“Go as far as you can see. When you get there, you’ll be able to see further”
Thomas Carlyle
Steps. This past few months I’ve taken some. Not as many as I would have liked, but I’ve taken a few, and learned a lot along the way. I’ve also got a great many people to thank (see my last blog) for supporting me so far on my journey.
I’m not going to lie, I lost my way a bit after Christmas having enjoyed the hype of doing my first craft fairs to receiving orders for Christmas decorations, wreaths & cards alike. But what was I going to do without my Christmas focus? I hadn’t really given anything other than Christmas crafts a thought.
Pebble pictures came out of the blue with a work colleague asking if I’d have a go at one. I did it, it was well received, and it took off from there, from making and selling 1, to making and selling a massive 22! The pebble empire continues to grow making personalized cards, more pictures and I’m even attempting ‘art’!
So, the pebbles got me back into making things, and my spark started to return and I was on the hunt for jewellery again. What could I make that would be fitting to sell during the year and not just for Christmas, but still had the glitz and sparkle I love to work with? After a few experiments, I’ve turned my hand to making more contemporary pictures, cards and gifts using my jewellery again and the feedback I’ve received so far has been really positive and given me the boost I needed.
So, Spring is here, and with 2 Spring Craft fairs booked, and my Christmas ones already in place, I’m on it. The passion has returned. The creative juices are following again. Time to take some more steps along the road. My head is bursting with ideas. Back in my happy place and more importantly; ‘Back in the Game’. A passion is for life, not just for Christmas!
If you want to come and see me, I’ll be at Wolsingham Craft Fair on Saturday, April 27th
Love Sarah
P.S I promise to learn how to update my website and update my social media more often!
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