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Melissa Sweet is one of my favorite artists, and I've learned so much from looking through her work. What could you learn from studying your favorite artist(s)? This is a fun activity that can really help you creatively.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Resources

Learn from a Favorite Artist

What could you learn from a favorite artist this week? That’s what we’re talking about for this week’s Creative Play Challenge prompt. If I were…

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One of my favorite creative prompts is to simply use what I already have on hand. I open up my craft drawers and start playing. It's the best ever.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Creative Prompt: Use What You Have

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to do one my favorite things. Our prompt is to use what you have to make…

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Brush lettering is my new favorite thing. Today you can grab your free practice sheet on my blog. Yippee!
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge, Resources

Create Every Day — Brush Lettering Practice

Have you ever tried brush lettering? It’s so much fun! One of the things I’ve been learning this year is hand-lettering. And on my list…

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Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Life, Resources, Tips

Thank-Full

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I’m writing this post a bit early so I can truly take the week off with my…

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Such a great way to get remind myself of what really matters in life. I'm going to try this for Thanksgiving this year.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creative Retreat, Creativity, Holiday, Resources, Tips

Things That Make Me Happy {An Exercise in Thanksgiving}

Have you ever written a “Things That Make Me Happy” list? It’s a great exercise to develop a more thankful heart! As I’m writing this,…

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Here's a list of great ideas on how to be a tourist in your own town. Don't wait until someone comes for a visit; you can have a mini-vacation whenever you like!
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creative Retreat, Creativity, Resources, Retreat Ideas, Tips

How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

So . . . this post on how to be a tourist in your own town has literally been sitting in outline form in my…

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I need to write more letters because it always makes me feel so good when I send off a note in the mail. That, and let's be honest, getting real mail is awesome! :) Love these tips and ideas.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Letter-writing, Resources, Tips & Prompts

Write a Letter

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to write a letter. Simple and sweet, but I think, oh so important. Yes, you could…

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Gather your materials to make this DIY inspiration board. I love having one of these in my craft room and office as well as in my art journals.
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge, Retreat Ideas

How to Make an Inspiration Board

This week we will be making an inspiration board for The Creative Play Challenge. You can do this by decorating a cork board or you…

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Have you ever tried faux handlettering? It's way easier than you think! Here are a bunch of ideas and styles to try when you want to fancy up a quote in your bullet journal or art journal!
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge

How to Faux Hand Letter a Quote

Today in The Creative Play Challenge we’re going to faux hand letter a quote. Before you get nervous about the concept of hand lettering (“But…

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Oooh! I love watercolors and this post has a TON of creative ideas to try—from bookmarks to barrettes to decorating little girl's clothes . . . LOVE these!
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge, Resources

Play with Watercolors!

For today’s Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to play with watercolors. One of the things I like most about watercolors is that there is such…

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Yes! This is why I go on a walk or run every day. That time outside really helps to refresh my spirit and gets those creative juices flowing. I had a feeling I wasn't the only one. :)
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

How Walking Helps Creativity

Today’s prompt for the Creative Play Challenge is simple: go on a walk to gather inspiration. If going outside is not a possibility for you,…

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I need these in my life! This is a simple tutorial on how to make artist powerup cards—you know, just like the powerups you get when you play video games! These cards will help you get out of the creative doldrums and can be personalized to no end. Where have these been all my life?! :)
Posted in Crafts, Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Make Your Own Artist Powerup Rewards Cards

Artist Powerup Rewards Cards might just be the key to getting out of the creative doldrums! They’re also just plain FUN to make! Welcome to…

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Learn how to write a creative manifesto to remind yourself to silence your inner critic and keep on doing the beautiful work of creating. Love this.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Write a Personal Creative Manifesto

Have you ever written a personal creative manifesto? I love writing these because often, they’re the exact words I need to hear when I’m feeling…

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Explore your inner artist with our FREE 52 week Creative Play Challenge! Every week, we'll have a prompt to work on as well as a private Facebook community to cheer each other on. You can participate every week or whenever you feel the creative urge. Let's do this! :)
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creativity, Resources, Tips

Introducing: The Creative Play Challenge

Update: Hey guys, The Creative Play Challenge is now finished. However, you can still access many of the prompts we completed here on The Creative…

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