The Passion of the Craft
It’s often the case, when a hobby turns into a job, that you love it a little bit less. That your friends are no longer gifted your experiments. And that you only allow yourself to keep the work that doesn’t turn out perfect.
I find myself wearing all the jewellery that doesn’t cut properly and has scratches.
Sometimes we’ve got to remind ourselves that it’s no fun to work like that! There is a reason you count yourself lucky to be your own boss. It’s because you love what you do, and you love it so much you probably started off doing it for free.
On that note I started making myself a charm bracelet. Not just from the left overs that didn’t fit anywhere else, but from the charms I actually liked. The ones that mean something to me, or look pretty, or make me laugh.
The Jack in the Box is my favourite. My Mum gave it to me, it really closes up and then pops out on a spring when you unhook the lid!
9 Responses to “The Passion of the Craft”
*gasp* so cute!!! I love the jack in the box and fried eggs charms!
And you’re right, once your hobby becomes a job it stops being fun. I’ve taken a break at webdesigning for companies just so I can remember once again how fun it used to be.
Har har, I like the title.
Such a cute charm bracelet you’ve created – I love the wee little top hat & fried eggs!
Thanks ladies! I love the eggs too, especially the way they are bubbled on the edge like real fried eggs. :D
Oooh, I love it! Normally Jack in the boxes creep me out but this is cute! And I’m so in awe of the little pan and fried eggs :)
I’m so glad you made something just for you – with the pieces you love. You deserve it! Plus, that way when people see what you’re wearing they see the best stuff…not the left overs :)
Wow, that Jack-in-the-box is amazing! I love your bracelet!
oooh so cute!!! i love charm bracelets
The top hat! Adorable.
awesome charm bracelet! it has a retro feel to it :)
Lady, I have full-on charm bracelet envy! so.damn.cute.
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