Creative Decorations from Nature

Winter Bird Bath
Nature's Holiday Icicles

This morning I was greeted with some creative inspiration Ala Mother Nature. The snow surrounding my bird bath glistened as the sunshine touched it. Also my garage was be speckled with icicles hanging as though suspended in midair. Everywhere I looked, Mother Nature had put up her holiday decorations and they always look spectacular. No special glitz or paint used and yet it is so hard to duplicate the work of a master. Whatever the season, she does her art without hesitation, or fear of criticism. Sure, I do complain when the temps are too cold or too hot, but all and all I find her creative art truly sensational.

The Creative Spirit

Tried to be creative yesterday. I actually did spend time in my studio for about 2 hours. But, after dealing with mechanical problems (the darn tension on the sewing machine) I was only able to be in the "zone" for about 20 minutes. You really can't accomplish much in 20 minutes; you can experiment with technique but no end results worth noting. They say experience is the best teacher and the tried and fail approach to creativity does work, but the process can be very slow and boring at times. It's hard enough to find that hour to create and discouraging when mechanics get in the way



You can't squash a creative spirit that easily and any attempt is worth the try.