Use Creativity to Start A Business

Fabric Art Ideas was the topic I had planned to talk about today. However, after seeing the weather report this morning, I became more concerned about those people who have lost their jobs, and those who are now snowed in as well. I imagine they are wondering where to turn, or what to do with themselves. I can sympathize but, I don't have the solutions to the job market situation or the causes relative to it. However, I was suddenly reminded of what happened to me years ago, when I was "snowed in" in Germany. I hope my account of being without a job, combined with a small action I used to deal with that crisis, will be an inspiration in some way.

Snow continually fell, and the ice was heavy as usual in Karlsruhe, Germany. The weather remained that way throughout most of the winter months. I wasn't working, and being snowed in for days was more than I thought I could bare. My family needed money, and I felt worthless because I wasn't employed.

I knew that I had to help the family in some way, therefore, I started by making changes around the house. I felt that would at least lift everyone's spirits, including mine. I decorated the house every week, by making some changes, no matter how small they were. I interchanged color schemes between rooms, and switched the fabric pillows and curtains to different rooms. I rearranged wall art, and framed old family photos. I added buttons and beads to other frames. I did wood carvings and made colorful ink prints. I framed the prints and hung them throughout the house. I was proud of my contributions and my feelings of worthlessness changed drastically.

Any simple activities can make a difference for you as well. Here are some other projects I did. I made pillows from fabric with bold colors, and I decorated the pillows with ribbons, buttons, and tassels. I turned old lamp shades into new ones by adding trimmings and beads. The more I created, the more fun I had. Before long, my family was enjoying the decorating activities as well.

If you're snowed in or have unfortunately lost your job, as many other people have, why not use this time to create. Who knows, you might just stumble onto an idea that could turn into an online business or some other kind of business. Sometimes when unforeseen things happen to us, though devastating as they may be, it could be the very thing that gives you the momentum to get up and try something new. You may even become your own boss! I did, and I believe, doing those small projects was a partial lead to my business today.

Have faith and... Create today!