This week, I’ve been having a hard time with my art projects. Two days in a row my projects didn’t work out and I began to feel really frustrated. I made an audio recording that explains what I tried to do (see below), but the main lesson I learned is that sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics.

So I chose to paint my nails. Like I said in my audio clip I’ve been painting my nails for many years and I find it really calming. Here is a picture of the outcome. And a few pictures of my many embroidery attempts.

A photo of my supplies, when I had high hopes.
Here is the design I had planned. Tip: I use a Frixion felt marker to draw on the pattern. It comes right off with heat.
And an example of my stitches. I did try more after, but they got progressively worse.
Finally, my painted nails.

This week was a good reminder that sometimes things do go wrong, and that’s okay.