In my previous email I went through some of the questions I ask myself as I scan through the images on my search for the next big (or) little thing.

 To recap those items here they are again:

• How can I improve on what they have done.

• Can I make this with mixed media

• If it’s made from wood, can I make it from metal? or metal to wood?

• How cool would it be if it was bigger? or smaller?

• What if I used different colors / textures (rough vs smooth vs reclaimed)

• Can this concept work in another style? Image is for beach theme, can it be farmhouse?

•  Can I incorporate this idea into or with something we already make?

These are the tools I use when I go looking.  Watch the video below to see where I put these to use.

Grab your pen and paper.  Got some great stuff.