Carol Niemi in Wisconsin is creating A Finngerwegian Story in which she makes or uses trees in 365 daily projects...
Why did I decide to do this project? I love making things but don't always give myself the time. I love learning new skills and incorporating them into decorating, creating, and imagining what I could do next. I'm 23 and still trying to figure out exactly what I should do with my life. Truth be told, I was with my brother in a bookstore just browsing. I found this book in the crafting section, picked it up, got a feel for this unique idea, and in that moment (even though I had no idea where my life would be going in the next year) I knew I wanted to try this for a year. I've always loved using my hands and being creative.
How has doing a yearlong/daily project affected your life?
See all of Carol's trees HERE.
Why did I decide to do this project? I love making things but don't always give myself the time. I love learning new skills and incorporating them into decorating, creating, and imagining what I could do next. I'm 23 and still trying to figure out exactly what I should do with my life. Truth be told, I was with my brother in a bookstore just browsing. I found this book in the crafting section, picked it up, got a feel for this unique idea, and in that moment (even though I had no idea where my life would be going in the next year) I knew I wanted to try this for a year. I've always loved using my hands and being creative.
How has doing a yearlong/daily project affected your life?
- New skills. (I love learning new things.)
- Teaching me patience and perseverance.
- I get my family involved and get to spend time with them. Especially my mother...reigniting a creative flame in her. Happy to see her happy.
- It encourages me to hold on to the dreams and passions I had ever since I was a kid. Be creative. Imagine inside and outside of the box. Be myself, share what I believe and share what I make with others. I've been able to help encourage others to create and have been encourage by so many wonderful people.
- I'm learning more about myself and what I am capable of doing, especially under some positive pressure.
- Helps me take the days as they come.
- No matter what, I'm enjoying myself and thank God he gives me these days and opportunities to create and share.
See all of Carol's trees HERE.
1 comment:
I went and checked out all the trees. What a great blog!! So creative. Thanks so much for sharing the link :)
Happy new Year!
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