tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post1273664528215764066..comments2024-02-11T15:35:34.427+01:00Comments on Fabulously Small: about inspiration, creativity & tips, PART II of VIIFabulously Smallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-89062211224414711632016-09-22T08:11:00.471+02:002016-09-22T08:11:00.471+02:00Thank you so much Eric for your wonderful complime...Thank you so much Eric for your wonderful compliment!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-73645432962161490102016-07-27T12:36:13.888+02:002016-07-27T12:36:13.888+02:00Every lines in this post are golden lines. I hope ...Every lines in this post are golden lines. I hope everyone should read this for the perfect inspiration. There are many a post like this one. But You are master in putting the cherry in the cake. People who think of today they can't should think like today is their last and you have to make your last day successful with no regrets later. We have to see the other side of the things which we portray them as bad always. Normally we take much time in judging things, but we are unaware about its negative aspects. Anyway, thank you for such an inspirational post. <a href="http://www.reginafasold.com/blog/motivation-is-a-cultivated-skill-heres-how-you-can-improve/" rel="nofollow">Motivation Tips</a>. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887066304801719894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-27993866008414745482015-12-16T15:41:11.652+01:002015-12-16T15:41:11.652+01:00Thank you so much Josje! There is definately a dif...Thank you so much Josje! There is definately a difference between creativity and artisticness, and it's funny that I think several artists or works of art lack any form of creativity (also by experts, so it's not just my opinion, which in the case of art is a very subjective field of course when it comes to taste and maybe also when it comes to creativity, but I think that's much easier to differentiate). Your father sounds like a remarkable man and from the use of your words I understand he is no longer alive, which must be quite a loss.. And thanks I raise my mug of tea with you!! :DFabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-13302140309487936852015-12-01T16:39:39.966+01:002015-12-01T16:39:39.966+01:00Wonderfully insightful blogpost Monique! Your inc...Wonderfully insightful blogpost Monique! Your incredibly positive outlook on life is truly inspirational. Although it is impossible for me to fully comprehend what your life is like, I think you were right to include a description of the struggles you face on a daily basis, as it brings to light even more how important it is to stay positive and focussed. <br />I agree with most things you have said. I think part of being able to create beautiful things is to be focussed, to really zoom in on the thing you want to do or create. To put your heart in it. To love what you do. That's what shows in what people make. I have seen miniatures which were technically perfectly made, but lacking 'soul'. On the other hand I have seen (and bought) miniatures which were by no means perfectly made, but which instantly grabbed me for their 'soul'. <br />As you rightly said there is a difference between crafting and being creative. I also think there is a difference between being creative and being artistic. I immediately thought of my father. He had a brilliantly creative mind, he came up with so many fantastic solutions to problems and was a master at making and repairing things with minimal resources. But he didn't have an artistic bone in his body. Not one. But incredibly creative none the less. <br />I like how you focus on what you can do, rather than what you can't. And that the process is just as important as the end result. The same goes for me. It's the whole creative process which I enjoy, the research, the discovery, the ideas, all the techniques, the journey of making it, the learning. <br />I raise my virtual glass or cup of tea in my case)...To you! To life! To miniatures!Josjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587534499301417219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-2915843614148911142015-11-01T10:01:00.963+01:002015-11-01T10:01:00.963+01:00Thank you Andrea!Thank you Andrea!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-60218194330374997892015-10-28T13:05:29.031+01:002015-10-28T13:05:29.031+01:00How true - thank you, Monique
Best wishes
AndreaHow true - thank you, Monique<br />Best wishes<br />AndreaAndrea Thieckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734025083385477809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-69238929894398220552015-10-25T19:02:07.317+01:002015-10-25T19:02:07.317+01:00Thank you so so much sweet Betsy, your words reall...Thank you so so much sweet Betsy, your words really touch me..! It means a lot to me and I'll cherish all your wonderful words. You are all wonderful friends in your heartfelt support that make my days so much brighter, thank you!!! Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-78077978893716643032015-10-25T15:33:22.621+01:002015-10-25T15:33:22.621+01:00Dear Monique, you are an amazingly Strong and brav...Dear Monique, you are an amazingly Strong and brave woman! To deal with the challenges you have, with such a deep and patient faith in progress, no matter how small.... it is Inspiring to read! All of us have moments of weakness.... and often so little reason to quit.... yet we let the demon of comparison overcome our own confidence. To read of the huge physical challenges you have and are overcoming on a daily basis, is humbling to say the least. And you are right to encourage everyone to look for their own strengths and at the same time not be afraid to Try to become better... to Try to learn something new.... to Try to make a dream into a reality.... even if only a tiny step at a time!!! I think you are Amazing... not only in what you make, but in the obstacles you overcome!!! Your faith and your Generosity of Spirit to share this and so much more with all of us.... well, it's like a Beacon in the dark! Blessed reminders that we have so much to be thankful for.... not the least the gift of every day! Keep up your Amazing Spirit!!!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-68628220968791727242015-10-24T19:06:55.093+02:002015-10-24T19:06:55.093+02:00Thank you for sharing that Brae, haha seriously? I...Thank you for sharing that Brae, haha seriously? It's so 'funny' of her to do that, but actually it's a real shame she really doesn't realize how creative she is. People often have such a limited view on it, it sometimes baffles me. She sounds like a very creative woman (you tell her I said so! :D) and it's wonderful you both have passions you're so good at. Each in your own 'fields' and even within them you have your own style and mark.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your sweet and kind words, it means a lot that you say that, especially your last sentence is so wonderful to read, thank you!!! It does, thinking about miniatures helps tremendously, they help me focus on something fun and positive and they make me very happy! Thanks again!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-78997664836949617192015-10-24T18:32:52.369+02:002015-10-24T18:32:52.369+02:00My mom does this. She says she doesn't know w...My mom does this. She says she doesn't know where my creativity comes from because she "doesn't have a creative bone in her body." But, she makes the most wonderful knitted items and I can't knit...I've tried but my hands cramp something awful. I wear her scarves and people always ask where I got them. She also taught me to sew and has a great eye for how things should look. She is very creative but in different ways from me.<br /><br />I cannot begin to imagine the things you go through, but I have so much admiration for your spirit and drive. I think minis and thinking about minis have to help you in some way. It is our loss that you cannot do more in the way of making minis, because your work is so inspired and wonderful.otterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-20466999363496365812015-10-24T15:14:11.937+02:002015-10-24T15:14:11.937+02:00Thank you! And it is that simple, I agree, but peo...Thank you! And it is that simple, I agree, but people can be mean and I've heard about people being told they were crazy or stupid making 'childs' things, because they are into dollshouses and miniatures. I wouldn't mind and laugh at it, but some have been bullied all their lives and when someone already is very insecure, this will make them not do what they love. I hope you have a great weekend too!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-52028611341848862872015-10-24T13:41:07.071+02:002015-10-24T13:41:07.071+02:00Thanks for sharing and I agree with many of what y...Thanks for sharing and I agree with many of what you have shared. All of us should do more of what we love...it's just that simple. Naturally, things evolve and who knows what other doors will open as you move along. :) I hope you have a great weekend!Miniature Patisserie Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466404818114443565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-79402031478224125312015-10-24T11:46:34.358+02:002015-10-24T11:46:34.358+02:00en sorry trouwens voor je eigen gezondheidsproblem...en sorry trouwens voor je eigen gezondheidsproblemen, had ik inderdaad al eens begrepen, maar wist niet dat het ook zo heftig was. Ik weet nl. heel goed dat ik niet de enige ben met gezondheidsproblemen, het is alleen niet vaak dat anderen ook zo jong ook al jaren afhankelijk zijn voor letterlijk alles, niets zelf aan persoonlijke verzorging kunnen doen of zelfs vaak niet zelf in (elektr.) rolstoel kunnen komen, niet eens naar buiten kunnen, niet eens gedoucht kunnen worden door thuiszorg, zeer beperkt en vaak niet eens in staat te praten etc etc. Dan hebben ze het bij jou ook zeker ook al eens gehad over opname in een verpleeghuis, daar komen artsen bij mij al heel lang mee, wat ik natuurlijk liever niet wil, ik ben verdorie een dertiger, maar dit heeft natuurlijk ook niets met leven te maken. Sterkte jij dan ook.Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-57516151206155719222015-10-24T10:56:33.364+02:002015-10-24T10:56:33.364+02:00Dat verbaast me niets Ilona, ik herken dat ook bij...Dat verbaast me niets Ilona, ik herken dat ook bij jou, die drang naar zoveel mogelijk realisme en het kijken naar manieren om dat voor elkaar te krijgen!<br />Miniaturen zijn eigenlijk datgene dat door mijn gezondheid is ontstaan, waar ik jaren letterlijk helemaal niets heb gekund en de enige vorm van creativiteit die ik kon toepassen het maken van chapters was op onze hd-recorder wanneer ik series keek en ik een mooi gezicht, met mooie lichtval etc zag. Met het idee om die dan ooit te gaan schilderen, wat helaas nooit mogelijk is geweest. Miniaturen is toen het wat beter ging een oplossing geweest omdat schilderen al die jaren nog steeds niet mogelijk was of zou zijn geweest en miniaturen kun je zelfs wanneer je niets kunt toch mee bezig zijn op een 'constructieve' manier, wat denken erover al is. <br />En ik ben het helemaal met je eens, omstandigheden, welke ook, wakkeren creativiteit zeker aan! Jij ook fijn weekend!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-55694309030182379012015-10-24T10:14:01.148+02:002015-10-24T10:14:01.148+02:00"To me for example half of the fun of miniatu..."To me for example half of the fun of miniatures is to get something as realistic as possible. The problemsolving that goes with it is a big part of why I love this hobby so much and I can't even help it. It's what I do and what gets me (very) excited". Deze woorden bleven bij mij hangen na het lezen van jouw indrukwekkende relaas, Monique, kom ik zo op terug. Ik ben het op heel veel punten volkomen met je eens: iedereen IS in aanleg creatief, alleen moet je het willen/zien en anders gewoon doorzetten om het te doen/uitproberen..... Inderdaad vergelijk jezelf nooit met een ander, want jij bent die ander niet ;)! <br />Het spijt mij dat miniaturen maken voor jou, gezien jouw gezondheid, niet altijd/zeer zelden meer mogelijk is. <br />Dank voor het delen van jouw wijsheid, dat elke dag een kadootje is, je doorzettingsvermogen moet tonen en voor het delen van een stukje van je persoonlijke omstandigheden. Zó zijn er inderdaad zo veel mensen, die niet alleen staan met hun problemen (op welk gebied dan ook, inclusief ikzelf).<br />Voor mij geldt overigens hetzelfde: de kick voor mij aan miniaturen maken is om door eenvoudig materiaalonderzoek en met de simpelste middelen iets moois/leuks in miniatuur te kunnen creëren. Iets wat ik heb overgehouden uit een jeugd, waarin ik de enige creatieveling in het gezin was en er in die jaren bovendien gewoon de middelen er niet waren om iets creatiefs te kunnen doen ;). Dát wakkert je creativiteit wél aan, hoor LOL :D!<br />Nou, Monique, vóór dat ik hier óók een relaas ga schrijven LOL :D......wens ik jou een heel fijn weekend toe.<br />Lieve groetjes, IlonaIlonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325745983964748534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-17561455951153523632015-10-24T08:08:42.382+02:002015-10-24T08:08:42.382+02:00Thank you so much for your warm and kind comment! ...Thank you so much for your warm and kind comment! Of course it wasn't meant to be about me, but it does add to the inspirational part more than without I guess, and as it was meant to inspirational, that's my goal and as long as it does that, I'm happy! What you say means a lot to me, thank you!Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-6663914001378840762015-10-23T16:14:14.368+02:002015-10-23T16:14:14.368+02:00Thank you for this post. Thank you for sharing a l...Thank you for this post. Thank you for sharing a little personal wisdom. I agree with Pepper that this makes me happy and sad at the same time. You are an amazing person with determination. You are right. .. just keep at it. Your post reminds me of how good things are not just in my own personal life but in other people as well. I appreciate you. <br /> <br />Mad for Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486464336078198955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-30817556145529898432015-10-23T14:27:43.219+02:002015-10-23T14:27:43.219+02:00wow Pepper, you are so sweet and this means so, SO...wow Pepper, you are so sweet and this means so, SO much to me, you have no idea! I'm so moved by your wonderful and kind words that I'm litterally crying. THANK YOU! It was without that part for a very long time, it was just this morning that I decided to add it, because I suddenly thought it might mean more that way and maybe more inspirational. I guess you agree :D. It was so personal to share, that I wasn't sure at all, but now I know it was right to do so. Thank you again for words that I will cherish forever! Big hug back to you my dear! Fabulously Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900803753608126554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023401730875179895.post-52729964168921769272015-10-23T14:02:38.902+02:002015-10-23T14:02:38.902+02:00Hi Monique,
I'm reading your post over my lunc...Hi Monique,<br />I'm reading your post over my lunch hour and it has both uplifted my spirits and made me sad at the same time. Sad, because it is so easy to take everything for granted without considering just how lucky I am compared with others. Thank you for reminding me that what I live everyday is a gift. I also feel uplifted just thinking of your amazing strength; to face each day with excitement and positivity. You are an amazing Lady and if this post doesn't inspire everyone to try, then I don't think anything will. Everything you say is true. Don't compare yourself to others - do what you enjoy - don't be afraid to make mistakes - try...<br />I have to go back to work now with a lump in my throat. HUGE hug, love and respect to you for this post XPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777217200629685759noreply@blogger.com