Writing novels and mask making!

Have you ever started a project thinking, “Oh, this will be simple!” and then hours later covered in plaster dust say to yourself, “What in the world was I thinking?” Well. If you write novels or engage in art projects with preschoolers you know exactly what I’m talking about. 

​My daughter is on spring break, so we decided to make these simple masks. I thought sure, splotch some paint, glue some feathers, sprinkle some glitter and voila! Beautiful masks! Let’s run around and roar like eerie lions!

Not so much.

We’re talking strips of plaster. Layers. Sticky glue. Sitting overnight. Waiting.​ Whining. More waiting. When is it time for the glitter?

No projects are as simple as we think they are going to be. Writing novels are no exception. Just when I think a book is going to be easier than the last, I’m hit with a whole new wave of challenges. So cheers to all the artists out there whether your 4 years old or 40.

Keep up the awesome work—it’s worth it in the end. :)

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