Or so I thought.
It wasn't long before the idea first began to grow. I have a small bucket full of seashells, and while I keep them put away, today I happened to notice them more than usual, when I opened up the cabinet to get out my sewing things.
Shells, pearls. That was the beginning.
I took to the internet, sifting through the many suppliers I have bookmarked, viewing what they had on sale. I didn't see anything that caught my eye, so instead, my eye turned back to the coupon I'd gotten in the mail.
I packed myself up, gave my husband a kiss, and treated myself to a short shopping trip. I finished my Christmas shopping for him first, and then I took to the craft store to take a look.
That's when I found the first piece, and right then, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. I purchased the shell beads, and then came back home, sat down at my computer, and sketched out a drawing of what was in my head.
It was simple, but in that moment I worked out everything I needed. I sifted through my suppliers again, finding the best price I could on freshwater pearls in the most beautiful peacock blue-gray. Then I found the silver beads, and ordered.
I had to wait a very long week, but when they finally arrived, I was ecstatic! I wasted no time in sitting down to create what is now, what I think, one of the prettiest necklaces I have ever made.
I absolutely love it! I would love to make more of these in the future to add to my shop, but for now, it's only this one... Which has already been claimed.
I since have made earrings to match, which are not spoken for, will be being photographed and added to the shop over the course of this week.
That's all, nothing new or really special. Just thought I'd share a quick insight and peek into the creative process. Sometimes the best ideas really come out of nowhere!
