Okay, so I had a blog and I wasn’t a good blogger. But, I thought that I would start a new one because I am doing an experiment on myself. I will explain the experiment later. But, for now, I will continue my ramblings. That and play.
God bless track break. Track break is “summer break” for year-round schools. We have 2 different track breaks during our school year, plus the month/month and half off between last year and next year. So, I have track break until April 2nd. And I AM not being productive! It is so wonderful! I am sitting at home (well, my mom’s house since my step-dad is gone this week) watching marathons on tv and surfing the net and buying stamps and NOT doing my school work. By the way, it doesn’t matter what marathon it is, I will watch anything marathon! I know, I’m a bum!
I have a dilema however, I want to go home and stamp, but how do you tell your mother that? I know, not easy. But, I don’t have clothes for Thursday, so maybe I can escape tomorrow night. Don’t get me wrong, I love my momma, it’s just that I love my stamps too! I’m going through card-making withdrawl.
Speaking of which, my experiment. I’ve decided to post my creations here to my blog and retreat from SCS. While I love SCS, I just don’t know what to do anymore. I feel really good about my creations. But, like Joan B said, I am worrying too much about what other people think. I find myself checking comments constantly after I post. And I can never figure out why I’ll have so many views or I’m favorited so much, but lack comments. And seriously, I love stamping and I love my stuff. I’m not a sophisticated stamper, I don’t do fancy techniques, I don’t do elaborate card layouts, but I love my style and my creations. And I’m danged proud of them too! So, I’m at a loss. I know that I’m not a stamping goddess, nor that I will ever make it to dirty girl status, but I need to make sure that I am happy with what I create. Because, that for me, is why I create. I love to share my stuff, but maybe I can find new ways to share and feel good without it causing me to “check” my status. You know, like blogging my cards, or RAKing them, or whatever. 
So, we will see how my experiment goes. Going to a different blog site will hopefully make it easier for me to post pictures of my cards. And I promise to be a good blogger!
Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you back!
~Kendra
Hello! I’m Denise/geekgirl415 on scs- i am checking out the bloggers club and clicked on yours- i just have to say your stamping art is AWESOME! Don’t sell yourself short- you could be a dirty girl!
I totally understand where you are coming from. I think your work is fabulous! I think that SCS has this affect of people. Seriously, it bothered me once upon a time. That’s when I started blogging. I love it! I feel that I’m really able to share my artwork better with everyone, not just a thumbnail on a website that has so many card downloads. I’ve also joined The Stamp Shack. It’s small (for now) and I feel less pressure there, KWIM. So that’s another outlet. And YES!!!! Do submit to magazines. A really great one is Stampers Stampler. (And Take Ten.) Do the challenges. They are a blast. I’m going to add your blog to my blog list on my site. Just email me your last name, Okay. Big Big hugs.
Kendra, your creations are GORGEOUS! One comment regarding getting too caught up on comments from others on SCS, there are similar issues when you have a blog. How many comments, how many hits, how many subscriptions do I have. I think it is just important to love what you do and share what you love. We’ll be here following along your journey. Hugs~
Oh goody, goody gum-drops!!! You’re starting a blog! Yay! I just started one myself and I’m having a blast! Looking forward to seeing more of your work here!
~Angie aka Duckwaddlequack
PS: I have a brother who’s tall, dark hair and handsome and we’ll *pay* you to take him! Deal?
I know exactly what you mean about comments! I noticed that most of the posts come from the same people. So a TON of people don’t post a comment at all! Same thing with blogs so dont get caught in that too like she said! I enjoy your cards very much! I have commented LOL but here I am commenting here so see, some people just can’t keep their mouths shut LOL! You are very talented!
I am new to stamping, but i find your work to be an inspiration. You are so talented, and that is a big motivation. Some day I want to be as good as you are at stamping. I know that isn’t going to happen, but a boy can try. Ok I’m off to work on my stuff, but I thought you should know that you inspire people. Thank you. ~TheSimpleStamper
Kendra, this is how I see things re comments,etc. For me, the most important thing about my stamping is that I’M happy with what I’ve done. The cards I’ve posted on SCS hardly get any comments and neither does my blog, and you know what, that’s OK. Sure it would be nice to get more, but I’m not going to lose any sleep over it – life’s too short. So, please continue to share via which ever method you chose – your cards are beautiful.
After I stopped adding to my SCS gallery and stopped obsessing about my blog, I really started to stamp more! I no longer worry about posting to the blog every day. I know that there are a small band of folk who look there once in a while and that’s enough to feel connected. There is nothing wrong with keeping a gallery at SCS if you can ignore the whole favorites/comments thing. I LOVE your stuff and am glad I found your blog. I’m going to list it on my blog!!
Yay! I’m so glad you are back. I loved your blog when the first “wave” of blogs came to be, and I have always admired your work.
I am feeling the same about the retreat from SCS. I would check my stuff constantly after posting, do all the challenges as early as possible to get into the optimum viewing category, but it was very draining, and unfulfilling. I am back into doing this for me, and it’s awesome!
Hey Kendra:
I can relate wrt posting cards and waiting to see who commented and how many favourited you. I think we all fall into this trap- you know, wanting to be liked… wanting to see how popular we are with others, constantly seeking approval. Creatures of habit, we are. I like your attitiude wrt liking your creations and being okay with them- I am on a similar path too. Sometimes it makes me sad when I post a very favourite card and I hardly get any comments.Then I kick myself in the heinie and tell myself its my own opinion about my card that matters most. Good luck with your blog and your creative journey.