Fear of missing out!…And the lion head project



The new Lion head requirement makes me so excited but gives me quite a bit of grief at the same time.

I love the idea so much and I would normally be all over this and probably would have made a proto-type over the weekend already. I love any artsy projects and costume building/making but I have to literally restrain myself from researching and crafting. I want to assist in this project and I really hope I'll get a chance but I'm currently operating with five to six projects opened up already. My day-times are reserved for homeschooling and related projects as well as field trips, farm-, organization- and/or office work while my evenings are the production time for my felting business. I have two major markets coming up (I was surprisingly accepted to) in the pre-Christmas season plus potentially a few smaller ones, meaning every night counts.

What I'm trying to say is, I'm having an awful time feeling like I will be missing out; on the team activity that ultimately creates new bonds, as much as starting a new shiny project, my brain wants to cling to.

While I haven't shared any suggestions yet I have read all of what many of you have already posted and I'm keeping my eyes on the conversation.

I figured I'll at least share my five cents in case it helps and I hope I'm not overstepping🙈!


1.I wonder if it is necessary or advantageous to make 20+ Lions. From what I understood at the meeting (my audio was rough at times, apologies if I didn't get all the info right) we only need 6ish plus a few for replacement?!  Wouldn't it be enough if we made half the amount or had teams of two committing to make one lion? This might help those that are not feeling as crafty or are worried about sewing but it's also a bit more manageable for time commitment. That way we would still have a few extra but not so many that we might have to worry about storing them. Like I said I might have misunderstood but I'm thinking, where are we storing all these extras and what purpose are they solving when we do another round of Lions next year as well?


2.

I also think it would be great if we could set a date and time to craft together, this would serve the team building as well as make it easier to share supplies, tools, and experience. It may be harder for people ti find a time slot that works for most but on the other hand, I feel it’d be better to commit to one evening or morning, or afternoon with a set amount of time, than starting a project alone and drag it out way too long, due to overthinking( but maybe that is only a me-problem). And if this is of interest where would be a good  location, as crafting can be messy. (My studio is not quite closed up yet I still have windows missing otherwise I'd love to offer a place to work. Next year maybe!😉)


3.I do own a sewing machine, but I'm not a seamstress. I know how to use it for basic stuff and I could sew a straight(ish) line.


4. As mentioned in some of the comments in our thread already, I also hope we can make this more of a "reuse, reduce, recycle" project, especially if we make a significant number and this is a repeat project. I would hate this to be something that creates more stuff in the landfill in the long run.


5.And finally I love all the examples that were posted, here my thoughts on the pros and cons of the diffrent construction styles.

         https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yiYfQAk0NA86ntbqgVY9NRynSk79MiPT   The cardboard box style: pros: +easiest style, +recycled material, +fast construction, +easy to create handles on sides therefore no frame needed, +easy to make them all look similar ! cons: -the least authentic look

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pjADHlWE77IjFxahrFGMzDCuPWjvwqAi The Poly paper style: pros: +repeatable, +uniform, +very cool, +might be printable for easier cutting and folding instructions, +clean working! cons: -less chance of recyclable materials, -potentially more expensive, -more advanced crafting!


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1S8FqyGnMiX5puKDYlxqrMblmQbw5OKGD the paper mache style: pros: +use all kinds of recycled materials,+ most variable and personalizable, +authentic or potential to be authentic😜, +cheap ( I might be able to get free, expired flour from our loop program), +gives the most room for creativity! cons: -messy, -takes time and potentially several rounds of layering and drying (depending on how strong we are aiming for), -will have the least uniform outcomes (as it depends on people's creativity, experience, and materials used)  


All of these are very fun and cool techniques and I see potential in each of them but maybe something to consider as we narrow it down.













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