tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post8865692571144855756..comments2024-03-19T07:20:20.358+00:00Comments on Stamping Ground: I was going to, but now I'm not. Julia Dunnithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02164574850662878118noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-82633788091445009972014-11-25T03:23:09.499+00:002014-11-25T03:23:09.499+00:00thankfully Quietfire brings out your dark side! Ma...thankfully Quietfire brings out your dark side! Maybe you'll have more time to guest with us again! thanks for featuring the stamp !Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805399324157676417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-67674477960368061942014-11-24T19:51:21.419+00:002014-11-24T19:51:21.419+00:00Could this maybe be considered a semi-retirement t...Could this maybe be considered a semi-retirement then? We have a lady at work who retired 2 years ago but she is here almost every day during the lunch hours to fill in (of course for pay). I'm sure those taking your workshops are happy that you've come back. I know what work those workshops can be. But I also know how rewarding they can be.Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-54293808412608955272014-11-24T16:29:34.232+00:002014-11-24T16:29:34.232+00:00Thanks for puting into words so perfectly, what ma...Thanks for puting into words so perfectly, what many of us guilt-ridden women experience daily. And doesn't it make you feel warm and fuzzy that your awesome Mr. Dunnit knows you so well! Glad you found a nice solution to your dilema and that you will continue to enjoy that wonderful energy only teaching a group can give you! Lynne Mizerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653361427349870775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-69592684341582291812014-11-24T12:40:34.166+00:002014-11-24T12:40:34.166+00:00I can relate to your dilemma...
I have been teach...I can relate to your dilemma...<br /><br />I have been teaching twice, sometimes 3 times a month at my local store. Now the owner is closing it at the end of the year and I was looking forward to having more time to do what I need to do.<br /><br />I don't think those who attend workshops are aware of the behind the scenes things that take place. My opinion is that they are of the impression that we are full of ideas, never struggle to come up with a coherent class and that it just all falls on their desks with no time taken in hours of kitting at all...<br /><br />I think I should log a class from beginning to end...concept to fruition. I think I would be astounded to really know how much goes into it as it is done in small bites between a million other things in a week or tow and then for a few more hours during "crunch time" the night before to kit up!<br /><br />Now Due to popular demand, I will be teaching paper crafts from my art studio next year! So I also wasn't and now I am!Belinda Bassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229140792979430191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-13439571301019950552014-11-24T02:14:52.268+00:002014-11-24T02:14:52.268+00:00I can understand your desire to stop teaching the ...I can understand your desire to stop teaching the classes. Burnout hits us all. It might come in the form of quitting teaching, or some other thing, but it still happens to the best of us.<br /><br />One year, I made a few corsages for friends for Mother's Day. Suddenly EVERYONE wanted one. I was overwhelmed with people asking to buy them. I sold over 300 corsages that I originally only wanted to make for a few friends. I made them on the way to work, on the way to school, at lunch, and every spare moment I wasn't studying. In the end, I completed all the orders ON TIME, and vowed never to make another corsage again. And I have never made another one since then. In fact, I no longer make floral arrangements, even though I was told I was good at it.<br /><br />So glad you found the right compromise before you got so burned out you didn't want to make another card ever again. and so glad you had Mr. D to guide you through the process. You are blessed, dear.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-67147342833728897562014-11-23T21:22:34.654+00:002014-11-23T21:22:34.654+00:00I know it's not Wednesday Lol! but just though...I know it's not Wednesday Lol! but just thought I would pop over anyway to see how you were getting on. I had to grin when you said about strugling to get everything done. When I worked full-time I seemed to manage everything nicely and now I am retired I struggle to do do the things that need to be done. I have a calendar that is chock-a- block full but what I have realised is that when you go out to work, people expect less of you but when you are at home they think you have more time, little do they know Lol!<br />Have a great week, Angela xFelix the Crafty Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275183935291510409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-39869840637270345592014-11-23T16:16:56.718+00:002014-11-23T16:16:56.718+00:00I gotta say I love the purple one :)
Being self-a...I gotta say I love the purple one :)<br /><br />Being self-aware is a blessing - and a curse when you try to go against what you KNOW you are like. It's like me being foolish enough to try to do a year long, regular project. I just don't have the sticktoitivness and I KNOW THIS with every fibre of my being. And yet ... <br /><br />:)<br /><br />PS how was the little tipple? I'm dying to know if Bombay East is your new favourite....<br /><br />MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-56971366954417660482014-11-23T15:14:33.037+00:002014-11-23T15:14:33.037+00:00Stepping back is much better than stepping down in...Stepping back is much better than stepping down in this case, I think. A happy medium. I'll miss my classes when I have to get a *real* job. Once Sam is at uni I'll have no excuses!Fiona@Staring at the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893269475772722633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-45620814590499494242014-11-23T13:47:46.824+00:002014-11-23T13:47:46.824+00:00Ah the whole between a rock and a hard place thing...Ah the whole between a rock and a hard place thing ... I know it soooo well. You would indeed miss it ... Crafting is a way of life and some times I only get stuff done ... Because I have too. If I didn't have to what would I do instead..... Oh ok I would do something else instead but I'm sure you get my meaning.... Actually I'm not sure I do. I think what I'm trying to say is ... Do what makes you happy<br />Janet ... Obviously from another planet today 😙fairy thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056320949396320536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-89830894558997461992014-11-23T13:37:24.760+00:002014-11-23T13:37:24.760+00:00Having done workshops myself for many years, I kno...Having done workshops myself for many years, I know exactly how you feel. I was working full-time and doing three sessions one weekend a month. Between the planning, kitting, and the set-up and take-down, it was just too much to do. <br /><br />Everyone understood when I stopped my workshops, but we were all sad. The one thing I do miss is the camaraderie and the FUN everyone had. That is totally the best part.<br /><br />I think you've made the right decision by cutting back from two to one. Less pressure, less prep, and you still get to experience the happy ladies playing at their craft. <br /><br />I'm actually a bit jealous. :) Now that I'm retired, I wish we had a local shop where I could do classes.<br /><br />SO, can you divulge your plans for your new-found free time? <br /><br /> Leslie Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514397178022946975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-52668021340645372992014-11-23T13:01:06.926+00:002014-11-23T13:01:06.926+00:00So glad you are staying, you would be very missed ...So glad you are staying, you would be very missed by customers and even more by me! I was in panic mode for a while hoping u would change your mind but I think the new workshop schedule is going to be great. Less pressure for us both. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-65522597436955069092014-11-23T11:46:57.779+00:002014-11-23T11:46:57.779+00:00Mr Dunnit really does know you well. I'm sure ...Mr Dunnit really does know you well. I'm sure you would have missed the workshops.<br />Lovely makes in your post - the first card is my favourite.<br />Toni xxmisteejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105825533185786612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-90292143492483863032014-11-23T11:36:45.831+00:002014-11-23T11:36:45.831+00:00What a wise and wonderful man you have there. Kee...What a wise and wonderful man you have there. Keep hold of him and maybe occasionally use your extra day to spoil him, but use the day mainly for 'me' time. <br />Mrs.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853306570867209858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-17919625414069165242014-11-23T11:06:39.269+00:002014-11-23T11:06:39.269+00:00It takes a grown up to know when she might have ma...It takes a grown up to know when she might have made the wrong decision. Everyone should have SOME time in their life just to play ... I have most of mine!! Lovely to visit here again.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07085170279660503572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-16091997647948667392014-11-23T10:55:57.439+00:002014-11-23T10:55:57.439+00:00Mr D plainly knows you well and led you to your de...Mr D plainly knows you well and led you to your decision. I hope you will continue to enjoy your one workshop per month.<br /><br />KathykKathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321893319926950229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-89213249541541149742014-11-23T10:13:14.486+00:002014-11-23T10:13:14.486+00:00Ah, I'm glad you've changed your mind...th...Ah, I'm glad you've changed your mind...though the freed up days and lack of sample pressure would have helped your schedule, I know you would have missed it. One day a month is a good compromise.<br />Hugs (and hope to see you later) <br />LLJ xxLunch Lady Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636079950656858885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-48953937219429835632014-11-23T09:45:17.127+00:002014-11-23T09:45:17.127+00:00It's never easy to make these decisions is it?...It's never easy to make these decisions is it? Doing one instead of two a month seems like a good compromise. I'm certain you would be very missed if you retired.<br />Hugs,<br />Annie xAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564678114875826791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-30163898178552913452014-11-23T09:14:01.428+00:002014-11-23T09:14:01.428+00:00Glad you haven't given up the card classes com...Glad you haven't given up the card classes completely.<br /><br />Hope the extra time you have you do something you enjoy. SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576612050864003090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-26137513071643674602014-11-23T09:10:23.758+00:002014-11-23T09:10:23.758+00:00What a special man your Mr Dunnit is... he knows y...What a special man your Mr Dunnit is... he knows you so well wants what will keep you the happiest... now you can have some time to do things you want and still make lovely cards!!voodoo vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969587296959836879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218645565952627143.post-60953325921422280162014-11-23T09:02:26.800+00:002014-11-23T09:02:26.800+00:00I am sure that everyone involved and who attends y...I am sure that everyone involved and who attends your workshops, is thrilled (and mightily relieved!) that you have had a change of heart... hope your plans for your "spare" day come off.... much love xxHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.com