Today was such a day. I didn't help myself by skimming Country Homes and Interiors at breakfast. I tried walking with friends from the playground after school dropoff. I tried looking at flowers. I tried halfheartedly shifting piles of stuff around the living room in an attempt to start sorting it out (let's face it, what it needs is a giant skip and for no one to actually live in it for a while).
And then I thought, "This is not working. I am feeling worse."
And THEN I thought "I need to make something. Now."
And so I found some beads and some silver wire and I did.
And I felt about a million times better and I am going to wear it all day and probably all day tomorrow too. And smile to myself.
And I felt about a million times better and I am going to wear it all day and probably all day tomorrow too. And smile to myself.
The inspiration came from this lovely book. And now I need more wire.
It is stunning and so glad it made you feel better. I have lots of those sort of days!
ReplyDeleteCraft-therapy - works for me every time. Lovely brooch, Val.
ReplyDeleteOooh, that's adorable Ms. Dotty! Nothing better than a little crafty time making tings!
ReplyDeleteIt's great when something so pretty and quick can cheer you up. It's a lovely brooch.
ReplyDeleteAlso - I'm amazed that you have silver wire to hand. I'd like to live at your house.
Oh, a beautiful brooch! It reminds me of those brilliant bead threading frames the children had when they were small. I loved them as much as they did!
ReplyDeleteA spot of creativity is a great mood lifter. I try to fit in a bit of sewing, knitting or crochet during nap time, a few moments of peace can make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteLovely brooch!
Ooh clever you, it's lovely, that brooch would make me feel better too!
ReplyDeleteYes I recognise that sort of day.
ReplyDeleteThe brooch is lovely - so hard to find chunky pins that stab through chunky jumpers and scarves - and that's just right!
Celia
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Saved by making once again! I notice, though, that you didn't mention trying chocolate; what gives??
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pin!!
Ah, I know those days only too well. Your pin is fab, it reminded me of one of those puzzles too.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely brooch. I think it's even more special because it helped you out of a fog. It reminds me of a maze.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, turning a rotten day into one which produced a piece of loveliness. I'd have just gone back to bed.
ReplyDeleteits gorgeous no wonder it perked you up!!!
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It's lovely Val and a very clever way to cheer yourself up! I've been knitting myself happier this morning. Lucy xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely brooch, I love doing craft things to make me feel good - great tonic!
ReplyDeleteCrafting is definitely the perfect way to chase away the blues and it's doubley good when you end up with something so gorgeous to wear - hope it brings you lots of smiles over the coming week x
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I seem to be having a lot of those days lately...no sewing,knitting or crafting (unless you count buying wool)of any sort been going on in my house since before Christmas. Stuck in a bit of winter rut I think...your brooch is lovely. Glad it made you smile :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. And I definitely have those days too... K x
ReplyDeleteOh, goodness... I have these days all the time... well done for rescuing it. They are hard to rescue! Making stuff is good, no?!
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Simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteI too, have days where I just have to make something. Actually, my family seems to know this about me and will direct me towards my creative space when I seem "out of sorts". I'm told, "Go make something, Mum. You'll feel better." Too true. ;o)
Love your beautiful pin Dotty! And isn't it so true that making something can be such good therapy. I don't know how I survived the ups and downs of life before I began knitting. Oh wait, I do remember -- wine ;).
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
GG
That is so beautiful. I would wear that every day if I bought it let alone if I made it.
ReplyDeleteGillie
That's such a beautiful brooch. I hope you're feeling a bit less miserable now - it's winter isn't it? We need Spring. Now. :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful... and who doesn't love The Book Depository too? They have changed my life over here 'cos I order English books for the kids and I all the time!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, love, love the brooch, DottyCookie! That's the way to lift the spirits. ;o) I'm doing a big early spring clean around the house along with crafting... it all helps! Happy Days ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely!
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