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December 08, 2004
Holly Jolly Christmas
UPDATE: Just brought Dex home...it looks a though he has an inner ear infection and so we'll be giving him ear drops and an antibiotic...his bloodwork will come back tomorrow, he may still have other ailments, but his blood pressure is good and he's eating and drinking and moving around, so hopefully he's stronger than he looks...he's lost a pound, so I'm going to try and fatten him up with some wet food...poor kid - when he shakes his head, he falls over, but he's not deterred, he just seems confused, but he keeps going...thanks for your thoughts, he's a good kid and I hate to lose him...
Dexter went into the shop this morning, am waiting to hear from the Dr. what his prognosis is...in the meantime, I'm getting stuff going here and hoping for the best...
I was looking at a few other beadmakers sites/eBay auctions yesterday and came to a realization - people make the same beads over and over again...sure, with a little change here, a maybe a swirl going the other direction, but for the most part the same...I've been experimenting and playing with new and different techniques, but I suppose there's nothing wrong with me making beads using the same techniques I know...
I've always thought ya'll would feel cheated or that you were getting the same old stuff if I did that...that's why you rarely see me do a set of beads in the same colors again - not that I NEVER do it, but I rarely revisit color combos (except purple/olive/amber - you know I love that color combo)...
So what does all this mean? well, it means that I need to not feel bad making beads you're used to seeing and continue to incorporate new stuff where I can...it means finding the ever dreaded 'balance' that I seem to suffer from - I guess I feel that if you see a color combo or beadstyle you've seen before, you'll think I'm getting lazy...but when I see other beadmakers do it, I don't think of them as lazy, why do I put that label on me? I dunno...but I do...So today, I'll be making some 'good old fashioned beads' like you're used to seeing and we'll see how it goes...maybe something old AND something new to offer...I feel better about getting back to dots and swirls now, tho...isn't it weird...?
Posted by Donner at December 8, 2004 01:22 PM
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Oh, Donna. You're exactly right--no need to feel bad. After all, I'm an old fashioned, conservative type of gal. It's very difficult for me to move to the more modern, contemporary styles. Anyway, if you keep with your traditional style, I'll be happy :)!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
Also, hope you receive a good report from the Dr. on Dexter!!
Posted by: Vanda White at December 8, 2004 10:46 AM
And don't forget that when you make a set in a certain style or color, that set goes to ONE person and there may be 20 of us out here (or more!) who loved it and would like a chance at it.
I think the way to decide if a style is getting old is to pay attention to when sales start getting sluggish.
I'm hoping for the best for Dexter too...
Jill
Posted by: Jill Wiseman at December 8, 2004 01:02 PM
Donna--I posed a new challenge to you not too long ago, so I know you are talented and have mastered the old and are open to the challenges of the new!
Great news about Dexter!
Posted by: Beth at December 9, 2004 09:38 AM