Welcome to Crafty In Cobb!

It’s time to get your craft on. And by craft I don’t mean making pinecone wreathes. I mean thinking in a crafty way about your day. We all juggle a million things – jobs (even if it’s our partner’s job), housework, kids, pets, friends, hobbies and all kinds of little things that make life seem like it’s flying by. Well, it is…. Until it isn’t. Things don’t have to go by so quickly. It’s all a matter of perspective.

I say slow down. Yes, slow down. Let some things pass you by. Appreciate the little things that give you a second of serenity. Put your feet up and watch your favorite TV show, including the commercials. Play a game with the family. Take a hot bath. Do the laundry tomorrow. Make PB&J sandwiches tonight and give yourself time to go for a walk. Say “no” when you need to and “yes” when you want to. Don’t go to bed thinking about work or what you didn’t do. Enjoy the life you have and live in those moments. Stop thinking about tomorrow all the time.

This blog is about that kind of life. I am lucky enough to work from home but even when I didn’t I was adept at making a good work/life balance for me and my family and to fight for it when I had to. I understand that bills have to be paid and, yes, the laundry does need to be done. Work is necessary and often can be incredibly fulfilling. Work can also be back breaking and mind-numbing.

How can one craft an enjoyable day? I’m hoping that through this blog I can share how I do it and give you some ideas on how you can, too.

The way I start is by having gratitude. I am very grateful for where I live. It's the best place I can be right now. Beautiful, friendly and warm.

Welcome to Crafty In Cobb.

(P.S. - I'm also not afraid to shamelessly plug my art and designs. I sell at markets and fairs all over the area and it'd be stupid for me to pretend like I don't.)

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Artist Profile - Andy Goldsworthy

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Planting Fall Bulbs

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Coloring Pages - 2 Free Downloads

Need some stress relief or something to get out of a rut? Try coloring. It's all the rage right now. I've been coloring since I can remember. It is very soothing and might be exactly what you need after a hectic day. Or give to your little ones so that you can enjoy an early evening glass of wino or cup of tea while they enjoy themselves. In order to print each picture just click on each and print individually. Enjoy! If you like these I will be giving out FREE prints to kids at the Acworth ArtFest this weekend. No purchase necessary. I will be in Booth 163, right by the KidZone.

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