katjamiles: (Default)
 I have been tuning into a lot of blogs/vlogs lately, to the point of doing some actual research into it to see if I could be successful at it. To begin with, it seems like a lot more work to maintain then a cyber journal! The consistent content, proper editing/proofreading and promoting work that is required is a little daunting/risky for this non-risk-taking, every so often journaler (I averaged about every 3 months this year so far). Also, vlogging is all video and I have a major case of stage fright when it comes to showcasing myself or anything I do in this way.

Although it did give me the kick in the butt to slowly start the process for my book of the week/craft project of the week plan. It seemed like a challenge to broaden my horizons, heh. I am currently in the process of taking books that catch my interest from the "100 best seller" lists of every Barnes&Noble (as that was where I came up with the idea) subject. So far I've completed one subject list (fiction) and going by that list (34 books out of the 100), it seems like this project will be a massive read! Granted this is just the list organization, so hopefully, I will still be energized to do any of it by the time I acquire all the books (I gave myself to the end of the year for the planning/organization stage). I am even thinking about producing the ideas that come from the books (especially the nonfiction section(s)) versus just reporting/reviewing my opinions on each book I read. Well...maybe not, the more I think/plan, the more expansive I get!

At the moment, my attitude for the craft project of the week is mostly just talk. While I feel like I have the necessary skill-set for the reading, I don't seem to have the confidence in my competence for the skill-set(s) needed to do any sort of consistent crafting (which is probably why my crafting entertainment is few and far between).
katjamiles: (Default)
Sooooo....we have a lot of natural debris and I have been thinking that it would be fun to burn it all and use the ash. Ash is used and can be used for many things! I googled some fun videos on making soap (the process is seems to take forever though).Wood ash is also commonly used to put out the fire palace/pit fires and melting the ice/snow. Historically and culturally it was used in food, art glazing and building materials, cleaning activities (odor control), and farming (like composting, crops/gardens and dust baths/pest repellent and soaking animal hides), I also noted other ideas like: dehumidifying the air and as an anti-mold product, toothpaste (eep!) wound treatment, tattooing and cosmetics. When this idea hit me, I found an article (https://practicalselfreliance.com/wood-ash-uses/) detailing most of the uses above. WOOT WOOT!

Apps

Oct. 28th, 2018 01:27 pm
katjamiles: (Default)

So my kid is all about learning and all about technology. So I have thought about apps. Most of them consist of learning basic things, using phone cameras, one's environment and their brain and imagination! Finding shapes, colors, letters, sounds and numbers; creating picture board puzzles and matching pieces/movement. Apps for writing and math, quirky quotes and history facts. Apps that are, admittedly, all the rage and not anything new. Fun all the same though!

katjamiles: (Default)
OLDIE BUT GOODIE BRIGHT IDEA: Resell all the old, unwanted and unused stuff. I would say this is a pretty big market and won't fall any time soon. I would start an online inventory from my stuff and then go a-hunting! The basic plan(ish) would require lots of costs in time, money and storage areas...but I think it would be a blast!
katjamiles: (Default)

so this idea came to me as I was wandering a craft store and saw all the seashells/baskets and thought 'i prefer the desert.' The homesick baskets are baskets of natural items found in your hometown. There would be different categories that reflect them as well: desert, wood/forest & mountains, as well as beach/coastal. If I could get it, the baskets would be made from its region/hometown materials as well. Included in the basket would be the plants and gound pieces that one would think of and about when thinking of "home".

katjamiles: (Default)

Bright ideas: crafting...so my main idea for crafting has been putting together storefronts/websites that gather all types of crafting together: selling crafts, how tos videos/books, and crafting ideas, full of donations of time, effort and their own crafts. These crafts wouldn't be limited to anything but what they can and want to do.

Major ideas are through mediums like wood/metal, fabric/yarn and art supplies, creations that are brand new or recycled/restored, categories include big stuff like house/people/animal accessories and habitats to small stuff like decorations, toys, and jewelry. 

Peopling

Oct. 7th, 2018 04:13 pm
katjamiles: (Default)

Bright ideas: people...i thought a lot about how to incorprate my degrees and what i have been doing lately...and I came up with several plans for kid care.

Centers (non profit/profit) geared towards kids of all ages having a space to play and learn. some ideas have been playhouses that encourage playtime for a small fee. other ideas are full on centers that offer places to play (ball rooms, outdoor activities, indoor activities) as well as be educated (computer/library rooms, spaces to work on learning, with or without help). 

I have also had thought of creating programs that help the community help themselves and learn/grow...

katjamiles: (Default)

Bright ideas: animals...have tended to be non profit in my head. spaces to take care of/rescue animals. sanctuaries in which animals can be adopted out as well as places they can come to stay (no kill). They have also always had an element of educating the masses as well. places the community can be informed and learn" like  a petting farm and animal talks.

on the profit side I have had thoughts of major centers that offer vet care, grooming, training/play (possibly therapeutic) and because I have had a building in mind treat/food and boutique/store space and photo ops. Come to think of it, kinda like a mega petsmart, heh.

katjamiles: (Default)
Books, books, books!!! I am, as I have stated before, a major reader and had dreams of being a writer. I've have since discovered that I much prefer reading to writing, and so, have tailored my book bright ideas in that fashion. As such, owning a bookstore, reading/writing center or creating sites for books and their reviews or publications have entered the list. I have also realized books can be and are a part of any business. There will always be people who want to read on the subject in any capacity (fiction, non fiction, picture/children's books, adult books, how to's, what if's, fun ideas, experiences and adventures).
katjamiles: (Default)

Dealing with life is hard work. My brain never quits and is always chugging along. I will guess that due to my surroundings and life choices, my bright ideas have accumulated into mostly 3 categories: craft, animals and people.



CRAFTING: this involves all manners of craft ranging from wood and metal to fabric and yarn to technology and media/mediums; natural resources (i.e. homesick baskets) to resources already created (i.e. restoration/recycling). I also always felt that crafting was an artistic creation whether it was building dog houses, putting together clothing or coloring wall art...or doing a combination of it all.



ANIMALS: because of my background and the need to know what the heck I am doing, this always fell more in the lines of just creating a space for animals to be and letting the actual experts to do the most with my helping hand.



PEOPLE: along the same wavelength as animals, and with the experience in growing up and management that was/is me and mine, this came in all sorts of directions with the intent to create a safe and entertaining space to be.

katjamiles: (Default)

 I had an idea that combines movement and weaving! No I have not tried it out so  I don't know if it would actually work...



What you need: 1) materials to build a frame, and pulley attachments (ie, giant carabiner pulleys, hook pulleys) for weaving material 2) materials to warp and weave (fabric, rope, bamboo etc), 3) helpers to move- pets, people (kids, friends, family, co-workers, etc),



What you do: 1) build a weaving frame and attach pulleys to the parallel sides A & B of the frame 2) warp frame 3) attach weaving material to the first pulley on side A 4) helpers move the weaving material by moving across to the parallel side (side B)-be creative when weaving: hop, skip, jump, run, crab/robot walk, "drive"/"fly" 4) attach material to first pulley on side B 5) move back and forth (WEAVE) between each correlating pulley until frame is covered in weaving material

TA DA! ALL DONE and with a pretty art piece too!!!

Profile

katjamiles: (Default)
katjamiles

June 2020

S M T W T F S
  123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930    

Syndicate

RSS Atom

Most Popular Tags

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags
Page generated Jun. 13th, 2025 05:00 pm
Powered by Dreamwidth Studios