I can do that
That is the phrase I use all too often when I see something cute to buy. I look at it, mull over the components and the skill used to make it and think "I can do that." Consequently, I do not buy the item and I continue to think about making one. Sometimes I even go as far as buying the materials for making something and then it just sits there. I need to join "projects anaynomous". You know, a group of us would sit around and applaud each other for actually buying something than trying to make it. I can see it now.
A room full of women and some DIY home improvement guys too. Sitting in a circle. Barbara stands.
"I saw these cute curtains in Target today. Instead of going online to find similar fabric to purchase and sew, only to have it arrive and have no drive to actually complete the project I BOUGHT the curtains."
(Polite applause)
"The best part was, I found a 15% off coupon on my smart phone while I was standing in line for check out!"
(more enthusiastic applause)
"Thank you! It's been a long road. It has now been 2 weeks since my last unfinished project. I feel good."
Now that you have gotten a peek inside my mind allow me to explain. I love making things, I do! I love taking on a project and creating a finished project out of raw materials. I am also coming to realize that with three kids, one of them being a baby under a year, I just don't have time right now. So, I will put my creative hat on the shelf for a while, avoid pintrest like the plague, and feel good about buying things that I don't have time to make.
