Here are some polymer clay beads that I made for the Art Bead Scene Studio's January Challenge.

I am happy to see myself learning about bead making with this medium. I spent the last month feeling like a creative sludge. It seemed whatever I did was not worthy!  I do know that when my brain is working on learning, or moving past what I have already learned, nothing turns out then, pow! There it is. I'm not saying I'm there but I am definitely happy to see progress.

Yay!!! I got the perfect pairings on Art Bead Scene Studio!!!

I can't believe it. I was struggling so much with my creative abilities and talent and this just really put a cherry on my day!

It is hard when I feel like I can't do anything good enough. It seems to come from being in my own world and comparing myself to myself.

Well I was just happy to get something posted and then what a happy suprise!

Thank you

January Challenge

Well it's been a while but I do have a good excuse, 2 hip replacements in 7 months. Needless to say it can wear a person out. I think though the part that hinders the creative mind the most is the sluggy brain syndrome from the medication. Any how I am trying to get back into the swing of it all!

Here is the beautiful Art Bead Scene Studio's January Challenge

This is my first bead which is a focal pendant. Polymer clay and layers of stuff. I have been experimenting with making polymer clay have a ceramic look. So there is lots of experimenting going on, that's why I say stuff. This seems to be the closest I've gotten!

Another polymer clay focal with Swarovski Crystal Pearls

I have to add these beads from last month's Honey Do List from SJ Designs. Again my excuse is not from loss of motivation, because Eric's photographs are motivating. But my own recuperation. Obviously I am feeling a bit better as I am posting again. Not the greatest photos but I'm just glad to have them on!

All of these beads are polymer clay I think they somewhat go with Art Bead Scene's challenge this month.  After seeing Sarajo's pieces I realized that I did not see the warmth in the photo. I saw misty pinks and purples.