Treasure Hunting in my Basement

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Oct 11, 2008

Yes, I know. That sounds a bit odd, but that’s what has been happening. As I unpack buried boxes, I’m finding art supplies I forgot I had. I’m also finding half-finished projects I forgot I started. These hidden treasures have been inspiring me in ways that I really needed lately. I love creating, but I feel like my creative self quickly falls asleep if not constantly stimulated.

Some of what I’ve been finding includes:

• An altered book about mail art: this was one of my favorite projects in 2004 and I’m kicking myself for letting it fall into the trenches.
• Spirograph: I love my spirograph! I’ve created SO many different projects with this kit ranging from greeting cards to ATCs to the backgrounds for collage. My kids love it, too!
• Old book pages with foreign text: this stash has been waiting to be reproduced and worked with since 2003. Yes. 2003. I know. I need to get into the swing of things!

This is the perfect month to find these hidden treasures because I want to keep my ArtSoMoFo work varied, rather than creating things that are going to eventually bore me or leave me feeling unchallenged. Finding the spirograph excited me the most, so that will be the first treasure I play with this weekend!