As we wrap up the festivities and bid farewell to the old year, we find ourselves at the perfect moment to look ahead with optimism. This time serves as a reminder of the promising opportunities and positive experiences that lie ahead.

If you’re a crafter, you’ve likely experienced the dreaded “crafter’s block”—those moments when creativity just won’t flow and every project you touch seems to stall or fizzle out. Whether you’re a painter, knitter, quilter, or scrapbooker, it’s a feeling that can be as frustrating as it is bewildering. But you’re not alone, and there are ways to reignite your creative spark. Let’s talk about what crafter’s block is, why it happens, and most importantly, how to move past it.

I remember the day I finally unboxed my new cutting machine. I wanted one for as long as I could remember. I opened the box remembering “Now What? I looked in the box for instructions, not having clue as to what next. Surely the box came with a small how to make greeting card example as well as a few other small samples, but again “What Next”!

After spending twenty plus years in the retail world working for two rather large companies, one absorbed by the other, the demands proved to be futile. Afterwards I tried a few other jobs, with crafting as my peace in my time off. Eventually I was crafting more than I worked. I was able to spend more time with my family while restoring my peace.