As the year end approaches, who isn't noticing how fast 2025 has flown by? In the blink of an eye, I find myself looking ahead and planning my life for 2026. I have already focusing on New Year's resolutions.. My three priorities are to narrow down my focus of creative production, to slow down a bit (I am still defining that), and to embrace the creative skills that make me happiest. "Squirrel!" Every piece of jewelry in this post contains shades of brown. What does that mean?
AT LAST
After all the exciting activities of the past few months I have slowed down to just 2 - 3 projects in progress. One of them includes hiring a website expert who is working his magic as we speak. I have yielded to a fabulous web designer and I am very excited for the upcoming results! I am preparing to make shopping Tina's Sedona a total turnaround experience. It is long overdue and I appreciate everyone who has hung in there waiting for me to reach this point and surrender to an expert. It is getting close to a launch date.
DOES THE WORD "CULL" APPLY?
I am "itching" to trim my online inventory by removing pieces that no longer represent MY definition of artistic beadwork. This is going to provide some GREAT SALES for those who want to benefit from a gleaning of unique, attractive, wearable beadwork. And yes, it is still artistic beadwork, just not as much to me. Do you have similar objects in your life to "cull"?
THE ARTIST'S WAY?
I want to get back to more imagination in my creations like when I first began beading and every piece was an experiment. When I ask AI "Why Do Artists Get Bored With What They Are Making?" One of the seven answers given was "Desire for originality: A strong drive for originality means that working on similar projects repeatedly can feel uninspired or unfulfilling." Yes, and so does making the same objects as other artists. What do you enjoy experimenting with? Did you know that I sometimes do commissioned work?
INNOVATION?
My French Beaded (FB) floral projects have stalled due to distractions by non-beading "adventures". That said, I've let my hands explore some smaller FB projects with size 15/0 beads to create a finer weave of beaded earrings - the bottom pair. Let me know what you think of them? My goal is to provide a Bohemian style (top pair made with larger beads of size 11/0) and a smaller one that gives a more dressy look (Note: The larger the size number, the smaller the bead) Click photo for a larger view.
FOR YOU
Winter is coming and those of you who hibernate to some extent might be considering a new creative experience. You already have your own list to choose from. I hope it includes considering French beading. You can join and learn for free from Facebook Group Learn How To Make French Beaded Flowers. The month long project videos are so cool to watch even if you decide it's not for you. You will get a better appreciation for the techniques that go into the pieces that I weave. My Anthurium project below...
FOR ME
Once again, with summer heat gone, Nathan and I are walking regularly and cycling a bit in our community. I am determined to keep walking year round as we do have a gym in our community. Our bodies took a hit from the past summer's hibernation habits. Being retired after years of 5:30 a.m. alarms is something I still SO treasure and enjoy. What do you do to get yourself up and out early in the morning to exercise?
Happy Thanksgiving in advance... Would love to read your comments!
Be Grateful!
Tina
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