Create, creativity

7 Ways to Spark Creativity!

How do you find inspiration? That's the question I find myself asking when I'm in a rut. I'll want to make some cool project I saw on Pinterest, or start a painting, even a sketch. I have all this motivation! Time! Supplies! And then....blah. Nothing. Blank. Everything seems lame. No idea sounds good. I can't… Continue reading 7 Ways to Spark Creativity!

dogs, Paintings

Why dogs are like toddlers, and unfinished artwork.

We have two dogs. They are both rescues. We got the older one when he was about a year old. He is the smaller of the two , a terrier mix about 45 pounds. The second one is the younger, bigger one. We got him when he was a baby, and much younger than we… Continue reading Why dogs are like toddlers, and unfinished artwork.

Create, Paintings

Why Freckles and Flowers???

Choosing a name is sooooo difficult! I'm on my third name for my art pages. I know, right? There is nothing like the internet to make you feel like you don't have a single unique idea! My previous name was Handmade by JMJ. It worked, but I was not in love with it. Honestly, not… Continue reading Why Freckles and Flowers???

Create

Baking for creativity

I find baking to be very therapeutic. No, seriously. It is. You're just there, concentrating on what needs to be done, and not consumed by the rest of the world around you. It takes a certain kind of focus. I find it to be relaxing. Some may disagree with me. Maybe it's because I enjoy… Continue reading Baking for creativity