Comments on: Collage Tip, Newest Giveaway – Hectic Lives!

By: Nici

Nici — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:18:46 +0000

Chrysti, every time I look at your art I am overwhelmed by the richness and beauty of it; it just continues to increase in depth and texture. I just had to pause here and applaud you!!

By: lia

lia — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:09:18 +0000

Hi Chrysti–I have a few organization tips I wanted to mention as I’ve spent years trying everything! I’ve had to teach myself how to be as it doesn’t come naturally! First I want to say that I love the above tip on unifying the collage. I certainly will try that as I adore the ATC I bought from you and it’s in my studio to inspire me. I also love the way you matted the atc, can you let me know what you used to adhere it? it looks like the art was done directly on it, it’s so well done. Hopefully this will be your next tip–keep them coming, I love to learn. I have never had the privilege of seeing these things done “in person.” and I’m a visual learner, but throught alot of trial and error, I’m slowing figuring it out. Anyway, here are 4 organization tips I hope will help others.
1. First and foremost, organize the way you think and the way that works for YOU. Don’t try to fit a mold. Look at things you’ve organized successfully and try to duplicate that in your studio space. Discipline yourself to put things away. This takes alot of practice, but it really helps!
2. I do some legwork ahead of time so I have collage pieces “waiting” for me to put together when I have the time and am inspired to do so. While clearing office space and when I see images I like, I plop them in a metal basket and have them waiting for me later. Half of getting started is having stuff ready to go.
3. Baskets and jars for quick corralling of “junk” comes in handy for me.
4. Do stuff you don’t like when you are high energy. Some organizing isn’t always pleasant, but necessary to find things you need.

take care and I LOVE what you’ve been making lately!!!! Lia

By: shastaofthewolves

shastaofthewolves — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:38:34 +0000

Your collages are fantastic. I have never gotten the hang of doing them myself and admire those who can put something together such as you do. They are wonderful.

I’m a bit late in the ideas for organization but mine is as old as the hills…a place for everything and everything in its place. Now if only I could be so diligent myself. I love Gypsy’s comment. That is where I am at right now!

By: Nancy Baumiller

Nancy Baumiller — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:17:45 +0000

Wow!! Chrysti….Your art just gets more amazing!!! I can’t decide which one is a fav here lol…Beautiful work!!
My only organization tip which would be for my studio…since my desk is always a disaster…paper tends to get misplaced often….I use alot of post it notes and to keep from hunting down a notebook….I have a big dry erase board next to my desk….for a quick jot of things to get done…and personal reminders and time to time a quick sketch or idea….Keep up the great work!! Hugs to ya!!!

Nancy

By: Gypsy

Gypsy — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:20:50 +0000

The biggest tip for me is “SHOWING UP”, you have to be present in order to manage your studio and your time. I decided 6 years ago to be present in my life, to take my art seriously, to make the time to do my art, and now like you I am organizing my out of control space and life. Balance is hard, so it is taking a bite at a time. But first and foremost, I show up! I feel where I am. And then I write notes as to when things are due…and when I need to get things done! It will all fall into place..we just have to be patient. : ) Hugs

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 03:41:00 +0000

Chrysti…once again you have blown me away with your gorgeous art. I can’t get enough of it and it is so inpiring. as to organizational tips….hmmmm. Because I have a little one when he is napping during the day I gather my supplies for the piece I will be working on in the evening so that I’m not wasting time looking for everything when it’s actually time to create. I also keep a little post-it note right where I am working on with a list of what I need to do and then mark it off when it is done. I have all my unmounted stamps in cd cases in a spinner holder and they are all labeled so I can find what I need easily. Don’t know if that helps but it’s a few things that help me to move along better and waste less time. Have a great day :0)

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:40:07 +0000

Well Chrysti I have to 1st say I am glad that you are back and your art work is absolutely beautiful!!! LOVE everything and hope that you are getting well and taking care of yourself!!! and may your art bring you peace as well as joy!!
and now I find that my way to organize myself is when I am working on several things I try to keep the same items I use for each one at hand create the 2 or 3 pieces I want with those items (inks, paper, paint etc) on my table close at hand and also all my collage items are in separate envies and I keep them all in a box upright near my table and that way i can complete more than one project and use just what I have on my table and then when done I clean it all up and then start on a new one with differnt things but gather 1st and use just what you have gathered to start with and it makes less mess and also makes you use exactly only what is there!!?? hope that makes some sort of sense it works well for me!! and my table only has a small space to work because I keep all my treasured art objects on the table too!! kind of scary at times!!! hehehe! well have fun arting dear and glad to see all the fun new work!! amazing!!!

By: wendy mcgowen

wendy mcgowen — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:19:53 +0000

Love the atc’s you’ve posted! My best organization tip – especially when working on multiple projects at once – keep as much of each project as possible in a large ziploc baggie or plastic envelope when you aren’t actively working on that project. I do this with ATCs and fatbook pages. Since I do them in stages, this ensures that I keep all the relavant pieces together. Then, when final assembly time comes around, I just pull out the bag or ennvelope, along with whatever tools I need, and I don’t waste time with things like “now where did I put those stupid flowers” or “what happened to my ribbon”?

By: thumpa

thumpa — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:04:39 +0000

Hello best time and organization tip is….data base and spread sheets! As soon as you have a project come in, go out, or sign ups and due dates for swaps..the best. Another great tip always have a small not pad to jot down ideas or things you dont want to forget. LOOK at it every day!!