know what you like.
can you look at something - a painting, a sweater, a tea pot, a spool of yarn, or the shape of a lamp stand... and instantly... without thinking... know... this is my style. or... this is good. this is old. this is crap.
if you are going to create, a huge part of the battle is knowing what is cool. honestly, some people just get it... others don't. but i think we are all called to be creative - and create... therefore, put yourself in a position to be inspired. look at the world around you. the shapes, the colors, the textures, the way his sweater fits, the 