Anyway, because I have this rather "no longer manageable" urge to own a piece of her work, I've been thinking about my word for the year. Focus. So far, it's been going pretty good. I do find myself repeating that word as needed throughout the day. Sometimes, it has to be aloud in order for me to "hear" it!
And now I have a very clear reason for staying focused - not that I didn't before - but this time it's personal. Do you remember as a kid earning an allowance and thinking about (or actually "visualizing" about) what you were saving up for? Well this is my allowance money, so to speak. I began thinking about my Etsy shop, and other markets like 1000 Markets, Trunkt - the list seems to be growing these days for sure. But, I thought I'd try something new and right at home in my Etsy shop. A tutorial. And a bead frame. I've been making this style necklace for a while now and thought maybe there are others who'd like to learn. So, staying focused (this was really a test to see if I could stay focused that long!) I began the process. I took many photos, edited, re-edited (several, o.k. many times) and so forth and finally have my new tutorial. It's called (what else?) "How to Make and Frame a Polymer Clay Pendant".
So, I now have a new goal. This is my personal challenge. One week . . . enough "allowance" money so I can splurge. I'm staying focused and I'm stickin to it. Triz - get those fingers ready! ;o)
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Focus is a great word. And a great goal to have for yourself. I often say that I have the attention span of a gnat -- too many things draw my interest, and I find myself flitting all over the place. (Just this morning, for example, I've flitted here because I saw your note in my email inbox!)
I'm sure your tutorial will be a big hit, so keep at it. And Triz' gorgeous necklace is a wonderful incentive.
LOL fingers are ready and waiting! wishing you lots of success with the tutorial of my favourtie necklace!!! and thank you so much for featuring my necklace!!! :-)
This is a great way to diversify! I also think that by encouraging the creativity of others, we are not only contributing to their personal growth but enlarging the audience for our own work. People are more aware of how much work it takes to craft what we do and see more value in it. A win-win situation! Bravo!
Thanks MaryLou and thanks Triz for your well wishes. And Christine, you said it beautifully - thank you!
I am constantly saying "focus Mak"!!! Congrats on the tutorial! I wish you much success!
I hope you sell a billion of the tutorials! I'm sure you will be wearing a lovely Triz creation soon.
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