Creativity burst

Why we play as children
is not because it is our work or
because it is how we learn, though both statements are true;
we play because we are wired for joy,
it is imperative as human beings.
~ John Thorn

I’ve got a lovely outing to report, but yesterday inspiration struck, so here’s what took priority while flowers were frosting on the window.

frost flowers photo by Maike's Marvels

I made an angel pin for a precious young girl.

angel pin by Maike's Marvels

Earlier I created some fun girly pendants for another young girl. Rainbow commissions are such fun.

I heart little girls

One of these pieces is a gift, but the rest will be on Etsy soon.

studio time

It’s always fun to see where the wire takes you. I had a mission with some of these shapes, but the wire is just as stubborn as I am.

Wire wrapping at Maike's Marvels

Thinking of meaningful words and quotes is a way of making a talisman of each of these pieces.

cutting out quotes and words

Let the collaging begin!

Mother's Heart by Maike's Marvels

Ready for Valentine’s Day, anyone?

Love pendant by Maike's Marvels

I’d say my favorite creature turned out alright for a first wire attempt.

butterfly maraviglia by Maike's Marvels

Spring came through in the midst of snow flurries.

Flower pendant by Maike's Marvels, Maike's Maraviglia

It’s only layer 1, more to be added over the weekend.

Layer 1 of new Maraviglia

I also tried a photo shoot with my Painted Ladies pets (a blog post for another time), but that failed.

Painted Lady NOT posing

Have a lovely weekend.

Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity.
It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy.
You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.
~ Ray Bradbury

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