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Why I Knit a Plastic Dress

Sarah White February 10, 2020 Art / Knitting / Life4 Comments

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 …

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 …

All about Inspiration for Creatives

Sarah White October 18, 2019 Creativity Boosts / Writing and Blogging3 Comments

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 …

Boost Your Creativity Today with This Fun Class from Creativebug

Sarah White February 19, 2019 Creativity Boosts / Reviews2 Comments

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 …

The Fine Art of Finishing Things

Sarah White September 14, 2017 Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

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. …