Every crafter/artist were able to experience this kind of emotion. That is why they are able to express their selves and the creativity of every piece they're making are one of a kind.
But there are also factors that negatively affects every crafter's creativity. These factors that I'll be sharing with you are the factors that I personally felt.
So let's begin naming them.
Rush projects - shorter time --
Whenever I had a rush orders, I don't feel inspired but I felt stressed fearing I couldn't make it on time. So instead of executing and exploring a new way of improving my work, I easily ignore the idea.Invading my working time -- Crochet artists always use numbers when making their projects. Whether they like it or not, they can't denied the fact that life will be easier and in order with the help of mathematics. So whenever I started to count, and kids keep on distracting me and other stuff,well it kills my creativity also.
Whenever a family member get sick -- Mothers are the one who worry and gave utmost care everytime her daughter/son and husband got sick. I can't get my focus on my projects every time they feel ill. So it's like working without minding what I actually working because my mind was troubled and worried.
Financial problems -- It's not what you think. We artists, can think of something in replace of what we don't have and make use of the available materials that we have and sometimes derive a much better project. But what I mean is that, not having enough money in supplying all the needs of the family. Because my mind was thinking of something to do to make another income. Sometimes, when my mind was preoccupied with many many things, and I just keep on crocheting, sometimes I forgot the pattern and had to undo some stitches. (And lastly)
Family members being unsupported to your talent/skill/craft. -- It's heart breaking that the people you thought who would be the 1st to support and believe on you were actually the people who thinks that your craft/skill was useless.
"Why don't you look for a decent job that can generate a sure income or salary every month? You're a college graduate yet you're wasting your time with those hook and yarns that never gave you a permanent income."
I wasn't able to respond to his statement, but I was hurt and felt like bleeding inside. What he said was true but for a decade of doing this kind of craft, considering it as my little business, and able to create a living through this craft, I was able to feed my family. Before the pandemic had hit my crochet business, I was able to generate an income same with the regular employee. But during this pandemic, I could hardly make a sales or received a customized order. That was the moment he argued about me on looking for a regular job. That time, I felt unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful. The excitement were all gone. Only negative emotions.
Tears were fallen on my cheeks but I also felt rage. Rage on my self and to the people close to me that never understands me.
That day, I promised to myself that I would do my very best on every project I'm working with. I will give my best shot. That one day, they will be proud of me because of this craft.
And I mean it.
Disclaimer: These factors being listed was based only on my experience. You may able to add other factors and comment below if you were able to experience it on yourself.