I’m not a huge fan of making my own jewelry, but I do it because I love beads and because I can, if needed. I have found that I am easily frustrated with small objects and using my fine motor skills. Plus, my eyes just aren’t the same as they used to be. *Sigh*. So, once or twice every other month, I pull out my bead collection and try to make something, usually a gift. I have beads from 4 years ago that still are waiting to be used.
I do like to make simple beaded earrings for friends and myself to wear at work. Often I am told, “You should sell these”. I think to myself, “Man, if I had a dollar for every time I was told that, I’d be a millionaire already!” But, it doesn’t really work like that does it? All you crafty/artsy folk know about that, don’t you?
Yesterday started the birthday season for my friends and family. At least 9 birthday in the next 30 days that I can think of. That means gift making and quickly getting behind on Halloween crafts/costumes and Holiday gift lists. Well, I shall do the best I can and thank goodness for Etsy and other awesome jewelry shops, because I’ll be visiting often for gifts.
you are a great jewelry maker..and I love your earrings.. and yes.. I hear you about hearing all that before.. oh yes…. i know i know… ppl tell us our work is so great, and yet.. the items in the shop still sit.. I hear ya.. xo hugs… I know the feeling.. I think your work and your beading is beautiful.. and I’m with you.. I hv a bead stash just like you.. it comes out when I just need to play with beads.