LITPROFNY98

Hi,

It sounds somewhat self-serving, but I dislike finding a great new craft or reading about a new tool, and not being able to find it in the local store. I call it "being ahead of the crafting curve small-town-itis." For several months, I look and look for what I want (oops, I mean need!) in the local Michaels store and finally give up. Six months later - there it is! I know, what about the Internet, you ask. Yes, I can often find what I am looking for, but sometimes I just have to see the item, especially if it involves color (yarn, paint) or texture (yarn, scrap-booking materials).
On the other hand, I can beat myself up for not being able to make something look the way it is "supposed" to look. I watch the TV show, or read directions in a book, or watch Internet site video, and it looks so simple and so great. When I make it, yuck! If I want to feel really bad about my ability, I watch Martha Stewart and make one of the "oh, so easy" items. Not!!