I relate to so much of what you say. I get motivated and the day to day grind of making a sort of living wears me down. In two years I made and sold nearly 500 items and some days just plain feel like a craftsman zombie, not really an inspired artist. After you have made the same wallet design 24 times, well, it all loses its sparkle.
I only did a few craft shows before I was done with that. More work then it was worth as the show sponsor took too much. It was just like working for someone again.
But anyway, always enjoy your stuff and posts. Keep it up, Rob!
mm yes, I do sometimes wish I was more motivated by the financial potential, I do wonder where I could be if I was better at the grind! having said that the few times I do a production line setup for a particular order it's kinda fun in its own way. By the way I need to chat to you on discord regarding a new wallet we briefly spoke about. If I buy/trade for one it could save sending two parcels with the embossed pieces as well