Comments on: Inspiration vs. Motivation ~ Story of the Project Undone

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:10:15 +0000

I am so glad you posted this! I have a lot of the inspiration but have a hard time following through with things. I recently had a baby and decided to stay home with him and thought I’d definitely complete projects now…but that is not the case!

I have decided to use my blog to keep my accountable with cooking meals, cleaning, and completing projects! I hope this works!

PS. I think you should have a linky party once a month or so where people can post pictures of a long-awaited project that they have finished!! I’m all about the linky parties! =-)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:06:24 +0000

Girl this is the story of my life! I just wrote about it the other day.

Think of this this way, you’ll always have something to do! I’m excited to see your door makeover
Jessica´s last blog ..Ice Chest Finished

By: Stacy@TheProjectShoppe

Stacy@TheProjectShoppe — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:48 +0000

Oh my I have too many projects-in-waiting to mention…time is what I am lacking right now…glad I am not the only one.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:51:24 +0000

we have so many projects but painting is top on our list right now

By: Eileen

Eileen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:44:54 +0000

I found a door very similar to this ten years ago and it sat in my garage waiting for me to turn it into a headboard (which was my intention). In the mean time I had the opportunity to buy an old cottage and during the renovations, that old door came to it’s perfect resting place in my kitchen.
Eileen´s last blog ..The Pleasures of the Sea

By: Cindy @ the glass chick

Cindy @ the glass chick — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:57:09 +0000

Though I call it junkin’, trash picking is good business. If I had time for a second job that would be it.

My weakness is old windows. Last count…I have 23. I’m going to mosaic every one. Really.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:06:44 +0000

I have a couple of things to get done but I just can’t get motivated. I guess it is the summer and not having a schedule. You really have some great pieces to do!
Melanie´s last blog ..Charlie Joseph’s

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:56:02 +0000

Hello Kimba,

I thought you were talking about me for a minute there! I am exactly the same way. I buy things knowing I can do something with it and then it just sits in the storage room for a long time because of lack of motivation (and sometimes just lack of time). Most of the time I know what I want to do with an item when I get it, other times I will get something and the inspiration will come along later. Right now, I have a project list a mile long. After reading your post and many of the comments, I do not feel so bad now! After last weekend’s haul, my storage room is full so I cannot get anything else. I made a vow that no matter what, I would not bring anything else home until the pending projects have been completed.

~ Tracy
Tracy´s last blog ..A Road Trip and Thrifty Finds

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:55:14 +0000

Hi Kimba! Just found your cheeky site via Centsational Girl. One big, fat question…. why can’t you eat Crunch N’ Munch (and everything else in the cupboards, for that matter) while working wonders on all of the above? The pros get a Craft Services table, right?!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:31:44 +0000

That table is going to be perfect for a game table!

By: ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:24 +0000

Oh, my goodness! I can’t stop laughing. I am surrounded by inspiration, ideas, and intentions! I have a list of projects a mile long. I can always use a bit more motivation, time, and expertise though! You have some great finds to work with. Can’t wait to see how they turn out!

Amy
ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie´s last blog ..DIY Club August 2010 Project- 3 Projects in One!

By: StoneHouseMama

StoneHouseMama — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:25:55 +0000

I definitely have more inspiration. The motivation is usually there the first couple of days until I hit a snag that has something to do with a) needing busy hubby’s help even though I try not to, b) unfortunate lack of funds, or c) a dirty diaper leads to dirty dishes, then laundry, then dinner… You know how it is.
I have a sweet little antique chair that I found in pieces on the side of the road LAST YEAR. All it needs is glue, a few nails and upholstery. You’d think it’d be done by now if it was that easy. Good luck in all you endeavors… or lack of them.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:54 +0000

I have tried to curb my “inspiration” a little since, anything that doesn’t get finished tends to sit around and give the appearance of clutter It’s a sad thing but…….maybe when we retire I can go back to unbridled inspiration!
Tamara´s last blog ..My Baby Is Growing Up!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:11:05 +0000

Too funny! Remember the old adage: Your eyes are bigger than your stomach? Well, my eyes are bigger than my house! ( I have a BIG old Victorian with out buildings!)
Regarding your door story; I did something similar once. I was coming home from my office, dress and heels, pouring rain and spied an antique piece of furniture in someone’s trash. I stopped, struggled to lift it and get it in the car. I got 1/3 of it in. The storm is getting worse. I am looking like a wet t-shirt contestant. Homeowners are watching me through their window sipping coffee and laughing. After what seemed like an eternity I was forced to give up and drive away wet and defeated. Glad you got your door!
I am hosting a Never Ending Cyber Highway Yard Sale (Link Party) if you are interested in getting rid of any potential.

Deborah

By: Erin @ Little Apartment On The Prairie

Erin @ Little Apartment On The Prairie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:00:42 +0000

That cracked me up.. your door story! I am making a goodwill run with all of the pieces I’m holding on to this week. My apartment has become too cluttered and it makes for a grumpy husband!
Erin @ Little Apartment On The Prairie´s last blog ..The Top Ten Reasons Why I Painted My Apartment

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:13:00 +0000

Oh Kimba-this made me laugh! We’re getting ready to move next week-and on my million item to-do list is to finish putting the knobs on this darn dresser that has been sitting in my garage for 3 months. I can’t get the finishing coat of varnish on-but boy, no way I’m moving it without knobs! In our moving process, I also gave away several “to do” projects that I”d never gotten to!

By: Lynn from For Love or Funny

Lynn from For Love or Funny — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:16 +0000

My inspiration is tempered by a complete lack of space, so I can’t hold onto things. I gotta do ‘em right away, or they’ll get thrown away!
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..How to take a picture of yourself for your blog

By: doni

doni — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:33:50 +0000

Well I have plenty of inspiration, and I don’t like to think of it as lack of motivation but rather that I am “easily distracted.” You know, when it comes down to a choice between taking the kids to the lake or getting this mess in my workshop cleaned up so I can start on a project… well what would you do?

I love trash picking stories. When we lived in town I couldn’t pass on a piece of furniture or building materials, and worst of all I drove a full size cargo van so almost nothing was off limits. One time I was on the hunt for an old sewing machine table to make into a potting bench. I just happened to see one and it was a total wreck but I decided to grab it and work some magic on it anyway. When I went to lift it is was extremely heavy but I wrestled it into my van and asked my son to unload it when I got home. We lifted the lid and inside was the most beautiful old Singer with all the gold scrollwork etc. My son plugged it in and it worked! So where is it now? Sitting in the kids room with a tablecloth over and they have their aquarium on it. Just until I get around to doing something with it!
doni´s last blog ..Recycled Fence Picket Beach Signs

By: Nicole @ Help! Mama Remote...

Nicole @ Help! Mama Remote... — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:03:53 +0000

Lol. Your kids sound like my kids. My daughter ducks hoping no one sees her.

By: Lisa T

Lisa T — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:15:29 +0000

I suffer from both depending on the project, but I veer heavily toward lacking motivation. I recently hung a bunch of frames sans pictures and just need to put pics in them. I thought that I would do it once they were up, but alas no. There is a random attractive family in them that I make up stories about. I also want to finish organizing my craft space in a more user friendly manner. Have the idea and an amazing library card catalog to help me but sometimes I just manage to find something else to do.

Oh and I have a door like yours and would love to make it into a desk too….so if I can sway you to do that first, you would not only be helping yourself, you would be helping me too!!! Win-win! : )

By: Pamela @ Atmosphere ID

Pamela @ Atmosphere ID — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:38:01 +0000

I completely know how you feel. I keep saying I have big plans to update my 20 year old house but after a long day I have absolutely no ambition to actually get it done. Someday….

http://www.atmosphereid.wordpress.com

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:56:45 +0000

I love all of your things that are waiting to be fixed up. Can’t wait to see what you do.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:21:36 +0000

Inspiration, definitely! Motivation, not so much. I completely relate to your dilemma. I am the same way. There are so many “meaning to get around to” projects that I don’t know where to start…or, either I don’t want to take the time to do it! I mean, I’ve sat on my computer all evening when I could’ve been working on these projects. I guess it’s all about priorities. Plus, we see what everyone else out in blogland is doing, and we know that we can do that stuff, too…but, we never get around to it. We need an intervention.
Sandra´s last blog ..Six Flags or Bust!

By: Amanda @ Serenity Now

Amanda @ Serenity Now — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:03:56 +0000

WAY more inspiration!! At least you have a plan for your stuff…that’s a starting point.

By: Debra from Bungalow

Debra from Bungalow — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:34:37 +0000

I am totally with you on this. Now when motivation and inspiration arealigned ….watch out sista, because anything is possible! : }
Debra from Bungalow´s last blog ..Your refrigerator’s water supply needs you