Despair
I am bit down today. I though that I had a cool idea and so excited I was that I forgot that this world of creative people is big. I am impulsive sometimes. I forget to look around, to do a search. Not long a go, we brought home a mac computer. Gorgeous, perfect. After 3 days of use, I decided to bring back to the store. I don't really regret it, because I would have to buy a bunch of programs again and that would cost a lot. I got so frustrated. I almost cried seeing that machine going back, but seriously, I did not really need it. So, if I had talked to people, if I did stop a bit to think, would save me some frustration. Maybe next year...because money doesn't grown on trees.
I've deleted one of my accounts over Etsy. I can't put up with hours on the computer listing things that people is already doing successfully quite sometime. I know how honest I am and I would not like to be called a "copy cat", because in the end, some communities can be hard on those ingenious members like me. I don't have time and energy to deal with issues like these. If I had an idea of taking photos in certain way, what can I do? I know who I am, I know I am serious, but I do have shame on my face and I would not like to share a place with someone that does similar work. I won't stop making what I like, I won't stop photographing the way I like, the way I have discovered and show on this blog, but selling is another story. Not at Etsy though. Similar doesn't mean exactly the same. Have I seen her work before? I have no clue, because I don't remember. Who knows? Go figure it. Just like the pincushions I make using styrofoam balls, I have no clue if someone else does the same, if they did before me or whatsoever. So...sorry if my brain works just like yours!
In fact I am kinda tired of selling things. Because I am not selling like I would like, because I don't put enough efforts to it and because it's not that important. A little push would be great to start, but...this happens with lucky ones or if you know "hot" people out there. As a 89% introverted, let me just stop throwing my tamtrums and be shut. Make a living (hahaha!) with crafts or photos seem to be an odd for me and it is, really. There are some great things that I need to do in my home and I am starting soon, better...tomorrow!!! Also, I have a swap with a sweet lady from Germany and I need to prepare the goodies. So, this is the last fit in the subject.
Yes, I know I am a stubborn. Just like a bull. In fact my astrological sign is taurus, does it count? I see the obvious in front of me, but I will believe and learn the lesson after some falls, some slaps on the face. Sometimes it's patetic to believe too much on myself and on people...
BTW, here are the last ones of the series...
And please, do not feel sorry about me...really. I guess this kind of thing happens all the time!
The paper I use for background is from Martha crafts.
Labels: personal, photography
posted by Zee at
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11 Comments:
It is funny how sometimes with we've come up with a tremendous idea...only to find many others share our view also. It is the nature of creativity I think, perhaps we are influenced in small, subtle ways and not know it. But you are good not to want to be a copy-cat. I feel the same way. If an idea is done, I think elsewhere. Not much to do but start again at the drawingboard, so to speak. Take heart, you are not alone! :o)
I think your crafts and photography are just lovely. I think everyone can't always be so different, we are all inspired by the same things as well.
I have been neglecting my store as well and I find myself making stuff when I can for the craft shows in town a lot more fun and rewarding.
Have you looked into trying that perhaps?
I have been debating if I should continue on with listing stuff on Etsy or not. Things I have listed I ended up taking down because someone local saw it and wanted to purchase it.
Don't worry I feel the same way and I'm sure many do as well ;)
Come on, keep up the good spirit!
Your pictures are great! as ever!
Lovely pictures.
I had to smile at some of your expressions taken from our mother language. I don't think they'll get what "vergonha na cara" means in English... :)
And I don't think you are naive -- I do feel naive very often, though...
Well, I hope you keep blogging, anyway. And I'll let you know about my friends moving to AZ as soon as I find out, OK? Um abraço.
Oh Lilian, thanks for you imput. Shame on me, shame on you, shame on my face. I don't see that much of difference, but I am not really worried about if people will get it or not. The people that like my blog, won't bother. I am sure they understood. The ones that care, know that my mother language is portuguese. But the ones that come over here just to laugh about my bad English and whatever I write, I don't really care. I am pretty selftought in English language, because I just went to english school for one year when I was a teen. Considering that, I think I am not that bad.
But, thanks again.
Xoxo.
I just found your site on Etsy and then found your blog here. I just emailed you to ask if you would make a special order for me! :o)
I just want you to know that I absolutely LoVe what you do!
I personally have never seen anything like what you do and although I have not seen everything on the planet, I have seen alot via computer and in shops. You are very talented Zee.
There is always going to be someone out there that tries to spoil things for others. You have a special gift that touches the sweet and whimsical side of life (and we could all use a little more of that in our lives these days :o) You are UniQuELy talented!
Do Not Despair!!! Stay On Your Creative Path and keep on sharing your creativity with everyone!
Zee--what beautiful stuff you have! Your photography is wonderful--so colorful and creative. You obviously are very talented. I share your feelings about Etsy...I, too, have not put enough time into it. I'll be back to see and read more!
Zilá...as fotos, os crafts tudo é tão lindo e de bom gosto.Isso é um milagre para os olhos...lindo trabalho e eu me delicio com seus links.
Zila, menina, voce saiu do Etsy? Eu nao sabia que Etsy existia, ate voce mencionar. Eu fiz uma conta la pra ver se eu vendo as minhas pulseiras de lampwork que eu comecei a fazer. Eh panelinha por la, eh?
Eu nao quis colocar no Ebay, porque eu acho que o Ebay ja esta grandao demais, eu nao quero o povo dando bid, eu quero vender eh por aquele preco e pronto.
Aonde mais se pode vender essas coisas?
Miss Zee,
As I have said before "Don't let the negative Nellies spoil your fun"
You are intelligent, fabulously creative, and talented.
This has become a large community of sometimes like artists but I still think there is room for all & we all can contribute and add our own flair along the way ;o)
Missing sunshine ... hope you have plenty today.
Hugs & Smiles,
Dionne
Hi, your work is excellent, love your blog too. I know what you mean about Etsy, people can be a bit touchy over there at times. I don't have much success there, you might want to look at a few posts on my blog, there is a list of other places to sell, Etsy alternatives are all over the net, you just have to know where to look!
Keep up the good work!
Stacy ;)
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