52 Projects ::

I’ve been seeing a lot of bloggers that are doing a project every week.  While at first, the thought of this was so overwhelming, and stressed me out. But, I’m going to push myself to do this.  A few bloggers I know are pushing to take a family portrait a week or make a scrapbook layout a week. I think that is so awesome. But, I’m going to take all of the rules away.  Just one project a week.  A (photoshop developed & edited) photograph, an invitation, a poster, a card.  Anything goes.   This is totally and completely inspired by this going around Pinterest.  There are so many inspirational pieces on Pinterest, but this one totally hit me. 

Quote by Ira Glass via Pinterest 

I love how completely honest it is.  I read it and was like, yes, a lot of the things I create are totally terrible.  But, isn’t that how we get better?  I’ve heard people say that they cringe when they think of work they’ve done in previous years.  And I totally feel the same way.  The announcements I made for my high school graduation?  But I was so proud of these at the time.  I think that was the first thing I designed.  And I loved all of it.  The idea, the sketches, talking to the printers, heck, even stuffing the envelopes.  It was so satisfying.  And that’s why I’m doing this.  In a few years I will probably cringe at most of the work I do in 2013, but I’ll remember how I felt when it was done.  Pure satisfaction.  

So here’s to 52 projects this year.  I’m only a month behind.  Anyone want to join?  No rules, just fun.