So lately I have been going through a little creative drought. I became so focused on creating photographs that it actually hindered my creative thinking. I lost myself really, it seemed like even though I was technically going in the right direction I was straying further and further from what felt natural and creative. So recently I have been making more things with my hands and it has been a tremendous help.

I started with my christmas presents (becuase anyone who has exchanged presents with me will tell you that packaging is my FAVORITE part), I decided to reuse all my paper trader joe bags and adorn them with watercolor paintings. From there I was just kind of in a frenzy to create everything. I'm sketching again and I even went to town with some modeling clay and made all sorts of things. All in all I found it very therapeutic and in fact I think I am going to be making more of my props for my photoshoot.

Here are some photos of the things I made so far this winter, I'd love to hear your thoughts and I hope your winter is full of warm memories!

(Wreath I made for our door out of recycled cardboard boxes, counter top shavings and hot glue.)

(Detail shots of the wreath I made.)

(The center piece I made for Christmas dinner, kind of a rebirth theme. Made from spray painted found sticks, reused paper shopping bag birds and recycled egg shells)