Oh, and these are now in the shop.

HERE

A thought on inspiration and creativity

I had been dreaming up some simple, bold, seed beaded necklace designs for quite some time...

I acquired an array of beads a while ago... and then did nothing. Beading is one of the crafts I started with and lately I have been feeling like I almost need to start over, start simple, to refocus my motivation. 

These things can't be forced. This is something I have to remind myself frequently, anytime I find myself out of the "flow" of creativity. I have found, for me, my creative cycle stays more consistent if I have multiple projects going on at any given time so I always have something else to shift to if I get bored or stuck on whatever I am working on. If I take to long of a break, have to lengthy of a gap between projects I have to start the cycle all over again. By start over again, what I mean is I have to go to places that inspire me, surround myself with beautiful things, have good conversations with people, play, laugh, dance, take in the colors of the world around me. Basically, live life aware and with intention.

I have found that I have to build myself up to a certain point to be able to start pulling out what is bubbling up inside, what ignites and electrifies my soul and forces me to create something physically. This can take hours, days, weeks, sometimes even months. It can be very frustrating, but in the end I always find passion. Passion is a large part of why I do what I do. I want to feel passion for what I do on a daily basis. I want to be in love with it. It is a relationship all on its own and it can be very difficult to maintain, but I love, long for and need it all the same.

So with that, I have been inspired to make these necklaces. They are of simple construction, but there is something about that simplicity, paired with the definitive, luridness of color that just sparks an emotion in my core. Many of them I add crystals to, crystals that I feel connected to for the individual piece, crystals to evoke a certain energy when worn so close to the heart. I believe in color as a therapy and these make me happy and smile.... That is what it is all about.

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The contents of this moment...

...sitting out on the little deck of my new apartment for the first time. I am thoroughly enjoying the sun and the warm weather.

...drinking tea while working on some new crocheted crystal necklaces.

...giving the animals some love and snuggles while we listen to the birds sing.

...sun gazing through the leaves of the tree that overhangs the corner of my deck.

What are the contents of your day?

the lo-down...

Hilarious, no?

I think so!

Have I mentioned before how much I love ducks (especially ducklings)?

I feel like it has been forever since I have posted,

oh wait, it has...

I have been busy, but haven't quite felt like I had all that much that was interesting to share.

I am getting ready for my first fair of the season this Saturday in Cambridge

(Come visit! Together Fest 579a Mass Ave. Central Sq. Boston from 11-4)

I have also been doing some work for a fellow artist on the side.

However, I feel like I have been having a hard time finding my motivation.

My inspiration seems to be fleeting and it is quite frustrating!

Maybe it has something to do with all the changes that have been going on in my world...

Anyway, I hope to get some pictures of new work up soon.

I have some new nuno felted scarves and some new jewelry.

I hope you are all enjoying your Wednesday.

It's pizza night and I am going to make pizza for a house full of hungry people!

xo

It has been a while since I have shared with you any of the new scarves that I have been working on. But for sure, this is the season! I am really pleased with the nuno felted scarves that have been manifesting through my hands this year.

What do you think?

glass, mineral, gather and stitch

I have been toiling away.

Gathering,

collecting,

planing,

stitching.

And then some.

I did a trade with a friend,

a whole lot of crystals for crocheting a bear claw she had into a necklace.

I think it looks splendid.

There are a few other things that I have been turning over in my mind,

things that I have been working on,

things that I have been planning on doing.

Things that I hope start manifesting in the very near future...

I have a small gaggle of crocheted crystal necklaces,

as well as crocheted beach glass ones.

I think I will be adding a few to the shop very soon!

How has your week been?

Anything new and exciting been going on in your world?

p.s. I am trying to get to 400 followers on facebook!

feel free to like my fan page- there is a button on the side of this page,

I would be ever so greatful!!!

Maybe I will do a special giveaway when I hit 400...

And feel free to follow my blog if you aren't already,

that would make my day!!!

love you all!

xo