She's left the building

Flown the coop.  Fallen off the face of the planet.  Waved Buh Bye.  Well, you get the picture.  My muse has left me.  Woe.  To go into the Studio, just makes my head hurt.  I've tried to hide it from you, but alas, I can hide no more.  What does one do in this situation?  I can not find it in myself to create...the well feels dry!  Spring is in the air and I want to go out and play. 

This morning I went through all of my favorite Etsy shops, to see if I could become inspired.  Alas, I could not, but perhaps you will, so I thought I would share.

Marmee Craft!  Oh, I love her style and sense of whimsy and fun.  Usually, her work makes me want to grab my sketch book and Prisma Pencils.  (But apparently, not today).  Check out her adorable works of art and charm. 

Julie Collings.  Everything in her shop just makes my heart happy!  Happy!  And I love her blog, her new artful Thursdays are lots of fun.  Check out her cuteness in her shop.

Evalicious *sigh*, she is just wicked cool!  Supplies, kits, all done up in her funky, fun style.  Love her.  I want to be her when I grow up.   

 

Cherry Pie.  I think she had me at the name.  But look at that wonderfully, fun, bracelet!  Perfect with anything, Springy and cute.  Just too cute!  Why its cute. as. Cherry Pie. 

 

The Shabby Chic Cottage.  One of these days, when I get my cute, beach house, cottage (LOL), I will fill it to the brim with great home decor by The Shabby Chic Cottage.  Her things are just light and bright and oh so cute!  I love her shop.  These wee birds are my favorite.  And cute.

*sigh* Shelly, Shelly, Shelly! I wish she lived next door, so we could just drink coffee and chat about art.  I'm such a huge fan of her work.  Seriously.  It just makes my grin broaden each time I see it.  She is so talented.  This is one of my favorite pieces of hers.  Check out her fun, whimsical filled artworks of joy.

Well, sorry for the absence.  I hope it made your heart grow fonder?  LOL. There are so many more of my favorite Etsy shops, but hopefully those will not only bring a smile to your face, but inspire you as well. 

And just maybe, maybe my muse will eventually find her way home from where ever it is she has wandered off to.  Here's hoping.

-c

Comments

[Shelly Massey]

Miss Cindy, that is the sweetest thing I've ever seen written about my art. (And I'm not just saying that because there hasn't been much.) LOL OH, the fun we'd have as neighbors. I'd kick that lack of inspiration spell you're having right out the door. Or at least under the bed with the dust bunnies.
P.S. Expect a surprise in the mail. I'll teach you something I learned at Artfest. You have to claim it, so it will come to you! Say it with me... "I WILL HAVE MY FAVORITE SHELLY COLLAGE." And it shall be done. :)

[Cindy (Junque Art)]

Oh sweet C...you muse will find her way home. They always do. I think they just need a vacation sometimes. So don't fret...she will be back. Thanks for all the great Etsy shops. I had not found some of them! Awesome!

[Lori]

great finds Cindy...i am feeling that way too right now...i think i made too many puffs...my brain is stuck in puffing mode...LOL...well, i hope your muse will find her way home soon...but, HEY!!! in the meantime you have a treat coming in the mail from Shelly...that's pretty darn cool!!!

[Lisa]

Take a break...get a pedi...go to a museum. Get some REST. It will soon come back to you.:)
PS Thanks for all the great links!

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Take you and your muse and go outside and PLAY!!! Breathe clean, spring air and kick up your heels!! I am such a goof, I have had a great time cleaning out closets...maybe my head will clear with all the junk being tossed!!!
xoxo
Lynn

[lindaharre]

Cindy......I am right there with you....if that helps! I always heard that "Misery loves Company"..LOL! Not sure how true that is, but....my well has gone dry as well:) Don't you just hate it when that happens:( Yesterday I piddled the entire day away....and can't get anything going. Frustration!@##$

[Alisa]

Bummer... I know what that's like! Go outside and play. She'll come back soon.

[Charlene]

You & I seem to suffer from the same problems... no muse & a house/life that wants our attention. Too Bad for us. I am so excited about Paper Cowgirls. I posted about it today. Hope your'e having a great week. Charlene

[Kim]

I know how you feel! Walk away from it & do something fun & it will come back. Or, failing that, go out & buy some cute supplies. At least you'll have fun things to play with when the muse returns :)

[DeeDee]

Hope your muse finds her way back. :)

[Angela]

Perhaps your muse and my muse have left on an adventure together. I know what you mean...sometimes I will open up the blinds to let the light in and organize my craft space or at least the crafting/creating supplies. Not sure what actually entices the muse to come back, but sometimes the creativity shows up in overdrive. Crazy, huh? Smiles, but I definitely won't be relishing that Springtime air! Pollenus maximus! ~ Angela

[older lady]

Love these things...You can come play in my stuff if it will generate the muse

[Mitzi Curi]

Cindy, thanks for the tour of Etsy goodness! There are soooo many talented folks on Etsy....it's just a treasure trove! I love to explore new Etsy shops, especially when a friend recommends them.