we could make that...

i come from a long line of creators - we can paint, throw a pot, take a fine photo & turn a beautiful piece of wood. we have attended many art shows, craft fairs, studio walks over the years and though we are usually impressed and inspired by the creativity of others - someone invariably says 'we could make that'.

it is a family joke now.

we could make - but WE DON"T (or rarely do). we have walked away from so many beautiful pieces of art, so many finely crafted items. others have had not only the inspiration to make - but have implementation skills as well. so no more 'we could,' either we do or we buy what inspires us. i must say thanks for the inspiration to the following after a weekend of crawling: