Pearly Blues...

A newly finished piece...

Finding Inspiration...

I'm having a tough time getting inspired to create.  The pattern seems to be that I have great ideas when I'm at work, but when I get home in the evening, I don't have the first idea where to start or I start, but then look at what I've created and realize it looks like crap.  I'm feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the NEED to create and the inability to do so.  I need to find a balance.

I was hoping to spend sometime this weekend and just work out some ideas, but instead "life" called and screwed up my plans.  I NEED to get inventory built up for November, but my "inspirational mojo" isn't co-operating.

I suppose, there's always tomorrow...

Supply Shopping Comes With Guilt...

So, I have just returned from Sedona, AZ and brought back over 4 pounds of beads with me!  

I was looking forward to purchasing some unique pieces while there, but I didn't ever think I would purchase quite so much "uniqueness".  I must admit I'm having buyer's remorse (even though I needed the supplies).  I'm sure once I see some profits coming back in, I'll feel better, but until then...

Making Some Sales...Wanting Some More....

I'm pretty excited that I've been making some sales lately, which have been coming from co-workers - thank goodness for them.  

Although my website has been up and running for about 2 months now, I still haven't received any sales from there or my Etsy shop yet.  It's a bit frustrating, but I also understand that I need to get my name out there and people need to see my products.  I just wish these things would happen sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, I've been busy compiling some inventory for a Christmas craft show I'm attending in November.  It will be my first craft show and will be a true test of my design style.  Here is one of latest designs - I'm kinda of biased, but I LOVE it.