Hanging Hearts

While cleaning and reorganizing my stash, I came across this pair of earrings.   This is one of the first earrings I made.  I can tell because at that point, my skill level mostly consisted of linking manufactured components together.  Now, I try to make my own components or use handmade or hand cut components.  But aren't these darling?

The real reason I started beading was to pass time and also help my carpal tunnel.  I work on computers all day and at the time, was attempting to complete a masters' program online.  Not to mention, my primary hobby used to be blogging.  Twelve hours a day online was not healthy for me.

Running an Etsy store is very time consuming.  I don't think I could actually make a go of it and have it replace my "day job."  However, it allows me to have a creative outlet and work my brain in other ways.  And in addition to beading, I get to blog and take pictures!

So maybe I won't have time to start making the rounds at craft fairs or the swap meet anytime soon.  That's ok.  I have my creative outlet and stress relief... and a job that can sustain my hobbies.  :)

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