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Re: 10 Books That Empower Kids to Stand Up and Speak Out

Betsy Greer — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:09:39 -0000

Thanks so much for adding Craftivism to this awesome list!

Re: Can craft save the world?

Betsy Greer — Fri, 22 May 2015 14:57:52 -0000

"When I purchase things that are not handmade I am giving into a "I have to have it", "Gimme" mindset." Exactly!! It's kind of the same part of me that could be okay sitting on the couch watching TV while eating Oreos all day, a part of me that has been so conditioned to be inherently lazy and mindless. Thanks for your comment, making things does open up a can of worms, but thankfully, it's a pretty sweet one. :)

Re: Can craft save the world?

Betsy Greer — Fri, 22 May 2015 14:55:18 -0000

"It's frightening to think of how quickly and easily we shifted from people owning 3 dresses in total, to buying 3 in a week, and how hard it is to go back once we got there..." It is, isn't it?! When I scale that up to the future, my brain kind of explodes. Thanks for your lovely and thoughtful comment!

Re: Focus, man. Watch this.

Betsy Greer — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:44:00 -0000

Please tell me she won. And dang, I can't even handle a bird flying close to my window without losing my distraction.

{ETA: Ha! Apparently I can't even comment without losing my attention.]

Re: Stories in Stitches

Betsy Greer — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:52:51 -0000

So excited to see this book! It sounds awesome! Well done both of you!

Re: Blogging = Writing

Betsy Greer — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:44:23 -0000

Is it bad that my brain signaled "important blog post" before I got annoyed with the way it was written? And even worse, that I wouldn't have even noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out? Krikey! Does this mean that the laziness of some internet writers has eaten my brain? Or that its ubiquity has damaged (some of) our reading skills? I.e., we're so used to crappy writing that after a spell, we become "used" to it?

Re: Public vs. Private Acts of Craftivism: Which Do You Prefer?

Betsy Greer — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:27:25 -0000

True! There are times and reasons for both!

Re: How What Needs You Finds You, via Side by Side and Stitched Stories!

Betsy Greer — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:37:54 -0000

Hasn't it been great watching, Sarah?! She's done such a great job with the Craftivist Collective!

Re: Craftivism: Party of One

Betsy Greer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:35:26 -0000

Thanks for your kind words, Vicky! I like the idea of "craftivist pep talk!" Hurrah! :) I think it can be harder doing it solo because there's less dialogue with others (it's ALL inner monologue!). But I also think it's integral for us to remember that it's no less important, especially if what your making directly goes to help others! x

Re: Craftivism: Party of One

Betsy Greer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:33:25 -0000

Aw, thanks, Sarah! I think that "inner monologue" is so vital to the whole process, as is discussion! I think that they both compliment each other in the bestest of ways and always hope that others think that way, too! So glad that you agree! x

Re: Craftivism: Party of One

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:57:37 -0000

Thank you, and you're right, how great is Abi's comment! and hopefully this comment won't replicate itself when I hit "post." Ah, technology and adoption of new blog plug-ins. Always fun!

Re: Craft: Why Breaks Are Okay, And So is Re-Entry

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:54:06 -0000

Oi! It's showed up THREE times now! Can we just say I REALLY LOVE your comment? ;)

Re: Craft: Why Breaks Are Okay, And So is Re-Entry

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:53:17 -0000

Hmm... my comment seems to not want to show up here on Disqus... Take 2:

:) Well, thanks all round, then, as THANK YOU for your comment and for sharing that you've been going through a rough patch. It's so hard NOT to beat yourself up during these things AND to remember that eventually you WILL come out the other side! x

Re: Craft: Why Breaks Are Okay, And So is Re-Entry

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:52:05 -0000

Re: Craftivism: Party of One

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:51:22 -0000

Thanks for the kind words! And, I know, how great is Abi's comment!

Re: Craft: Why Breaks Are Okay, And So is Re-Entry

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:47:35 -0000

Re: Therapeutic Craft, Creativity and Healing

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:46:33 -0000

Aw, thanks, poppet! Yeah, it's been a pretty uncool year, but I'm glad it happened and am stronger for it. Onward! x

Re: Therapeutic Craft, Creativity and Healing

Betsy Greer — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:46:01 -0000

Thanks for the kind words, JP! It’s funny the freedom that happens when you let something go and what space opens up inside you because of it. Excited about letting that new space bring in good and happy things! x

Re: Craftivism: Party of One

Betsy Greer — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:18:30 -0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, Abi! "Just get out there and craft" is an excellent way to put it! Hard to do sometimes when you think you're all alone, but if you find emotional/personal/psychological fulfillment in it, then, quite honestly it doesn't matter if you're alone or with others, as, you, your person, is growing just by acting!

Re: What is Craftivism?

Betsy Greer — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:39:16 -0000

Great interview with Sarah! I love it when people talk about their various definitions of what craftivism means to them. Ace!

Re: What We Did On Our Summer Vacation

Betsy Greer — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:12:36 -0000

What beautiful photos, Linda! Thanks so much for sharing them! Isn't Mesa Verde awesome?! x

Re: Perspective

Betsy Greer — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:39:00 -0000

I know exactly how you feel. Strangely, I've been meaning to email you lately to see how you're doing, as it's been forever. Methinks you'll see in an email in your inbox from me soon. :) And as for looking up and ahead at the same time, that's how we see everything that's coming at us fully, by taking it *all* in, vs. sticking our heads in the sand or picking one path over another. Healthier? Indeed. xx

Re: Gallery: crafty feminist heroes for International Women's Day

Betsy Greer — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:15:51 -0000

Aw, so chuffed and flattered to be on such a kickass list!! Thank you! xx

Re: The Books I Loved and Hated in 2011

Betsy Greer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:25:16 -0000

Thanks so much for this, Kim! I have a little niece I need to get books for, so your words about what babies Owen's age need, is of great help! Bonus: A list of books that your family loves! Awesome *and* so helpful! x

Re: Crochet Quote: Kids crocheting …

Betsy Greer — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:02:47 -0000

Oh, how flattering to be quoted here! Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the article! :)