💖 [Rolife- Therapeutic] Life lessons from building Emily’s Flower shop

[mchipman]

I just finished Emily‘s flower shop and boy, I had to think outside the box with a few elements in this kit.

Unbeknownst to me, the flower shop sign slid down last night (I used B700 glue) and I couldn’t get it back up to the right position above the doorway without tearing the sign so I just left it as is.

I couldn’t make the cactus out of paper as instructed so I’ve just decided to make cactus out of polymer clay. And it turned out really nice I think.

I also used brown polymer clay on the plant/flower pots to make it look like dirt.

Just like what I did with Cathy’s flower house, I didn’t bother putting a lot of plants on the floor. Just like in real life, I hate clutter. So I just rearranged the plants and flowers according to my taste.

Here’s what I learned: It’s definitely far from perfect but building this helped me with being resourceful and learning how to let go and just be messy and creative. This is what art (and life) should be all about.

[serenebliss_23]

Your Emily’s flower shop is beautiful. Mistakes happen so it’s okay. I also love the customisation that you’ve made.

[mchipman]

Thank you my dear @serenebliss_23

[Jo_Zanella]

Oh you’ve done a wonderful job @mchipman, it looks really beautiful. I’m working on this one too but I have the old kit. It’s interesting to see the things they have changed. I am the same as you with clutter so I’m trying to work out a new floor plan

[Suzanne_Jones]

We need to put something of ourselves in our art. And even if these are pre-prepared kits, we are still creating art.
I think what you’ve created is lovely and reflects your personality.

[Carmie]

Good on you for thinking outside the box…well done.

[TheToday]

Your kit looks truly beautiful! And you’ve definitely been so original, resourceful and thoughtful, you should be proud of yourself. You’ve made the kit your own and you’ve overcome problems with amazing and out-of-the-box ideas. Your kit is definitely unique in an amazing way

[ThaoNguyen]

Flower shop is beautiful. it’s okay. You did great

[Orangesareus]

@mchipman

I also used brown polymer clay on the plant/flower pots to make it look like dirt.

That is an awesome tip, I will try that next time!

You did a fantastic job, you should be proud of you!!! I am looking forward on doing my Emily’s flower shop too!

[serenebliss_23]

You’re welcome. Don’t think about it much.

[Levomini]

It looks great

[mchipman]

Well, said Suzanne. Thank you so much.

[mchipman]

Thank you so much, Jo

[mchipman]

Thanks, Carmine.

[mchipman]

Thank you so much . I needed this today

[TheToday]

You have the mindset and the skill, don’t think less of yourself

[mchipman]

Thanks Thao

[JDisaduck]

I think it turned out beautiful! I love your cactus and all your personal changes!

I agree with you! I’m a perfectionist but working on these kits have allowed me to chill a little. I’ve learned to slowly let go and not be so harsh on myself.

[SunnyCee]

Ah, it turned out so pretty.

I hate clutter in real life but I find it charming in miniatures. It’s funny.

[jeanneL]

@mchipman
I think your conclusions are very true. Nothing is ever perfect and we notice more than others. Does that clay dry and harden? If not, maybe cut some V’s in there like cactus layers? Unless it doesnt show much. I like this idea better than paper one though for sure. I have not really worked with that yet but it seems like a great idea!