Monday, March 21, 2011

Permission to Fail

sneak peek~ Liberty of London & Pearl Upcycled vintage metal cuff



From the time I first started Twillypop I wanted everything to work out.  I wanted every finished product to be something that I could list and sell. I didn't want to "waste" any time on things that.........well, failed......

sneak peek~Twillypop Blossom Raw-Edge Ribbon Belt
and yes, even as I write this, I know that that's not always possible and it's certainly not always the recipe for success...in business....art....or life in general. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...


So, as of late, I have been taking somewhat of a break from cyberspace and the whole Etsy "scene" to do what I could best describe as "putz." I have decided to give myself permission to "fail" and as a result,  I have finally put into motion a BUNCH of projects that I have had in mind from the very beginning, but have continually put on the back burner for fear of "failure."

 I put the word failure into quotations because I know that even when a project doesn't go exactly as I had planned, that the lessons I learn from said "failure" will have value in my business as I move forward.....

and so....the putzing, planning, thinking, working a little & then walking away..

returning a little while later, after more thought, putzing a bit more, and then walking away...and so on....

sneak peek~Charm&Bauble&Ribbon Pendant Necklace
and I believe there will be some good fruit at the end of this. fun and exciting new directions for Twillypop......

Possible up and coming attractions: upcycled vintage/thrifted purses and clutches, Twillypop bloom ribbon belts, earrings, charm & bauble& ribbon pendant necklaces, upcycled vintage acrylic metal cuff & bangle bracelets, bib necklaces.........all starring: vintage pieces, pearls, baubles, Liberty of London, and more!aaaahhh!!! FUN! FUN! 
sneak peek~ Upcycled thrifted Twillypop-ified Clutch Purse

Ever been at this kind of place.....needing to allow yourself to fail, in order to keep moving forward?