Let me confess. It’s the beginning of December and I feel behind already. I haven’t even gotten rid of my Thanksgiving pumpkins (thankfully my neighbors are kind people).Ā But it’s not too late to whip up a thoughtful, handmade gift. Now is the best time …
What does a crafty boy do at his dad’s auto part shop for a summer? He creates a DIY cardboard arcade. Why not, right? Check out this video to see 9 year old Caine’s story of creating fun games and what happens when social media …
Ā Check out my old table. It’s seen a lot of craft projects, paint, glue and crumbs. And the worst part about this table were the recessed areas where all the glitter and food crumbs would like to hide out. The design was supposed to look …
Kids, I love um! How they find such joy in simple things in life. When we were a bit depressed that Spring Break was getting rained out, we saved the day and broke out umbrellas. How my kiddos loved dancing, singing and twirling around outdoors. …
Google I adore you! I love how you tap into my brain and give me a tool that is useful with a playful flair!I love your Google logos aka Doodles. Today Google features Jules Verne the Father of Science Fiction. I’m going to fess up …
Myth 5 āSpending time creating is selfish.ā Sure we all live busy lives. Thereās only so much time in the day to do all that you want to do, however putting your creativity on the back burner can lead to burnout. One of the things …
Myth 4 āArt is only art if it is fine art, and Iām only creative if Iām creating art.ā Remember Subwayās Sandwich artist campaign? I love that campaign because it brings up so many questions. Who thinks that sandwiches arenāt art? And does the sandwich …
Myth 3 āIf only I had the time, money, space etc.ā Creativity is not something that follows a time clock, flourishes after money is thrown at it, or thrives only in studios. If youāve got a brain, youāve got enough space. If you have time …
Myth 2 āIām not good at it so Iām not even going to try to be creative.ā Itās true that people like to do things that they are good at. But have you ever watched a 5 year old create? Usually children jump right in, …
Some people just donāt get it. And I think itās time that people come to understand what being creative is all about. Yes, creativity is usually looked at in a positive way, however there are many myths about arts and crafts and creativity that just …
Ahh, it’s so nice to get away. Last weekend my good friend Kirsten and I attended the Creative Escape Retreat our friend Allison set up. Everything ran very smoothly (thanks to Allison) and it was nice to kick back, get some stuff done and chat …