Creativity, I think, is a muscle. Use it often, and boldly, and it will grow. I'm a fan of 'doing every day' challenges, when you have a limited time frame and a work to produce, I think it switches off the critical part which demands perfection. Sometimes quantity is better than quality, I say.
So I particularly love this project, 365; make something every day, showcasing some of the projects chosen by participants. Some have subject themes (faces, two headed cats, self portraits, houses); some are focused on the technique (granny squares, drawing, beading, bookmaking, weaving, paper); and some do a bit of everything.
Don't take my word for it, go have a look. Lots of people make lots of interesting things.
And with that kind of quantity, you can pick and choose and build quality. Without the self confidence to run with an idea, any idea, it's impossible to make the leap into a perfect outcome. Make mistakes.
Oh Pepper, this was exactly the creative kick in the bum I needed. After having a blah, blah week and not really achieving anything. I realised whilst reading your post that waiting for the creative streak to hit I need to be a little more pro-active, a whole lot more organised and well.... I'm off I have a lion, a ninja, a fox and a skirt with my name on it.
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I agree about the creative muscle. Since I really started crafting/sewing last year my ideas have flown and I have tried so many things! Thanks for directing me to 365! :)
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