I remember my Etsy Xmas checklist. And then I look at myself now - hardly no time for sewing, no time for Etsy, no time to blog. Well, I could blog, but since I am so not-involved in Etsy right now, it just doesn't make sense.
One reason of course is my "real life" job. I started working full-time from home this summer, and that sounded like the ideal set-up - loads of time for crafting. But to be honest, while it sounds great in theory, it isn't actually that easy.
For one thing, I am pretty drained when I am done. Happy to lie on the couch and do nothing. Plus basic housework, friends, the ferrets all cost time. After being sick with burnout syndrome for a year (which is when I started sewing), I also notice that I still have less energy than I used to. I need those time-outs when I do nothing.
On the other hand, I feel a distinct energy boost when I actually do something creative. Like this weekend, when I had the kiln running almost non-stop, making Xmas presents.
So. As of next year, I will probably switch shops. Will do less sock critters and more glass fusing. While a sock monkey takes hours to complete and is a hassle to mail, since I actually need to get to the post office, glass fusing is easy. I more or less just cut the glass, throw it in the kiln and turn it off when everything is done. In total hours, 4 magnets or jewelry take just as much time as a sock monkey, but I am only busy with it for half an hour. And mailing is a huge advantage - I can package everything at home and just throw it in the mail box in front of my home.
Hopefully, when I set up ArtFusing, I will also get more involved in Etsy again. It just.... takes time.
So I hope to see you guys again next year - all energetic and creative again!
Till then - have a happy Christmas!
