Inspiration

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Comment by Mavis Thompson on October 7, 2011 at 12:38pm

I always find tghat a walk in natural settings will start inspiration flowing.
All of the gorgeous colors, textures, finds( just made a pendant with a large petrified nut I found one day a couple of years ago).
I also agree that sometimes you just have to wait for an aha moment:)

Comment by Peggy M Johnson on December 22, 2010 at 8:56pm

I really enjoyed what Claire stated that do other things and refocus... I can just dive and overwork into jewelry making and designing and but other enjoyable things in life take me away and always bring me back with a few more ideas and motivation and dedication to continue.

Comment by Claire on December 5, 2010 at 3:19pm

I think all of us hit a wall at times. I use to think it was a bad thing but now it means I should enjoy other things...family, lunch with friends, shopping, cleaning - just things that I also enjoy. Look around your house - is there something that needs redecorating - do that. Creative inspiration will return when it should.

Comment by Leigh on September 17, 2010 at 11:20pm

I have been in a design rut for a few months now. It seems like I always hit one right around the end of summer before Fall is official. I kind of think it is part of that "I don't want to make summer colored items but am not ready for fall colors either yet" rut since I seem to run into this every year. I browse through my jewelry books and magazines and even pick up my other neglected but loved crafts during this time period. My jewelry making urge and creativity always seems to "come back when it's ready". Hope this helps. --- Leigh

Comment by Lorri Ely on September 9, 2010 at 12:16pm

I find my creative inspiration comes and goes in waves and I can't really force it. But, when I hit a wall, I will go get some fashion and beading magazines, or surf sites online like 1000markets.com and etsy.com to see what other people are making and it usually sparks new ideas. On the other hand, I don't force it--if it isn't a good day to design, it isn't...it will come back.