A Little Inspiration

Last week at a garage sale I found this absolutely beautiful soft and flowing white skirt.  I didn't know what to wear with it.  

Then a few days later I saw this big shell pendant at Michaels and it reminded me of an Easter egg.  It inspired me.  I decided that I would make a necklace for Easter to go with my new skirt.  So I bought a bunch of pretty blue and silver beads, including a little bird, a little nest, and a little feather.  I had no idea what I was going to do, but I thought they might work.  

I didn't make the necklace until I found a blouse.  I had to go to several real stores and try on a gazillion blouses before I found the perfect teal top that was equally soft and pretty as the skirt.  I made the necklace the perfect length for the blouse - you can do that, when you make your own jewelry.  Then, because I am a bit OC about having matching jewelry, I made earrings and a bracelet to go with it.

Don't look too closely, as I am not an expert at beading by any means.  Jewelry making is not my thing, as it were.  But I have learned the basics from my very talented sisters and friends.  I am thrilled with how my birdie themed jewelry turned out.   Even the little silver beads are tiny feathers!

(I should tell you, though, that I didn't do a very good job.  My necklace kept falling off all day.  Maybe I can convince one of my talented friends to reinforce it.)

Still, I am so glad that I followed through with my little bit of inspiration.

What I am trying to say is that if you see something that inspires you, and you get an idea for a project, just go for it - even if you're not an expert in the field.  I firmly believe that we all NEED to create, and we all can, we just need to find the courage to do it.  You might just like what you come up with, and when someone compliments you on your creation, it just might make your day!

Now go and follow your inspiration.