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I Failed at the 100 Day Project (Again) and That’s OK

Sarah White June 3, 2020 Art / Home and Family LifeLeave a comment

I think it’s been three or four years now that I’ve attempted a 100 day project, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. You pick some kind of creative project or genre that you want to work on for 100 days straight. This year’s started in early April, …

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 …

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 …