea, however, never remembered them in the morning.             I was slow today starting to draw out my idea. For many reasons, mainly because motivation is a tricky thing, and you can’t force creativity. I also tend to be on the lazy side and very snail paced on Sundays. I am a personal be...

Enjoy the video. Had a challenge with the editing. It was fun to learn. I unknowingly recorded over half of the video in slow motion. 

A humble smile is a powerful way to remind yourself of your true potential. Smiling is away that shows despite every struggle, hardship, and roadblock you are courageous, capable, and able to empower. Empowering your ability to not let, fear, intimidation, and insecurities to win. Empowering your inner warrior the willingness and effort to “keep showing up.”             A humble smile is a reminder to be patient and take every hurdle, problem, and trouble one step at a time. Knowing that a solution for most problems and situations does not and will not come in one day. Knowing solutions to come may or may not be simple. However, it could also be simpler than you think or expect.             A humble smile has the power to be a simple reminder to a friendly stranger. Reminding them to breathe and be patient. Reminding people do care and are there to help you just need to ask....

            The everyday hustle and stress of today have the unfortunate ability to make a person lose focus. Focus On and for the daily tasks but also for what means the most to them. Reminding yourself the true value of “what matters.”             Remembering to enjoy “A peaceful moment.” But what is that, the answer depends on the person and what the person might need. A peaceful moment could be quiet time snuggled in a blanket doing nothing. The moment could be getting distracted with a hobby you enjoy to let your mind relax and feel challenged differently. The moment could come allowing yourself to feel like a kid again and swing on the swing without a care or feeling judged.             Peace is knowing and believing what you’re facing will have a resolution. You will be courageous to keep looking and moving forward. Peace is knowing ...

     I tend to forget where the camera angle window is. Fun timelapse and love seeing my work eval and come to life. I also love the keeping the videos simple. Main goal of creating my videos is for fun and relaxing enjoyment. 

  Its a rough edit. Still have a lot to learn about video making. But its fun to watch my work come alive. More videos on YouTube 

  What is believing? Believing is knowing answers comes through hard work and dedication. Believing that answers might not be obvious to the problems you are currently facing, but the answers will come. Believe in yourself that you are capable of things that seem impossible. Believe that even through difficult times, you will find peace, courage, and strength to overcome.               Believe in your dreams and find the path to achieve them. Believe in yourself, it’s possible. You just must remember to be patient, realistic. Realistic with your timeline, because you will face your fair share of, mountains to climb, bumps in the road, and monkey wrenches which will cause things to change. Believe in faith that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, it just might not be obvious at your current moment.             Most important, believe you are capable, valued, ...

      Overtime you will experience a lot of different trials, which will bring many up's and downs. Through the course of each endeavor the normal questions and concerns will come. I have faced similar things in my personal life and with creating. However, through creating and learning my craft it has taught me a different way of thinking.    Courage can and will be strong even when hidden. Courage is believing in yourself that you can and will achieve your dreams. The dream however, might take longer then expected or have a few curves and bumps along the way. Courage is appreciating and enjoying the small achievements that's has been challenging you. Its seeing and believing in being realistic with yourself. Having the dream of climbing Mountain Everest is good but probably not realistic if you love sitting on the couch. Courage is feelings you have improved and completed a realistic steps towards you dream even if its not exactly what you were hoping for....