Playing with wire crochet

I recently pulled out some glass pearls and decided to wire crochet a pair of earrings. I call them Droplet Earrings. They have a soft shimmer and a delicate movement that always feels fresh, no matter how many times I make them. I’ve created variations of this design in the past, and sitting down to make a new pair felt both familiar and exciting—like revisiting an old friend with a new story to tell.

In the creative world, there’s often pressure to keep producing something entirely new, to innovate constantly, or to rush from one project to the next. But sometimes, there’s real joy in slowing down and revisiting the classics. Old designs carry with them the memory of when they were first made, yet they also invite fresh interpretations. A new material, a small change in technique, or even the mood you bring to the work can make an older design feel alive again.

What’s also beautiful is when clients remind me of pieces I made years ago. Sometimes I’m surprised when they describe a necklace or pair of earrings that I’ve nearly forgotten, and it brings me back to that moment of creation. It’s a reminder that while I may have moved on, the piece continues to live and resonate in someone else’s life.

So maybe it’s not always about chasing the “new.” Sometimes, the creative spark is about honoring what you’ve already made, letting it evolve, and appreciating how timeless creativity can be.