Comments on: Crafter’s Guilt

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:48:21 +0000

I just read this and boy it hit home! Thnak you for this. I pinned to re-read–several times!!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:21:42 +0000

In reply to Renee @ Awesome on $20. Ha, Renee! I agree, we all have to be proud of our strengths! Although part of that is realizing the things that maybe we aren't as good at, right? lol! Although I have seen time and again that people who claim to be clumsy or not creative are actually capable of a lot more than they think they are! I also always think it's funny how many of us bloggers, whose job is to basically show other people what we made or cooked or whatever and then tell them how great it is, are actually uncomfortable with compliments in real life. Why is that?! :) Thanks for stopping by!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:17:24 +0000

In reply to mindfulshopper. Thank for stopping by!!

By: Renee @ Awesome on $20

Renee @ Awesome on $20 — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:36:28 +0000

I’m am so glad that you’re so wonderful at making all those super cute things. That way clumsy people like me don’t have to try to make them ourselves. When people like my food, I always just try to make it about the dish, and not about me. I’m horrible at taking compliments. Keep being awesome!

By: mindfulshopper

mindfulshopper — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:35:53 +0000

Hi Cassie:
Stopping over from The SITS FB Group! This is one of the hardest thing to learn, especially for all of us who have a little bit of a “perfectionist” in us! Right? Such a profound thing to learn, so important to be proud (and share it)!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:27:09 +0000

In reply to chickcando. Aww, thanks chickcando!!!!

By: chickcando

chickcando — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:10:30 +0000

You’re lovely. Love this post. I needed this!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:43:58 +0000

In reply to Julie. Thanks Julie, that's so nice! When I wrote that one I had a feeling I was not the only person who felt that way! Also, I'm completely in love with your blog header!!!!!!! So glad you stopped by to visit!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 08:30:45 +0000

You have put into words exactly how I think sometimes, without even realising it. I hate the fact someone might feel me making something makes them feel bad that they haven’t (does that sentence make any sense? no worries about making people feel bad about sentence structure then!)
I have completely found that since I started blogging the housework has taken a serious hit – people get fed, clothes are clean, dishes are washed but that is about it! I have decided it’s not possible to do it all and I’m blessed with a supportive family who don’t mind takeaway or sweeping the floor occasionally.
I think it’s much easier to tell someone else they are amazing and should be really proud of their achievements than it is to really feel that about yourself, which is why your lovely husband has noticed what you say. I’m so pleased that the blog is going well, it is very beautiful and full of lovely things, I for one am a big fan :o)

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:04:58 +0000

In reply to Emily. you're like the little angel on my shoulder that reminds me of this in real life when I do it, that totally helps! xoxo!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 21:31:44 +0000

I love all of your creative projects/gifts and especially love that as a friend, I am a recipient of many of your creative talents. 🙂 I am so happy to hear you are going to embrace your talents and not downplay them anymore-you are an inspiration for others to try to tap into their creativity as well and to remember how much fun the process of creating can be, even if the projects don’t turn out as well as expected. We all have to let ourselves shine!

By: Cassandra May

Cassandra May — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:50:55 +0000

In reply to Lisa @ Wine & Glue. We SHOULD just tell them that! Let's try it and see what happens! Deal? :)

By: Lisa @ Wine & Glue

Lisa @ Wine & Glue — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:57:33 +0000

OMG. I do the same thing. People either tell me I’m crazy because of how much work I put into something, or how they have no idea how I get it “all” done or both. And instead of saying, “I have laundry that was washed four weeks ago that is still not folded” or “I’ve lived in my house three years and my kitchen floor has been washed like 10 times” or “I’m thinking of taking out stock in Kraft” I just tell them it’s no big deal or I didn’t put that much time into it or something else. I wish I could just tell them, “Yup! I love making things! It makes me happy.”