Joy from Trash

Who would believe that egg cartons can induce feelings of accomplishment and pride?

This ‘wall’ is intended for a cafe diorama that I am making and it is so satisfying to use rubbish to create the illusion of stones. Painting these irregular shapes is like magic as they take on impression of hard stones ripped out from the ground.

Since I started this miniature hobby I have discovered an affinity to making bricks and stones from egg cartons. There is an amazing sense of satisfaction to make something that should be in the bin into something of beauty.

Anyone who has read my past blog, will know this hobby has taught me to be less critical of what I do and to take enjoyment from the moment. I have learnt not to look for my sense of achievement from others but from myself.

I have also gained a whole new raft of like minded people on social media, who selflessly share their trials and tribulations and all their skills. Recently I felt I had not been submitting anything and the groups only work because everyone shares, so I shared the photo above.

Amazingly not only did folk like it, they asked how I did it! Because I like doing it, I hadn’t really thought of it as a skill but I shared how I did it.

So, I might not seek others appreciation but it is lovely to get it.