I Get That Sinking Feeling...

That's the topic for this week's Sunday Scribblings.

There are probably a whole lot more important things in life, that give me that sinking feeling - but right now, I'm just going to share about this most recent one. This paper pushing problem of mine.

I get that sinking feeling, that I'm hooked on the paperdoll clothes... and that not much else is going to get done around here -- at least not till I get these little hang-ups out of my system.

Even though I knew this dress would be wa-a-ay too casual for the upcoming Bloglandia Ball - once I got the picture of it in my head - I just had to make it. I had no choice. (Check out the link - the details for the Bloglandia Ball, have now been announced!)

It didn't matter, if this little picnic party shift, wasn't fancy enough for the ball - I still had to make it. It didn't matter that, if I was going to work on art, I already have several projects in varying stages, waiting for me to return to finish them.

To not make this one right now, felt as though I would really give myself that sinking feeling - the feeling of an opportunity lost. The impetus for the idea would be lost; it would float off into the ether by it's little kite button - off to find some other paper cutter, who'd be more receptive to it. Maybe I felt I needed to do this, because I knew I had already missed out on the Second Quarterly Blogger Picnic in Pasadena and meeting Jill in person. After having missed out on the first quarterly picnic, too. That did give me a sinking feeling, when I realized I wouldn't be able to go yesterday. Sigh.

So I did this. Even though it's not that refined and the hanger's kind of wabi sabi (I have new found admiration for clothes hanger makers - that was the hardest part, trying to make my own, since this little number is too small for a readymade hanger - it's small enough to fit on the scanner). 

No matter that there are dishes in the sink. Real clothes to be folded. I had to make this one - now. Right now. Let the umpteen other projects continue to collect dust, they've waited this long, they could wait a bit longer.

I had no idea, making something so seemingly innocent. as paperdoll dresses - could be so addictive.

Yeah, I have a sinking feeling that I'm hooked.

Hook, line and sinker...

If you want to find out what gives other people that sinking feeling, visit this week's Sunday Scribblings.

I know, the PB&J sandwich is a bit big for it's paperbag pocket, but I was short a few sandwiches of a picnic basket. Ahem...

Do you think there's a support group for this? o_0

Oh - I decided I'm going to file these paper dresses under my long-neglected, 101 Self-Portrait project category, that was inspired by Violette.

Maybe adding these little hang-ups of mine (which, to me, do represent different sides of me), will help me get all 101 of the self-portraits done - sometime before I'm 101!

*After reading Tammy V's comment, I added this next little photo for scale (you can click on the photo to make it appear larger, if you want).  I had some doll-size clothespins, but no doll-sized hangers. So yes, I was obsessed enough with this project, that I made its own doll-size hanger, lol.

Comments

[tammy vitale]

Tinker - you made the clothes hanger?! Wow - what else is there to say? Isn't it funny how these obsessions take over? I'm battling the jewelry one right now. But your clothes work makes me want to go play with spirit dolls (not paper, but the same thing, really, I think). You are right: these probably will make a very good self portrait!

[bella]

I think this is a unique and amazing little hobby you have.
This one is a beauty.

[leah]

great idea to think of these as self-portraits (i think all our art is a self-portrait in a way as it reflects pieces of ourselves). I love the hanger! and the kite! and the little ant! :-) you're so wonderfully creative. xoxo

[gemma]

Only a few PB&J sandwiches short of a picnic basket? LOVE this Tinker...and it is a great idea for 101 (I'm not finished w/mine either.) Looking forward to seeing you at the Bloglandia Ball.

[Lisa Oceandreamer S]

I LOVE this one Tink....Ah ha! I told you they're addictive....I cannot stop either! I swear we are going to have to go through a program for it! I went yesterday and bought some paper, paper that fit designs that are keeping me up nights now! LOL!!! and that isn't even for my Ball dress either!(the Ball dress being something I dreamed up and WILL take me a while to do).
But you know what? There are far worse things to take our time away from everything else. Right?
I just love that you're doing these too!!
XOXOXO
love,
Lisa

[Lisa Oceandreamer S]

oh and I love your hangers....I ordered some with the clips but know I'll have to be making some myself.
XOXO

[Leslie M]

I love it! I'm having my own little dress-making frenzy instead of doing the things that really need to be done here too!

[Kamsin]

When a thing has to be done I guess then it has to be done! There are worse things to get obsessed with I think at least this one is pretty! I love the rainbow hair btw!

[Sioux]

Hey, Tink. Love your obcession!!

[Blue]

eb will be proud!
;)
Love the picnic dress, from the sky to the ant on the tablecloth apron.
You are a genius!!!
I love it.
xo
Blue

[gautami]

That is a great hobby. I never even knew about it. It looks so good. I like to do bead work but that too very rarely.

[Cherie]

Wow I love this ... a like minded creative, obsessive, don't know when to stop, leave the dishes in the sink, kindred spirit ... fabulous!

[Paris Parfait]

Hi Terri! I missed you and your delightful humour and art. The hanger and the dress are divine and inspiring. xoxox

[Paris Parfait]

P.S. Will be back in the next day or two to catch up on posts I missed. At the moment, am just having a quick twirl around the blogosphere. xo

[Tumblewords]

I love this. AND I don't believe that pb&j sammies can be too large!

[Janet]

Love love love this! The dress is adorable enough but then to know you also made the hanger....well, you're just too much!

[Melba]

So cute! and what a great idea to have a blog ball. I am heading over there now to check it out!

[Lisa]

Dishes and laundry can wait. These are too cute to be put on hold. :)

[Tammy]

I love the dresses Tink and your moon shots. Just keep creating. :) XXOO

[Marilyn]

I LOVE your picnic dress!

[eb]

wow - Tinker - this is so cool - now you understand the hang-ups? - gettin' back to mine right after art hop...

xox - eb.