Value Challenge is Complete - Yippee

Now I Can Get Back To Sewing or Gardening - whatever!

But I just have to mention that I completed my "Value Challenge".
In a blog recently I've set myself a Value Challenge I decided to contact all my class mates (turned out to be 18 creative and talented individuals)  via their blogs, take ten minutes to look around and then contact them, introduce myself and say hello.


I estimated it would take me about 3 to 4 hours.  I was living in "fantasy" land because it actually took me about  14 hours over several days.  One problem as a new blogger, I kept getting lost with all the different pages open.  Then I'd close the wrong pages etc, etc.  But it was a challenge worth doing because it was nice to see how extremely talented my fellow class mates are.


If you want to undertake an on-line class that delivers what it says it will in an informative and professional manner then head over to Diane at Crafty Pod and have a look around.  There's an easy to see link there "Take My Classes".  You won't be disappointed.

No Time to Say Hello, Goodbye, I'm Late For a Very Important Date!

Link back to yesterday's post to work out what this is all about

I have to hurry because the course with Diane finishes tomorrow.  Or today or the day after that; depends where in the world everyone lives.

I've managed to communicate with 7 of the 23 class mates.  It does take time; I thought I could do it in about 3 hours.  What was I thinking?  Not clearly that’s for sure.

I've been tantalised and seduced by an overwhelming mix of exceptionally creative and artistic people that prior to this course, I didn't know existed.  In some cases I’ve been so overwhelmed by what people are doing that I’ve been left speechless and I will need to return to their blogs once I can absorb the enormity of what they are doing.

I’ve actually visited everyone, but my challenge to communicate with each one individually is taking time because this is a value challenge. 

Chatting in the Sapa Market

It’s not about idle chit chat, it’s about seeking out likeminded class mates, (who just happen to be all women), and ensure they have a real sense of what their contribution to craft, artistry and creativity has impacted on me on a personal level and that I so appreciate their contribution to the craft world. 

Sewing in a Tribal Village - Sapa Vietnam

This value challenge has filled me with an unbelievable happiness that I am glad has become bigger than Texas because it’s just going to continue and will by my motivation and inspiration for a long time to come.  I am of no importance, and I am not trying to portray myself as an expert or critic.  I just love what everyone is doing around the world. 

I've Set Myself A Mammoth Value Challenge

Today I've set myself a challenge and I've been inspired by Pam from Gingerbread Snowflakes who is in a sharing and learning mode for the rest of this month.

With that in mind, my challenge to me, is to visit the blogs of each member of an on-line course I am currently undertaking.  It's called "Write, Publish and Sell your Crafty E-Book" and is delivered by the very talented Diane at Crafty Pod.  I'm loving the course by the way, but don't hold your breath for my up and coming publication, I think it will be in the WIP basket for sometime.

My challenge is to spend at least 10 minutes on each site and then personally contact each member via email.  There are 23 people doing this course.  Will be interesting to see how long this takes.  Will let you know.

Still talking to myself, but that's okay.  I'm happy in my own little crafty world.