I am inspired. Full to the brim, to be precise. I have more ideas zinging around my head than ever, but these are fresh ones and seem to have a life of their own. As every crafter knows, the project that shouts loudest wins.
And where has all this inspiration come from? I’m glad you asked.
As it happens, this time last week, we were in Scotland. We had a cottage right on the beach for a week. A very special beach, which I’ll share more about in the next few weeks, I’m sure, as I start to share my crafting projects.
In the meantime – Inspirations:
1. The sunset. I know. Sounds strange, but we live in a valley, which does not lend itself to sunsets. Maybe the odd hint of colour on the underside of a passing cloud, but it really could go unnoticed. When I see a full blown sunset, I find I hold my breath. The colours. The contrasts. Just amazing.
2. The beach. As a signed up, fully paid up beachcomer (not sure if that is a thing, but we’ll go with it for now), I was in my element. I love crafting with natural materials, so a week by a beach was bliss. I’ve an embarrassment of jam jars filled with all sorts of bits and pieces, to use in projects.
3. Time with the crew. Slow time. Their first time in Scotland and they are already planning our next trip. Island hopping apparently. It was fabulous to see Scotland through their eyes.
4. Last but not least. The colour and light. It’s different from home. Subtle, but true. There was a change of the seasons while we were away, which added to it all.
(Our kitchen garden is full of monster sweetcorns and gigantic pumpkins, which were not there when we left. I would have noticed. Two exceedingly lofty sunflowers seem to have appeared from no where. Not that I’m complaining of course.)
With all this inspiration, I feel a change of direction coming on. It’s September, after all. My favourite time to reassess and pootle off with different objectives.
How about you? Are you feeling inspired?
Those found objects are so beautiful! And that’s a lovely word too. I need inspiration apart from T 🙂 #wotw
So much inspiration. I hope you find yours.
Oh wow! What beautiful inspirations you have found!
How exciting x
Thanks, Kim. I just want to hang on to it for a little bit longer.
Ooh, you have me feeling inspired just reading this! Sounds like you had a wonderful break and slow time together always does wonders, doesn’t it? Look forward to seeing which directions it all takes you in x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
We do love our time together. I’m so looking forward to putting my ideas in to action. 🙂
Just lovely… beautiful in every way!!!
Thanks, se7en!
Isn’t it lovely to get a buzz for life and ideas to keep your creative juices flowing X #wotw
Absolutely. Just need to action it now!
Oh my goodness I’m inspired just looking at your amazing photography ! Scotland looks beautiful it’s so nice to take a break and spend some time somewhere breathtaking. #WotW
Oh how true. Spending time somewhere breathtaking has to be top of my list.
Glad you enjoyed Scotland, it’s one of my favourite holiday destinations. If you’re looking for an island next year I recommend Arran or Mull. Or if you want to get away from everything, Eigg (where I’d happily spend all day beach combing!).
We did pop over to Arran for the day. Wish we had spent longer. Mull is definitely on the list. I have fond memories of the island from when I was a teenager. I’ve not been to Eigg, but you now have me intrigued.
So glad that you have had a lovely break and have come back feeling so inspired. The beach is a fab place for picking up natural things to craft with and I like embarrassment as a collective noun for jam jars. Enjoy having fun with your craft projects 🙂 #WotW
Thanks Louise. It was fun collecting. I’m gradually working out what I want to do with at least some of my finds.
The beach for me is an inspiration and an escape at the same time. I love this post. I am now thinking of what inspires me to create as well =) #wotw
I hope you share.
It’s a wonderful feeling to feel inspired and Scotland looks like a fantastic place to inspire. I love finding things on the beach too. I look forward to seeing your projects. #Wotw
I’m busy organizing my first project. Can’t wait to get started.