Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Wednesday

Little Kawaii Brooches

Today I made some My Little Pony brooches and listed them in my Etsy store.


I also made some little bows that have glittery stars inside the resin. They are US$5 plus postage. Either design can also be made as a hairclip, so if you would like one (or two) please use the contact form in the right hand column.


I wasn't going to list anything more on Etsy, because of all the changes they keep making, but it appears I can still list stuff without committing myself to a US$15 a month charge . . . well, at least for the present anyway, so I relented. :)

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12 comments:

  1. DollsDolour14 September

    Adorable little ponies and bows! <3
    Hugs!

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  2. AlasseCarnesir14 September

    These look great Xanadu! I love the sparkly bows.

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    1. Xanadu15 September

      Thanks Alasse, I'm pleased you like them. :)
      Hugs,
      X

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  3. Giac14 September

    Hello Sandy,
    The ponies and the bows are lovely. Well done!
    Big hug
    Giac

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  4. Fantasywoods15 September

    These are so cute!!!! for a moment there I thought they were for dolls hahaha, in any case any doll or human would love to have this if they are into pastels and cute stuff :D

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    1. Xanadu15 September

      Hi Alejandra,
      Well I guess a larger doll could easily wear one. I'm surprised you didn't go for the lavender one yourself. :)
      Hugs,
      X

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  5. Ai Lin17 September

    Such pretty bows and clips ~
    I haven't heard of Etsy making such changes o_o but that would be pretty bad for most people, I imagine! I use Etsy too and that would definitely make me think twice before using their service again!

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    1. Xanadu17 September

      Thank you Irene.
      It's not a compulsory change, but they are certainly encouraging it and it looks like they are going to head that way eventually. Info here: https://www.etsy.com/au/pattern?ref=seller_platform_hdr
      Hugs,
      X

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  6. Musume17 September

    These are so cute!!

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