Since this week has been all about you and your favorite things, I thought it would make sense today to make something using your favorite color. Mine is green, and I decided I wanted to paint something. I happened to have this big blocky square canvas I bought somewhere on clearance a long time ago, […]
Illustrate a Quote, Ransom-Note Style
I like to have some kind of a plan when it comes to these challenges, but this one went a long way from what I had planned for today. Which is great, because I love it. Today I want you to start by thinking about some of your favorite books and authors, the words and […]
How to Tie a Knot for Hand Sewing
When I was teaching the kids a little sewing at school yesterday, I started out with how I like to tie a knot for hand sewing. I thought this was pretty basic — and it is — but it kind of stopped everyone in their tracks. Even the adults in the room didn’t know this […]
Take Pictures of Your Day
We’re two weeks into the new year! How’s it going? Have you been a little more creative these past few days compared to last year? I hope so. Today’s challenge is another easy one: take some pictures of your day. I actually took my pictures yesterday, since pictures of me sitting at my desk all […]
Write a Fictional Autobiography
I have always felt bad about calling this a craft challenge (though it’s called that because in my head it’s the Our Daily Craft Challenge) when really it’s all about boosting creativity in all sorts of ways. But you all will just have to bear with the name and realize that we’re doing a lot […]
Draw a Self Portrait
I’ve had a longstanding goal to get better at drawing (and have had a barely cracked copy of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain for years) but I never really take the time to practice. It’s something I want to do more of this year and I will probably end up including drawing […]
Take a Self-Portrait Selfie
I know what you’re probably thinking. Selfies are creative? Bear with me. First of all, it’s Monday, so something easy is good, right? But I also feel like a selfie can be more than just a shot of what you look like on a particular day. It can also show a bit of who you […]