Be Inspired - Art Glass

Words to Inspire

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” 
 Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Idea  to Inspire

Start a color idea book. Use a notebook to glue in paint chips, colorful photos, or images of beautiful places. When you stuck on what color to use, use this notebook to inspire a new color combination.

Photos to Inspire

How can you not be inspired by the amazing colors of art glass. Today's collection has hand blown glass, vintage glass, and a couple of pieces by Chihuly to inspire you.

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The Sound of Inspiration

I was sitting on my deck the other day, taking a moment to myself, and I closed my eye and listened to the sounds of my neighborhood. During those few minutes I had a creative moment.

Do you ever use the sounds around you as inspiration?

I realized while sitting there listening to the wind blow through the trees,  the birds singing, and a near by sprinkler, that if you relax your mind and enjoy the sounds around you it gets the ideas to flowing.

I think sounds regardless of where you live can be inspiring. I remember when I lived in New York City the sounds of the traffic and the people were great for sparking new ideas.

Listening to music, sitting in a park and listening to kids play, even just the sound of a fan has it benefits for sparking your creativity.

What sounds do you enjoy for creating creative moments?

Motivation Monday

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Happy Sunday

Finally we are getting a little break from the excessive heat. Our temperatures are dropping from the 100's to the 90's, now all we need need is a some rain. I am looking froward to working on my jewelry outside today, and get out of my dark basement studio.

I hope you a good day!

Working on Right Now

I had a great vacation a couple of weeks ago and now it's time for me to get to some serious work.

As I mentioned in a previous post, my business has been on the upswing. Etsy orders are coming in on a regular basis, I am working with a couple of new wholesale accounts, and participating in a variety of art shows in my area. 

I recently received an order for 200 pieces that I need to have complete by August 1 and another 200 by November 1. It is a big undertaking, but I am up for the challenge. 

I am telling you all this because I won't be around as much to check out everyone's blog and to make comments. Right now my plan is to check out everyone's blogs once a week, as long as I stay on my production schedule.

I will have new posts Monday - Friday on Everyday Inspired as usual, and I hope you stop by. 

I am really happy to be busy, and looking forward to my new challenges. I will miss visiting everyone's blogs daily, but I will be back on my regular schedule in August.

Thank's everyone for your support and being an Everyday Inspired follower, I hope you are all having a great summer!

How busy are you this summer?

Be Inspired - Fireworks

Words to Inspire

“Friendship is a treasured gift, and every time I talk with you I feel as if I'm getting richer and richer”

Idea to Inspire

When you have the opportunity to check out a fireworks display, be inspired by the color combination and the beauty they create in the sky.

Photos to Inspire

In celebration of the United States Independence Day today's collection of inspirational photos are of amazing fireworks displays. To all my friends in the USA Happy 4th of July! If you are outside of the USA I hope you enjoy the amazing colors and textures in these beautiful photos.

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Source: pulsarmedia.eu via Ron on Pinterest

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Shopping on Etsy

I have been hanging out on Etsy looking for a new purse and of course I found lots of other cool items. Today's collection is all about red, white, and blue.

The Red Wreath 8x10 Fine Art Giclee Print by MagicalMirror

Red Memory Wire Bracelet by aquadecorator

White lariat handmade crochet necklace by LovelyKnitShop

Business Card Holder Black and White Swirls by CreationsByAngel

Mineral Eye shadow Navy Blue by BeneficialMineralsCo

Giant 20 oz Blue Mug by DandelionPottery

What have you been looking for on Etsy lately?

Motivation Monday

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