I know many of us get in a so called, "unproductive-stuck zone", when it comes to thinking up something different to make. I dispise these times, but they are inevitable, at least for me. It was just last week I was reading the comments of a fellow beader that said they just wanted to give up, going no where, sales were down and feeling so discouraged. Well, welcome to the club. These emotions are not uncommon and I've found they don't last. Those of us who love this release of energy love it too much to quit. I suppose the challenge is there for me too, it's all part of the process.
One thing I do when this happens is to scroll back through my sold items. I can see new ways to re-make an older design utilizing the inventory I currently have or a whole new idea all together. This past week I created versions of an older design and remembered just how gorgeous they are.
The only thing that remained the same from this original design is the stones and the old metal wraps above them. Everything else was new based off of some previous work I just finished.
Similar design using green Kyanite with Prehnite above, silver saucers and chain fringe on each side.
One must have some earthy goodness with Mystic Quartz in a lovely root beer color mixed with copper, gold and silver though out.
So there you have it, we've all been there and it's OKAY. You'll find your mojo eventually and perhaps going through some old designs will help you get there, ♥
Thanks for visiting this week and always, appreciate your feedback and comments, ☺
Your earrings are so unique and beautiful. The chain adds movement and interest to the center beads. You are right - most of us love it too much to quit. Looking back at sold items is a great idea to inspire your creativity again.
ReplyDeletethank you so much. I dont look back often enough, it was fun to see how ones work evolves over time too, ☺
DeleteAwesome earrings, you truly inspire others. I love all that movement in your earrings, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteyou are most welcome and thank you for visiting!
DeleteLovely, as always Lynn! :-)
ReplyDeletethank you Cindy, ♥
DeleteWonderful advise Lynn! And to be honest, I never imagined you have been to that "unproductive-stuck zone" place as well. To me it seems you always come up with clever and new ways. But it is so reassuring that you have been there LOL. There is hope. Love your earrings as always Lynn
ReplyDeleteoh yes, been there several times. Maybe sometimes we make it harder than it really is, ☺
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