I often have to juggle things in my life. I always have, and I always seem to thrive in an environment of multi-tasking. I make my living in various ways, and lately I have had a lot of work designing for my job with the knitters in Nepal. I was very busy earlier with deadlines for Artful Home and the ACC/Baltimore Virtual Show. I love the variety. But today I seemed to get computer brained and needed to step away from the Desktop. I wasn’t ready to venture into any other project or even my “to do” list. I needed a little burst, a little pop, a little break of creative energy to recharge my batteries. So: I made this little wraparound bracelet. It’s nothing. It’s just strung beads that I had on-hand and a woven clasp I made to match the bead colors. It’s a little exercise in color and simple form. It’s also kind of hip and current, and no big deal. I think it’s healthy to just play like this- to not invest a huge amount of time to just let loose and make something. I had fun. I felt like a kid. I feel there’s value in that. Especially for grown-ups like us.
8 replies on “Simple Pleasures”
suzi gillman
Looks like a great way to use up the beads we beaders accumulate. Good on you!
Julie
Yes, Suzi! It feels good to make use of them!
Mary Ramsey Keasler
Lovely and on trend!
Julie
Thanks, Mary! Yes: On trend!!!
Annette Anson
Julue, it is full of color, of life and vitality.
Julie
Thank you, Nette!
Jenny Bowman
I’ve just been sorting masses of beads to pass on to others and there were a few I just couldn’t part with. I know what to do with them now. Lovely inspiration.
Julie
Great, Jenny! This is a fun way to use up your stash….and if you make it with smaller beads it becomes very comfortable and wearable. Enjoy!