Friday, September 9, 2011

Inspiration Hunting

Do you ever go Inspiration Hunting?

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for whatever reason, these caught my attention

Every so often I like to wander my favorite places for inspiration.

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the colors on these pencils seem fresh to me 

It’s not that I don’t have a notebook full of – as of yet – unfulfilled ideas. I do and sometimes I look through it and realize that I have completed many of them without even knowing it. That’s a fun discovery.

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leftover from Spring but still such a pretty shade of orange

But going Inspiration Hunting is an activity that breathes fresh air into my work and enthusiasm.

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the Halloween gears in my brain are starting to move now – not a moment too soon either. it will be here before we know it

I especially enjoy the seasonal changes that I find in stores – new colors, new ideas. It’s all very exciting for someone who tries very hard to stick close to the studio and the tasks that wait.

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new colors for the upcoming holiday season – already

Sometimes while I am out and about, a voice will pipe up and suggest that I might do well to return to my studio and begin something more tangible.

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these hit all the right buttons –
bells, bright colors, and some glitter

Then I have to overrule the little buttinsky. For one, I am having way too much fun being inspired and two; these little forays into the Land-of-Possibilities usually net something, sometime, somewhere along the way.

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this line of charms originated with the author of a favorite book of mine – one I like to peruse just for the originality and creativity – Making Connections by Susan Lenart Kazmer

Then when I return to my studio the dilemma becomes – what do I work on first?!

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a glittered bird to look at – just for the pleasure of it

5 comments:

  1. I'm sure that glittery bird will turn into something quite different. Keep an eye on her Sebastian.

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  2. what beautiful things
    i do that too , my mum and hubby always say 'youre in teddy mode' whenever i shop with them , i cant help it , there are some wonderful ideas out there
    happy hunting x

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  3. Hee hee, love the pumpkins at the top.

    Alas, yes, the eternal struggle over what new fun thing to do next! Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll be fab :o)

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  4. LOL! That glittered bird caught my eye just the other day when I was "inspiration hunting"!

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  5. I get most of my ideas from my favorite bloggers! Then it's off to the craft store to find supplies! But when you get there...more ideas! heehee! This is a fun time of year for crafters! ♥

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