Showing imperfections is the perfect way to show us we all make mistakes, even instructors, and to help us be less stressed about wanting everything to be exact.
I appreciate how you started out the video, Sandy. Your time put into all of this - the projects and the channel - is a GIFT to those of us watching. The people that feel the need to troll through your work to point out mistakes are Toxic People. They are missing something in their life if they feel the need to monitor you and give negative comments. That has been my experience in the last 15 years of dealing with certain people. THANK YOU for the time you give of yourself and for sharing your wonderful creations! Mistakes are good - they educate us and help us get better at what we are doing. NO ONE goes through life without making mistakes. When creating art, it is BOUND to happen. It's how we deal with those mistakes is what matters! And sometimes, not dealing with them is just as well! Thanks, Sandy!
I enjoy your videos so much! I am sorry to hear that folks critique you instead of lifting up your talent- after you share your creations with us. Some people have nothing better to do. I never notice a mistake and I certainly have the good taste not to point it out! Anyhoo, like you said art is fun and relaxing and when I mess up I just cover it up. I did a booboo on a card today and my son told me it looked fine to him; so sometimes when we feel we have messed up, it is not really the case. It is like you said, it was intended all along. Thanks for the fall video series! Really enjoying it!!!!!
Lovely, looking forward to the rest of the series. As the saying goes, there are no mistakes in card making, they're simply more opportunities to embellish :)
Thanks for the wisdom Sandy! I'm a retired pharmacist so my work did require perfection. I specifically LOVE art because it is expressive and gives me a chance to just relax and play! LOL Thanks for letting us feel free to create!
This attitude was why even when I didn't like the outcome of my first no line watercolor attempt I still uploaded it to youtube. Art especially when learning something new is never going to be perfect and that's ok because that is what makes it great
I am horrified that there are people that point out errors to you! Your work is so inspirational. I love the style of stamping in and out of the rectangle and will give that a go. It is great that you are supporting young people's art!
Embracing the imperfection...is the creative path. In art, like life, things don't go as planned. Great advice about how to give feedback to others. I have seen some very unkind remarks on UA-cam where people must be applying the same perfectionist standards to others. Art isn't about being perfect. Be kind to yourself and others and enjoy every moment. This card is beautiful and creative. I like the layering - you used paper that had a mistake - brilliant! Why haven't i thought of that? Thats why i watch you. Lol Thanks Sandy for wise words and creative inspiration. 😀 congrats on your book!
Thank you for your comments on perfection. I’ve tried so hard to perfect my coloring, (don’t own Copics so mostly pencils and watercolors), as well as masking. Just the other day I got so mad at myself because I couldn’t make what was in my head happen! I gave up. Totally disappointed in my ineptness! So your comments are timely and encouraging and coming from a talent such as yourself, I very much appreciate it! Thank you!!! 💖💁♀️
I love this look, with some of the flowers hanging outside the rectangle. I've never tried this before but I will now. Thank you for always showing us your talent and giving us new ideas.
Beautiful card! You have such a kind heart to share your talents knowing that people will insist on critiquing your work. I will definitely be purchasing this set because of your generosity & because I think it's great to encourage children to create. My 8yo grdaughter is my crafting soulmate & I buy her various types of craft supplies for her little creative mind. Thank you!
It worked out well! People who are over critical do not craft. they watch videos to see what they cannot do and because they cannot they become critical to those who do. If they tried some of these techniques they might not be so critical. I love your projects! Thanks for sharing Diane
As a card maker, I find that some people are looking for the Hallmark kind of perfection. I'm not perfect, no one is, so I embrace the imperfections, I shrug my shoulders and say to myself, "oh well, it's hand made with love." Sometimes it takes me 3 hours to finally put a card together and then I discover an imperfection, but only I can see it, believe me, most people don't see the creative mistakes.
I think that you handled the idea of imperfection and criticism of one's work very well and with grace. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, and I just love those fall colors. This inspires me to start making some cards again to send and bring some joy to someone else. I look forward to seeing your videos the rest of the week.
Wow Sandy, really, such a beautiful piece! Yep, I am one of those crafters who stresses out quite easily! For me however, it's more due for reasons of health, as well as this ole mind of mine (oh, the ravages of time LOL). I've come a long way actually in reminding myself in those frustrating times that 'fun' should be the objective and the fact that my mistakes are also my lessons. As far as critiquing someone's else's work, that is something I would NEVER do! I have such respect for those like you that share your time and talent with us. I do not pretend to understand how much work goes into creating a single YT video but I have seen videos wherein creators have talked about the process and it is clearly a lot of work and time from creating, to the filming, to the voiceover and to the upload. I also love the idea of a donation supporting kids in the artworld/craft world. Thanks Sandy!
Very well said, Nancy Lynn! The time put into these great channels could certainly be put into something for themselves instead. I've had to deal with a lot of critique and judgmental comments for many, many years, yet, seldom am I given recognition for all of the positive things I have done. One person in particular never said a kind word. Long story! It's not right to look for mistakes in other's work (and some dig!), only to point out that you've caught them. Some people live for it. I've noticed in my personal life that those doing that are missing something in their life. Toxic people!
Have to say I really like your thoughts on imperfections in art. I love your card and how you colored it. Thanks for all that you share and your words of wisdom too. 😊
Combining both of your "themes," I have a story to tell you about a little girl's creativity. My company has a charity outreach where we purchase books and backpacks for underprivileged kids. We've basically adopted a local grade school. 2-3 times a year volunteers from my workplace go into the school to read to the kids. The librarian usually has an activity or game that we do with the kids as well. Last fall, in addition to the story, we were making Santa faces that were going to be given to some local nursing homes (they were teaching the kids about giving back in addition to us giving to the kids.) Part of the purpose of the project was to teach kids to follow directions, & I understand that perfectly well, but since they were creating an art project, I saw no reason why they couldn't stray from the original project if they wanted. One little girl got very creative with her Santa face & was making a lot of fringe for Santa's beard. I encouraged her & thought it was great that she had her own ideas of what her Santa should look like. When her teacher saw what she was doing she got angry and told the girl to stop cutting her fringe & finish the project. The teacher was clearly mad at me, too, for encouraging the girl's creativity. Luckily, this girl did not seem too disjointed about her creativity being quashed, but I was outraged. What harm did it do for this little girl's art project to be different from the other's kids? So maybe it wasn't perfectly in line with the directions, and maybe it didn't look uniform compared to the other kids, but so what? When the teacher walked away I told the girl I thought she was very creative & that I--for one-- liked her project. "Imperfections," are part of what make us human, and expressing creativity makes us human a well. I am thrilled that you want to support a charity that teaches art to kids! There is a time & place for following directions exactly, but there is also a time & place for being creative, and children's imagination can take them anywhere!
I'm surprised at this teacher's attitude! It irritates me to think about what her attitude and words might have done to the child's spirit! A cold blast! It's an ART Project - and I bet the recipient was THRILLED to have been the lucky one to get that child's artwork!! I'm glad that you praised her and encouraged her to think outside the box! She needed that "emotional grooming" - for lack of better words! When I was teaching, I encouraged the kids to make their own creative choices from the GUIDES I Set Forth! During a Kindergarten class lesson, I did a demonstration and work-along. I showed them a few examples of how to get different looks with different techniques used. We then discussed how some of the children achieved their different styles that were different than what I had showed them. I worked with 4th grade to preschool. A very important time to teach them to be different and creative! (I was NOT a certified teacher, but an art/craft coordinator for the children in a Mom's Group that expanded into volunteering at my children's private school and preschool when the teacher's found out what I did for the group.)
This is such a nice color. Who cares about small errors.......they are hand made. That's what I tell myself when there is a small error that really doesn't affect the card that much. Thanks for the encouragement. And TFS
I remember reading somewhere that the Amish always have a mistake in their quilts to make the point that only God is perfect. My Grandmother and Aunts used to say the same thing in their quilting circle. And their quilts were beautiful. Your points are good for folks to think about and "embrace." Your card is lovely. Oh wait, it has a mistake :) hahahahaha.
Sandy, I have watched your videos for some time now, and I am always impressed with your skills! You have taught me a lot!!! Love the video! Remember, you are always GREAT!!!
I think we can all be pretty had on ourselves as it is and if we do make a 'happy accident ' we can still have a good outcome. I'm always critical of a lot of my cards and although sometimes constructive criticism if helpful for growth I ultimately make my cards the way I make them, with all the flaws of an individual. Sometimes what we view as a mistake is just part of the charm of handmade. Beautiful card BTW and thanks for sharing :-)
Just beautiful! I loved all that you said about "imperfections". So true, but I'm trying not to be so critical of myself. Thanks for sharing your talent and your thoughts. Happy Sunday!
This is a beautiful card! I love the layered look and was inspired by the fact that you used the layers and textures over the top to cover the areas you did not like as well. Nice! I admire the fact that you are going to donate money to help children enjoy and study art! I hope that you get a lot of sales so that the donation can be a huge success! A truly worthy cause!! I, too, feel that children need to start early. I taught art & crafts to several groups/classes when my children were young, and it brought me so much happiness to watch their individual art creations based on what I showed them as a guide - not a rule! Even though I have not been able to do the following for several years due to my pain/health, I find that Art and Sewing is my Happy Place to be in a Stress-Free Zone. I'm hoping to get back to my creative work soon! As much as I critique myself, I find that I am not hard on myself when creating new projects - I study and think out my steps. I just figure out what to do to help balance it out and make it better - or - to watch that I remember how I "trapped myself into that spot" and not repeat it.
I love your message in this video. I'm the most critical of myself though. Can't quite get the hang of the color blending and knowing when and where to blend. These flowers look perfect to me. Love the end result. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
It's a gorgeous card and that is so true the topic you are talking about! :) Why do people feel the need to criticize others? I think it's because of their own self asteam issues and their being jealous of others success! Hugs!
Like Lydia Fiedler (Understandblue) says, "Perfection is for serial killers." LOL I do strive for perfection, especially in cards I sell or gift, but I know it doesn't always happen, & I try not to beat myself up when it does. Lately, I've found myself saying, "It's good enough," which, for a perfectionist like I am, is kind of shocking! I love how your coloring came out, Sandy. I must admit, I kind of gasped inwardly when you covered up your pretty images with the greeting strip, but I still think it works. Just don't know that I could have done that myself! Thanks so much for sharing, & for your caring and generosity. :)
I appreciate you so much!! I always learn from u. I watch EVERY single video you make and I will admit, it drives me crazy when u go out the lines (I don't mean that negatively, so hear me out LOL). I have never messaged u or talked negative about it bc it happens. Lol. I love EVERYTHING u make. My husband is a HUGE artist and I actually make cards but I get 'hung up' bc I "mess up" and just get frustrated and discouraged. My husband fusses & says I'm too hard on myself and I am too much of a perfectionist when it comes to making things. He has helped me get past some of my OCD ways if that's what u call it but I am so hard on myself it is CRAZY. I would never just message u & point out every error in you or anybody's work bc I do believe art is about relaxing, enjoying, & about the artist. I mentioned all this here bc you brought up imperfections in the video. I love your work & would never put u or anyone down for their art bc everyone is unique in their own way. As for me, I just have a hard time when it comes to making my own artwork. Lol. Thank you for your encouraging words and please keep showing your work. I hope I came across positively. I am not the best at saying what I mean. I hope u understand what I meant. God Bless!!!
let me tell you, not even photos are perfect haha! Take it from a photographer and paper crafter (and a perfectionist), none of it is ever going to be 100% perfect, but you gotta love it because it isn't perfect. Nothing in life is perfect! :) Love your art and videos very much Sandy!
Thank you so much- really loved this ☺️ So important to try remember to embrace our ‘mistakes ‘ and not try for perfection... that always holds me back and I really must stop trying to be perfect ( it’s just not possible!!!). Love your hex charts too! They really would be so helpful!! Is there any chance you will offer the hex charts available as a set bundle ( ie all the pencil hex charts for a slightly reduced price?). Thank you so much 😊
I realize this is an older video but I’ve been doing more art with colored pencils and was catching up on your videos. This may be a stupid question, but are your videos sped up while you are coloring?
Ooooo.....I like this layout...some flowers hang over the line, some are “stopped” by the line. Hm. Perfect? Not likely, but I want it to look nice. I don’t stress over imperfections and failures - it’s just paper.
Beautiful card. I noticed you listed the Tombow Xtreme tough tabs - is this what you used to adhere the “I admire you”? I noticed on amazon it says “Extra strong bond adheres most common metals, plastics, glass and ceramics.” Are these the correct ones? TIA
Native american artists believe art should have at least one imperfection as only God is perfect , so I have friends that will make sure there is one in every piece
Hi Sandy, the Stonehenge paper is available in black, but I've only seen it in imperial sheets. It's a very versatile paper as it can accept a lot of different media types and light washes, the pads are more convenient though. www.dickblick.com/products/stonehenge-paper/
Thank you for doing this. I like to donate art supplies to The Dougy Center on Portland. Www.dougy.org they use art and play to support children in their grief. Art can play an important part in a child’s development. ❤️
The statement 'imperfection is overrated' could not be more true. If we were perfect, what would we strive for in life. Even Jesus was not perfect, and I certainly don't compare myself to him. There are a large group of crafters that post video tutorials who have beautiful, near perfect work, and I applaud them for their ability, weather it came natural or they have to put in thousands of hours to achieve it. But remember, what you see is not the first piece they created. There is likely 12+ previous copies that were discarded and the video footage deleted. And that is ok. Many of them are representing a product so the expectation is different. I would think most of us do not have the time or energy to devote to remaking something over and over again to get everything just right. It's just not that practical. Actually, for the most part, I have stopped watching videos of the 'near perfect' creators. I learn and enjoy the video so much more if I see the mistakes & how they deal with them. To me that is realistic. I can always find something positive to say about the video, even if it is just that I like the colors or the stamp set. I say be proud of your imperfect work because next time you will be just a little better and you will enjoy the process more.
Showing imperfections is the perfect way to show us we all make mistakes, even instructors, and to help us be less stressed about wanting everything to be exact.
I appreciate how you started out the video, Sandy. Your time put into all of this - the projects and the channel - is a GIFT to those of us watching. The people that feel the need to troll through your work to point out mistakes are Toxic People. They are missing something in their life if they feel the need to monitor you and give negative comments. That has been my experience in the last 15 years of dealing with certain people.
THANK YOU for the time you give of yourself and for sharing your wonderful creations! Mistakes are good - they educate us and help us get better at what we are doing. NO ONE goes through life without making mistakes. When creating art, it is BOUND to happen. It's how we deal with those mistakes is what matters! And sometimes, not dealing with them is just as well! Thanks, Sandy!
Thank you for embracing the imperfections. In the workshops that I attend, our motto is "There are no mistakes, only opportunities for creativity".
I totally agree with you, I 😍 it when crafters leave their mistakes in their videos. It just goes to show that nobody is perfect 👌🏻
I enjoy your videos so much! I am sorry to hear that folks critique you instead of lifting up your talent- after you share your creations with us. Some people have nothing better to do.
I never notice a mistake and I certainly have the good taste not to point it out!
Anyhoo, like you said art is fun and relaxing and when I mess up I just cover it up. I did a booboo on a card today and my son told me it looked fine to him; so sometimes when we feel we have messed up, it is not really the case. It is like you said, it was intended all along. Thanks for the fall video series! Really enjoying it!!!!!
Lovely, looking forward to the rest of the series. As the saying goes, there are no mistakes in card making, they're simply more opportunities to embellish :)
Thanks for the wisdom Sandy! I'm a retired pharmacist so my work did require perfection. I specifically LOVE art because it is expressive and gives me a chance to just relax and play! LOL Thanks for letting us feel free to create!
Amen Sandy!! There are too many haters in this world. We need to support each other in the card making community!
This attitude was why even when I didn't like the outcome of my first no line watercolor attempt I still uploaded it to youtube. Art especially when learning something new is never going to be perfect and that's ok because that is what makes it great
I am horrified that there are people that point out errors to you! Your work is so inspirational. I love the style of stamping in and out of the rectangle and will give that a go. It is great that you are supporting young people's art!
Beautiful card and yes...it is time for us to embrace our imperfections!
Thank you Sandy for demonstrating how to create a beautiful floral card with stamps just in a centre rectangle. Love it! TFS :O) xxx
Embracing the imperfection...is the creative path. In art, like life, things don't go as planned. Great advice about how to give feedback to others. I have seen some very unkind remarks on UA-cam where people must be applying the same perfectionist standards to others. Art isn't about being perfect. Be kind to yourself and others and enjoy every moment. This card is beautiful and creative. I like the layering - you used paper that had a mistake - brilliant! Why haven't i thought of that? Thats why i watch you. Lol Thanks Sandy for wise words and creative inspiration. 😀 congrats on your book!
Sandy, you are AMAZING!!! Thank you for your patience with us imperfect peoples!
Thank you for your comments on perfection. I’ve tried so hard to perfect my coloring, (don’t own Copics so mostly pencils and watercolors), as well as masking. Just the other day I got so mad at myself because I couldn’t make what was in my head happen! I gave up. Totally disappointed in my ineptness! So your comments are timely and encouraging and coming from a talent such as yourself, I very much appreciate it! Thank you!!! 💖💁♀️
I love this look, with some of the flowers hanging outside the rectangle. I've never tried this before but I will now. Thank you for always showing us your talent and giving us new ideas.
Very nice card. Thank you for your clear words! Let us enjoy art, accept the imperfect.
Beautiful card! You have such a kind heart to share your talents knowing that people will insist on critiquing your work. I will definitely be purchasing this set because of your generosity & because I think it's great to encourage children to create. My 8yo grdaughter is my crafting soulmate & I buy her various types of craft supplies for her little creative mind. Thank you!
Sending you love, blessings, & gratitude for all you do in teaching us such awesomeness!!! 💐💗
It worked out well! People who are over critical do not craft. they watch videos to see what they cannot do and because they cannot they become critical to those who do. If they tried some of these techniques they might not be so critical. I love your projects! Thanks for sharing Diane
As a card maker, I find that some people are looking for the Hallmark kind of perfection. I'm not perfect, no one is, so I embrace the imperfections, I shrug my shoulders and say to myself, "oh well, it's hand made with love." Sometimes it takes me 3 hours to finally put a card together and then I discover an imperfection, but only I can see it, believe me, most people don't see the creative mistakes.
I think that you handled the idea of imperfection and criticism of one's work very well and with grace. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, and I just love those fall colors. This inspires me to start making some cards again to send and bring some joy to someone else. I look forward to seeing your videos the rest of the week.
Wow Sandy, really, such a beautiful piece! Yep, I am one of those crafters who stresses out quite easily! For me however, it's more due for reasons of health, as well as this ole mind of mine (oh, the ravages of time LOL). I've come a long way actually in reminding myself in those frustrating times that 'fun' should be the objective and the fact that my mistakes are also my lessons. As far as critiquing someone's else's work, that is something I would NEVER do! I have such respect for those like you that share your time and talent with us. I do not pretend to understand how much work goes into creating a single YT video but I have seen videos wherein creators have talked about the process and it is clearly a lot of work and time from creating, to the filming, to the voiceover and to the upload. I also love the idea of a donation supporting kids in the artworld/craft world. Thanks Sandy!
Very well said, Nancy Lynn! The time put into these great channels could certainly be put into something for themselves instead. I've had to deal with a lot of critique and judgmental comments for many, many years, yet, seldom am I given recognition for all of the positive things I have done. One person in particular never said a kind word. Long story!
It's not right to look for mistakes in other's work (and some dig!), only to point out that you've caught them. Some people live for it. I've noticed in my personal life that those doing that are missing something in their life. Toxic people!
Have to say I really like your thoughts on imperfections in art. I love your card and how you colored it. Thanks for all that you share and your words of wisdom too. 😊
Good for you Sandy! You are right, just have fun.
Just a stunning card. Love pencil colouring and I truly adore watching you do your thing.
Perfect or not this card is so inspiring.
Cheers
Lisa
Beautiful card. I agree, if you don’t have anything nice to say,don’t say anything!
Beautiful card and wonderful message! Stamp set/dies purchased. Wahoo!
Combining both of your "themes," I have a story to tell you about a little girl's creativity. My company has a charity outreach where we purchase books and backpacks for underprivileged kids. We've basically adopted a local grade school. 2-3 times a year volunteers from my workplace go into the school to read to the kids. The librarian usually has an activity or game that we do with the kids as well. Last fall, in addition to the story, we were making Santa faces that were going to be given to some local nursing homes (they were teaching the kids about giving back in addition to us giving to the kids.) Part of the purpose of the project was to teach kids to follow directions, & I understand that perfectly well, but since they were creating an art project, I saw no reason why they couldn't stray from the original project if they wanted. One little girl got very creative with her Santa face & was making a lot of fringe for Santa's beard. I encouraged her & thought it was great that she had her own ideas of what her Santa should look like. When her teacher saw what she was doing she got angry and told the girl to stop cutting her fringe & finish the project. The teacher was clearly mad at me, too, for encouraging the girl's creativity. Luckily, this girl did not seem too disjointed about her creativity being quashed, but I was outraged. What harm did it do for this little girl's art project to be different from the other's kids? So maybe it wasn't perfectly in line with the directions, and maybe it didn't look uniform compared to the other kids, but so what? When the teacher walked away I told the girl I thought she was very creative & that I--for one-- liked her project. "Imperfections," are part of what make us human, and expressing creativity makes us human a well. I am thrilled that you want to support a charity that teaches art to kids! There is a time & place for following directions exactly, but there is also a time & place for being creative, and children's imagination can take them anywhere!
Good for you!
I'm surprised at this teacher's attitude! It irritates me to think about what her attitude and words might have done to the child's spirit! A cold blast! It's an ART Project - and I bet the recipient was THRILLED to have been the lucky one to get that child's artwork!! I'm glad that you praised her and encouraged her to think outside the box! She needed that "emotional grooming" - for lack of better words!
When I was teaching, I encouraged the kids to make their own creative choices from the GUIDES I Set Forth! During a Kindergarten class lesson, I did a demonstration and work-along. I showed them a few examples of how to get different looks with different techniques used. We then discussed how some of the children achieved their different styles that were different than what I had showed them. I worked with 4th grade to preschool. A very important time to teach them to be different and creative!
(I was NOT a certified teacher, but an art/craft coordinator for the children in a Mom's Group that expanded into volunteering at my children's private school and preschool when the teacher's found out what I did for the group.)
This is such a nice color. Who cares about small errors.......they are hand made. That's what I tell myself when there is a small error that really doesn't affect the card that much. Thanks for the encouragement. And TFS
This is gorgeous! I love that some go outside the rectangle!
I remember reading somewhere that the Amish always have a mistake in their quilts to make the point that only God is perfect. My Grandmother and Aunts used to say the same thing in their quilting circle. And their quilts were beautiful. Your points are good for folks to think about and "embrace." Your card is lovely. Oh wait, it has a mistake :) hahahahaha.
Sandy, I have watched your videos for some time now, and I am always impressed with your skills! You have taught me a lot!!! Love the video! Remember, you are always GREAT!!!
I love the imperfections. I have no problem with it.
I think we can all be pretty had on ourselves as it is and if we do make a 'happy accident ' we can still have a good outcome. I'm always critical of a lot of my cards and although sometimes constructive criticism if helpful for growth I ultimately make my cards the way I make them, with all the flaws of an individual. Sometimes what we view as a mistake is just part of the charm of handmade. Beautiful card BTW and thanks for sharing :-)
Just beautiful! I loved all that you said about "imperfections". So true, but I'm trying not to be so critical of myself. Thanks for sharing your talent and your thoughts. Happy Sunday!
This is a beautiful card! I love the layered look and was inspired by the fact that you used the layers and textures over the top to cover the areas you did not like as well. Nice! I admire the fact that you are going to donate money to help children enjoy and study art! I hope that you get a lot of sales so that the donation can be a huge success! A truly worthy cause!!
I, too, feel that children need to start early. I taught art & crafts to several groups/classes when my children were young, and it brought me so much happiness to watch their individual art creations based on what I showed them as a guide - not a rule!
Even though I have not been able to do the following for several years due to my pain/health, I find that Art and Sewing is my Happy Place to be in a Stress-Free Zone. I'm hoping to get back to my creative work soon!
As much as I critique myself, I find that I am not hard on myself when creating new projects - I study and think out my steps. I just figure out what to do to help balance it out and make it better - or - to watch that I remember how I "trapped myself into that spot" and not repeat it.
I love your message in this video. I'm the most critical of myself though. Can't quite get the hang of the color blending and knowing when and where to blend. These flowers look perfect to me. Love the end result. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Really very pretty. Love the design and your coloring is just outstanding .
Stunning card Sandy. I thoroughly enjoy watching you create and I always enjoy your thoughts on life as well. Thanks so much
Just wanted to say I enjoy relaxing by watching you do all the work. LOL Thx 4 Sharing
You have an amazing beautiful talent. Thanks for sharing it with us! I learn so much from you.
Loved this video and the technique you used on stamping the flowers. Wow I didn’t know that about United We Flourish sets being limited editions.
Love your videos. I always say if I were perfect or tried to be I would never accomplish anything. Have a great week!
Thank you, Sandy.
Lovely card! Only God is perfect!
Mistakes make us human. Perfect comes from a computer! Not the kind of art I want to make. Thanks for reminding us to chill and enjoy.
Beautiful card and there will always be someone who will criticize- - its very sad,but true. You are very gifted. TFS
It's a gorgeous card and that is so true the topic you are talking about! :) Why do people feel the need to criticize others? I think it's because of their own self asteam issues and their being jealous of others success! Hugs!
What a great encouraging message!
Thank you Sandy, great video, if we never made a mistake we would never learn anything 😃
You know what I am thinking!
Amen Sandy! Thank you.
Like Lydia Fiedler (Understandblue) says, "Perfection is for serial killers." LOL I do strive for perfection, especially in cards I sell or gift, but I know it doesn't always happen, & I try not to beat myself up when it does. Lately, I've found myself saying, "It's good enough," which, for a perfectionist like I am, is kind of shocking! I love how your coloring came out, Sandy. I must admit, I kind of gasped inwardly when you covered up your pretty images with the greeting strip, but I still think it works. Just don't know that I could have done that myself! Thanks so much for sharing, & for your caring and generosity. :)
I appreciate you so much!! I always learn from u. I watch EVERY single video you make and I will admit, it drives me crazy when u go out the lines (I don't mean that negatively, so hear me out LOL). I have never messaged u or talked negative about it bc it happens. Lol. I love EVERYTHING u make. My husband is a HUGE artist and I actually make cards but I get 'hung up' bc I "mess up" and just get frustrated and discouraged. My husband fusses & says I'm too hard on myself and I am too much of a perfectionist when it comes to making things. He has helped me get past some of my OCD ways if that's what u call it but I am so hard on myself it is CRAZY. I would never just message u & point out every error in you or anybody's work bc I do believe art is about relaxing, enjoying, & about the artist. I mentioned all this here bc you brought up imperfections in the video. I love your work & would never put u or anyone down for their art bc everyone is unique in their own way. As for me, I just have a hard time when it comes to making my own artwork. Lol. Thank you for your encouraging words and please keep showing your work. I hope I came across positively. I am not the best at saying what I mean. I hope u understand what I meant. God Bless!!!
let me tell you, not even photos are perfect haha! Take it from a photographer and paper crafter (and a perfectionist), none of it is ever going to be 100% perfect, but you gotta love it because it isn't perfect. Nothing in life is perfect! :) Love your art and videos very much Sandy!
Beautiful card, so elegant
People who stress about their art might not realize that alot of youtubers might do a card multiple times before they get a good one to show ❤
Love this.
Beautiful as always!
Some people have too much time on their hands, and they use it badly... lovely card!
Amazing, as always!
Thank you so much- really loved this ☺️ So important to try remember to embrace our ‘mistakes ‘ and not try for perfection... that always holds me back and I really must stop trying to be perfect ( it’s just not possible!!!). Love your hex charts too! They really would be so helpful!! Is there any chance you will offer the hex charts available as a set bundle ( ie all the pencil hex charts for a slightly reduced price?). Thank you so much 😊
I always tell people "If it were perfect, we couldn't tell it was handmade."
I realize this is an older video but I’ve been doing more art with colored pencils and was catching up on your videos. This may be a stupid question, but are your videos sped up while you are coloring?
To varying degree yes
Ooooo.....I like this layout...some flowers hang over the line, some are “stopped” by the line. Hm. Perfect? Not likely, but I want it to look nice. I don’t stress over imperfections and failures - it’s just paper.
Beautiful card. I noticed you listed the Tombow Xtreme tough tabs - is this what you used to adhere the “I admire you”?
I noticed on amazon it says “Extra strong bond adheres most common metals, plastics, glass and ceramics.” Are these the correct ones? TIA
I think it’s the same thing but packaged differently. They’re getting harder to find!
I understand being self critical in hopes of striving to get better. But no one is perfect. People shouldn’t be so hard themselves.
Native american artists believe art should have at least one imperfection as only God is perfect , so I have friends that will make sure there is one in every piece
Hi Sandy, the Stonehenge paper is available in black, but I've only seen it in imperial sheets. It's a very versatile paper as it can accept a lot of different media types and light washes, the pads are more convenient though. www.dickblick.com/products/stonehenge-paper/
Oh cool!!
I hope I never read on here that some people are criticising you as I will have something to say to them.myself Sandy!
Thank you for doing this. I like to donate art supplies to The Dougy Center on Portland. Www.dougy.org they use art and play to support children in their grief. Art can play an important part in a child’s development. ❤️
The statement 'imperfection is overrated' could not be more true. If we were perfect, what would we strive for in life. Even Jesus was not perfect, and I certainly don't compare myself to him. There are a large group of crafters that post video tutorials who have beautiful, near perfect work, and I applaud them for their ability, weather it came natural or they have to put in thousands of hours to achieve it. But remember, what you see is not the first piece they created. There is likely 12+ previous copies that were discarded and the video footage deleted. And that is ok. Many of them are representing a product so the expectation is different. I would think most of us do not have the time or energy to devote to remaking something over and over again to get everything just right. It's just not that practical. Actually, for the most part, I have stopped watching videos of the 'near perfect' creators. I learn and enjoy the video so much more if I see the mistakes & how they deal with them. To me that is realistic. I can always find something positive to say about the video, even if it is just that I like the colors or the stamp set. I say be proud of your imperfect work because next time you will be just a little better and you will enjoy the process more.
Only one disagreement- Jesus actually was perfect. 😉
I was always taught that Jesus was like man when he was on earth. Probable could have worded that better. Jesus is perfect.
Idk who pointed out your mistakes/imperfections.. But.. How rude!