Closing a Chapter, Opening New Doors As the calendar turns to the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey this blog has taken over the years. The Weekly Creative Buzz began as a space to share insights, inspiration, and practical advice for fabric and fiber creatives—and what a journey it’s been! […]
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Growing Your Creative Potential A 4 Minute Read Welcome to the ninth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” This wisdom, attributed to both Jeff Watson and Confucius, serves as a powerful reminder that growth and learning come from being challenged,
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The Creative Power of Embracing Balance Welcome to the sixth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Both-And, not Either-Or. Balance, my friend.” This principle is about expanding your thinking and embracing the possibilities that lie beyond binary choices. In our fast-paced, often polarized world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking
Might Be The Key to Your Superpower Welcome to the fifth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Your struggle might be the key to your superpower.” This principle is a powerful reminder that the challenges we face are often not just obstacles but clues to our true strengths and potential. Embracing the Struggle
Embracing Honest Creativity Welcome to our 3rd Principle in my summer series – Honest Creativity! Didn’t know there was such a thing, did you? OK, if I’m being honest here, it seems like a L-O-N-G stretch to connect “being honest” and “creativity.” But hear me out… In our journey to rediscover and nurture our creativity,
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…through Creative Thinking Welcome to Principle #2! I’m paraphrasing here…but Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” That insight opens this week’s discussion on success and creative thinking. It’s about challenging our long-held notions and hopefully that helps you understand how they can be redefined to create a
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Not that tired old meme… First up, we’re talking about something that might sound like a no-brainer but is often WAY easier said than done – Do what you love, Love what you do. OK, it’s NOT what you’re thinking! It’s NOT about that flat empty platitude you hear on social media! This isn’t about
Ready For The Recipe? Ever feel like you have a hidden well of creativity just waiting to burst forth? Like there’s an artist, a designer, a dreamer inside you just itching to break free? If so, you’re in the right place. This summer, we’re going on an exciting journey to rediscover the creativity within us.
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Prove it! “Success is a Decision.” I’ll bet you’ve never heard it described that way, have you? Ever wondered if you could just decide to be a success? Like, maybe there’s a secret ‘success’ button hidden somewhere between your coffee mug and that pile of sketches? Spoiler alert: there might be. But before you start
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I’m talking to YOU creativity! Okay, I get it! That might have been a really weird way to start, but I needed to get your attention! We’re making some really cool creative things happen around here and I need you to be aware: Creativity may not arrive “on demand…” Shocker – I know! But –
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