Thanks to a facebook post by Roseann Meehan Kermes I found this inspiring site:

makeandmeaning.com

"Acts of making are important – whether they involve yarn and knitting needles, wood and tools, pots and pans, brushes and canvas or anything else.

When we make things, time and worry fall away. We’re more aware, engaged, and excited – and we find it easier to connect with others. In truth, making connects us to our best selves." Direct Quote from the Make & Meaning Blog

These two loaves of Danish Rye bread are examples of experimenting (I combined two recipes into one) and allowing myself to make mistakes. (I accidentally used twice as many seeds as the recipe called for, Oooppps). Both experimenting and allowing yourself to make mistakes are essential to skill building.

Developing skill takes time and practice.

And some skills take practice, practice and more practice!

So allow yourself time to learn and explore. Enjoy your life. Create something unexpected!

I hope you will follow this link to makeandmeaning.com where there's a beautifully written article on developing skills.

How about you? Do you have skill building stories to share? Do tell, in the comments section.