When I was in a writing program, I was told to read, read, read. (A little unnecessary in terms of advice, but the right direction.) In having an Etsy shop, the same principle applies--keep up with what's out there. I have always done that anyway, especially on Etsy, which lets you visit with an enormous range of the handmade, vintage, and supplies. Treasuries let you put the practice of keeping current into a tangible form: Treasury lists. I love them. Scanning treasury lists, as well as creating them, helps me stay fresh with the wonderful things people are making. Of course, not everything is my favorite, but it helps to see those items, too, just like in reading/writing, it helps to read stuff you are not crazy for. Helps you see what you like and don't, and maybe pick up some insight into your own writing. Treasuries help provide insight into making.! What fun--make a treasury, which is just a list of things that you think go together, or that you like.
I know that 'curating' is a trendy term, but that is what one can easily do with treasuries--select things that go together, or with a theme, or visually. So you might want to find time to let you mind wander and wander through some etsy treasuries--start at the Etsy home page, and a link goes to treasuries pages. Also, remember, we all spend an enormous amount of time daydreaming whether we realize it or not. Using that time to direct your wandering to gazing at the beautiful things of the world can brighten your spirit and inspire you. At least, it does that for me! And you can create your own treasuries, too.
I found some lovely things that are in these collections:
Art of the line and Yellow
The mask is from whimsybykelly and the earrings are from momoglassworks:
I know that 'curating' is a trendy term, but that is what one can easily do with treasuries--select things that go together, or with a theme, or visually. So you might want to find time to let you mind wander and wander through some etsy treasuries--start at the Etsy home page, and a link goes to treasuries pages. Also, remember, we all spend an enormous amount of time daydreaming whether we realize it or not. Using that time to direct your wandering to gazing at the beautiful things of the world can brighten your spirit and inspire you. At least, it does that for me! And you can create your own treasuries, too.
I found some lovely things that are in these collections:
Art of the line and Yellow
The mask is from whimsybykelly and the earrings are from momoglassworks:
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