Tag: creativity

Events, Life Update, writing

I’m a writer? Me?

Lindsy (wheatoast)

Hi! If you’re new here, my name is Lindsy Wheaton. I like coffee, cats, videogames, and I enjoy creating things. :))

I Started a New Project!

So, I have been frantically planning a book. But first, I want to share a little backstory first about how this project came to be… And why I’m so excited (and nervous) to share it with everyone!

It all started with being tasked with creating a Twitter account for school; I’m taking a media communications certificate program purely for the fun of it. That said, I have always wanted to be part of a community and share my work with others, but I’ve always been very self conscious. My social anxiety is unmatched; why would anyone even like awkward little ol’ me?

So, I chose to hurl myself into the Sims creator community and I’m not looking back. They’re absolutely wonderful.

A book? Really? Me? I’m not a writer!

Bitch, if you write then you’re a writer. We aren’t trying to be the next John Green here (even though I love him).

My entire existence as a creator is cycling through inflated moods, believing I could become a creative genius (ha!), and then falling into the darkest depths of imposter syndrome. I have a chronic fear of failure that I’m afraid I’ll be battling for the rest of my life… It is what it is?

Not this time, Dammit, I choose to be brave. I need to acknowledge the critical thoughts and then kindly tell them to fuck off. If this book becomes the most glorious piece of flaming garbage that has ever graced the internet with its stench, so be it, but at least I can say I did my best! If I’m lucky enough, maybe I’ll even be able to say “I wrote a book” in a few months.

Phew, that felt good.

Important Dates & Links

MOVIE NIGHT! Friday, September 24th, 2021. 7:00 P.M. EST

To celebrate hitting our first fifty followers on 9/20/2021, we’re going to celebrate by having a movie night on discord! The more the merrier! Don’t forget to cast your vote on what we’re going to watch. :))

BONUS Links

My “book blog” project: Bonding Over Breakfast

My new ko-fi page (work in progress)

Thank you so much for reading! Don’t be afraid to reach out. I’m always looking for new people to hang out and collaborate with so, shoot me a message! ❤

Stay Toasty, friends. ❤

~ Lindsy / Toast

Friday (Weekly), Traditional Art

Art, Life, and Quarantine. “Where am I going to put all this food!?” Friday blog #3.

Lindsy (wheatoast)

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have had an awesome week and stayed safe. ❤

It’s been a fairly low-key week in the Wheaton-Tenney household. Quarantine life isn’t much different from stay-at-home mom life, other than the added anxiety and even less shopping. As hard as it is I’m basically used to it by now, a decade later. Speaking of shopping, I did finally go grocery shopping and it was a trip, let me tell you. It took me over an hour and my cart was MOUNDED.

  • …Really brings out my eyes, no? lmao.

I must have looked absolutely ridiculous pushing this thing around by myself. Grocery shopping gives me such anxiety because I know I will forget something (nuts, bubble soap, my name), I’m taking too long, and social interaction is just hiding right behind the corner… Probably in sweet-little-old-lady form.

And of course, I *have* to check for clothing sales, clearance, and go to the craft section. I only do this every few weeks so I definitely milk it more than I should when I finally get the chance to be alone(ish). In the end, I bought $300 in groceries (whoops), a couple of books for the kids, and a larger crochet hook (still the wrong one I might add).

I was creative in a few different ways this week.

I reignited my passion for cooking and made my own chicken stock for the very first time, then used it for a chicken and rice soup. I also made a tiny apple crisp for dessert. When I wasn’t cooking or meal planning I was found sketching ideas for new designs. I definitely didn’t do as much for the website or online shops as I wanted… But that isn’t to say I didn’t accomplish anything this past week.

With the help of my wonderful fiance I installed my printer and cricut cutter. Then I designed, edited, and cut out my first real sticker sheet.

For us baking lover’s out there!

I know how silly it must seem but I have always wanted to be able to make kiss-cut sticker sheets (kiss-cut is when the top layer of paper is cut but the bottom , the non-sticky layer, is left intact). Then I took pictures of it and uploaded it to Etsy for sale on Monday morning. There haven’t been any bites yet, but that’s okay! I received a few views and views are potential customers, eh? I also updated my Etsy logo and banner to my favorite minty color. Someone did, however, buy 3 masks, THREE MASKS, from my Redbubble shop this week! I AM OVER THE MOON.

Thankyou so much, mysterious and kind local Mainer. I hope you love them, and thank you for wearing a mask! And I hope I see them out in the wild because that would be amazing.

Mother’s Day Shenanigans

I made my mom this flamingo card (see Instagram embed below) using watercolors and watercolor pencils. I also purchased the vinyl I need for her shadow-box, a now very late Mother’s Day present. Sorry mommy, I hope it ends up being worth the wait!

How have you been creative this week? Comment down below, I would love to hear about what you made/did! 🙂

Things I loved This Week

My Fiance sat down with the kiddos the Friday before Mother’s Day and made these salt-dough handprints, and gave them to me along with a printed poem. I cried. Lots. They’re so beautiful and the thought behind them is so perfect. Time flies, and I have always wanted to do hand impressions of the kids… I just never think to order the materials. I never thought to do salt-dough! See, anyone can be creative… Even manly softball players.

Then I had a game from one of my favorite game franchises announced… PAPER MARIO. How adorable is the artwork? I wish I could hug the designers. Y’all did good.

Switch Paper Mario The Origami King Switch Announced by Nintendo ...
SO. CUTE.

Well, folks, that’s it for this week. Next week I will (hopefully) be uploading more artwork. It’s incredibly difficult to balance all of this and having two kids running around, but I’m not going to give up! I’m thinking about starting a Twitch art/game stream on the weekends… And maybe some relaxing watercolor painting videos on YouTube. We’ll see. I’m a ball of anxiety when it comes to being recorded. 2020 is the year of being brave, and handling anything life throws at me… I CAN DO IT. Even if I’m sweating profusely the entire time. Anywho, thank you so much for tuning in to my ramblings. 🙂

Stay safe, friends. And don’t forget to get creative! ❤

Love,

Linds.