Melissa Sweet is one of my favorite artists, and I've learned so much from looking through her work. What could you learn from studying your favorite artist(s)? This is a fun activity that can really help you creatively.

Learn from a Favorite Artist

What could you learn from a favorite artist this week? That’s what we’re talking about for this week’s Creative Play…

One of my favorite creative prompts is to simply use what I already have on hand. I open up my craft drawers and start playing. It's the best ever.

Creative Prompt: Use What You Have

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to do one my favorite things. Our prompt is to use…

Brush lettering is my new favorite thing. Today you can grab your free practice sheet on my blog. Yippee!

Create Every Day — Brush Lettering Practice

Have you ever tried brush lettering? It’s so much fun! One of the things I’ve been learning this year is…

Thank-Full

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I’m writing this post a bit early so I can truly take…

Such a great way to get remind myself of what really matters in life. I'm going to try this for Thanksgiving this year.

Things That Make Me Happy {An Exercise in Thanksgiving}

Have you ever written a “Things That Make Me Happy” list? It’s a great exercise to develop a more thankful…

Here's a list of great ideas on how to be a tourist in your own town. Don't wait until someone comes for a visit; you can have a mini-vacation whenever you like!

How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

So . . . this post on how to be a tourist in your own town has literally been sitting…

I need to write more letters because it always makes me feel so good when I send off a note in the mail. That, and let's be honest, getting real mail is awesome! :) Love these tips and ideas.

Write a Letter

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to write a letter. Simple and sweet, but I think, oh…

Gather your materials to make this DIY inspiration board. I love having one of these in my craft room and office as well as in my art journals.

How to Make an Inspiration Board

This week we will be making an inspiration board for The Creative Play Challenge. You can do this by decorating…

Have you ever tried faux handlettering? It's way easier than you think! Here are a bunch of ideas and styles to try when you want to fancy up a quote in your bullet journal or art journal!

How to Faux Hand Letter a Quote

Today in The Creative Play Challenge we’re going to faux hand letter a quote. Before you get nervous about the…

Oooh! I love watercolors and this post has a TON of creative ideas to try—from bookmarks to barrettes to decorating little girl's clothes . . . LOVE these!

Play with Watercolors!

For today’s Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to play with watercolors. One of the things I like most about watercolors…