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Need a Bluprint Alternative? Check out My CreativeBug Review

Sarah White June 10, 2020 Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

With the announced closure of the crafty education site Bluprint, many crafters are left looking for a Bluprint alternative where they can take classes and get inspired. I’ve been a member of CreativeBug for a long time and, frankly, I might even like it better than Bluprint. The History of …

30 Day Art Challenge Ideas for Kids and Adults

Sarah White March 31, 2020 Art / Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

This 30 day art challenge is great for kids, adults or kids and adults to do together. Spend some time making over the next 30 and I promise you’ll feel better. It might even cause you to want to start a new hobby! A creative challenge is a great way …

Stressed Out? Now’s a Great Time to Start a Creative Hobby

Sarah White March 12, 2020 Creativity Boosts / LifeLeave a comment

Whether you’re stressed out about coronavirus/COVID-19, your stock portfolio or the possibility of having to stay home for a few weeks — or all three! — now is the perfect time to start a creative hobby or rekindle an old favorite pastime. Why Start a Creative Hobby? If you’re already …

100 Ways to Be More Creative, No Matter How Much Time You Have

Sarah White January 10, 2020 Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

We all wish we had more time to be creative, but even when you’re pressed for time it’s possible to make something great. Here are 100 ways to be more creative, broken down approximately by how much time they might take. (Your results may vary.) I hope they will serve …

How to Start Something New the Right Way

Sarah White January 1, 2020 Creativity Boosts / LifeLeave a comment

It’s easy to dive in and start something new with a lot of enthusiasm that can quickly go away when you realize your goal is harder than you thought. There’s a better way to get started. This year I decided I really wanted to learn more about Japanese knitting patterns. …

Start 2020 with a Creative Challenge

Sarah White December 18, 2019 Creativity Boosts2 Comments

Lots of people are making a big deal out of 2020 being right around the corner. While the change to the decade doesn’t really mean anything (dates are arbitrary, after all) it still feels like a big deal. Why not start the new year and new decade with a new …

When Doves Craft Inspires Fandom Craftiness

Sarah White November 11, 2019 Book Club of 1 / Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

Crafters making projects based on their favorite shows, movies and pop-cultural touchstones is nothing new, but the book When Doves Craft takes musical inspiration to the next level and can inspire crafters to make their own projects from their favorite things. I struggle to write this without using the word …