Pinterest Crafting

   Okay, so most of you know by now that I'm a bit of a Pinterest addict. But most of the projects I pin I don't actually end up doing, and I'm sure this is true for a lot of other people. Maybe it's because we feel that our version of the project will never come out as good as the original (see the website Pintrosity). However, you can successfully complete a craft even with a few minor alterations. If it is completely the same as the original, then it isn't really that creative anyway.

For instance, here is the original pinned craft for a beaded pendant:

And here is my version: 

The perfectionist crafter is a gene instilled in most of the Pinterest users, which is why many of our boards are filled with complicated projects we pretend we will eventually do, but in reality we forget all about it. Here are some tips for getting yourself motivated to start crafting again: 

   1. Pick a craft, any craft. You have to start somewhere, and one completed project usually leads to another.

   2. Assess the skills and materials needed. I can understand if you don't want to make an ottoman out of an old tire or hand-paint an entire cabinet right away. But many crafts range from all types of difficulty levels, so you should be able to find one that is easy for you. 

   3. Don't worry about perfection. Realize that many of these projects are formulated by skilled experts. So what if your candy corn cupcakes are a little lopsided or the buttons you made into a necklace aren't all the exact shade of blue? Imperfection is beauty in its own right.