X is for eXcellent

28 Apr 2020
A to Z Challenge
X is for eXcellent, eXact and eXploratory

I can't believe we are almost at the end of April and the A to Z Challenge. This was my first time participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge. I have had a blast! I've met some amazing individuals from around the world. Not to mention taking part in reading many eXcellent blogs.  I enjoy seeing the many variations of writing skills, themes, content, and, photos.

Today's letter is X. Oh my...as I sit here and rack my brain on something in the crafting world with this particular letter, it has proven to be quite difficult. Don't fret though because I have come up with a plan.

Anytime I'm crafting, measurements have to be eXact. If not, my projects might be out of kilter. For instance, if I'm working on a junk journal and it is an 8 1x2 x 11 size - I don't want my cover to be 6 x 5. In some instances that might work, but more times than not - it isn't. eXact measurements with a ruler, a paper trimmer, a sewing mat are key to creating a beautiful creation.

When I want to eXplore something I know nothing about in crafting, I do my research. I watch YouTube videos, and I browse Pinterest. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I will post questions to other crafters. eXploratory preparation is oftentimes needed especially if I am wanting to craft something for the first time.

I'll never forget when I was introduced to a Traveler's Notebooks (TN). I had no idea what I was doing. I needed a crafters' map. There were so many different parts to crafting one of these handy notebooks. The cover, the signatures, the dashboard, the shaker page, and the list goes on and on. Once I made one -I had it down. I ended up making over 100 TN's for the members in my crafting group. I used the Theodosia paper line. (Vintage). I had a blast. Each one was different.  They are so easy and fun to make. They can be compleX or easy. That depends on the individual. Here are a few photos from this project.

eXploring new techniques, new crafts, and learning how to put my own twists and turns into them is eXciting for me. Being eXcellent at what I craft is eXtremely important as well. I don't want to craft something that looks like I've just thrown it together. I can't tell you how many times I've had to scratch something and start all over. I take pride in my crafty creations and I still haven't achieved being the 'very' best at what I create, but I am an eXperienced crafter and I take pride in the quality of my work. I strive to learn something new daily...my motto is, "if I'm not learning - then I'm not growing".

Be eXcellent in all that you do. Be eXact in what you want. eXplore what you don't know.

Today's letter is X.

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