Similarities in Speech Crafting and Paper Crafting - Really?

  

  My avocation is not only in the field of card-making, but also in speech crafting.  I attend a Toastmaster meeting every Thursday and I ENJOY IT, almost as much as paper crafting.

Communication and creating are both integral in the crafting of a paper project or a speech.  You wouldn't think there would be so many similarities in both hobbies.

Speech Crafting                                                        Paper crafting

Research background	Research products
Build layers into a speech	Build layers on a card/mixed-media project
Develop story lines	Develop techniques
Imagination	Imagination
Keeping up on current news	Keeping up on current materials in use
Connecting with your audience	Connecting with other crafters
Inspire others	Inspire others
Enjoy what you do and share your expertise	Enjoy what you do and share your expertise

Here I am, ready to leave for a Toastmaster's meeting.I'm ready for anything.

Arlene, the Toastmaster

And here is a fresh creation with both a new die-cut and image.

Arlene's creation

I love both hobbies and my Toastmaster group.  There's nothing like having fun in whatever you do.