What Do You Want to Make Today?
There’s so much to be stressed out about these days, and while you might not feel like piling one more thing on your plate, the truth is 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 a crafter, being in […]
This is a story about how I came to knit a plastic dress and the awesome thing that happened next. It’s also a call to you to stretch way out of your comfort zone. Otherwise you’ll never know what’s out there. To celebrate the national tour of Once on This Island coming to town, our […]
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 as a jumping off point […]
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. They have a strong following […]
Creative people — especially those of us who make a living through the use of our creativity — have an interesting relationship with inspiration. Of course we want to feel inspired as much as possible. We want to be excited to work and share our creations with the world. But that’s not always the way […]
Want an easy way to boost your creativity? This Creativebug course gives you 30 easy ideas in 3 hours. Living a more creative life is always a goal for me, and something I try to encourage in my readers and friends as well. And even though I have plenty of ideas for things to make […]
It’s so easy to start new projects; finishing things can be harder. Here are some tips to get you through. There’s something about the chill in the air in the mornings these days. It makes me want to make things. Maybe more importantly, it makes me want to finish things. I am a great starter. […]