Nurturing Creativity: Unleash Your Creative Spark

Where Petals Unfold, Hearts Flourish

Hey lilies! Ever felt like your creative side needs a little TLC?  We all have been gifted with some level of creativity.  It’s time to show that neglected treasure some love, afterall, it’s ours to uncover and nurture. It’s our unique advantage, which we should use to showcase our talents and individuality; it’s a form of self expression.  We all have been gifted with some level of creativity.

I have been sewing and crafting for as long as I can remember, and long before I understood the sentimental value of a hand made item, I was crafting and making decorative items for my bedroom.  Growing up, my brother had a red sweater with the American flag woven on the front of it. Over time the sweater got worn and he discarded it, the idea came to me to use the sweater, to make a cover for a cushion for a chair in my bedroom. I carefully cut a square from the front and one from the back and sewed them together by hand. It turned out beautifully! I must have been no more than ten years old at the time, since then, I have been sewing, crafting and repurposing anything I can get my hands on. Creating keeps me occupied and it gives me a feeling of accomplishment. I love to see the faces of my friends and family when I give them something that I have made.

A lot of love and consideration goes into hand made pieces, and even if they are not perfectly perfect, they are treasured.  When I have some down time, you will often find me sewing, painting or glueing something together, that way I am hardly ever bored! I love the satisfaction I get when my project is done and displayed somewhere!  What projects do you have waiting to be started or to be completed?  Let’s get to it.

WHY A CREATIVE SPACE MATTER

1. It boosts focus and inspiration
2. Encourages experimentation and play
3. It makes creating a habit.

HOW TO CREATE YOURS:

1. Pick a spot: Corner desk or room – make it yours.
2. Add Inspo: Photos, art, quotes, or colors that spark joy.
3. Get Supplies: Pens, paper, paints – whatever fuels your creativity
4. Make it Cozy: Cushions, lights or scents that feel good.

TIPS FOR SMALL SPACES:

1. Use a cart or box to store supplies
2. Try a ‘brainstorming corner’
3. Make it portable (e.g., a creativity tote).

WHY NURTURE CREATIVITY?

1. Boosts problem-solving skills
2. Fosters self-expression
3. Can lead to new passions and ideas.

WAYS TO NURTURE CREATIVITY:

1. Create Space: Set up a cozy creative nook
2. Play: Try something new (art, writing, cooking).
3. Inspire: follow accounts that spark creativity.
4. Schedule It: Make time for creativity.

SoSharonSays Creativity Challenge.

1. Share your creative wins on socials with #SoSharonSaysCreate.
2. Get featured on the SoSharonSays website!
3. Download our free creativity spark tracker (link in bio).

YOUR TURN!

1. What’s one creative thing you’ve wanted to try?
2. Share your favorite creativity boosters!
3. Want to join the #SoSharonSaysCreate challenge?

GROWING GRACEFULLY ~ Create something for a family or friend who is going through a difficult season in their life. It shows you care and are thinking about them.
Keep growing, keep blooming.