Creativity Day 20 (28): Flying Bird

Well, I have to give Grace most of the credit for this creation. Amazing what you can do with a paper plate, two plastic spoons, and a rubber band. It flies pretty well.

Creativity Day 19 (27): Rule of Life cards

Earlier today I found out about a Rule of Life from Martin Luther King Jr. I decided that I wanted to keep this Rule with me, so I created an ATC with the Rule on one side and an inked picture (resembling my blog header) on the other. I’m pretty happy with how these turned…

Creativity Day 18 (26): Random Cards

I wanted to make a “Thinking of You” card tonight, and things weren’t quite working out. I ended up with a fun, colorful border that seemed a little too cheery for my purposes–so I made that card a “Best Wishes” for a friend who recently got engaged. By this point I was getting a little…

Weekly Prayer Practice: Psalm 139 Meditation

This weekly blog feature grew out of feedback from the Creative Arts Lenten Retreat. Helping people connect with God through creative arts is one of my passions, and I would love for you to join me each week in the suggested practices. I would also love to hear about prayer practices that are meaningful for…

Creativity Day 16 (24): Zentangle Card

I’m hanging out in a hotel room this weekend and I brought along a black pen and some colored pencils. I’ve been wanting to try this zentangle technique for awhile. (“Many Thanks” stamp by Stampin’ Up)

Creativity Day 15 (23): Carrot Card

I was once again inspired by the superb Michelle Zindorf. (Can’t wait to take her brayer workshop next month!)

Creativity Day 14 (22): Culinary Creations

Today I made these mini pan pizzas from A Lot on Your Plate. The kids loved them. Which is why I don’t have a picture of the ones I made. They didn’t last long. And tonight I made s’mores with friends around our fire pit. Good times!

Creativity Day 12 & 13 (20-21): Games!

The family was camping yesterday, so I had a lovely break from the computer. But Grace and I did not take a break from our 30 Days of Creativity! We decided to create a game. It’s called “The Rock Throwing Game.” First, we made six rock circles (about 5″ in diameter) several feet apart from…

Creativity Day 10 & 11 (18-19): Cards and Sticker Picture

I’ve been busy making cards–here’s a father’s day card I made yesterday (don’t look, Dad) and a card I made today to send my daughter at camp: Grace made a sticker picture and a note to send to her sister: Happy creating, everyone!

Creativity Day 9 (17): Colored Picture & Fire Starters

Today Grace colored a picture in the new book that Grandpa brought her: And, being the great outdoorswoman that I am, made fire starters for our upcoming camping trip. They aren’t pretty, but if they work I’ll be eating smores tomorrow night! (You can find the YouTube tutorial here.)