We Will Blog You, Blog You…Introducing Think Crafts
August 12, 2008 Crafts 6 Comments
I think most of us have days when we love technology and days when we curse technology. I remember my husband suggesting that I try a thing called a computer to type up my articles. I’d roll my eyes and gently tap my dear old electric typewriter saying, “Who needs a needs a computer when I have a speed demon like this baby right here.” However, once I figured out that I never had to use that thick white liquid that I got everywhere but the place I was trying to correct a typing mistake, I was sold on the computer.
The Eniac – one of the first computers ever built.
Since my first computer, I’ve never looked back. The Internet. E-mail. The World Wide Web. Searches. Keywords. Newsgroups. Forums. Uploads & Downloads. Been there. Done that. Enjoyed it. Hated it. Loved it. I try to keep up, but there is always something new and exciting. Now I’m learning podcasts, widgets, web videos, social networking and best of all blogs. I was introduced to the web via Prodigy and AOL. My viewpoint of the web has not changed much from my first impression. I was fascinated that it was so easy to connect with other artists and craftspeople. How wonderful it was to share information and be inspired by other creative folks.
At times being creative can be a little isolating, but interacting with other creative people keeps my creative projects young, fresh, innovative, and brings new insight to my thoughts and ideas. I can work and play with people and companies all over the country and all over the world without ever leaving my home. Yet, the world can enter my home bringing with it endless possibilities for growth and dreams. I read about techniques, I see photos of great craftsmanship, and I can even watch how-to videos when I can’t figure out what I’m doing!
I’m so excited about this new section of CreateForLess. We are blogging! It’s a chance to be more interactive with all of you. It’s a chance to share ideas and exchange tips and techniques. The next best thing to crafting is talking about crafting in my humble opinion! Most of us learned a craft or technique from a family member or friend. This blog is a chance to pass that knowledge on to others. Let’s hear from you! Let’s blog!
Think Crafts is a transition from the Expert Craft Advice section at CreateForLess, but all the wonderful articles about trends, the business of selling crafts, techniques, and tips are still available right here! Now, you can tell me what techniques you’d like to know more about, share your own innovations and projects, and check out what others are doing. I can’t wait to get started, how about you?
